Private Half-Day Scenic Drive Through Salt Lake's Best Canyons
Description
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our Salt Lake City Canyons Tour, featuring the breathtaking beauty of American Fork Canyon, Big Cottonwood Canyon, and Little Cottonwood Canyon. Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring landscapes of these natural wonders, where towering mountains, lush forests, and pristine alpine environments await. Whether you're eager to explore well-maintained trails for hiking enthusiasts, or simply yearning for a scenic retreat from the city, this tour promises an unparalleled experience. With the convenience of a short drive from downtown Salt Lake City and the guidance of our knowledgeable tour experts, discover the unique charm of each canyon, capturing the essence of Utah's natural splendor. The tour will include a scenic drive through all three canyons with an option to do a hike. Travelers can also book an option to ride a tram to the top of a mountain for majestic views.
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Itinerary
Big Cottonwood Canyon features two of the many ski resorts that surround the Salt Lake Valley, Solitude and Brighton. Big Cottonwood has is home to waterfalls, lakes and incredible mountain views.
Little Cottonwood Canyon is home to two ski resorts near Salt Lake, Snowbird, and Alta. Not only is this one of the prettiest drives in the area, it also is the location that the granite used for the Salt Lake Temple, Conference Center, and exterior of the Capital Building was quarried from.
American Fork Canyon is a scenic canyon located in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah. The canyon is known for its natural beauty, outdoor recreational opportunities, and rich history. It is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike, offering a wide range of activities such as hiking, camping, rock climbing, fishing, mountain biking, and wildlife viewing. The canyon is home to the Timpanogos Cave National Monument, which features stunning cave formations and guided tours for visitors. American Fork Canyon has a rich history dating back to the time of the Native American tribes who inhabited the area. It was later used by European settlers for mining and logging, and remnants of this history can still be seen in the form of old mining structures and ghost towns. Overall, American Fork Canyon is a natural playground for outdoor enthusiasts and a place of serene beauty for anyone looking to escape into the wilderness.
The falls cascade down a rocky cliff into a serene pool below, making it a popular spot for photography and relaxation. The hike to Lisa Falls is relatively short and accessible, offering stunning views of the surrounding canyon.
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Bring good shoes for hiking, just in case.
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(39)
A wonderful excursion - as a solo traveller I was able to tailor make the trip to spend time where I wanted. The Ottawa engaging right from the start with out of the box scenery and great conversation.
Thank you for the review Nicki.
Shawn was very accommodating and professional. Great communicator right from the start. He allowed us to tailor the day as we wanted to. and he was super flexible about time. I told him we had a hard time deciding about spending our one full day of touring around Salt Lake City between Antelope Island and the canyons. He combined the to for us, which was super.
Thank you for the great review! Im glad both of you enjoyed your day!
Shawn is an excellent tour guide. His knowledge of the area is tremendous. The tour of the canyons and area near Salt Lake City was breathtaking. I would highly recommend the tour and Shawn .
Thank you Joseph, I am glad you loved the tour!
Incredible tour. Our guide was very friendly, knowledgeable and went out of his way to Make sure we had a great experience
Thank you Roberta for the great review! I hope it was worth it "sluffing" your day away!
Love seeing the mountains from a distance and then in just a matter of minutes being in them! Great flexibility in what we see and where we stop.
Thank you for the review Michael. I am glad you enjoyed it!
So worth it! Shawn is exceedingly knowledgeable on all things Utah. Has plenty of planned sights, stops and excursions but is also very flexible and custom tailors your experience so you feel you got everything you want out of your time. Looking forward to booking a tour of southern Utah with him soon.
Thank you for the great review! I'm glad you enjoyed the tour.
The guide was extremely knowledgeable about the area. I really enjoyed eating at the ski lodge and viewing the canyons. It was a great day!
Thank you for your review! Im glad you enjoyed your time!
This is such a great experience. I highly recommend it. Sean is from Salt Lake and is very passionate and knowledgable about this area. I have taken tours where the tour guides are not from the area and are memorizing facts. These tours are great but not as good as looking at the area through a locals eyes. Sean really caters this tour to each person based on what you want to see and do. We were able to purchase food and drinks along the way local to the area. The canyons, mountains and greater Salt Lake area have so much to offer. You will not regret looking at the amazing views through his panoramic sun roof. Sean provided ample areas to stop and take pictures along the way. I highly recommend this tour and this tour guide.
Thank you so much for the review! I am glad you enjoyed the tour so much.
We had the most wonderful tour with Shaun. He is knowledgeable of the area. We saw so much in the half day on the tour. Shaun was accommodating and easy going. The sceneries were beautiful. We'll definitely do it again.
Thank you for the review! I'm glad you enjoyed the tour!
This tour is one for the books for us. The "private tour' can be defined in so many pleasant ways to have an amazing experiece. Shawn was so accomodating and flexible in the pacing from touring and sightseeing in the car and on foot. The "road trip" can even be customize to match the scenery and topography with your choice of backgroud music... in between Shawn's annotation (history, description and stories) of the places being driven through. It was a perfect mix of wonderful sites curated by a fantastic tour guide!
Thank you for the great review Elis! We're glad you enjoyed your time.
