Cathedral Valley, Capitol Reef, Private 4X4 Trip
Overview
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Cathedral Valley 4WD tour, See the Temples of the Sun and Moon, competitively priced private tours in luxury vehicles. (See our website for discounted prices and additional tours) Knowledgeable, friendly guides that know about the geology and history of the area. We'll show you hidden gems most visitors don't know about and get you away from the crowds to secluded sections of the park where you can find peace and solitude. Let us take the stress out of your vacation and get you to the places you want to see and enjoy. Our tours are all private for you and your family you will not share the trip with anyone else!
We are a Veteran-owned and operated business.
See our website for more options and pricing. We can take you to great photo spots and help improve your pictures with tips and tricks. Being in a Dark Sky Preserve, we teach star and Milky Way photography techniques, too. If you've ever wanted to get beautiful photos of the Milky Way, now is your chance!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Our off-road and hiking tours are not recommended for people with conditions that will be aggravated by bumpy roads. We do our best to keep the bumps to a minimum but some roads are rugged and bumpy and you can expect some jostling.
What To Expect
Capitol Reef National Park
Join us for a drive through Capitol Reefs back country to a scenic paradise of desert landscapes in our luxury 4X4 vehicle through cathedrals, temples, buttes and hoodoos that will get you away from most all of the park’s visitors. We’ll ford the Fremont River and stop at the Bentonite Hills, walk around, take pictures, talk about the geology and history of the area, stop at viewpoints along the way and enjoy the solitude, visit the iconic Temples of the Sun and Moon, see geological oddities such as Glass Mountain and ancient lava flows. This trip has tons of photographic opportunities and is missed by most visitors to Capitol Reef due to its remote location and often times challenging roads. If you're looking for a Jeep tour of Capitol Reef give us a shot, we don't drive Jeep but have more comfortable luxury vehicle to accommodate larger groups, enjoy the air conditioning on those hot summer days or enclosed SUV with a heater for the chilly days! We do winter tours as well.
Options
Cathedral Valley, Capitol Reef, Private 4X4 Trip
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Tasty snacks and cold water provided, you can bring your own drinks also. Lunches and dinners can be arranged.
Gratuities are not included. We appreciate gratuities for good service!
Pickup points
Red Sands Hotel and Spa
670 East Hwy 24, Torrey United States
Noor Hotel
877 North State Route 24, Torrey United States
Broken Spur Inn
955 E Sr-24 Torrey United States
Chuck Wagon Lodge
12 W Main St, Torrey United States
Capitol Reef Resort
2600 E Highway 24, Torrey United States
Days Inn by Wyndham Torrey Capital Reef
825 East SR 24, Torrey United States
Cathedral Valley Inn
25 E Sr 24 Caineville United States
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
171 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good tour.
O8193DIdeborahp,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Guide was competent and personable. The tour was impressive. Guide forgot to bring water.
Amazing area to See !!
Christina B,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour with Jason (I’m sorry If name is wrong) on 5/18/26. Tour guide is also the owner. Very knowledgeable and friendly guy. Conversation was easy & information flowed inbetween. We learned so much information and history from him that wish I remembered all he told us. I did make notes so on my photos I post I was able to include information. Since my husband does majority of driving on our trips it gave him a chance to really enjoy the scenery. We went into areas we would not have gone otherwise or knew about. It was a great tour, beautiful cool sunny weather as well. About 4 hours long & promptly picked up. Highly recommend.
Cathedral Valley with Sam, the guide. Great!
Flyer616040,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Just sharing a few phone photos from an amazing adventure with guide, Sam Francis. Sam is a storehouse of knowledge on the Valley’s geology, flora, and cultural history, and a great story-spinner. Super highly recommended for a great day bouncing around Cathedral Valley.
Great knowledge and customer service focus
Kris T,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Guide was very knowledgeable about flora, fauna and geology. A long time resident and guide for the area. Very willing to adjust tour to our requests along the way.
Temple of the Sun
Stan S,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We would not have been able to see 90% of this without a guide. Highly recommend this tour. Jason is very knowledgeable.
Jason was super in working to schedule and plan our tour. Fine-tuning to give us directions, etc was really great.
Ken S,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The area is beautiful and interesting. This tour took us off-road, up close and right to the highlights.
Fantastic Cathedral Valley Trip!
nicksw2000,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Jason was awesome today! Not only did we see sights like the Temple of the Sun, Temple of the Moon, and Glass Mountain, he took the time to show us other sights and explain the geology of the area. Don’t miss this chance to experience a part of Capitol Reef that many people do not get to see!
Amazing off road tour
kerrip281,Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour with Jason was superb. He was very knowledgeable of the entire area and the history. My husband throughly enjoyed talking with Jason and him showing him so many things along our drive that we would have never known was there. He took his time with each place we stopped at and we never felt rushed. I cannot recommend him and his company more.
Another Amazing Tour!!
R7765YLjoec,Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our fourth tour with Jason and Elizabeth — two with Jason and now a second one with Elizabeth. Every tour has been exceptional. This time we focused on Upper Cathedral Valley, and once again Elizabeth did an outstanding job. She covered all the highlights, but also took us to some fascinating, well-hidden places we could never have seen on our own. The tour was exciting, informative, and extremely enjoyable. And, as always, Elizabeth was an absolute delight to travel with. It couldn’t have been better! We’ll certainly be back for more!!
Don't miss this wonderful, behind the curtains look at Capitol Reef- it was FABULOUS!
JoyceG798,Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00ABSOLUTELY a great tour!! Our guide Sam was so knowledgeable and friendly. He showed us so many cool places and let us take photos galore. He was very dedicated to the land and we had a great time interacting with him! Plus, he was super fun! The ride was super thrilling, also! I wasn't sure what to expect but Sam definitely met and exceeded our hopes for the tour.
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