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Canyoneering Trips & Slot
Canyon Tours
What is an Adventure Canyon Quest?
Our Zion Area Canyoneering Tours know as “Canyon Quest’s” are the most popular experience offered by Zion Guru and often the highlight of a trip to Zion. These tours feature:
Scenic canyon hikes through some of Southern Utah’s most beautiful and lesser-traveled terrain
Slot canyon rappels ranging from 20 to 175 feet (higher rappels are typically optional and only offered when appropriate for the group)
Exceptional technical safety standards, with professional systems and meticulous attention to detail
Calm, supportive, and confidence-building instruction, guided by experienced canyoneering facilitators who meet each group where they are
Community building within each group, and interactive problem-solving of natural canyon obstacles
Canyoneering Tour Pricing
Half day canyon quest
A half-day canyoneering tour includes 2 - 6 rappels
Half-Day Canyon Tour
Start times vary; your reservation guru will advise seasonally. Recommended start times 7am through 10am, or 1pm through 4pm. The duration of this guided canyon tour is 3.5 - 4 hours.
One on One: $432
2 Hikers: $223 per person
3 Hikers: $195 per person
4 Hikers: $188 per person
5 Hikers: $181 per person
6 Hikers: $173 per person
7 Hikers: $166 per person
8 Hikers: $159 per person
9 Hikers: $155 per person
10 Hikers: $152 per person
11 Hikers: $148 per person
12 Hikers: $144 per person
Full Day Canyon Quest
A full-day canyoneering tour includes 4 - 12 rappels
Full-Day Canyon Tour
Start times vary; your reservation guru will advise seasonally. Recommended start times 6:30am through 10am. The duration of this guided canyon tour is 6.5 - 7.5 hours.
One on One: $718
2 Hikers: $382 per person
3 Hikers: $267 per person
4 Hikers: $252 per person
5 Hikers: $238 per person
6 Hikers: $223 per person
7 Hikers: $209 per person
8 Hikers: $194 per person
9 Hikers: $188 per person
10 Hikers: $181 per person
11 Hikers: $174 per person
12 Hikers: $171 per person
*The minimum age for a child to participate in a Canyoneering tour is 5 years of age. Rates are subject to state sales tax and fees, pricing is for tours in 2026.
VIP and Deluxe trip options which include meals, customized transport, and added services are available for additional fees. Please enquire with our reservation team to tailor this trip for you.
If you are staying in the town of Springdale Utah, where the Zion Guru shop is located, your guide is happy to pick you up for your guided tour at your place of lodging for no additional cost.
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Zion Canyoneering Tour FAQ
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Yes. Adventure Canyon Quest is ideal for beginners, kids, and families looking for a fun, guided canyoneering experience near Zion. Our guides adjust the route, pacing, and difficulty to match your group’s comfort and experience level.
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The minimum age to participate is 5 years old, making this one of the most family-friendly canyoneering tours in the Zion area.
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Yes. All Zion Guru canyoneering tours are 100% private, meaning only you and your group will be on the tour—no mixed parties.
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Both half-day and full-day trips include multiple rappels up to 60 feet. Full-day canyoneering trips may feature rappels as high as 175 feet, with even taller options available on Elevated trips.
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Hikes range from 20 minutes to about 1.5 hours, depending on the canyon selected. We choose routes based on your group’s abilities and desired adventure level.
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Some Zion-area slot canyons may include swimming though it is rare. If you prefer to avoid swimming, let us know in advance and we’ll select a canyon that best fits your preference whenever possible.
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Full-day canyoneering trips typically include two to three times more canyon travel than half-day trips, with longer routes, more rappels, and deeper exploration of Southern Utah slot canyons.
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Our tours take place in Zion-area slot canyons outside Zion National Park on permitted public and private lands. This allows us to guide legally and access a wide variety of high-quality canyons.
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No. Commercial guiding is not permitted within the Zion Wilderness, including popular canyons such as The Subway and Pine Creek Canyon. All Zion Guru trips operate legally outside park boundaries.
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Yes. All Zion Guru canyoneering guides are licensed, permitted, and experienced in Southern Utah slot canyons.
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We have access to over 25 different Zion-area slot canyons. We rotate canyon locations based on weather, conditions, crowd levels, and what will best serve your group.
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Yes. If you’re traveling toward Las Vegas, Bryce Canyon, or the Grand Canyon, we can select a canyon that leaves you closer to your next destination at the end of the day.
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No experience is required. This guided canyoneering tour near Zion is perfect for first-timers, while still offering excitement for more adventurous participants.
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We recommend athletic clothing suitable for getting wet, sturdy closed-toe shoes, and sun protection. A detailed packing list is provided after booking.
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Yes. Safety is our top priority. Routes are chosen carefully for family groups, and our guides provide thorough instruction, safety systems, and hands-on assistance throughout the tour.
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Your guide will select the canyon based on group experience, age, weather conditions, seasonal water levels, and current canyon conditions to ensure the best and safest experience.
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Zion Guru offers private, guided canyoneering tours, experienced local guides, access to exclusive Zion-area canyons, and personalized trip planning you won’t find on public or group tours. Our guide program is the industry standard for the Zion area and we have over 27 years of experience in the field!
Additional Canyoneering Tours,
Courses and Offerings
In addition to our flagship Adventure Canyon quest seen above, we offer 3 additional canyon quest’s to widen the scope of Canyoneering offerings.
Elevated Canyoneering
Longer rappels, bigger canyons, amazing swims, loads of fun!
Canyoneering Courses
Learn the technical skills of canyoneering and gain knowledge
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