We had an amazing experience with Red desert adventure!! My wife and I went canyoneering for the first time on May 26, 2026 guided by Jack Towt. He was extremely knowledgeable, experienced in all aspects of canyoneering. He was patient and really was able to instruct us on using the ropes and how to maneuver over obstacles safely. We learned a lot and my wife felt very comfortable with his skill and knowledge. We would highly recommend Red Desert and JACK as your personal canyoneering guide. We loved it! read more

Thank you Jack! When you picked us up at the Zion visitors center, my 14 yr old kid and I were not sure what to expect. What we received was the Zion adventure of a lifetime. She is actually a more confident girl because of the experience and for that, as a dad, I am forever grateful. read more

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You are missing out if you don't do a canyoneering adventure with in Zion. Technically, there is no canyoneering within Zion but you'll be in the vicinity of the national park. We wanted to do something memorable during our trip to Zion and decided to go with Red Desert after our research online. Booking was easy, we were able to get same day reservation on the July 4th weekend. Our guide, Eric was amazing. He was calm, patient and pushed us just the right amount outside our comfort level for us to come back with great memories from the trip. Our kids, ages 9 and 11 did great. For one of the sheer drops, he did a tandem for our younger one. This was a private tour, the equipment felt clean and we felt safe and informed throughout our adventure. Can't recommend enough! read more

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We had the best time canyoneering with Red Desert Adventures! I felt very safe with Ethan and we learned a lot about the landscape. Highly recommended!! read more

Awesome experience - I did a 1:1 private canyoneering full day adventure. I was hesitant to do something as a single traveller/private, but now I am happy I did. Worth the $ for an awesome experience, and not being with a group made it easier to do a lot of stuff and have a flexible experience. My guide was Josh and he was really friendly and beyond competent - I felt safe with all the adventures we went on in and out of slot canyons, and all kinds of technical gear/activities, and driving around the wilds of the greater Zion area. read more

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Just so we're clear here... "this Canyoneering was an absolutely most amazing experience" ... the hiking, traversing through the canyons, and then rappelling large steep cliffs.. an absolute wonderful experience and all made possible with having an amazing and professional guide, "Andy" ... From my family to you, we thank you for your Patience, Professionalism and Knowledge you shared throughout the day. Family of 4 (wife and I along with 14 yr. twin boys). We did a full day of Canyoneering, saw the most amazing mountain formations, canyons and forestry one could only imagine... Andy took us for a journey and we won't ever forget what we experienced. We were made comfortable which eliminated our fear in rappelling down mountains (I'm 6'5" and a lean 290 lbs.)... Andy re-assures me nothing would ever go wrong, and nothing ever did, at the end of the day!! My wife and kids wore a smile on their face all day as we ventured through these mountains. Safety was a concern at first, but with Andy's guidance and knowledge, we washed away those thoughts every step of the way following his lead and direction. he did a great job in allowing us to be ourselves and be creative with our own techniques, rather than being a teacher the entire time... he showed us once or twice and that's all we needed for us to all just enjoy, rappelling, hiking and being adventurous... we all felt like "Indiana Jones " haha... can't wait to do this again very soon! We recommend and refer you to choose Andy as your guide and Red Desert Adventures as your company of choice for Canyoneering in Red Canyon... read more

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Andy was the best guide we could have asked for! He was very friendly, knowledgeable, and patient with me when I got nervous. We did the Yankee Doodle Canyon, and it was so fun! It was like going through a playground! read more

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We did a canyoneering adventure that brought us to a beautiful slot canyon. I am not super athletic and this tested me physically and mentally, but everything was doable. Our guide Jack was patient and knowledgeable. My teenage boys and adventure-seeking husband loved this excursion. They were challenged and had a great time. Each trip is different depending on group size, weather, location, etc. Our trip to Yankee Doodle Canyon began with two big rappels. We needed the rope to assist with some areas of down climbing/stemming. The hike out at the end was some easy rock climbing/scrambling, but it was going up so it was strenuous. read more

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Enjoyed our canyoneering trip with our exceptional guide Graham! He explained everything made sure we felt safe & stayed safe the entire way. He even made us laugh along the way! Can't wait to come back! read more

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Had an amazing all day rappelling adventure with Jack from Red Desert Adventures. It was my wife and my first time. We felt like we were in very capable hands and had a great time exploring. Would highly recommend Red Desert Adventures and Jack as the top tour service in Zion. read more

