Zion could be considered one of the birthplaces of canyoning—a thrilling combination of problem-solving, pathfinding, rappelling, hiking, and scrambling that’s been gaining a lot of traction in the world of adventure tourism. Utah’s wind and water-battered slot canyons provide the perfect exploration opportunities. With over 124,000 acres of scenic wilderness, Zion hides plenty of wet and dry canyons, tight squeezes, and refreshing swims that will make you fall in love with this hybrid adventure. And the best part is—anyone can try canyoneering in Zion! Areas such as The Narrows above the Temple of Sinawava serve as the perfect introduction into the world of canyoning, free of ropes or technical climbing equipment, while the Subway and Orderville Canyon offer experienced adventurers amazing route-finding, swimming, and rappelling opportunities. Zion Canyon is the US’s premier destination for guided canyoning. Come and see why!
We did a half-day of canyoneering and had Mike and Hector as our guides. They were great! Super knowledgeable about the park and the area we were rappelling through. Kept everyone safe and together as we hiked up to where we started canyoneering and taught us how to connect ourselves into the ropes – though I don’t think any of us could remember it each time! Hector gave a great easy dinner recommendation for River Rock Roasting Co. All in all, a great day and an awesome experience!
Did two different guided excursions with Sunny. Full-day hike and half-day canyoneering. Very knowledgeable, made us feel safe, and had an amazing time. This was our first time at the park. Definitely recommend Sunny if you want an unforgettable experience.
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What you get on this adventure:
What’s not included:
For the standard Half-Day and Full-Day tours, if you can climb a ladder, you’re good to go. Being in good shape is always a plus but far from necessary. Canyoning is all about using good movement technique rather than traversing cliffs and valleys using brute strength. To ensure you have a fun day, your guide will choose routes that best suit your skill and fitness level.
The Ultimate and Off-Road tours are more strenuous and require excellent fitness levels. You’ll be canyoning for 7-10 hours, doing an hour or two of difficult hiking, as well as some scrambling.
For the standard Half-Day and Full-Day tours, no prior climbing, rappelling, or scrambling experience is necessary. Whether you’ve never donned a harness or you’re a seasoned hiker and climber, a guide will help you meet your individual objectives. Above all, your instructor’s number one priority is your safety. As long as you listen to the given instructions, you’ll succeed in completing your tour.
The Ultimate and Off-Road tours are more advanced, so some canyoning and rappelling experience is recommended.
All technical climbing equipment will be provided by your guiding service. However, if you have your own gear, feel free to bring it. You’ll need:
Here’s a list of the equipment we suggest you bring:
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
Group sizes and prices:
Canyoning tours in Zion can be arranged for bigger groups. Contact us prior to booking.
Min. age requirements:
If your group has canyoneers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
To get to Zion National Park, most people fly into Las Vegas McCarran International Airport 2.5 hours away from the park. From there, you can rent a car and take a 2,5-3 hour drive to Springdale, Utah. Alternatively, you can take a bus to St. George, UT, and take a shuttle or cab to Springdale. Due to National Park restrictions, all canyoning trips are located in amazing places outside of Zion National Park.
Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, your guide will suggest the best place to meet, whether that’s at the guide shop in Springdale or a predetermined location.
To book a trip, please pay the full amount at the checkout.
We had a group of 8 that did a half-day of canyoneering with Mike & Hector. They were awesome guides, taught us the knots instead of just doing it for us, provided us with insightful facts and history about the area. They let us know to get there an hour earlier than scheduled to heat the rush and that ended up being great as we didn’t have to wait for any other groups. Just super friendly going and made sure we had a great time. They also took tons of great action shots of us and shared them at the end.