Zion National Park: Small Group Full-Day Tour
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The Narrows
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Zion National Park on a small group full-day tour. Hike the famous canyon, learn about its geology and history, and connect with nature. Book now!
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • The Narrows - With your guide, you’ll take short ride on the shuttle, making your first stop at the Temple of Sinawava- where you’ll learn about ancient legends! After a short 1 mile hike you’ll have reached the starting point of the Narrows Bottom Up Hike via the Virgin River. There will be plenty of opportunity to learn how this canyon was formed!

  • Emerald Pools - Take a short walk to the lower & middle Emerald Pools- you may get splashed by the waterfall!

  • Canyon Overlook Trail - Take a short trek up the east side of Zion National Park for never ending views. Be sure to keep your eyes open for Big Horned Sheep- they like to hangout nearby

  • Weeping Rock Trail - Take a short walk of weeping rock. There will be plenty of time to understand where this water is coming from, learn about park history, native people, and the diverse flora of Zion!

What's Included
  • Unlimited water refills to stay hydrated
  • Complimentary snacks to keep you energized
  • Comfortable travel with in-vehicle air conditioning
  • Expert insights from a medically trained naturalist guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuity for guides - If you had a great day, a 10-20% tip is appreciated!
  • Lunch
  • Narrows Gear! Bring your own or inquire if you want to rent from us.
  • All small-group tours will stop at Zion Outfitter before entering the park. Here, you can rent & pay for gear. You can reserve gear from Zion Outfitter, otherwise gear is first-come-first-served!
Additional Information

Embark on a tour that offers an immersive experience of the park where our guides, who are expert naturalists, botanists, geologists, historians, and most crucially, perpetually inquisitive! This is more than a simple sightseeing trip; it’s a day dedicated to education and bonding.

Zion National Park- The first national park to be named in Utah. The day is reserved for scaling Zion’s renowned canyon, formed over millions of centuries by the Virgin River. Spend the first part of the day ascending the stream through the Narrows Bottom Up hike and the latter part of the day walking on the trail to some of Zion’s most symbolic landmarks such as: Emerald Pools, Scouts Overlook, Grotto, Court of the Patriarchs, the Watchman, and more! Your guide is tasked with instructing you about the region’s geological characteristics and its rich human history.

The groups are limited to 8 participants. If the minimum number of reservations is not met, those who have registered are presented with an option to turn the tour into a private one for an extra cost or cancel for a full refund.

Location
The Narrows
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Bubz582
May 7, 2024
Great Tour with the best guide!! - It was our first time to Zion, so we wanted a guide to show us around. We couldn't of had a better guide than Adam! He knew so much about everything in Zion and our son asked him so many questions. He was very patient with our son and we really had a great time! Disappointing The Narrows was closed, but we made the best of it and gives us more reason to come back again!
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Rcjohns2aolcom
Apr 26, 2024
Money well spent! - The tour was a wonderful way to maximize our time in Zion. Adam was an amazing tour guide. He was extremely knowledgeable, willing to do whatever we wanted and very comfortable to be with! We would recommend this to anyone.
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Awz34
Apr 25, 2024
Good option for a quality experience in Zion - Rachel our guide have a lot of knowledge about the region,the plants and the history of the Zion Canyon.Also we were with a service dog that Rachel was able to accommodate.
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A1072atpatriciac
Apr 19, 2024
Rewarding Views - Our guide, Rachel, was masterful with uniting our group and insuring that we had a rewarding day of hiking and finding tewarding views.
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Be_nice_0060878
Apr 8, 2024
Beautiful, serene, wet feet, unforgettable and fun adventure - What a fantastic day trip! Our family of four, with two boys ages 9 and 13, waded through the Virgin River in the Narrows at Zion with our guide, Victoria, and 2 other adventurous ladies. The conditions were pretty good for our day, with a water flow of about 83 cubic feet per second (which for those of you don’t know, does have a little current, but didn’t get too much higher than 4ft). Our 9 year old is pretty tall and did surprisingly well. The water is quite cold this time of year, but we were prepared with snowpants and thermals under our dry suits. Yes, your feet will definitely get wet, but with neoprene booties inside the rugged outer boot, it isn’t too bad. Victoria was a fantastic guide—very attentive and tuned in to everyone. I’m not sure I would’ve been brave enough to try wading the narrows without a trusty guide, and Victoria was definitely that! She was always one step ahead to make sure everyone was doing ok, ready with a snack or a helping hand, or the best route to take across the waters. She has an easiness with this environment and knows it intimately. Plus, she is so joyful to be around—extremely knowledgeable and PASSIONATE about the geological history that surrounded us! We nerded out over science and evolution and I learned so much from her encyclopedic mind. As she says, what we don’t know we’ll figure out together—but it turned out she knew something about anything I asked or wondered. My best souvenirs from our trip came from her explanations about the cool diving birds, Anasazi history, lithophication, glassy veneers and other evolutionary features of the rocks around us. In addition, the other two ladies who were also guests in our group shared a profound wisdom and deep reverence for the adventure. What a beautiful experience, one I know my boys will never forget. This one goes in the deep memory storage, for their lifetime. I know we will be talking about this day for years to come. Thank you Victoria! 💗
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Melanie
Apr 7, 2024
A MUST DO!! - What an epic experience! my husband, 20-year-old son, and I just recently hiked The Narrows as part of this excursion, and it was seriously a life-changing event! We were in the best hands possible with our guide, Dustin who picked us up from our campground and drove us to the place where we got equipped with our wet gear, and then we all took the shuttle to our entry point into The Virgin River. Dustin was so knowledgeable about the slot Canyon, the river, the rock formations (wind journals!) and Zion Canyon in general and provided us with so much incredible information. We hiked up about a mile and a half in water that was anywhere from knee deep to waist-deep —was so much fun! and truly a once in a lifetime experience. We stopped for a delicious picnic lunch before heading back up the river. We ditched our wet gear and Dustin drove us up to Canyon Overlook Trail where we hiked up about a mile to the vista/outlook point. Words cannot begin to describe the incredible view from up there. Having experienced the canyon from down below, literally in the Virgin River to then seeing it from way above is something we will never forget. Thank you Dustin for all of your information, all of the laughs, and for taking all of the pictures!! If you truly want to experience something unique and memorable, please book this tour today! You WON’T regret a minute of it!
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Johnmg8059ay
Apr 7, 2024
A great time in Zion! - We had a great day in Zion exploring the Narrows in the morning and a canyon overlook hike in the afternoon. Our guide Rachel was awesome, especially with our kids keeping them engaged and reminding them of the need to stay safe. A wonderful day in a beautiful place!
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Susan_m
Apr 7, 2024
A great day in beautiful Zion National Park. Our tour guide Rachel was awesome! - Hiking the Narrows in the morning and Canyon Overlook trail in the afternoon provided two contrasting perspectives of Zion from the bottom of the canyon and from the top. Our tour guide Rachel was awesome, especially with our kids.
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Jacqueline_k
Mar 28, 2024
Unforgettable!! - I really enjoyed my time with our knowledgeable guide Rachel. She was so helpful particularly with helping out with any limitations and injuries. We got a spectacular experience in the narrows and an unforgettable view. Worth every penny!
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206nahumg
Mar 24, 2024
Something different very excited experience - It was an amazing experience in the narrows the views the environment it was an incredible experience with our guide he was very helpfull all the time very cooperative and aware of us all the time the best experience
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