Just wrapped up an awesome canyoneering trip!!!! Love the private small tour. Jack is a great guide - 30+ years of experience - calm and make sure everyone is comfortable and enjoying trip. He is also a great photographer. If you are considering canyoneering, Red Desert is the only way to go. read more

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We took our family of five (kids age 6-11) canyoneering for the first time. It was an excellent experience. Matt was a fantastic, calm, good spirited, and patient guide. He was responsive to our comfort levels and did some of the faces tandem with our 6 year old when required. Equipment all felt clean (we did this during COVID) and in excellent condition. The experience challenged us just the right amount and very safe the entire time. Our kids started nervous but didn't want to end when our half day was over. Highly recommend! read more

Canyoneering with Graham! It's a must do! Did this for my Birthday- our guide Graham was so amazing! read more

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We could not have been happier with our "high adventure" canyoneering trip down Water Canyon. Andy was a knowledgeable, friendly and experienced guide. He was very fun to spend the day with and the high proficiency of his skills was evident from the start. We always felt 100% safe in his hands and feel like he taught us so well that we would be safe beginning to incorporate some rappelling and canyoneering into our own repertoire. We are new climbers and my wife was not excited about canyoneering because she thought it was not adventurous enough. She went along with it because I really wanted to try it out. She is definitely a convert and I think we have Andy to thank for that. We will definitely contact Red Desert again the next time we're in the area for additional canyoneering and climbing guiding. read more

First time to Zion and first time climbing/rappelling for most of our group of 8. We did the hybrid full-day and couldn't have had a better time. Perfect amount of adventure with the best guides. Jake & Ethan were phenomenal! They tailored the day perfectly to our group and accommodated the super cold day by choosing a great warm spot for climbing that challenged our experienced rock climber and novices alike. Owner was super responsive and even tried to reschedule because we had a sick kiddo. We highly recommend and would sign up again next time we're in town. Happy Adventuring! read more

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We did the half day canyoneering outside Zion and it was fantastic! I was leery at first because I'm getting up there in age and my body doesn't work like it used to but I was able to get to the top of the mountain and then go down 4 different cliffs. Our guide really knew his stuff and instilled a ton of confidence and was also extremely pleasant to spend half a day with. And it's not as dangerous as it looks but you have to be vigilant. I highly recommend these guys. One thing they need to work on though is how you meet your guide. We were supposed to meet him in the parking lot of grocery store but were never told specifically what to look for or how to go about finding him. I figured he would call us when he showed up. We called the main office a little after the scheduled time and the woman didn't take any initiative to connect us to him. All they need to do is have the guide call you at the scheduled time to tell you where they are. read more

Nathan was great! He took us to nearby canyons for our half day canyoneering trip. We "defied death" scrambling up rocks and rappelling down canyon walls. He provided the equipment, a safe environment and great stories. Definitely put us at ease and it was definitely tailored to "have fun canyoneering" rather than, here is an intro course so that you can be the next Alex Honnold of canyoneering. (If that's a thing..) and this is definitely the right approach to since we were there to enjoy what Zion had to offer with the limited time we had. (He picked us up at our hotel and dropped us off too.) Thanks Nathan! We will be back for more and maybe we will try rock climbing next time!!!! He brought us around in orange crocs. Probably the highlight of the day. read more

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I can't recommend this company enough! My husband and I had perfect 1/2 day canyoneering. I would not change a thing. I like that our guide gave us some options for our location so we were able to customize our adventure a bit. He was incredibly knowledgeable and professional. Don't be afraid to try and book something at the last minute. We scheduled our outing the night before. They don't have the online calendar scheduling like some other companies do but they answer the phone quickly and they do this so they can ask a few important questions about your abilities and expectations so they can create the best experience for your party. We're already planning our next trip and will be using Red Desert again. read more

We did a wonderful short day canyoneering trip with Red Dessert. Our guide, Nathan, picked us up at our hotel and we drive out to Lamb's Knoll just outside the western edge of the park. He provided instructions on climbing up to the canyon entrance and rappelling instruction when it was time to head down. He engendered confidence in our group so that we unanimously elected for the taller of the final rappel options. Everyone had a great time and said they would do it again. All in all, a great experience. I only wish we'd had enough time to do the full day trip. read more

