Private Buckskin Gulch Tour

We had an incredible experience with Yermo through Seeking Treasures. From the start, he brought us to unique, off-the-beaten-path locations that we never would have discovered on our own. His knowledge of the area, its history, and hidden gems was truly impressive and added so much depth to the experience. What stood out just as much was his flexibility and calm adaptability—when our plans needed to shift, he adjusted smoothly and made sure the day still felt seamless and enjoyable. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a meaningful, well-guided, and thoughtfully curated adventure.

What an adventure! Had a tour of the Wave in 2025 with Seeking Treasure Adventures and wanted more. Requested Jim our guide as he was deeply knowledgeable about the area and petroglyphs. Not to be disappointed, went in middle access to Buckskin gulch. Worked our way into the canyon, passing different petroglyphs. Got to the ancient moqi steps after squeezing down a slot. Some of the group pushed in the clutch on the last section of moqi steps into the canyon as it is quite sketchy decent. Didn't matter as the view and experience from just above last (near vertical) steep section was plenty of adventure. Definitely using Seeking Treasure Adventures again - having a guide brings so much more to the desert experience. Don't be afraid to ask for their recommendations for a unique trip!! And ask for Search and Rescue Jim!

Yermo provided a shuttle service for our Buckskin Gulch hike last weekend. He was on time and waited while we picked up our permit at the ranger station. His advice to take trekking poles through the 90+ pools and 10 pools with water waist deep saved us from disaster. He loaned us 8 poles that we forgot to bring with us, really a lifesaver. Started our first day at 8:50 am and set up camp at the end of the Buckskin at 10 PM in the dark. Two adults, two teens and one pre-teen. 25 miles including hike towards Lees Ferry. 100 degrees on the hike out to White House TH. Carry 5 liters per Yermo's advice. Spring located above the confluence with the Paria.

Yermo is the guy to call if you are near Page, AZ or Kanab, UT. He is extremely knowledgable about the landscape, trails, weather, things to do, and ways to maximize your time. I initially called Yermo to inquire about a shuttle from White House to Wire Pass trailhead for the purpose of hiking Buckskin Gulch. From the very beginning of my inquiry he gave me loads of information about the area before I had even booked with him. Because Buckskin Gulch can be a bit precarious based on weather and trail conditions, Yermo kept me updated on trail and weather reports almost every single day leading up to our hike and I always felt he had our safety in mind first. His outdoor and archeological experience in the area shines through in every conversation, and while we only used his shuttle service, I wouldn't hesitate to book him for a guided tour of literally anything in the area. If there is one resource of information northern Arizona/southern Utah, it's Yermo - call him. You'll be glad you did.

Great slot canyon! Interesting geology. Jeff was our guide and he was outstanding! He was very helpful with our group of seniors! (only one ladder) Because he grew up in this area he was very knowledgeable about history, geology, botany....... Great company Yermo has: Seeking Treasure Adventures. I will recommend our tours to friends for sure. Can't wait to show my photos of both trips with friends and family.

Our private tour with Angie was awesome. She was super knowledgeable about the plants, geology, and the history of the region. We had our dog along and she definitely made us all comfortable and safe. I was really appreciative of all of her efforts. We had booties for our dog but did not end up using them--it wasn't as hot as we thought it would be. She also gave us tips and shared knowledge on our next stop in the journey--Zion National Park.

We were a bit disappointed when our guide Brand advised against hiking through Buckskin Gulch as we had originally scheduled, due to its then current ankle-deep mud. But we loved our consolation prize, as we visited a series of astonishing and seldom-visited landscapes across Vermillion Cliffs National Monument, Marble Canyon and Lake Powell, along with lunch (which we provided) at the Dinosaur Museum in Big Water. We got some of the best photos of our entire vacation during this tour. Brand knows the area’s majestic terrain like the back of his hand, and he drives across its rugged back roads as effortlessly as you or I would drive through our own neighborhoods. We enjoyed hearing his informed explanations of the local geology as well some hilarious accounts of his recent tours. We would gladly ramble with Brand again. Highly recommended! (and be sure to ask him about The Wave).

the entire experience was amazing from the moment we were picked up and driven to the trailhead. Perfect. The hike itself was very tough as we took the Middle Route to descend which entails climbing down the sheer rockface! On the way the guide BRAND, was excellent! he pointed out the vegetation uniqueness, some Indian pottery and flint peices that were in the ground, helped with pictures and generally looked after our safety!!

My girls and I booked this trip back in January but due to a flash flood the night before our trip, buckskin and wire pass were closed. Our guide, Brand, asked us if we wanted to go the middle route instead. We said yes, not knowing it was a class 3 & 4 hike. It was incredible. Brand talked to us about all the history and showed us petroglyphs along the way. We had to go down a very steep descent into the gulch and being afraid of heights, I was terrified. Brand was so patient and helped me navigate down and back up. The gulch had water in it due to the flash flood but that made it even more incredible. Brand was a fantastic guide and I would request him again and recommend him to anyone needing a guide.

Brand was an awesome guide! He was patient, knowledgeable, and pointed out many interesting things along the way. The descent was scary, but you will have a real sense of accomplishment afterward. It was so nice to enjoy the beauty of the gulch with no crowds. We only saw one group passing through the entire time.