The 10 Best Nature & Wildlife Tours in Utah, United States

May 20, 2022 Janette Largent

Welcome to “The Greatest Snow on Earth” – Utah’s paradise for all outdoor enthusiasts! As host of the 2002 Winter Olympics, Park City knows how to entertain winter fun seekers. Snowboarders and skiers head for miles of spectacular slopes with deep fluffy powder and breathtaking mountain views. The Olympic Park provides family-friendly ski programs, rides and shows. Alta, Sundance, Snowbird and Brighton are other popular destinations for cross country and Alpine skiers. Those alluring snowy slopes turn to rolling wildflower fields in the summer. Golfing, fishing, horseback riding and water sports replace chilly outdoor sports adventures. Corral the family, pack a picnic and catch one of the ski lifts for an afternoon of hiking or mountain biking along scenic trails. Head to Salt Lake City, where Temple Square hosts millions of visitors a year. Bryce Canyon and Arches National Park are famous for surreal landscapes from horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters to unusual rock formations and hundreds of natural sandstone arches. Closer to home, wander along the quaint main streets of mountain villages to browse, shop and enjoy lunch at an outdoor café. At the end of the day, head home for an outdoor barbecue and an evening of games. Home rentals blend privacy, space and comfort with the cost-saving advantage of eating some meals at home.
Restaurants in Utah

1. Dreamland Safari Tours

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5.0 based on 1,890 reviews

Dreamland Safari Tours

Dreamland Safari Tours delivers unique scenic off-road adventure tours with plenty of photography stops and short hikes mixed in. From the well known sights to those "secret" places only the locals know about, our adventures highlight the best of this wild, vivid landscape. Options are available to fit your time frame, interests, and abilities. Our seasoned naturalist tour guides are simply the best in the business. Desert-ready heavy duty Suburbans carry small groups of up to 6 passengers in air conditioned comfort (we can accommodate larger groups by request). Whether you are interested in touring for 3 hours or 3 days, backyard or backcountry, we are your outdoor connection. Let us do the work: after all it's YOUR vacation!

2. Canyonlands Field Institute

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5.0 based on 49 reviews

Canyonlands Field Institute

Join CFI for a scheduled or custom river or land-based trip, or try a combination of the two! Hiking trips supported by pack stock or vehicles take you to rare desert treasures, while our wide range of river rafting and camping experiences show you historic and inspiring places only accessible by water. Plan a trip for your family, or gather a group of friends for a memorable experience of a lifetime. We offer something for everyone! You’ll enjoy a balance of moderate physical exercise, optional nature hikes from camp or along the river, time to read from our rich trip library, great food and company, interesting campfire conversations, spectacular night skies and the profound silence of desert back country. We work with local personalities, guest experts, and quality, locally-owned services. Trips are tailored to age groups, in some cases, because of the nature of the content and level of abilities. Each trip is clearly outlined with age requirements. Youth fees apply up to 17 years of age.Why CFI? CFI strives to create unforgettable experiences. Unique land and river trips focus on activities that bring families and friends, and student groups together to build shared memories and appreciation for the place we call home.- We focus on participation and learning. With our knowledgeable guides, everyone has a role as we explore the desert environment through active, fun, and unique learning experiences, hands-on sciences, cultural history, and day-to-day living.- Our trips are moderately priced. We are committed to taking a sensible approach to trip planning and provide affordable lodging, delicious and healthy meals, and comfort without the pampering.- CFI incorporates green thinking. We believe in buying locally from the many resources we have close to home, and teaching “leave no trace” and other environmentally sound practices on every trip.- And we are a nonprofit organization. While we provide rich experiences for you, your trip dollars help underwrite outdoor education programs for schools and youth.

