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Moonscape Overlook Factory Butte and Bentonite Hills

22 Reviews 4.95 out of 5 stars Based on 22 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Utah, USA
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On average, this is booked 14 (0) days in advance.

4 to 5 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Truly unique and beautiful places to visit, this tour covers some of the top hidden gems of Utah that most visitors to the Capitol Reef area miss out on. Bentonite Hills, Moonscape Overlook and Factory Butte have gained popularity through Instagram but remain lightly visited.

Amazing vast lunar and Martian landscapes guaranteed to be a highlight of your time here. A professional guide will maximize your time and knowledge and get you to the great spots and back quickly and safely.

These areas provide superb photo opportunities especially at sunrise or during the blue hours, if you have a drone you can get some remarkable footage of the Bentonite Hills, the tour area is out of the National Park so drone use is allowed.

This tour will definitely be one you remember and talk about for years to come, the geology is so unique you may not see it anywhere else.

What's Included

  • Snacks Drinks and snacks are provided.
  • Tips are not included in the price. We greatly appreciate a gratuity for great service! Thank you!
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

Let me know which hotel you’re staying at and I’ll pick you up there. If you don’t have a hotel we’ll meet at the Wayne County Visitor Center at the junction of Hwy 12 and 24 in Torrey. I do not pick guests up in Moab.

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12 Utah 24
Torrey, UT 84775, USA

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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Capitol Reef National Park

A tour of two hidden gems on top 10 must do lists of Utah destinations, Bentonite Hills and Moonscape Overlook, popularized by Instagram. A knowledgeable, professional guide/driver will take you through the back roads in a comfortable air conditioned and heated SUV while talking with you about the amazing geology and history of the Capitol Reef area. Moonscape Overlook is a viewpoint overlooking a vast and intricately detailed landscape unlike any other. We’ll admire the views from the mesa top and get some breathtaking photos and just take in the moment. Your tour will continue on 4x4 roads past the iconic and inspiring Factory Butte to the Martian like Bentonite Hills, a softly sculpted and rainbow colored landscape comparable to the surface of Mars! A truly unique and beautiful experience. If you have a drone this is the perfect place to use it for some incredible photo opportunities. After the Bentonite Hills we’ll head back to the starting point, passing through the Fremont River
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4 hours Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Moonscape Overlook Factory Butte and Bentonite Hills?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-307855P2

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  • SnacksDrinks and snacks are provided.
  • Tips are not included in the price. We greatly appreciate a gratuity for great service! Thank you!

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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