3-Hour Big Water UTV Guided Off-Road Tour
Drive your own UTV to 360° Grand Staircase views
Duration
3 Hours
Ideal For
Up to 5 people
Includes
Helmets, Eye protection, Water
Highlights
Take the wheel on a 3-hour UTV route through red sandstone desert between Grand Staircase and Vermilion Cliffs National Monuments. Climb nearly 2,000 feet to a 360° viewpoint, with time for photo stops along the way.
- Drive off-road trails across red sandstone terrain
- Climb nearly 2,000 feet to a 360° viewpoint
- Explore canyons and striking geologic features
- Stop for photos and short breaks in the backcountry
- Start with a safety and equipment orientation
What's Included
- Helmet
- Eye protection
- Gloves (if needed)
- Bottled water
- Safety video or safety briefing
Things to know
Renters must be 21+; drivers must be 18+ with a valid driver’s license, and all participants must be age 5+.
A $2,000 damage deposit is held on a credit card the day of the tour and returned immediately after if there is no damage.
Gratuity is not included.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 72 hours before your reservation; a $50.00 cancel/booking fee applies. No cancellations within 72 hours; you will be charged in full. Refunds are not given due to weather. Full refund if they deem weather too unsafe or there are unforeseen circumstances.
FAQs
Plan around Arizona time zone for all tour start times.
Arrive at least 30 minutes before your start time. Departures do not wait for late arrivals, and if you have not checked in 5 minutes before departure you will be marked a no-show.
Bring a credit card: a $2,000 damage deposit is held on your card the day of the tour and is returned immediately after the tour if there is no damage to the equipment.
Meeting details
150 S Revolution Dr. Big Water, UT US 84741
More about Vermilion Cliffs National Monument
Vermilion Cliffs National Monument rises just beyond the horizon of this epic UTV adventure, painting the Arizona sky with bands of crimson, ochre, and rust that have drawn explorers, photographers, and dreamers for generations. While the three-hour off-road tour blasts through the rugged backcountry near the Utah-Arizona border, the towering escarpments of Vermilion Cliffs National Monument serve as a constant, breathtaking backdrop. This nearly 300,000-acre wilderness is famous for its sandstone formations, slot canyons, and the otherworldly waves of Coyote Buttes, making it one of the most photographed landscapes in the American Southwest.
From behind the wheel of your UTV, you will feel the desert come alive as the trail kicks up plumes of red dust and the wind carries the dry, sage-tinged scent of the high desert. The route weaves through sandy washes and rocky ridgelines, opening up to panoramic views where the layered cliffs glow brilliantly in the shifting sunlight. Unlike a slow scenic drive, this tour lets you cover serious ground, putting you closer to the raw terrain that defines Vermilion Cliffs National Monument. Expect heart-pounding climbs, wide-open straightaways, and quiet pull-offs where the only sound is the wind brushing against ancient stone.
This experience is perfect for adventure seekers, couples chasing a unique date, families with older kids ready for a thrill, and travelers who want more than a postcard view of the region. Photographers will love the dramatic light playing across the cliffs, while off-road enthusiasts will appreciate the freedom of piloting their own machine through terrain that feels worlds away from everyday life. If you want to feel the scale, color, and untamed spirit of Vermilion Cliffs National Monument in just a few unforgettable hours, this UTV tour is the ride you have been waiting for.
