Private Granary Canyon canyoneering with 6 rappels and natural arches
8 - 10 hours
Guide, harness, helmet
Descend deep into Granary Canyon on a private, full-day canyoneering hike with your guide. Tackle multiple rappels and tricky scrambling while passing a high concentration of natural arches.
Suggested minimum age is 12 (exceptions are sometimes made). You will sign an Acknowledgement of Risk Form on arrival.
Less than 10: Full refund if you cancel before 2 weeks; within 2 weeks but outside 48 hours, you are charged a $20/person deposit; within 48 hours, no refund. 10+: 10% deposit is non-refundable unless guides cancel due to weather. Full refund if your guide cancels due to bad weather.
Wear closed-toe hiking shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting wet. Bring at least 2.5 liters of water per person (more in summer), plus snacks and a lunch. Bring a backpack to carry your water, food, and a harness/helmet/glove setup; the guide may ask one person to help carry a rope. Bring a hair tie if you have long hair. Sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, and a camera are optional.
Your guide provides a harness, helmet, rappel device, gloves, and backpacks upon request. The guide also brings a first aid kit and a personal locator beacon. You may use your own gear if it’s appropriate.
Yes. Everyone in your group signs an Acknowledgement of Risk Form when you arrive.
16 South 100 East Moab, Utah 84532
This Moab-based outfit has earned an incredibly strong reputation for their canyoneering, rappelling, and national parks tours. What stands out most in the feedback is the exceptional quality of their guides. Jacob, Jake, Preston, Madison, and owner Kai all get praised repeatedly for being patient, knowledgeable, and skilled at adapting to different comfort levels and abilities. Multiple families mention nervous kids who ended up having a blast thanks to guides who took extra time to build confidence without any pressure. The private tour approach seems to be a real differentiator here. Reviewers love having guides focused solely on their group, which allows for personalized pacing and more thorough instruction. People rave about the variety of experiences offered, from beginner-friendly rappels to slot canyons and packrafting combos. The attention to detail impresses too—guides handle all the logistics, bring snacks, cook meals on overnight trips, and even snap photos so everyone gets in the shot. Several families have returned multiple times over the years, which speaks volumes about consistency. If you're looking for a reliable, safety-focused operation that genuinely cares about creating memorable adventures for all ages and experience levels, this comes highly recommended.
What a great experience due to our guide. We had scheduled for 2 half days and were able to extend one day into a full day. She paced the hiking and selected trails that fit our abilities. Led us in directions that avoided crowded pathways. Made sure we were safe and saw everything we hoped for. She brought extra water and snacks to be on the safe side. You should totally do this guided experience!
Diane Marie Kessler
April 14, 2026
What a great experience due to our guide. We had scheduled for 2 half days and were able to extend one day into a full day. She paced the hiking and selected trails that fit our abilities. Led us in directions that avoided crowded pathways. Made sure we were safe and saw everything we hoped for. She brought extra water and snacks to be on the safe side. You should totally do this guided experience!
Diane Marie Kessler
April 14, 2026