Top Experiences in Capitol Reef National Park

Picture yourself soaring through the clear blue skies, gazing out of your window seat at the breathtaking sights below. Witness the distinct rock pinnacles of Bryce Canyon as they rise majestically from the earth, creating a landscape that seems almost otherworldly. Marvel at the enormous rock towers of Capitol Reef National Park, standing tall and proud as a testament to the power of nature's forces. And immerse yourself in the vibrant colors of the iconic Grand Staircase National Monument, a true masterpiece of Mother Nature. In just under 3 hours, you will explore two of Utah's Mighty 5 national parks, experiencing the best they have to offer from the unique perspective of the skies. No need to spend hours driving or hiking to reach these incredible sites – we bring them to you in the most exhilarating way possible.

Recommended: Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!

Explore the hidden wonders of the epic Grand Staircase Escalante drive with a self-guided audio tour. Drive along the Hogback (the ridgeline), learn about the hidden mysteries of this giant geologic staircase, and discover the long-buried secrets of the Fremont and Puebloans. This self-guided tour allows you to explore UT-12 with maximum flexibility and value.

This is not an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

New, extra validity — now, it’s yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!

Your guide will share with you personal insight into every aspect of the tour as well as sharing with you places and points of interest specifically geared towards your own interests based on years of intimate experience with the region. These include places not on the usual path of other tours.

Your dark sky experience will take you to one of the iconic landscapes in and around Capitol Reef National Park where you will be treated to a one-of-a-kind tour of the Universe and, as an option, you can take home spectacular professional portraits with you and the landscape surrounding you including the Majestic Milky Way as a backdrop.
Booking instructions: please choose the Stargazing Only option first and select the number of participants. If you also want us to take a professional photo of you with the stars as a backdrop, then go back, choose the other, Stars/Milky Way portrait, and select the number of photos you would like. Contact as for any information or clarification.

Private, custom day and Multi-day tours. All tours are eight hours long. A light lunch is provided. See Capitol Reef National Park and the San Rafael Swell as no other tour does. We offer night Photography. The San Rafael Swell is one of the darkest places in Utah.

Get ready for the trip of a lifetime in Utah’s famous Mighty Five national parks! This bundle of self-guided tours includes everything you need for the best Utah experience. Witness gravity-defying bridges at Arches, strange and alien pillars of stone in Bryce Canyon, dramatic fissures in the earth at Canyonlands, petroglyphs and pioneer settlements at Capitol Reef, and the sheer majesty of Mother Nature at Zion. Experience the must-see attractions of this incredible state and learn about their history along the way!

After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

This is not an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

New, extra validity — now, it’s yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!

Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!

Discover the hidden gem of Utah’s national parks! This self-guided driving tour takes you through the colorful, awe-inspiring Capitol Reef. This park is home to hundreds of millions of years of history as well as tons of fantastic hikes and vistas. Plus, dig into the long, surprising history of the park’s human inhabitants, from the ancient tribes to the Mormon pioneers scraping out a life in one of the most remote parts of America.

After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

This is not an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

New, extra validity — now, it’s yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!

Truly unique and beautiful places to visit, this tour covers some of the top hidden gems of Utah that most visitors to the Capitol Reef area miss out on. Bentonite Hills, Moonscape Overlook and Factory Butte have gained popularity through Instagram but remain lightly visited.

Amazing vast lunar and Martian landscapes guaranteed to be a highlight of your time here. A professional guide will maximize your time and knowledge and get you to the great spots and back quickly and safely.

These areas provide superb photo opportunities especially at sunrise or during the blue hours, if you have a drone you can get some remarkable footage of the Bentonite Hills, the tour area is out of the National Park so drone use is allowed.

This tour will definitely be one you remember and talk about for years to come, the geology is so unique you may not see it anywhere else.

Experience the most complete Southwest Giant Ring itinerary!
Feel the passion of the wilderness beauty!
Enjoy the most magnificent views given by five famous national parks and three world-class scenic spots!
Stay overnight for two nights at the Casino Avenue Hotel!

Room Details
All hotel rooms are based on two Full / Double beds or one King/Queen bed depends on what hotel availiable on the day. The maximum occupancy per room is four travelers.

One Room Selection
If you are a party of more than four guests or desire to have separate rooms, please provide a separate booking.

Avoid traveling in a different bus?
If you have more than one booking, please provide all confirmation numbers once your bookings are complete.

Embark on the road trip of a lifetime with this bundle of tours in the Grand Circle. Witness the grandeur of Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon, Zion, Grand Staircase-Escalante, Horseshoe Bend, the Grand Canyon, and Monument Valley. These stunning destinations offer something different, from sweeping vistas and gravity-defying rock formations to lush riverside oases. Discover the southwest. Discover the Grand Circle.

