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Zion National Park Tour: Native American History & Views
Explore Zion’s hidden gems with a customizable backcountry tour. Discover history, stunning views, and ancient petroglyphs away from the crowds.
Explore Zion’s hidden gems with a customizable backcountry tour. Discover history, stunning views, and ancient petroglyphs away from the crowds.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Smithsonian Butte Back Country Byway - We will begin our journey driving up from Hurricane, UT toward Gooseberry Mesa. Once we turn on to this road we will travel 10 minutes down a 4x4 dirt road to a parking spot. There is about a 15 minute hike on a dirt trail to a petroglyph wall. We will then drive on to Wire Mesa and do another 15-30 minute…
- Smithsonian Butte Back Country Byway - We will begin our journey driving up from Hurricane, UT toward Gooseberry Mesa. Once we turn on to this road we will travel 10 minutes down a 4x4 dirt road to a parking spot. There is about a 15 minute hike on a dirt trail to a petroglyph wall. We will then drive on to Wire Mesa and do another 15-30 minute hike. This is a well established trail and good for beginner hikers. There are epic views of Zion from the Mesa. Excellent for panoramic photography.
What's Included
- Dog friendly
- Hiking poles, Backpacks and Headlamps
- Snacks
- Digital photos from the journey
- Dog friendly
- Hiking poles, Backpacks and Headlamps
- Snacks
- Digital photos from the journey
What's Not Included
- This is not a Zion National Park Shuttle!
- This is not a Zion National Park Shuttle!
Additional Information
We have a deep passion for the history of this area. Expect to learn about the natural landscape, but also about the Native American history and the relationship between the Paiute and the Mormon settlers in the late 1800s.
We also customize each tour to the ability of our clients. We can do a primarily driving tour with small hikes or add more robust…
We have a deep passion for the history of this area. Expect to learn about the natural landscape, but also about the Native American history and the relationship between the Paiute and the Mormon settlers in the late 1800s.
We also customize each tour to the ability of our clients. We can do a primarily driving tour with small hikes or add more robust hikes for those who want to climb hills and get out there.
We help people see another side of Zion National Park without the crowds. We do not travel inside Zion, however we will be surrounded by the park and the views are amazing.
Please note that we have a MINIMUM requirement of 2 people. Thank you.
- Booster seats are available for kids.
- We can accommodate those in wheelchairs or with limited mobility.
- We are pet friendly and can accommodate dogs.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Spankdog
Oct 16, 2024
Strong and empowering female hip camp and hike guides 💪🏼 - I booked our stay at Land Beyond Zion as well as a guided hike to Angels Landing with one of Shanti’s amazing guides Lydia. It was myself, a friend and my sister in law. The hip camp was amazing and perfect and everything I could have asked for between the vibes, amenities, just enough glamp and just enough camp, and Shanti is just a gem of a human. Lydia took us up to Angels Landing on Saturday and another woman joined our group and it was incredible. She was patient and thoughtful and shared history of the region. I felt like I was hiking with an old friend. We liked her so much we took her out to lunch and beers after our accomplishment and she even showed us a spot on the way back that wasn’t planned which we appreciated so much. Truly enjoyed the stay and the guided hike, especially for my fellow females, this is the group you want to go with. I cannot wait to go back and stay and hike with these empowering and strong women again!! And if we’re lucky, enjoy Lydia’s incredible cooking! Shanti has really pulled together a solid and diverse group of women to lead you on these hikes and host you at the campground. Really could not ask for a better experience.
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42nalinic
Oct 2, 2024
Secret hike spots in Zion! - Shanti has so much insite into all the secret places in and near Zion. She took us to some amazing caves to see incredible cave paintings, we walked through a sage valley to some rocks where the kids could climb. It was wonderful, and really off the beaten path, you would never be able to find this on your own. She also took us for a nice swim in the river where the kids got to see frogs and kayak a little bit. I highly reccomend thShanti and her team! Will definitely go back!!
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Michaelcy9446oa
May 1, 2024
Fantastic!! - Shanti was great at helping my wife and I planning activities during our weekend visit to Zion, she even was able to secure permits for the Angels Landing for us!! Our guide Megan was wonderful, she was attentive and made sure all of us were comfortable throughout the tour. We will absolutely contact Shanti on our next trip back to Zion.
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Laura_h
May 30, 2023
Great tour! - Fantastic! One of us overdid it the day before and she adjusted the path to suit new limitations. It was an excellent experience, I stongly recommend. The petroglyphs and outlook view were amazing!
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Maryvern
Jul 6, 2022
Highlight of our Vacation! - Shanti was an amazing tour guide! We had a group that included teenagers, parents and 65+. The experience was enjoyed by all. Loved that our hikes took us to places seldom seen by others. The other bonus is Shanti offered her guidance to us throughout the week we were vacationing at no charge! So glad we booked with Wild Utah Tours!
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Stephanie_e
May 1, 2022
Nothing better in Zion! - Shanti was amazing and I have already share her company’s details with many of my friends. One of the best experiences I have had in a long time!
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Alexandrawong
Mar 14, 2022
Fantastic! - Shanti was wonderful at finding beautiful places for us to explore that were far, far away from the crowds heading into Zion National Park. We hiked to a beautiful arch, found some petroglyphs, petrified wood, and dinosaur tracks. We hiked into a slot canyon and got to see breathtaking vistas of the area. She even managed to make a day with terrible wind still magical. Thank you!
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Journey582482
Apr 6, 2021
Incredible Experience! - Shanti, Mark, and her team were so easy and generous to work with! Their deep knowledge of the area and their passion and friendliness made for a top-notch experience.
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Isaiah_s
Dec 27, 2020
Definite recommendation for a day away from the crowds. - We decided to give this tour a try and are extremely happy we did. We saw old petragkyphs, dinosaur tracks, a ghost town, and some of the most serene and calming scenery off the beaten path.
Mark and Shanti were amazing. They were extremely accommodating and willing to plan the day around what we wanted to see most.
On top of that Shanti went above and beyond with self-guided day tour itineraries that we could drive around and do on our own around the Zion area.
It turned out to be a perfect day and the self guided tours we’ve done so far have been great too!
Would definitely recommend!
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Olha_s
Oct 31, 2021
It was ok tour. We went... - It was ok tour. We went on a quick hike with an amazing views. We were told we couldn't go to see Petroglyphs. Drive to the Ghost town was definitely off-road and pretty interesting. Mark was very attentive and provided snacks and water. We enjoyed our couple of hours sightseeing tour.
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