Goblin Valley Canyoneering: Adventure Among Spectacular Hoodoos
4.9
40 Ratings
Green River
Tucked away in the breathtaking hoodos and mesas of Goblin Valley State Park, Utah, you’ll find an incredible canyoneering expedition! Spearheaded by a skilled guide, this 4-hour adventure welcomes explorers of all ages.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Moab - We will start off hiking and scrambling through the intriguing Valley of the Goblins that was featured in the film Galaxy Quest. Along the way, you will learn about the area’s unique geological, biological, historical, and cultural wonders. Your guide will also provide basic safety information, along with an introduction to the basics canyoneering before entering a beautiful slot canyon that disappears into a dark and mysterious chasm. Here, we’ll put on our canyoneering gear and rappel into the Goblin’s Lair which is also known as the Chamber of the Basilisk due to its resemblance to the interior of a medieval Gothic church. The landscapes are truly breathtaking and out of this world. While rappelling through the canyon, admire the sunbeams shining through to the canyon floor from the natural skylights above.
Once inside the Goblin’s Lair, we will enjoy a snack and explore the Lair’s hidden passages in search of the mysterious goblins. Once you’ve toured the Goblin’s Lair, we’ll catch a glimpse of the magnificent open landscape views towards Robbers Roost. This stunning vantage point is bound to impress you while you catch your breath before a quick hike back to the trailhead.
What's Included
- Experienced and accomplished guides
- Rappel instruction
- Canyoneering equipment
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Bottled water
Additional Information
- Minimum day rate equivalent to 2 guests.
- You must be age 7 or older
- You must weigh between 70 and 250 pounds (32–114 kg) Must sign waiver
- Check in 15 minutes prior to scheduled departure time
Location
Goblin Valley State Park
Valley Road
You will meet your guide at the Goblin Valley State Park Visitor's Center Parking Lot at the park entrance.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(40 Ratings)
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Tracy_a
Mar 31, 2024
Hell yeah do it! - Tyler did an awesome job as our guide. Nice, friendly and knowledgeable. It’s an amazing experience and highly recommend Tyler.
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Philrey
Mar 26, 2024
Amazing Drop Into The Cathedral - We had an amazing time. Tyler was our guide and he was very professional and made sure we all had a great time and that we were safe. This is by far the best way to see and experience Goblins Valley. We will definately be back for another guided tour.
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I7770chtims
Nov 23, 2023
Into Goblin's Lair! - Goblin's Lair was a unique setting, very different from other such treks. Austin is a great guide, as an instructor, interpreter, and leader. He brought our group together as teammates. I had a rich, rewarding, exciting time all around!
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Saramz2637pk
Nov 13, 2023
10/10 -- Would Go Again in a Heartbeat!! - AMAZING experience repelling 95 ft into the Goblins Lair at Goblin Valley State Park with guide Tyler in November 2023 !! Our group of five (4 adults and one teen) had such a fun, memorable and wonderful time. Tyler is a phenomenal guide. We have done a lot of adventures over the years with different outfitters for different types of activities in several countries (Baja Mexico, Ireland, Kenya, Peru and lots in the US) — and Tyler is definitely in the top tier of guides we have ever worked with. We loved his detailed explanations of the geology and the history of the place. He was also fantastic at teaching and explaining repelling. He made us all feel super safe and comfortable, even though most of us had never repelled before. And, he has a delightful sense of humor, an easy laugh, and genuine kindness. We loved our tour with him and would love to do it again sometime.
Thanks to Tyler and Get In the Wild for an amazing experience! 😊!
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E_robyn
Oct 8, 2023
Superb Adventure - We chose the adventure repelling into Goblin’s Lair. Christopher was a great guide, sharing with us insights about the geology and surroundings. His presence and expertise provided a great comfort in leaning into the unknown. We will be back.
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Hankatauburn
Sep 11, 2023
Awesome Canyoneering - Fantastic Experience!! Guides Tyler and Ellen were AWESOME! We did the Hogwarts Canyoneering trip which was perfect for us Challenging but always felt Safe in the process HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
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F7806tichelseac
Sep 4, 2023
Superb - Our bachelorette trip was phenomenal! Tyler is the most safe, fun, patient, and kind guide in the universe. He is also very good at rappelling. 🥳🤩😎
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Aliceadventuresearth
Sep 4, 2023
What a great and unique adventure in a stunning place. - I had a great time out at Goblin Valley State Park ith In the WIld. I was looking for a unique way to see Utah's stunning canyons and this certainly fit the bill. I was staying in Moab, so I drove the 90 minutes out to this park, loved learning about the geologic history from our guide Tyler and seeing this wildly weird landscape. We hiked for a bit and then set up for a rappel into a huge cavern. Despite being with two people that were quite afraid of the rappel the guide handled it with expertise and encouragement and everyone made it safely to the inside of the cavern.
I really enjoyed this adventure and only wish I had signed up for a longer one with more rappells.
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U2488brsimonea
Aug 16, 2023
Top guided outdoor experience - This was an amazing trip, and our guide Tyler was terrific. He knew all about the geology, and had amazing outdoor experience. Make sure you ask him all about it, and set my family at ease for something that was fun yet new to them. (Canyoneering) This was well worth the trip to a remote location for beautiful scenery and a wonderful experience. We will definitely be doing some more get in the wild adventures.!
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Kristsmith02
Jul 12, 2023
Canyoneering at Goblin Valley State Park. - Such a fun time canyoneering with Tyler. He was an excellent guide who was informative and fun. We loved it and would highly recommend this excursion to others.
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