Slot Canyon Utah Tours
Zion National Park boasts perhaps the most famous of the slot canyons in Utah – the Zion Narrows. Though this slot canyon ranks as the easiest to traverse within Zion National Park, it is 16 miles long and requires 13 hours to traverse. It includes slippery rocks, river hiking, and some swimming. Explore the slot canyons of East Zion and ride to and from the canyons in a Can Am UTV during this adventure tour. Our guides drive you in the UTV, so you can sit back and enjoy this exciting off-road experience. Traverse rough terrain to reach the canyons then wander around on foot to explore the deepest parts of these remote areas.
If you love outdoor adventures, a slot canyon visit may be something you are considering for your next trip. Do you like to know all the details about a location before you visit? If so, you probably have some questions about slot canyons. Keep reading to find the answers you want.
Slot Canyon Formation
Slot canyons are narrow types of canyons that are deep rather than very wide. An extreme example of a deep but narrow slot canyon would be one that is 3 feet or less at the top with a 100 foot or deeper drop. These canyons are formed over millions of years when water rushes through any kind of rock, but especially sandstone or limestone. It takes a very special combination of water and rock for a slot canyon to form, making them somewhat rare overall.
United States Slot Canyons
The United States is home to the area with the densest amount of slot canyons in the world — Southern Utah. The desert area of Utah south of Interstate 70 contains over 1,000 slot canyons. Northern Arizona also has a larger number of slot canyons, particularly those that lie on land belonging to the Navajo Nation near Page, Arizona. New Mexico and California are also both home to notable slot canyons.
There are so many slot canyons in the United States that it can be hard to choose which one is the best to journey to. Here are some of the most popular in the country:
- Buckskin Gulch: As one of the largest slot canyons in the entire world and the longest one in the United States, Buckskin Gulch stretches from southern Utah to the Paria Canyon-Vermillion Cliffs Wilderness in northern Arizona.
- The Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument slot canyon trail: This trail of canyons was carved into volcanic ash, also known as tuff. It is located in New Mexico.
- Secret Canyon: This is one of the famous Arizona slot canyons. It lies on Navajo land.
- Robber’s Roost Canyon: This Utah canyon is known as a place that outlaws wide hide out in for around 30 years. It is made up of three separate sections: slot canyons, larger canyons, and an upper plateau.
- Antelope Canyon: Antelope Canyon is the most-visited and most-photographed canyon in the southwestern United States. It lies on land belonging to the Navajo Nation in Page, Arizona, and is made up of two distinct canyons: Upper and Lower Antelope.
All of these locations are world-famous for their rich history and unique views, with Antelope Canyon being one of the most coveted sites for travelers everywhere. Carved in the Navajo sandstone, its summer light beams and beautiful changing lights in the winter make for a delightful experience for world explorers, families, and photographers alike.
Antelope Slot Canyon Tours
Is Antelope Canyon the slot canyon for you? Antelope Canyon Navajo Tours makes it easy for anyone to visit with simple, affordable tour packages to choose from. Take a look at our packages online today.
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Approximately three hours in length. Ability level EASY and appropriate for ALL ages and abilities. We have accommodated folks ranging in age from 6 months to 96 years. Maybe you can help us break our record! You will enjoy mild off-roading on red rocks and sand to an area accessible only by four-wheel drive. We will stop periodically to sample native plants and to observe wildlife and various points of interest. Make sure to ask your guide for local stories and legends – they are all experts and they delight in sharing information! Exploring and photographing Peekaboo Canyon is the highlight of your trip, although getting there is tons of fun too!
We will tour the slot canyon on foot which involves walking on mostly flat terrain. Peekaboo is a fine example of a slot canyon, or a narrow canyon worn into rock by rushing water over time. Significantly deeper than it is wide, Peekaboo Canyon is a delight for the senses in all seasons and at all times of day. It is nature’s perfection under sunny or cloudy skies and both are equally beautiful to behold. Come along with us on multiple tours as you will never see the same place twice! Peekaboo is cool on warm days and a wind block on cool days, so it offers a comfortable experience regardless of season. The light which bathes the canyon is ever-changing and offers endless opportunities for exquisite photographs. This is certainly the place where you will capture your trip’s most memorable image – Peekaboo is famous for this! Did we mention this is a tour favored by Professional Photographers?
FUN FACT: Average amount of photos taken on this tour… 300! So sign up and have your cameras and phones ready to go.
PEEKABOO SLOT CANYON ADVENTURE Price is $99 per Adult $49 per Child
If you anticipate having so much fun you cannot bear to see your PEEKABOO SLOT CANYON ADVENTURE come to an end… OR you would simply like to experience more amazing sights, we offer SEVERAL ADD-ON OPTIONS of approximately ONE-AND-A-HALF hours in length to COMBINE with our PEEKABOO SLOT CANYON ADVENTURE:
PEEKABOO ADD-ON OPTION #1:WHITE WAVE WITH ANCIENT PETROGLYPHS – Our most popular add-on option. Ability level MODERATE, involves walking on terrain with somewhat of an incline. You will view and if you so choose, spend time walking on a beautiful naturally occurring rock formation that is shaped like an undulating ocean wave. Here light and dark shadow alternate to create graphic linear patterns on the rock – an amazing visual treat for both the eyes and the camera lens! A short hike to a natural rock shelter reveals traces of ancient people in the form of petroglyphs or drawings and carvings on rock. You will delight in walking where the ancients walked and you will have the opportunity to look with wonder on their handiwork. Take pictures, enjoy the scenic vistas or simply sit and ponder… It is up to you!
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PEEKABOO ADD-ON OPTION #2:RAINBOW ROCK – This add-on option is very popular with Professional Photographers and with the Professional Photographer in YOU that is just waiting to jump out! Inspire your creativity and vision with prominent rock cliffs showcasing formations of multiple patterns, undulations and colors. A short stretch of road traveled by Hummer will deliver you there. Spend time walking amongst the sweet-smelling sage and gazing upward at nature’s artwork. Bring a picnic if you desire. This is a great add-on tour for sheer relaxation. Various wildlife is known to reveal itself when you least expect. A camera at-the-ready is a must!
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PEEKABOO ADD-ON OPTION #3:RED KNOLL – Expansive 360 degree scenic view! Ability level EASY. For those who wish to experience more fine off-road driving, you will be transported by Hummer up inclined roads which meander through piñons, sage and red rock. At the top of the elevation you will experience a beautiful scenic vista with Zion National Park visible to the west. Make this expansive view the backdrop for your own family photos. The perfect wrap-up for your PEEKABOO SLOT CANYON ADVENTURE, you may wish to have an impromptu picnic or toast, so feel free to bring along food and drink. RED KNOLL is an ideal spot for DESERT SUNSET viewing and we DO offer this as a stand-alone tour. For details and to make this fine experience your reality, please see RED KNOLL SUNSET SOJOURN.
PEEKABOO SLOT CANYON ADVENTURE COMBINED with ONE of the ADD-ON OPTIONS above Price is $149 per Adult $74.99 per Child