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Amazing! My fiance and I wanted to do a canyoneering trip while we were in Zion. There were so many companies to choose from, but we ultimately ended up choosing Red Desert for two reasons: 1) they do not charge extra to keep tours private (other companies did) 2) their website was the most descriptive and enticing. We were thrilled with our choice, especially when we encountered some other guides from other companies during our trip. The price is high- 500$ for two people- but that seems to be pretty standard for what it is and it felt reasonable due to what we got out of the day. We did the Advanced Canyoneering experience in early October with Nathan and ended up in Water Canyon and part of Black Canyon. For some background, both my fiance and I are rock climbers, so we both went in knowing how to rappel and aren't really phased by heights. Nathan is wonderful! He knew so much about the area, was super friendly, and really safe. Basically, it felt like an awesome trip with a friend- a friend that we had paid $500 for- but a friend nonetheless. And the sport itself was so cool! We opted for lots of water obstacles since that is not something we can do on a normal day and had a blast! Gorgeous scenery, challenging yourself, exploring canyons, and 200 foot rappels... What more could ya want? read more

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We were a family group of 6 with ages ranging from 6-60. Matt was a great guide. Very patient! With a keen sense of safety. We all had a superb time. We would highly recommend Canyoneering. We had never done it before and Matt took great care of us. Giving us just enough adventure and push. What great memories we made! read more

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I did a half day private rock climbing session with Ethan. I got to climb a multi-pitch tower and 3 other single pitch climbs. Ethan was so knowledgeable and I learned a ton in just a half day. He made me feel safe as this was only my 5th time climbing outside and I'm relatively a beginner (I did 5.7 and 5.8 climbs). It was so much fun and the best experience I had in my Utah trip. read more

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10 of us ladies came from CO for a bachelorette trip, most having no experience in this type of thing. We can't express how grateful we are for Nathan and Ethan (AKA Nay Nay and Eagle Eye)! They were great at teaching, made us feel safe, and both had a great sense of humor. They helped us create the most AMAZING memories and we are all forevor grateful for you both!! read more

We had the best two day adventure with Red Desert!!!! Our guide Jack was amazing and so knowledgeable about Zion. This experience was well worth the private guide. We were able to see areas that were away from the crazy crowds. Jack made the hikes and repelling a perfect blend of adventure/challenge for our group 10-adult. Would 200% recommend this adventure company. Thanks again!! read more

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We had an awesome canyoneering trip today! Our guide was personable, knowledgeable, and safe!! This company really sets a great pace during the trip, allowing you to traverse more canyons and get a really amazing experience. The views were spectacular and we took a million photos. This company and their canyoneering experience are HIGHLY recommended!! We wish we could give them more than 5 stars! read more

Found this company as a recommendation from our hotel and we are SO glad we did it. First time canyoneering and couldn't have had a better time. Our guide Matt was AMAZING, he made our entire trip smooth, safe, fun and had answers to all our questions. We were lucky enough to get the whole canyon to ourselves which was cool, and seriously cannot say enough about Matt! Not only was he fun to chat with but even when I lost my footing and was clinging to the rock with not a clue what to do , I never had time to worry , he was already behind me getting me safely to the other side! Seriously this is a must do ! read more

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We went on a half day canyoneering trip and it was amazing. Our guide was professional and friendly. We were a group of 6. Some of us were a little more cautious at first and our guide was always patient and taught us so much. It was an amazing experience and worth every dollar. Thank you Red Desert Adventure ! read more

Canyoneering is a definite must if you're in Utah. Everyone at Red Dessert Adventure was extremely helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. Eric helped us book our 7 person group. Jack our canyoneering guide was amazing. Very knowledgeable! We had a mixed group of kids and adults and Jack made all feel safe and ensured we all had a great time. Highly recommend Red Desert Adventure. read more

We had a blast with our guides, Jack, Ethan, Andy and Griffin. They were fun, knowledgeable, safe and pushed us to get the most out of our 2 days canyoneering. Highly recommended! read more

We, 8 of us, had a half day of canyoneering with guides Andy and Jack. Andy & Jack were encouraging, fun, so competent and incredibly knowledgeable about the whole area. The drive to and from the site went quickly because of the conversations and their insights and historical information. Having a 75' rappel in the trip was daunting. But, they were supportive and reassuring. "You can do more than you think you can"!! Wish we had time to more rappelling. Highly recommend Red Desert Adventure. It was a blast!! read more

This is our first time canyoneering. We had a really good time, loved it! Eric is very professional, he made us feel safe and helped us enjoy the experience. We would definitely do this again! read more