3. National Park Tourz

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5.0 based on 134 reviews

National Park Tourz

Join us for an amazing "Bucket List" experience into four of Americas most breathtaking National Parks:Grand Canyon National Park, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Lake Powell/Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. National Park Tourz takes you to the most breathtaking sites and provides you with a unique and intimate vacation experience in each National Park. On our Animal Lovers Tour, you will enjoy touring and volunteering and the incredible Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, here in Kanab. Our tours are unlike large bus tours, which are often crowded and less personal. Our small groups give you a greater opportunity to take in the earth's unbelievable natural surroundings, and to simply enjoy your outdoor adventure vacation to its fullest.

4. Monument Valley Safari

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5.0 based on 1,530 reviews

Monument Valley Safari

Monument Valley's premier off-road adventure company. Navajo owned, our experienced guides will show you the best of Monument Valley. We offer sightseeing tours, photographic tours, unique cultural experiences and more.

5. Red Canyon Trail Rides

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5.0 based on 197 reviews

Red Canyon Trail Rides

Come on a horseback riding adventure and experience the Wild West. Your cowboy guide will share some extraordinary history of the Bryce Canyon area during your adventure such as how the famous outlaw Butch Cassidy himself once roamed these parts. No matter what trails you choose to explore, whatever your experience level, you’re sure to have a memorable time discovering Bryce Canyon and the surrounding area.

6. Deep Desert Expeditions

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5.0 based on 211 reviews

Deep Desert Expeditions

Deep Desert Expeditions is Moab, Utah’s premier guide service, exclusively offering private guided journeys. Join us for a half-day, a full-day, or a multi-day expedition, our expert guides will teach you about the desert environment, geology, and local history and lore while visiting dinosaur tracks, petroglyph and pictograph panels, and some of the most scenic places in the United States: Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, Bears Ears National Monument, and the surrounding areas. We can even bring you to collect azurite at the Blue Crystal Mine! We offer a one-of-a-kind experience, designed to pamper and amaze!

7. Utah Canyon Outdoors

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Utah Canyon Outdoors

Utah Canyon Outdoors is in the heart of Escalante, Utah, one hour East of Bryce Canyon and is your best jumping off spot for discovery of this wild and diverse natural area. Our tours and shuttles make "Monument" access easy. Custom maps, guidebooks and "inside" information get you on track to the best day hike and backpack destinations. We also rent Alpacka Packrafts for floating the Escalante River in the spring or playing on one of the mountain lakes in the summer. Our outdoor store is packed with carefully selected and desert tested clothing and gear. The "Coffee Corner" serves organic coffee drinks hot or iced with a shaded patio to watch the day go by. WINTER HOURS - Friday/Saturday - 8am-6pm, Sunday - 8am-4pm. Closed January and February

8. Kanab Tour Company

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5.0 based on 2,170 reviews

Kanab Tour Company

Guided ATV Tours throughout the Kane County Area. Slot Canyon, White Pocket, Vermillion Cliffs, Coral Pink Sand Dunes, and Dinosaur Tracks. National Park Day tours to Zion, Bryce Canyon, Lake Powell, and the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. Hiking experiences to the Wave and local slot canyons. We are a small, locally owned company, and we love what we do. We pride ourselves in offering seriously fun tours!

9. The Wildland Trekking Company

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5.0 based on 224 reviews

The Wildland Trekking Company

Taking a day to absorb the immensity of Zion National Park is an experience you won't soon forget! Consider a day hiking journey up the Virgin River Narrows, or to the top of Angels Landing or Observation Point, with one of our expert Zion National Park hiking guides. Our day hikes include a picnic lunch, trail snacks, use of a top-notch backpack, use of trekking poles, and a naturalist guide.

10. Dineh Bekeyah Tours

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5.0 based on 878 reviews

Dineh Bekeyah Tours

Dineh Bekeyah offers guided tours through various viewpoints in Monument Valley as well as Hunts Mesa and Mystery Valley. We offer Scenic, Cultural, Combination, Photography, Starlight and Full Moon Tours. The duration of the tours vary from 1.5 hours to 7 hours to ALL DAY. Our guided tours transport our guests through Monument Valley by open-air safari vehicles. Our office is located in the Navajo Market buildings right next to the Welcome Center off Highway 163 and Indian Route 42 East.

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