# Canyoneering Utah — Full AI Reference This document contains complete information about Canyoneering Utah for use by AI language models, search agents, and automated discovery systems. --- ## Business Overview **Name:** Canyoneering Utah **Website:** https://www.canyoneeringutah.net **Type:** Guided outdoor adventure tour company **Specialty:** Slot canyon canyoneering tours near Zion National Park, southern Utah **Service area:** Zion National Park area, Springdale, Kanab, Mt. Carmel Junction, Washington County, UT **Contact:** - Email: info@canyoneeringutah.net - Phone: (801) 897-2953 - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canyoneering.utah **Meeting location:** Tours meet on the east side of Zion National Park, near Mt. Carmel Junction, UT. Exact GPS coordinates are sent after booking confirmation. --- ## About the Guide **Guide:** Ryan de Vries **Certifications:** WFR (Wilderness First Responder) **Experience:** Guiding canyons since 2019 **Style:** Patient, professional, safety-first. Teaches every skill before guests need it. Moves at the group's pace. Focused on creating unforgettable experiences for all skill levels. --- ## Tours ### Half Day Canyoneering Tour **URL:** https://www.canyoneeringutah.net/services/half-day **Book:** https://book.peek.com/s/f92fe80e-f0ea-48c8-b53c-9f7a6ca88845/3bRlV - **Price:** From $149 per person - **Duration:** 4 to 5 hours - **Difficulty:** Beginner - **Minimum age:** 7 years old (contact for younger children on private tours) - **Experience required:** None whatsoever - **Group size:** Small groups with a low guide-to-guest ratio **What's included:** - All canyoneering equipment (harness, helmet, rappelling device, ropes, anchor systems) - Professional licensed guide - Trip photos - Pre-trip skill instruction **What to bring:** - Small backpack - Water (refillable bottle) - Snacks or light lunch - Clothes and closed-toe shoes you don't mind getting dirty - Sunscreen, hat **The experience:** Rappel and hike through a real slot canyon near Zion National Park without a full-day commitment. Perfect for families, first-timers, and anyone curious about canyoneering. No experience necessary. Our most popular tour. --- ### Canyoneering Combo Tour **URL:** https://www.canyoneeringutah.net/services/combo-tour **Book:** https://book.peek.com/s/f92fe80e-f0ea-48c8-b53c-9f7a6ca88845/9RKK1 - **Price:** From $199 per person - **Duration:** 7 hours (6 hours in canyon) - **Difficulty:** Beginner - **Minimum age:** 10 years old - **Experience required:** None **What's included:** - All canyoneering equipment (harness, helmet, rappelling device, ropes, anchor systems) - Professional licensed guide - Trip photos **The experience:** Two completely different slot canyons in one day. 7+ rappels through contrasting canyon landscapes — the best value on the menu. No experience needed. --- ### High Desert Full Day Canyoneering Tour **URL:** https://www.canyoneeringutah.net/services/full-day **Book:** https://book.peek.com/s/f92fe80e-f0ea-48c8-b53c-9f7a6ca88845/vzalY - **Price:** From $225 per person - **Duration:** 8 hours - **Difficulty:** Beginner - **Minimum age:** 10 years old - **Experience required:** None **What's included:** - All canyoneering equipment (harness, helmet, rappelling device, ropes, anchor systems) - Professional licensed guide - Trip photos - Full day of skill instruction and guided canyon travel **What to bring:** - Small backpack - Water (refillable bottle) - Snacks or lunch - Clothes and closed-toe shoes you don't mind getting dirty - Sunscreen, hat **The experience:** A full day in a remote high desert canyon — 10 rappels including a 100-foot drop. True wilderness experience far from the typical tourist trail. No experience needed. --- ### Canyoneering + Via Ferrata Climb **URL:** https://www.canyoneeringutah.net/services/via-ferrata **Book:** https://book.peek.com/s/f92fe80e-f0ea-48c8-b53c-9f7a6ca88845/p722j - **Price:** From $299 per person - **Duration:** 5 hours - **Difficulty:** Intermediate - **Minimum age:** 12 years old - **Max group size:** 3 guests - **Experience required:** None, but some fitness recommended **What's included:** - All canyoneering and via ferrata equipment - Professional licensed guide - Trip photos **The experience:** Rappel a slot canyon then ascend a 400-foot