Personalized Tour: Hidden Gems and Local Insights

Your guide will impart personal knowledge about every facet of the tour and will introduce you to sites and highlights tailored to your preferences, leveraging years of comprehensive familiarity with the area. This includes locations that are typically overlooked by other tours.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Capitol Reef National Park - 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.
What's Included
  • Complimentary bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities not included
Location
8J77+G9 Torrey
The meeting point address is La Cueva restaurant in Torrey (Utah). Park under a big green sign with gas prices on. Your tour guide will arrive in an SUV with the letters MERIDIAN on it.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(39 Ratings)
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Greg_h
May 13, 2025
Had a great time with Mel... - Had a great time with Mel on our tour. He was extremely friendly, knowledgeable, entertaining, and of course an excellent driver. We got to see places that we wouldn’t otherwise be able to and learned many new things. I would highly recommend his services to anyone who wants to do some back country off road touring in comfort.
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James_c
May 6, 2025
Bentonite Hills - Very enjoyable and informative tour ,the guide did a great job. She informed us about what to look for in late evening picture taking.
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Georgia_8
Apr 12, 2025
Great tour guide and tour - Very much enjoyed this tour at sunset .The scenery is unbelievable. The tour guide picks you up in a Land Rover or Cherokee jeep so very intimate private tour .
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S9757mjahmedn
Mar 29, 2025
relax and enjoyable - Had an amazing experience with Meridian! The trip was smooth, well-planned, and completely hassle-free. The guides were not only knowledgeable but also warm and engaging, making every stop more exciting. The itinerary struck a perfect balance between famous landmarks and unique hidden spots. From start to finish, everything was handled professionally, allowing us to just relax and enjoy. Definitely a tour worth taking!
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Tabishk2025
Mar 19, 2025
Recommended - We highly recommend hiring a tour company for Cathedral Valley and Bentonite Hills. We rented a Jeep, but as soon as we arrived at the river crossing, we realized we didn’t want to take the risk of crossing it. Thank goodness we didn’t start from Caineville, because it would have taken us to the river at the end of the loop in the dark, which would have meant we would have had to spend the night in the car. So, we turned around and hired Mel to take us to Cathedral Valley, and we are so glad we did. Not only was the river crossing treacherous, but the trail itself was beyond our off-road driving skills, with high sand dunes and large holes, especially around the Temples. The area is stunning. We wish we had spent more time in Capitol Reef instead of Zion. Zion was awfully crowded, while in Cathedral Valley, we saw maybe two other vehicles. We highly recommend Capitol Reef over the overcrowded Zion and Bryce. For your off-road adventures, Mel was a lifesaver
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Theos
Feb 26, 2025
Highly recommended - Experienced guide who is passionate about the area’s cultural, natural & geological history. Would use again if were in the area.
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Anniem126
Jan 4, 2025
Tks to Melvin perc - This was just a perfect way to visit the Bentonite Hills, with a local guide just perfect, knowledgeable and human. generous and proud of his environment.. You must look for Melvin perc👍.
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Bev_b
Nov 1, 2024
Stunning views!! - We really enjoyed our Bentonite Tour with Mel. He took the time to find out what we would enjoy the most and he made it happen! Mel was very knowledgeable about the region and the history. The Jeep was amazing and comfortable. We highly recommend this tour.
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Elvisa_a
Oct 28, 2024
The driver was really... - The driver was really nice and informative. He showed us how to find different type of rock in different land formations. There was this one part where there used to flow water, and in those sections of land you can find naturally tumbled rocks and crystals.
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Dyna_c
Oct 12, 2024
Wonderful - It was our first time to visit this part of Utah. Could not ask for a better company to show us around.
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From $110
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).