Private Tour
Private Half-Day Scenic Drive Through Salt Lake's Best Canyons
Overview
Available languages
5 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Snacks
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Big Cottonwood Canyon
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
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.
Options
Snowbird Tram
Ride the Snowbird Tram: Ride a tram to 11,000 ft, for an incredible view and some some snacks in the highest Alpine building in the U.S.
Pickup included
Half-Day tour through Salt Lake's Prettiest Canyons
Pickup included
Reviews
32 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent tour and tour guide!
DotNashville,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This 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.
We had the most wonderful...
Anonymous,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We 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.
Looking through a sunroof will never be the same in Utah!
ElisMaghirang,
Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This 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!
Great beautiful tour!
Anita M,
Aug 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Shawn was great. Very informative and found great spots to see the beautiful mountains, lakes, some homes, and more. Being a solo traveler, I was very comfortable and felt safe. Even had some music and movie talks. Shawn stayed on time and made sure there were bathroom breaks. This was a great tour, highly recommend!
Salt Lake City canyons trip
774saratd,
Jul 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We started our Salt Lake City canyon tour early morning.We visited three canyons.Our guide Sean was knowledgeable,showed all the scenic spots.we were lucky to see a mouse on our trip.
We took two guided tours...
Don T,
Jul 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We took two guided tours by Sean. This was the second tour. It was just as nice as the first tour. He was extremely informative, polite, and full of information about the surrounding area. I recommend him without reservation.
We love SLC and its beUTAHful nature
435basd,
Jul 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip was amazing! Great views in Big Cottonwood Canyon and at the top Snowbird resort. (We even spotted a moose!) But the one thing that made it really special was the warm and friendly tourguide Shawn who told us about culture, nature and allocated some additional time to show us around SLC! Big thank you Shwan!
It's worth it.
Mike H,
Jul 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It is a private tour. This allows for much interaction with the guide, who is very personable and answers all your questions. This is what makes the tour unique and enjoyable.
Fabulous drive with lots of stops and gorgeous views.
M5599ZCkathyk,
Jul 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I debated on doing this drive myself in the rental. Glad I decided to take the tour. Shawn took me to beautiful places...we did some short hikes. He explained a lot about the areas, he took photos of me and allowed me time to take photos and take in the views for as long as I liked. We chatted about our lives and enjoyed. He is laid back and didn't make it weird that I was by myself. We stopped for a 'dirty soda' and soft pretzel bites at Swig too. Thanks for a great day trip and amazing views Shawn!
Awesome tour! A great way to see the canyons.
reneek190,
Jun 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was me, my husband and our teenage son. The tour was amazing. At first, my husband was upset that I had spent that much money on the tour, but after about an hour into it, my husband admitted that it was worth the money. (In full disclosure, my husband was given multiple chances to look at our trip plans and costs, but opted not to. He is a traveling princess. 😂) Shawn is very personable. He spent his time with us and gave us several different options. Took us on two short hikes that our old knees could handle. Told us all about the areas and canyons that we drove through. He introduced us to dirty sodas. Even our teenage son loved the tour. If you are hesitating because of the cost, don’t. So glad we did it. Salt Lake City is beautiful.
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