Private Canyoneering Tours in Moab - Just Your Group and Your Guide!


Guided canyoneering tours in Moab are an excellent way to explore terrain that is off the beaten path and see places that cannot be seen without the use of technical equipment and competent guidance. Our guided canyon trips are beginner and family friendly. We tailor our tours to the abilities and goals of your group, and we promise to leave you with lasting memories of your time in Moab.

Throughout the day you’ll be canyoneering, hiking, scrambling, rappelling, downclimbing and sometimes wading through canyon pools. While you're rappelling, you'll be on two ropes - one that you are controlling and another that your guide is controlling. Experience is not required - just a sense of adventure and excitement for exploration!

Why choose Desert Highlights for Canyoneering in Moab?

  • All of our tours are private at no extra cost to you. Your group won't be combined with other groups. This provides our guests with a personalized canyoneering experience that cannot be found with other outfitters.
  • Our guides are passionate, patient, fun and experienced. All of our guides are trained to the highest standards and ensure that your safety comes first.
  • Our knowledgeable guides enjoy educating our guests about the local geology, natural history and flora and fauna. Ask us anything!
  • Desert Highlights is the original Moab canyoneering guide service. As the pioneers of many local canyons (Medieval Chamber, Entrajo Canyon, Zig Zag Canyon, Pleiades Canyon and Granary Canyon) we are the true experts in the area and industry.

Half & Full Day Moab Canyoneering Tours

    Medieval Chamber – Moab Canyoneering

    4 - 6 hours

    Easy hiking and long, dramatic rappels! This half day Moab canyoneering trip takes us across ancient sand dunes and down into a lush canyon with flowing water via two spectacular rappels, each around 100 feet in length. The first rappel…

    5
    Based on 7 Reviews

      Entrajo Canyon – Moab Canyoneering

      4 - 6 hours

      Adventurous canyon hiking with lots of variety (and sometimes water)! This canyon tour is one of the more adventurous half day tours in Moab. It combines easy rock climbing, hiking and rappelling to visit one of Moab’s best slot canyons.…

      5
      Based on 3 Reviews

        Zig Zag Canyon – Moab Canyoneering

        5 - 7 Hours

        A DH exclusive! A maze of sandstone fins with unparalleled views and a huge rappel! During this canyon tour, we enjoy easy climbing, big views and a 220-foot rappel – the longest guided rappel in Moab! This adventure is a…

        5
        Based on 5 Reviews

          Pool Arch Canyon – Moab Canyoneering

          6-8 Hours

          Wander through a maze of sandstone with big views, big rappels and nice winding narrows! Pool Arch Canyon (aka Rock of Ages/Land Before Time) provides some of the best hidden views in Moab with an adventurous hike up through sandstone…

          5
          Based on 5 Reviews

            Pleiades Canyon – Moab Canyoneering

            6 - 8 Hours

            Wild rappels through waterfalls in a truly beautiful alpine slot canyon!​ This beautiful and charming canyon provides a great adventure during the heat of the summer. With it’s clear flowing water and short (but very sweet) slot section, Pleiades Canyon…

            5
            Based on 1 Review

              Granary Canyon – Moab Canyoneering

              8-10 Hours

              Awesome wilderness canyon with many fantastic rappels and superb arches! Very few Moab canyons contain as many exquisite natural arches as the journey through Granary Canyon. And what a journey it is! Six fantastic rappels and a lot of tricky…

              5
              Based on 2 Reviews

                Moab Canyoneering & Packrafting Combo

                7- 9 Hours

                Canyon hiking and rappelling followed by an afternoon of packrafting on the Colorado River! We’ll begin the day in a half-day canyon tour of your choice, then eat lunch along the Colorado River and finish the afternoon with a scenic…

                5
                Based on 3 Reviews

                  Moab Canyoneering & River Rafting Combo

                  7- 9 Hours

                  A perfect day of Rocks-and-River: combine a half day of canyoneering with a late day Colorado River rafting tour! Begin with an unforgettable 4-6 hour hiking and rappelling experience in either Medieval Chamber (challenge level: easy) or Entrajo Canyon (challenge…

                  5
                  Based on 2 Reviews

                    Irish Canyons – Hanksville Canyoneering

                    5-7 Hours or 2+ Days

                    Short hikes to stunning narrows and fun slot canyon exploration! Nestled in the North Wash canyon system, the Irish Canyons are an excellent choice for those looking to get into more narrow, technical slot canyons. Many options exist, whether you’re…

                    5
                    Based on 2 Reviews

                      Poison Springs Canyons – Hanksville Canyoneering

                      7-9 Hours or 2+ Days

                      Deep, dark slot canyons with dramatic rappels and scenic narrows! The Poison Springs Canyons are an excellent choice for those looking to get into deep, dark, narrow technical slot canyons. Many options exist, whether you’re looking for long, dramatic rappels…

                      5
                      Based on 1 Review

                        Cow Swim Canyon

                        1.5 Days

                        Camping, Canyoneering & Packrafting Combo in a remote region of the Desert Southwest! This is a big adventure that combines car camping, canyoneering and packrafting to visit an area that cannot be accessed without the use of ropes. Once in…

                        5
                        Based on 1 Review