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    Private Slot Canyon Canyoneering in Utah's Irish Canyons

    Explore Utah’s Irish Canyons on a private guided slot canyon tour

    5.0 stars• 303 reviews

    Duration

    5-7 hours

    Includes

    Guide, harness, helmet

    Highlights

    Hike into narrow slot canyons and learn canyoneering techniques with a private guide. Choose a route that matches your group, with rappels depending on the canyon.

    • Meet your guide for a private tour with only your group
    • Hike 3–4 mi / 5–6.5 km across sand dunes to the canyon
    • Learn rappelling and down-climbing techniques before you descend
    • Navigate tight narrows in Blarney Canyon or Leprechaun Canyon
    • Plan for 5–7 hours in the canyon plus 2.5 hours of driving each way from Moab

    What's Included

    • Harness
    • Helmet
    • Rappel device
    • Backpacks
    • Gloves
    • Knee pads
    • First aid kit
    • Personal locator beacon

    Things to know

    Suggested minimum age is 9; exceptions are sometimes made. Rappels are route-dependent and are usually a few between 20 and 80 feet. Everyone in your group will need to sign an Acknowledgement of Risk Form on arrival.

    Cancellation Policy

    Groups under 10: Full refund if you cancel more than 2 weeks before. Cancel within 2 weeks but more than 48 hours: charged a $20/person deposit. Within 48 hours: no refund. Groups 10+: 10% deposit required at booking; non-refundable unless guides cancel due to weather.

    Product ID: CVDPW2

    FAQs

    Depart at 6:30 AM.

    Wear closed-toe hiking shoes and hiking clothes you don’t mind scuffing up. Bring water in bottles (enough for 6–8 hours; 2 liters per person, more in summer), snacks and/or lunch, and a hair tie if you have long hair. Optional recommended items: sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, camera.

    Yes. Everyone in your group signs an Acknowledgement of Risk Form when you arrive at the shop.

    Meeting details

    16 South 100 East Moab, Utah 84532

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    1 Person - Private Tour

    $796.03

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    2 People - Private Tour

    $398.01

    Priced Per Person | All Ages

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    3 People - Private Tour

    $362.37

    Priced Per Person | All Ages

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    Review summary

    5.0
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    Jake, Kai, Joe, Eliza, Skyeler, and the rest of the crew have built something genuinely special in Moab. Reviewers consistently rave about the depth of knowledge their guides bring, whether it's geology, local wildlife, or plant life, with many noting it transformed a fun outing into a real learning experience. The booking process gets just as much praise as the trips themselves, with Kai in particular highlighted for taking time to understand what guests are actually looking for and matching them to the right adventure. The range of experiences on offer is broad, from multi-day hiking itineraries across Arches and Canyonlands to canyoneering routes with 200-foot rappels that you simply couldn't find on your own. Families with kids, school groups, and solo adventurers all show up in these reviews, and the guides seem genuinely skilled at calibrating the experience to the group. One Seattle school has been returning every year for six years, which says a lot about consistency. Safety protocols are mentioned frequently and always in a reassuring, confidence-building way rather than feeling restrictive. It's hard to find a single complaint across the board, and that kind of sustained reputation in a competitive outdoor guiding market is worth paying attention to.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 4
    5/5

    It's rare when ALL reviews are 5-stars... But I can attest as to why, and in fact I'm here to add another one! Kai was amazingly patient and accommodating to our group of 4 throughout our booking process, and she helped settle all our concerns professionally. Our guide, Jake, took us pack-rafting. He was meticulous in his safety prep. He's also very knowledgeable; he gave us a deep dive on literally every subject we brought up. All four of us had a great time, and we would definitely come back to Desert Highlights when we're back in Moab. See y'all next time for canyoneering :)

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    Doron

    August 25, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    It's rare when ALL reviews are 5-stars... But I can attest as to why, and in fact I'm here to add another one! Kai was amazingly patient and accommodating to our group of 4 throughout our booking process, and she helped settle all our concerns professionally. Our guide, Jake, took us pack-rafting. He was meticulous in his safety prep. He's also very knowledgeable; he gave us a deep dive on literally every subject we brought up. All four of us had a great time, and we would definitely come back to Desert Highlights when we're back in Moab. See y'all next time for canyoneering :)

    Photo of Doron

    Doron

    August 25, 2026

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