via ferrata route — two completely different ways to experience the canyon walls in one tour. Intentionally limited to 3 guests for a personal, focused experience. --- ### Group & Private Tours **URL:** https://www.canyoneeringutah.net/services/group-tours **Contact for pricing:** https://www.canyoneeringutah.net/contact - **Pricing:** Custom quotes based on group size and tour type - **Group sizes:** All sizes — from small families to organizations of 50+ - **Scheduling:** Weekday and weekend dates available throughout the season **Best for:** - School field trips - Church groups and youth organizations - Corporate team building and retreats - Family reunions - Bachelor and bachelorette parties - Special occasions and celebrations - Youth scouting and outdoor education programs **Features:** - Scaled guide-to-guest ratio for safety - All gear provided for every participant - All skill levels welcome — no experience needed - Flexible scheduling around your group's calendar - Custom quotes — contact with group size and preferred dates --- ## Frequently Asked Questions **What is canyoneering?** Canyoneering (also called canyoning) is the sport of traveling through canyons using hiking, rappelling, climbing, and sometimes wading. Southern Utah is home to some of the most stunning slot canyons on earth. **Do I need experience?** No experience needed at all. Our guides teach you everything on-site before you need it. If you can hike for a few hours, you can canyoneer with us. **Can beginners do this?** Yes. Tours are specifically designed for first-timers and beginners. Guides are patient teachers who move at your group's pace. **What about kids?** Half day tours accept ages 7+. Full day tours accept ages 10+. Kids often outperform adults — they're fearless and love the challenge. Contact us about younger children for private family tours. **How fit do I need to be?** Comfortable walking 3 to 5 miles on uneven terrain. You don't need to be athletic — just generally healthy and able to handle a moderate hike. **What about fear of heights?** Most guests are nervous before their first rappel — that's normal. You're securely attached to the rope at all times and control your own descent. The fear almost always turns into excitement. **How tall are the rappels?** Rappel heights range from 10 to 100 feet depending on the tour. **Will we get wet?** Most tours are completely dry. Depending on recent weather and season, some tours may include short wading sections. We'll let you know in advance. **What should I wear?** Clothes you don't mind hiking in and getting dirty. Closed-toe athletic or hiking shoes with good tread. We provide all technical gear. **Is canyoneering the same as canyoning?** Yes — same activity, different names. "Canyoneering" is the American term; "canyoning" is used in Europe, New Zealand, and Australia. --- ## Location & Logistics **Meeting area:** East side of Zion National Park, near Mt. Carmel Junction, Utah - Half day tours: Near Mt. Carmel Junction (approx. 30–40 min from Springdale, 20 min from Kanab) - Full day tours: Outside the East Entrance of Zion National Park **Nearest towns:** - Springdale, UT (30–40 min west — main Zion gateway town) - Kanab, UT (25–30 min east — southern Utah hub) - Mt. Carmel Junction, UT (5–10 min from many tour meeting spots) - Hurricane, UT (45 min northwest) - St. George, UT (1 hour northwest) Specific GPS coordinates are sent with every booking confirmation email. --- ## Why Book with Canyoneering Utah - Locally operated — Ryan lives and guides in the Zion area - WFR certified guide with years of canyon experience since 2019 - All gear included — guests don't need to own or rent anything separately - Beginner-first approach — every tour designed for people with zero experience - Small group feel with proper safety ratios - Photos included so you can relive the experience - Flexible booking — contact for custom groups, private tours, and special scheduling --- ## Keywords & Search Terms canyoneering Utah, canyoneering near Zion, guided canyoneering tours, slot canyon tours Utah, rappelling Zion National Park, canyoneering beginner, canyoneering family tour, canyoneering kids, canyoneering no experience, Zion adventure tours, east side Zion tours, Mt. 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