
moderate
1 hour–24 hours
Suitable for most fitness levels if you choose easy options; select moderate hikes if you are comfortable walking for 1–3 hours with elevation gain.
Skip the crowded bus and choose your pace with a private, customizable park tour out of Salt Lake City. Tailor one‑day trips to a single national park or link multiple parks with add‑ons like air tours, off‑roading, or jet‑skiing for a fully personalized Utah adventure.
You climb into an all‑wheel‑drive SUV in Salt Lake City and the city slips away: the Wasatch Range recedes, sagebrush leans into the wind, and red cliffs begin to loom like pages from a field guide. With a private driver and a flexible itinerary, the day is yours — to pace, to pause, to choose the small slot canyon over the tourist overlook or to extend your time with a short hike that leads to an unexpected viewpoint.

Beat the heat and crowds by scheduling early pickups; first light yields the best photographic conditions and calmer trails.
Even short hikes in desert or high‑altitude terrain dehydrate quickly — the operator supplies bottled water, but bring a refillable reservoir too.
Many park viewpoints sit above 5,000 ft; allow extra time, slow your pace, and avoid overexertion your first day.
Add air tours or off‑road excursions when you book to ensure availability and coordinate permits or fees.
The lands you traverse were used and named by Indigenous peoples such as the Ute and Paiute; later 19th‑century exploration and irrigation projects shaped modern access routes.
Stick to designated roads and trails to protect fragile cryptobiotic soil and desert vegetation; consider a park pass to support maintenance and visitor services.
Support and traction for uneven trails and slick sandstone slabs.
Keeps water, snacks, layers, and a camera accessible during stops.
Wide‑brim hat, SPF 30+, and sunglasses protect against strong desert sun and reflection off rock.
summer specific
Mornings and higher elevations can be chilly even in summer; a packable fleece helps.
spring specific