Recommended: Purchase one tour per car. Everyone can listen at the same time!

After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

This is not an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

New, extra validity — now, it’s yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!

Recommended: Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!

Explore all of Utah's majestic beauty! From the towering canyons of Zion to the precarious arches of Arches -- see everything the national parks have to offer, and more. Meander through Bryce's mysterious hoodoos, marvel at the vastness of the Grand Staircase, and oogle the huge formations of Monument Valley. This combo tour contains the driving tours for Arches, Canyonlands, Monument Valley, Bryce, Grand Staircase - Escalante, and Zion all in one.

After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

This is not an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

New, extra validity — now, it’s yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!

Want to experience the beauty of Utah? Then this is the perfect tour for you! Over the course of six days, you’ll be able to visit all five of Utah’s national parks, from Bryce Canyon with its magnificent red hoodoos to Zion and its expansive canyons. Included in the tour is an adventure day in Page, where you’ll have the opportunity to take part in an activity of your choice, ranging from white a plane ride to horseback riding.

Nomad Unlimited Adventures prides itself in its flexibility. We offer a “2canGo” package, meaning that as long as two individuals book with us, we can guarantee your tour departure date. Additionally, if there are additional locations or other considerations you would like us to include, please let us know.

All tours are custom tailored to each group. WHEN BOOKING SELECT 1 TRAVELER which will book for one group up to 6 guests Our guides are personable, knowledgeable, friendly and offer a high level of service. Pick your Park! Choose between the following options for your day tour from the Salt Lake Area: Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Goblin Valley State Park, or Bryce Canyon National Park. Drive time to each Park from Salt Lake City is approximately 3-4 hours and plan to spend about 5 hours in the Park.

Witness America the Beautiful with this bundle of 25+ national park tours! Lush wilderness, staggering mountains, jaw-dropping geysers, and more—this bundle has it all! You’ll find all these in this one package:

• Grand Canyon
• Yellowstone
• Grand Teton
• Rocky Mountain
• Shenandoah
• Acadia
• Sequoia & Kings Canyon
• Joshua Tree
• Arches
• Bryce
• Canyonlands
• Capitol Reef
• Zion
• Grand Staircase
• Monument Valley
• Great Smokies
• Death Valley
• Olympic
• Badlands
• Glacier
• Yosemite
• Everglades
• Saguaro
• Petrified
• Red Rock Canyon
• Mt. Rainier

After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

This is not an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

New, extra validity — now, it’s yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!

Life is full of many things: work, obligations, meetings, phone calls, emails and more. It can be hard to step away and take a short break from the busyness of life. A day hike with our trusty llamas into the Water-pocket Fold of Capitol Reef National Park is just the break our guest need.

We get to see stunning vistas, travel through history and refresh our minds with the physical rejuvenation that comes from hiking. Our goal is to help you take a load off and share the journey with you. We will take care of all the planning, equipment, gear, know how, trail snacks, and even the gourmet lunch. The day hikes are catered to fit any group, person or family. We have options of a one hour day hike all the way up to a full day hike with lunch provide on the shores of beautiful lake or under the shade of a juniper tree. Come meet our team of guides and pack llamas. It is truly an adventure of a lifetime. This trip offering by Viator is for a 2-hour llama hike with snacks and water.

Life is full of many things: work, obligations, meetings, phone calls, emails and more. It can be hard to step away and take a short break from the busyness of life. A day hike with our trusty llamas into the Water-pocket Fold of Capitol Reef National Park is just the break our guest need.

We get to see stunning vistas, travel through history and refresh our minds with the physical rejuvenation that comes from hiking. Our goal is to help you take a load off and share the journey with you. We will take care of all the planning, equipment, gear, know how, trail snacks, and even the gourmet lunch. The day hikes are catered to fit any group, person or family. We have options of a one hour day hike all the way up to a full day hike with lunch provide on the shores of beautiful lake or under the shade of a juniper tree. Come meet our team of guides and pack llamas. It is truly an adventure of a lifetime.

Enjoy the most magnificent views given by five famous national parks and three world-class scenic spots!
Explore the beauty of the Grand Canyon and Horseshoe Bend!
Take a glimpse at Lower Antelope Canyon!

Itinerary Before 01/01/2024: DAY 2 Capitol Reef National Park (Mandatory, 90 mins) → Dead Horse Point State Park (Mandatory, 60 mins) → Wilson Arch (Mandatory, 30 mins)
Itinerary From 01/01/2024:DAY 2 Canyonlands National Park (Mandatory, 60 mins) → Arches National Park (Mandatory, 120 mins)

Room Details
All hotel rooms are based on two Full / Double beds or one King/Queen bed depends on what hotel availiable on the day. The maximum occupancy per room is four travelers.

