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The Cliffs of Insanity Tour will take you to incredible views of the vast desert we call home. Guides are highly experienced and cater to every driver and their experience level. This trip begins and ends at Mad Moose Rentals & Tours (Sand Hollow) Old Rd, in Hurricane, Utah. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

On this tour, you will climb through Horseshoe Bend, The Box Canyon, The Top of the World, Pride Rock, Mini Angels, Nelsons Arch, and The Lunch Bowl. During this tour, our guides can teach and coach you through different terrain and driving obstacles for an all-around inclusive experience. The Cliffs of Insanity Tour is for those who aren’t afraid to take their adventure through the clouds! This trip lasts about four hours and costs $549.00 per group.

Gaze at the majestic views of the Sand Dunes from the Top of the World within Sand Hollow State Park. Amazing 360-degree view of Zion to the north, Hurricane cliffs east, Arizona Strip south, and Pine Mountain/Snow Canyon west. Ride through a series of amazing lookouts and cliffs providing excellent views as far as the eye can see. This is a further destination point that most visitors don’t get a chance to see. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

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Zion’s iconic landscapes rise from the banks of the Virgin River into pineclad canyons and rocky “fins” jutting out of the earth, and hiking on foot is only one way to see them. Hop on this one-hour Jeep tour, and you’ll catch sights like Checkerboard Mesa and Jolley Gulch from their best vantage points: above them. No experience required—just a willingness to hold on tight. This trip begins and ends at Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort, Twin Knolls Rd, in Orderville, UT. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

• Easy meetup with your team at Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort
• Ride the rugged Overlook trail to the cliff’s edge, seeing your ascent below you
• Take in Checkerboard Mesa, Jolley Gulch, and more East Zion views
• Limited to 8 travelers, you’ll get a more personalized experience

We will travel in a loop to Checkerboard Overlook and then down to Jolley Gulch and then back to our starting point. All within a one hour tour of close proximity. In fall and winter months, be prepared for cold weather! Make sure you bring hats, gloves, coats, etc. to keep you warm while you enjoy the tour. This trip lasts about an hour and costs $49.00. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

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Soar above the Canyonlands and enjoy thrilling aerial views with this 45-minute scenic helicopter flight from Moab. Enjoy a birds-eye view and capture stunning photos of highlights such as the Deadhorse Point, Thelma and Louise Point,, the Colorado River, Behind the Rocks, and backcountry arches such as Corona, Pritchett, Funnel Arch, and Halls Bridge. This trip begins and ends at 94 W Aviation Way, in Moab, Utah. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

• Scenic helicopter flight over the Canyonlands
• Enjoy a unique perspective and view
• Capture stunning aerial photos of the desert and canyons
• Includes headsets and live narration

The Island in the Sky mesa rests on sheer sandstone cliffs over 1,000 feet above the surrounding terrain. Every overlook offers a different perspective on Canyonlands’ spectacular landscape. This trip lasts about an hour and costs $339.00. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

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Explore the colorful cliffs of Yant Flat near St. George Utah on this hiking excursion. With a small group, embark on a moderately-difficult trek through the unique, arid landscapes. Catch views of Zion National Park in the distance and learn about the multi-colored striations of Navajo sandstone that have been pushed up by volcanic rock. This trip begins and ends at 545 N Main St, in Leeds, Utah. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

• Learn about the geological history of the area
• A great tour for hikers and photographers alike
• Bottled water and snacks are provided
• A small group means more attention from your guide
  

Yant Flat! I haven’t said “WOW” this many times since I listened to Dark Side of the Moon with headphones on. This remote and colorful area of Southern Utah can be reached from St George in about 1 hour/Las Vegas in 2.5 hours and Kanab Utah in 1 hour 45 minutes. The area is exceptional for both hikers and photographers and isn’t on the well traveled/photographed category of Antelope Canyon or Horseshoe Bend in Arizona. This area will reward you with the landscape images you are looking for. Constant views of Zion National Park as well as the multi colored stripes of CandyLand will keep you amazed all day. Hike is considered moderate and is a minimum of 4 miles roundtrip to experience the area. Navajo Sandstone has been lifted up by the volcanic rock below and weathered into the well known domes located throughout Arizona and Utah. Brain rock or turtleback are some of the names given to this areas landscape but you might just be left speechless. This trip lasts about 5 to 7 hours and costs $229.00. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

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Explore the beauty, color, and distant mesas of the Bentonite Hills and Cathedral Valley, containing ancient Native American sites, dinosaur fossils and tracks, and beautifully banded hills of color. Your guide will devise a custom itinerary based on your abilities and interests, including exceptional places not on the usual tourist path. After the tour, you’ll have a better understanding of it all, as well as amazing memories of natural splendor. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

• Led by a local guide with intimate experience of the area
• Drive through Capitol Reef National Park
• Cruise through the Bentonite Hills, made of Jurassic era sediment
• Gain insight into the geology, geography, and human history of the area

The journey to and from the Bentonite Hills includes a trip through the famous geology and cultural history of Capitol Reef National Park. Your guide will share insight into the regions geologic origins as well as more recent cultural history and both Native American Fremont Culture and Ancient Puebloan sites located within the region. This trip lasts about 3 hours and costs $170.00.

These world famous Jurassic era sediments not only harbor Dinosaur fossils and trackways, but they offer the modern explorer vistas and experiences rivaled no where else on our planet. No wonder these are the same deposits on which Nasa chose to build it’s Mars Research Facility. Your experienced guide will explain the geology, geography, and history of the region as well as giving you the “lay of the land” which includes insight into Capitol Reef’s Water Pocket Fold and the region’s groundwater drainage all the way down to the Colorado River and Lake Powell. This tour also visits an abandoned drilling rig and functioning well in the desert as well as two fordings (crossings) of the famous Fremont River in addition to a trip through Capitol Reef National Park and its famous sandstone cliffs surrounding a historic district of Pioneer era settlements and active orchards still producing fruit to this day! For more information or to book this activity, click here.

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