My daughter (8 yrs old) and I did a full day canyoneering trip with Zack, and it was great. I had called other outfitters who said they would squeeze us in with other groups, making 10 people in a group, but Red Desert gives each reservation their own private guide. That meant that there was a 2-to-1 ratio on our trip that allowed us to get all the attention and instruction that we wanted. There were 8 or 9 rappels throughout the trip, with the longest one being over 100 feet, and most in the 50 to 60 foot range. The first two were through limestone which made for a tough start since it is so blocky, but after that it was all nice smooth sandstone. The worst part was the hike in and out, but all the rappelling was top notch. I felt totally safe with Zack giving instructions to my daughter, and the anchors seemed very secure. Overall, I would definitely recommend. read more

Wonderful, personalized experience with our guide, Dan. The only outfitter in Springdale that picks you up at your hotel. Dan took us to a quiet, beautiful slot canyon, where we saw no one else the entire time. We were a bit nervous and scared of the 150-foot rappel, but Dan was very patient and encouraging. He also went out of his way to show us the knots and explain how secure we'd be tied in. Dan was also patient along the entire canyoneering experience, taking time to explain the natural area and take our photo. Definitely a highlight of our trip. read more

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A friend and I went on a half day canyoneering trip in Lambs Knoll this past week. Since I am afraid of heights, I was hesitant to go canyoneering, but it seemed like the unique thing to do when visiting Zion National Park and I needed to give it a try. I did a lot of research on canyoneering tour companies and decided to book with Red Desert Adventure based on excellent reviews and many beginners who shared their experience and felt safe. Our guide, Joel, is very experienced and has been climbing since he was 13. He guides full time all over the U.S. and is very experienced in not just canyoneering, but also rock climbing and other outdoor climbing activities. With his experience and number of guided trips under his belt, I knew I was safe. With safety not an issue, I just had to face my fear of heights. I wish I could say I conquered the canyons, but I was still very afraid to go down each one of the 5 canyons. Joel was very patient with me, let me practice many times until I felt safe to step on the edge and coached me down each canyon. At one point, I lost my balance and completely freaked out but he was calm and helped me get back into position. At the last canyon, we had to climb up it and then rappel down it. With no arm strength, I was sure I would not make it up and gave up, but he threw me a hand line, coached me up and also help me when I needed it by pulling the hand line! This was a trip of a lifetime! Not only did I get to try canyoneering, I learned a lot about myself and facing my fear. Joel was not just my guide, he was my coach in helping me achieve this! I highly recommend canyoneering with Red Desert Adventure - it may also be more than just a canyoneering experience for you too! read more

My boyfriend and I booked a full day canyoneering tour. Best money spent on the trip. Not only was the canyoneering amazing and fun but the hike and drive to get to them was breath taking. We went about an hour outside Zion, the backroads! Our guide, Joe, was funny - a dry humor but a great guide. He taught us about the land and the canyoneering techniques. We will do this again! read more

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We took a half day family canyoneering tour in Zion. We didn't know what to expect but it was amazing! Our guide Ethan was incredibly knowledgeable about Zion and the American Southwest in general and he was so patient with our young kids. We had so much fun and I would recommend this to anyone looking for an adventure! read more

We did a half-day canyoneering with Red Desert and had an amazing time. We cannot say enough great things about our guide, Graham! He made this mind-blowing experience fun and safe. If you have the opportunity, I highly recommend booking with him and you'll have a blast! read more

This is our second time doing a Canyoneering trip with Red Desert Adventure - and it got even better! If I could give Eric and Red Desert 10 stars... I would. Had the best time from start to finish - never worried about a thing - in terms of safety. I recommend a private if possible - a little pricey, but worth it. Went to some remote places (full day tour) - and well worth the drive. The canyons were spectacular and Eric was very knowledgeable about the geography / land / Zion - everything. Best day in Zion for our family. read more

These guys are amazing. We did a full day of Canyoneering with Jefe & Joe in Water Canyon with a group of 9. Not only do these guys know exactly what they're doing -- but they're also pretty fun to spend a day with in the wilderness! I would definitely recommend Red Desert Adventure to anyone! read more

We just came back from Zion and did a family canyoneering trip with a 5 and 9 yr old. Eric, our guide was fantastic, very patient with our young girls and knowledgeable about the area. We went to Lambs Knoll and it was so fun, the best tour we have been on. Our girls loved it as well and it will not be something we can forget. Eric did do 2 tandem rappells with my 5 yr old to lessen her fear but she was able to do the others on her own. We did a half day trip which started at 7:30am or you could also pick an afternoon one that starts at 1pm. Eric came to pick us up at our lodge, the Cliffrose. The communication was great, before and after the trip. We will use their guide again the next time we head back to Zion. read more

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