One Room Selection
If you are a party of more than four guests or desire to have separate rooms, please provide a separate booking.

Avoid traveling in a different bus?
If you have more than one booking, please provide all confirmation numbers once your bookings are complete.

We offer beautiful 2-hour horseback rides. We operate our horseback rides in one of the most picturesque places in the west. Our friendly and well-trained horses will take you on trail through the washes of the water pocket fold of Capitol Reef National Park. We provide water and trail snacks for you while on our ride. Our horse wranglers are local to the area and are all season veterans in western horseback riding. All of our trips are fully guided. Each person will ride their own horse. We do not allow doubles. You must be 8 years old to participate. Our wranglers are experts on local history and well versed in the flora and fauna of our area. Come join us for a wonderful trail ride. We are family owned and operated business.

Don't miss a thing as the GuideAlong Audio Driving Tour takes you on an incredible self-guided journey through massive multi-colored rock formations and dramatic slot canyons. Along the way you'll be guided to all of the area's famous highlights as well as lessor known gems including ancient petroglyphs, historic fruit orchards and winding scenic canyon drives.

This self-guided audio tour helps you discover more on your road trip with fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, local tips and directions that plays automatically along the drive.

Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace so you can spend more time at places that interest you, and bypass any that don’t.

✅ Stories, tips and directions play automatically based on your location
✅ Travel at your own pace
✅ Tours work offline using GPS, no cell service or WiFi needed
✅ Suggested itineraries for half, full or multi day use
✅ No time limits or expiry, free updates

Purchase one tour per vehicle.

Spend 12 magical days exploring cascading petrified sand dunes, vibrant pine forests, and sunset-red deserts in 7 national parks of the Southwest. Join a small group of no more than 14 guests and a private guide on this 12-day luxury adventure. The Grand Circle of the Southwest National Parks with its hiking, scenic viewpoints, local eateries, hidden gems, and other fantastic experiences await you!

Take a grand tour of “America the Beautiful” with this ultimate bundle of 100+ tours across the USA! Explore everything from sea to shining sea. Relive the intensity of the Battle of Gettysburg. Witness nature’s raw power and beauty at Yellowstone National Park. Unwind by the ocean along the Pacific Coast Highway. Explore the hottest streets in Manhattan and Brooklyn. And much, much more!

This bundle contains self-guided driving and walking tours of everything from historic battlefields to national parks to buzzing cities. If you want to explore all the beauty, wonder, and history this nation offers, this bundle’s for you.

The bundle is valid for 1 year from purchase.

After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

Canyoneering is an exciting and adventurous way to explore the spectacular and awe-inspiring redrock canyons of southern Utah. Experience some of the most beautiful, wilderness landscapes in Capitol Reef National Park. No experience is needed, but guests must be physically fit and ready for a challenging outdoor adventure.

This is an adventure motorcycle tour through central and southern Utah. We ride through and experience just about everything that Utah has to offer in just a few short days. Some of the notable areas this tour goes through are the Wasatch Mountains, The San Rafael Swell, Canyonlands National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, and Fish Lake National Forest. We ride a great variety of fun paved roads, dirt roads, rocky and sandy two track trails, with occasional creek and river crossings. This is an all inclusive tour with the following items provided. Adventure motorcycle, motorcycle luggage, head to toe riding gear, Cardo communication devices, food, sleeping accommodations, tour guide, and professional photos/video's of the experience. Come experience some of the best of Utah the way only an adventure motorcycle can show you!

Cathedral Valley 4WD tour, See the Temples of the Sun and Moon, competitively priced private tours in luxury vehicles. (See our website for discounted prices and additional tours) Knowledgeable, friendly guides that know about the geology and history of the area. We'll show you hidden gems most visitors don't know about and get you away from the crowds to secluded sections of the park where you can find peace and solitude. Let us take the stress out of your vacation and get you to the places you want to see and enjoy. Our tours are all private for you and your family you will not share the trip with anyone else!

We are a Veteran-owned and operated business.

See our website for more options and pricing. We can take you to great photo spots and help improve your pictures with tips and tricks. Being in a Dark Sky Preserve, we teach star and Milky Way photography techniques, too. If you've ever wanted to get beautiful photos of the Milky Way, now is your chance!

Want to experience the beauty of Utah, but running low on time? Then this is the perfect tour for you! Over the course of five days, you’ll be able to visit all five of Utah’s national parks, from Bryce Canyon with its magnificent red hoodoos to Zion and its expansive canyons. Included in the tour is an adventure day in Moab, where you’ll have the opportunity to take part in an activity of your choice, ranging from white water rafting to horseback riding.

