The 4 Best Zion National Park Canyoning Tours

1.East Zion 4 Hour Slot Canyon Canyoneering UTV Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 820 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $174Our pick

Ride a UTV from Orderville into East Zion, hike to Ladder Canyon, and rappel at six or seven spots near Sugar Knoll. Guides such as Ted, Rob, Noah, and Josh coach first-timers through each descent. Expect steep hiking, supplied gear, and some water in the canyon after storms.

“The Roam crew was amazing. They were very knowledgeable, & taught us about the native plants along our hike to the top. As for the canyoneering, we were hoping for longer repels.”

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2.East Zion Canyoneering: Elkheart Canyon & UTV Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 524 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $201

Ride a rugged UTV into East Zion, hike 10 to 15 minutes over sandy red rock, then rappel through Elkheart Canyon with a certified guide. You may complete three rappels, including a possible 100-foot descent. Guides such as Dan, Hannah, Sam, and Brooklyn are praised for patience and calm instruction. Groups are limited to five.

“We had a great time and got to try something new! Our tour guide was engaging and put us all at ease. Thank you!”

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3.East Zion 2.5 Hour Slot Canyon Canyoneering UTV Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 323 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $119Best value

Ride a UTV from Orderville to Sugar Knoll, then hike into Ladder Canyon for a guided canyoneering session with several rappels. Guides such as Kyle, Josh, Noah, and Tony teach beginners patiently, take photos, and adjust the pace for families and first-timers. Expect a steep, sandy approach and a memorable 2.5-hour outing.

“My wife and I loved getting to do this adventure together for the first time. Our guide, Josh, did a great job! We would recommend him to anyone who wants to do this tour. There was a mix up on our part as to where the location of the tour was so we ended up being late. They went out of their way to get us a guide to still do our tour.”

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4.East Zion: Stone Hollow Full-day Canyoneering Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $258

You’ll spend about 7.5 hours hiking, climbing, and rappelling through Stone Hollow near Zion, with up to six people in your group. Guides such as Dan, Brooklyn, Nathan, and Jordan are praised for calm coaching and local insight. Equipment and transport are included, but lunch is not.

“It was a fun experience, our guide Dan Swarr was super professional and nice and explained also interesting things about the Canyons.”

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