Capitol Reef Full Day Private Tour & Hike
Overview
While this may be one of Utah’s least visited National Parks- you don’t want to miss it. The Waterpocket Fold, a “wrinkle” formed millions of years ago to create this unique landscape. With your private guide you’ll get away from the crowds to canyons, bridges and more. You’ll learn about the native Fremont people, pioneers, and homesteads. Keep your eyes open for a vast array of wildlife, plant life, and an array of colors including purples, reds, and pinks amongst the towering cliffs.
Whether you prefer a full-day hike or a relaxed sightseeing expedition, our tours are customized to match your group’s interests and abilities perfectly.
Enjoy a hassle-free adventure with our comfortable transportation services. We handle all the logistics, allowing you to relish the scenic drive without worrying about navigating unfamiliar roads. Our convenient pick-up locations cater to various lodging areas around Capitol Reef, ensuring your journey starts smoothly.
What's Included
- Lunch At midday, your guide will serve a gourmet picnic lunch. We cater to all dietary request with notice!
- Private transportation
- Park entry fees
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private, medically trained, naturalist guide
- Gratuity for guides - If you had a great day, a 10-20% tip is appreciated!
Meeting and Pickup
We offer pickup from anywhere within a 1-hour radius of the park. If you have questions about your pickup location, you can reach out to us.
What To Expect
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Capitol Reef National Park Visitor Center
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Capitol Gorge Trail
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
The Hickman Bridge Trail
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Cassidy Arch
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Scenic Drive
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- Lunch. At midday, your guide will serve a gourmet picnic lunch. We cater to all dietary request with notice!.
- Private transportation.
- Park entry fees.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Private, medically trained, naturalist guide.
- Gratuity for guides - If you had a great day, a 10-20% tip is appreciated!.
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..
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 Capitol Reef Full Day Private Tour & Hike is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Capitol Reef Full Day Private Tour & Hike 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
- LunchAt midday, your guide will serve a gourmet picnic lunch. We cater to all dietary request with notice!
- Private transportation
- Park entry fees
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private, medically trained, naturalist guide
- Gratuity for guides - If you had a great day, a 10-20% tip is appreciated!
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