Nomad Unlimited Adventures prides itself in its flexibility. We offer a “2canGo” package, meaning that as long as two individuals book with us, we can guarantee your tour departure date. Additionally, if there are additional locations or other considerations you would like us to include, please let us know.

Experience the most complete Southwest Giant Ring itinerary!
Feel the passion of the wilderness beauty!
Enjoy the most magnificent views given by five famous national parks and three world-class scenic spots!
Stay overnight for two nights at the Casino Avenue Hotel!

Room Details
All hotel rooms are based on two Full / Double beds or one King/Queen bed depends on what hotel availiable on the day. The maximum occupancy per room is four travelers.

One Room Selection
If you are a party of more than four guests or desire to have separate rooms, please provide a separate booking.

Avoid traveling in a different bus?
If you have more than one booking, please provide all confirmation numbers once your bookings are complete.

Explore the best of the American Southwest, from California to Texas and everything in between. Tour the majestic parks in Utah, explore the world’s first national park in Wyoming, drive around California, and much more on this exclusive Southwest bundle. Over 36+ self-guided tours to keep you engaged all summer and beyond.

After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

This is not an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

New, extra validity — now, it’s yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!

Want to experience the best of both Utah and Arizona? Then this is the perfect tour for you! Over the course of seven days, you’ll be able to visit seven national parks, four state parks, and many other incredible locations! You’ll love the incredible vistas overlooking the Grand Canyon, the yellow and red hoodoos of Bryce Canyon, and the countless other destinations you’ll see from Sedona to Zion.

Nomad Unlimited Adventures prides itself in its flexibility. We offer a “2canGo” package, meaning that as long as two individuals book with us, we can guarantee your tour departure date. Additionally, if there are additional locations or other considerations you would like us to include, please let us know.

Want to experience the beauty of Utah, but running low on time? Then this is the perfect tour for you! Over the course of four days, you’ll be able to visit three of Utah’s national parks, from Bryce Canyon with its magnificent red hoodoos to Zion and its expansive canyons. Included in the tour is a trip to Antelope Canyon, a picturesque slot canyon that allows multicolored rays of light to filter down to the ground.

Nomad Unlimited Adventures prides itself in its flexibility. We offer a “2canGo” package, meaning that as long as two individuals book with us, we can guarantee your tour departure date. Additionally, if there are additional locations or other considerations you would like us to include, please let us know.

Want to experience the best of Utah? Then this is the perfect tour for you! Over the course of seven days, you’ll be able to visit all five of Utah’s national parks, from Bryce Canyon with its magnificent red hoodoos to Zion and its expansive canyons. You’ll also have the chance to see four of Utah’s state parks and other amazing destinations, such as Horseshoe Bend and Four Corners Monument. Included in the tour is an adventure day in Moab, where you’ll have the opportunity to take part in an activity of your choice, ranging from white water rafting to horseback riding.

Nomad Unlimited Adventures prides itself in its flexibility. We offer a “2canGo” package, meaning that as long as two individuals book with us, we can guarantee your tour departure date. Additionally, if there are additional locations or other considerations you would like us to include, please let us know.

Avoid the crowds and visit Capitol Reef on a self-guided audio driving tour with Shaka Guide! With stunning geology and loads of history- this captivating national park has a rightful spot in the Utah Mighty 5. We’ll guide you to petroglyphs, the Scenic Drive, Fruita Orchards and even take you to see the Waterpocket Fold - a 100-mile long wrinkle in the earth’s crust.

What is Shaka Guide? It’s your personal tour guide, in an app! You get all the benefits of a guided tour with the freedom to explore on your terms.

Here’s how it works - the app uses GPS to give you directions to popular stops in the park.

All Shaka Guide Tours...
• Never expire - take the tour when you want!
• Work 100% offline - no data or wifi needed
• Allow you to travel at your pace

*Must use the link in your confirmation email to download the app*
*Download the Shaka Guide app to access your purchased tours.*

Cathedral Valley is one of those places that visitors always end up asking "Where is that?, why didn't I see that when I visited Capitol Reef?"

The reality is, though some of its most awe-inspiring features are included in promotional photos and literature, access to the region is not something a new visitor to the park in a rental vehicle would be advised to embark on. It is, however, one that is highly recommended to any visitor who wants to experience the true heart and soul of Capitol Reef.
We offer two options for this tour: 1. Half Day and 2. Full Day.
1. Half-day tour will take you to the most beautiful and iconic features of Capitol Reef: Temple of the Sun, Temple of Moon, and The Glass Mountain. You will see grand vistas of the colorful Bentonite and Mancos Shale, Mars-like formations.
2. Full-day is an 8-hour long trip that will take you on a 60-mile Cathedral Valley loop to all 8 destinations detailed in the tour's itinerary of the "What to expect" session below.