Private Cathedral Valley and Bentonite Hills combo tour
Overview
The north district of Capitol Reef National Park is better known as Cathedral Valley and is famous for monolithic cathedrals of Sandstone that rise hundreds of feet into the sky. Diverse geological wonders abound throughout the different sections of the valley, keeping first time visitors on the edge of their seat.
Early in the tour we cross the Fremont River at “River Ford” on our way to the amazing mars-like landscape of the Bentonite Hills. Trip highlights are dispersed throughout the tour allowing for constant photo opportunities and interaction with your knowledgeable guide. Lava fins, temples, hoodoos, crystal formations, canyons, and wildlife make this a tour of epic proportions of which you are sure to enjoy!
If you only have one day in the park and don't want to focus on hiking, this 4WD offroad sight-seeing tour is a must!!!
What's Included
- Lunch Gourmet Picnic lunch tailored to traveler's prefences.
- Snacks An array of high quality snacks will be provided including fresh fruit
- Bottled water We will bring a water jug to refill waterbottles or provide bottled water if absolutely needed.
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Sunscreen
- Clothing dependent on weather
Meeting and Pickup
We are happy to pick up travelers wherever they are staying near Capitol Reef National Park. Travelers are also welcome to meet us at our office located just outside the park.
1012 Utah 24
Torrey, UT 84775, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Capitol Reef National Park
4 hours Admission Ticket Free
Bentonite Hills
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- This offroading tour involves rough, bumpy roads that are not recommended for anyone wanting to avoid being jostled around. Pregnant travelers and those with back problems must use their own discretion.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- The vehicle used for the tour has 4 regular, adult sized seats and 2 small, child sized seats. Therefore, we can accomodate up to 4 adults and 2 childern for 6 passengers maximum. 1 adult and 5 children would also work.
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-485973P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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- Lunch. Gourmet Picnic lunch tailored to traveler's prefences.
- Snacks. An array of high quality snacks will be provided including fresh fruit.
- Bottled water. We will bring a water jug to refill waterbottles or provide bottled water if absolutely needed.
- Private transportation.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Sunscreen.
- Clothing dependent on weather.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Cathedral Valley and Bentonite Hills combo tour is as follows:
- This offroading tour involves rough, bumpy roads that are not recommended for anyone wanting to avoid being jostled around. Pregnant travelers and those with back problems must use their own discretion.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Cathedral Valley and Bentonite Hills combo tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchGourmet Picnic lunch tailored to traveler's prefences.
- SnacksAn array of high quality snacks will be provided including fresh fruit
- Bottled waterWe will bring a water jug to refill waterbottles or provide bottled water if absolutely needed.
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Sunscreen
- Clothing dependent on weather
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- This offroading tour involves rough, bumpy roads that are not recommended for anyone wanting to avoid being jostled around. Pregnant travelers and those with back problems must use their own discretion.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- The vehicle used for the tour has 4 regular, adult sized seats and 2 small, child sized seats. Therefore, we can accomodate up to 4 adults and 2 childern for 6 passengers maximum. 1 adult and 5 children would also work.
