Rappel the Mail Slot on a private Moab canyoneering day trip
7-9 hours
Guide, Harness, Helmet
Explore a quiet, water-carved canyon with big sandstone walls on this private canyoneering tour—just your group and your guide. You’ll tackle multiple rappels and hike through the narrows on a moderate to difficult outing.
Expect to be out for about 7–9 hours. Closed-toe hiking shoes are required. Minimum age is suggested at 12.
Groups under 10: Full refund if you cancel before 2 weeks. Within 2 weeks but outside 48 hours: $20/person deposit charged. Within 48 hours: no refund. Groups 10+: 10% deposit required at booking (non-refundable unless guides cancel due to weather). No refund if canceled for arrival 30+ minutes late.
Yes. Everyone in your group must sign an Acknowledgement of Risk Form when you arrive at the shop.
Wear closed-toe hiking shoes and hiking clothes that fit the weather. Choose shoes and clothing you don’t mind scuffing up.
Bring water for 7–9 hours (at least 2 liters per person, more in summer), snacks and a lunch, and a backpack to carry your food, water, and your harness/helmet/gloves setup. If you have long hair, bring a hair tie. Sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, and a camera are optional.
Desert Highlights 16S 100E Moab, UT 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