Exclusive Scenic Tour: Hidden Gems of the Desert

Embark on a private Factory Butte tour and discover the surreal landscapes that have become popular on social media. Capture epic photos and explore exclusive spots with a knowledgeable guide and luxury off-road vehicle. Drone-friendly adventure!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Factory Butte - The Factory Butte area is about as close to a lunar landscape as we think you can get on Earth!
    The area is full of amazing geologic features, vast expanses of badlands, and some of the most beautiful terrain imaginable. This region has become even more requested than the formerly typical popular backcountry routes and offers the…
What's Included
  • Bottled water included
Additional Information

Initially, just the locals and insiders were privy to these three locations. However, due to the ethereal allure they hold and their increasing exposure on popular social media platforms, they have transformed into hotspots attracting many visitors. However, it is advisable to explore these growingly popular areas with an experienced guide and a…

Location
877 UT-24
Utah 24
This address is The Hidden Falls gas station's parking lot. The same parking lot is shared with La Queva restaurant. Park under a big green sign with gas prices on. Your tour guide will arrive in a black or white SUV with the letters MERIDIAN on it.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Rlmptl
Oct 31, 2024
great interesting experience not to miss on way to the Moomscape overlook - This was a great experience. its easy to see from the highway and to get there. We checked it out on route to the Moonscape overlook experience which is another story. there is a small parking lot to your left where people were camping to either catch a certain sun shadow or the night sky. high clearance vehicle is best but you could get here in a SUV if it has not been raining. There is info signs there that tells you about it. We did not drive in to get closer just checked it out from the road
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Lori_m
Jul 24, 2024
Amazing view! - Mel was very knowledgeable about the area, very helpful and friendly. Would definitely recommend. We did the early morning tour and the views were spectacular!
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Barbbc495mm
Jun 16, 2024
Fantastic Experience! - We had an amazing time with Jen touring Moonscape Landing, Factory Butte, and Capitol Reef National Park. Jen was super friendly and knowledgeable and she made everything so fun and exciting. She was extremely helpful and made sure we were comfortable and safe and that we had sure footing any time we got out of the jeep. It was cool seeing the park along with the other landmarks and it was interesting learning about the history behind it all. We even got a few bonus features. We would definitely take another tour with Jen.
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Jessica_f
May 31, 2024
Wonderful Tour! - Jenny was awesome. She was super kind, and very knowledgeable about the region, the history of the rock formations, why certain buttes are famous and she graciously took banding photos of us with the otherworldly backgrounds. We truly enjoyed our time with her! Thank you Jenny and keep up the great work!
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Jennifer_m
May 8, 2024
Jenny and her partner was... - Jenny and her partner was great! Great communication and fair prices. I would def book with her again! Also an awesome photographer with experience.
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Lens399
May 5, 2024
Scenic vistas can’t be beat by this great tour operator - Here’s a chance to visit what USED TO BE little-visited places by a very knowledgeable tour guide at a decent price. We’re glad that we did this and would use Meridian again and this tour guide (Mel?) with NO HESITATION. 5 stars.
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Duboisj167
May 2, 2024
Factory Butte & Moinscape with Meridian Tours - This was a great experience with Mel of Meridian Tours! Mel was steeped in the geology of the area and shared fun anecdotes about the area and life there. The views were fabulous! Especially of Moonscape! The weather was a little off for photos of Factory Butte, but Mel was very accommodating in stopping when the lighting and positioning around the Butte was optimal! Highly recommend this tour!!
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Kelly_m
Apr 2, 2024
Fabulous! - Knowledgeable, friendly guide. The AMAZING views! Most definitely would recommend visiting this area and using Meridian.
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Fraunomnom
Oct 7, 2023
Beautiful scenery, great tour - This was a great tour. The views were fabulous, and the experience with the guide matched them. Our guide was passionate and knowledgeable, feeding us information on a wide range of historical and geological aspects of Capitol Reef. I didn’t want to step away from the “moonscape” - it’s such a beautiful and unusual vista. Book this tour and have a great time.
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From $130
up to 8 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).