Private Rock Climbing & Slot Canyon Combo

Zion Rock Climbing & Slot Canyon Guided Adventure – Private Tour

You're in Zion for a limited time, and the list of things you want to do is longer than the days you have. The Rock & Canyon Guided Tour solves that problem. In a single full day, you'll descend a slot canyon and go rock climbing—two of the defining activities of the Southern Utah backcountry, back to back, with one guide leading you through both.

The day starts in the canyon. A half-day slot canyon descent takes you through a hike to the top, an introduction to canyoneering gear, rappels, downclimbing, and the experience of squeezing and scrambling through narrow sandstone corridors shaped by millennia of water. After a well-earned break for food, you move to the climbing area—where your guide introduces you to the ropes, teaches you to belay, and gets you on the wall. Rock climbing in this landscape means real desert sandstone, genuine vertical movement, and views that have no equivalent.

Neither experience requires prior skill. Guides provide full instruction for both—this is a genuinely beginner-accessible full day. That said, doing two activities in one day does require some mental and physical stamina. If you'd prefer to pace things out, the Slot Canyon Tour and Rock Climbing tours can be booked on separate days instead. But for those who want to fit it all in, this is the most efficient and memorable way to do it.

This tour is great for individuals, small groups, and families—and at ages 5+, it's one of the most accessible options for groups with younger participants.

Duration

• Approximately 8 hours total
  
• Drive time: 35–75 minutes depending on season and location
  

Location / Where to Meet

Zion Adventures 36 Lion Blvd, Springdale, UT 84767 — Springdale Shuttle Stop 3

Meet your guide at the shop. Transportation to and from all locations is included.

Ages & Requirements

• Ages 5+
  
• No prior canyoneering or rock climbing experience required
  
• Reasonable physical stamina for a full day of varied activity
  
• Guide plans the day based on group ability, age, and goals — schedule is adaptable
  

What's Included

• Professional, experienced guide for the full day
  
• All technical canyoneering gear (harness, helmet, rappel device, ropes, anchors)
  
• All rock climbing gear (harness, helmet, climbing shoes, belay device)
  
• Transportation to and from both activity locations
  
• Instruction in knots, rappelling, belaying, and climbing technique
  
• Skills: knots and anchors, belay and safety systems, rappelling, use of climbing equipment, climbing safety protocol
  

Not Included

• Meals and snacks (bring a full lunch plus snacks for a long day)
  
• Water (bring 2–3 liters per person)
  
• Gratuity — never expected, but always appreciated
  
• Professional photography (Desert Paintbrush photographers can be added for an extra fee)
  

What to Bring / Wear

• Closed-toe shoes (athletic shoes work for both activities)
  
• Comfortable, athletic clothing you don't mind getting dirty
  
• Summer: lightweight synthetic layers; Spring/Fall: warm layers and a waterproof jacket
  
• 2–3 liters of water per person
  
• A full lunch and plenty of snacks
  
• Sunscreen and a hat
  
• Camera (or add a professional photographer to your booking)