Zion National Park Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Zion National Park tours and things to do amid Utah’s soaring red cliffs: ride the scenic canyon, hike the thrilling Angels Landing and the river-carved Narrows, day-trip to Bryce Canyon’s hoodoos, and race across the desert on a UTV slot-canyon adventure. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Zion National Park by interest
Whatever brings you to Zion National Park — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Zion National Park
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Zion Canyon
Soaring cliffs.
Angels Landing
Famous hike.
The Narrows
River slot canyon.
Bryce Canyon
Orange hoodoos.
Slot Canyons
UTV adventure.
Horseback Trails
Red-cliff rides.
Aerial Views
Helicopter tours.
Canyon Views
Iconic vistas.
2 hrs awayBryce Canyon
Orange hoodoos.
Park awayAngels Landing
Famous hike.
Park awayThe Narrows
River hike.
Region awaySlot Canyons
UTV adventure.
Park awayZion Canyon
Scenic cliffs.
Region awayHelicopter Ride
Aerial views.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Zion National Park visitor asks before booking.
Spring (Apr–May)
Mild with a flowing Virgin River — ideal.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Hot and busy — hike early in the day.
Autumn (Sep–Oct)
Cooler with golden cottonwoods — lovely.
Winter (Nov–Mar)
Cold and quiet, with snow-dusted cliffs.
For the Narrows
Late spring to autumn for safer water levels.
Best overall
April, May, September and October.
One day
The canyon and a signature hike.
Two days
Add the Narrows or a UTV tour.
Three days
Add a Bryce Canyon day trip.
For hiking
Angels Landing and the Narrows.
For adventure
A UTV slot-canyon tour.
For day trips
Bryce Canyon’s hoodoos.
Park shuttle
A shuttle serves Zion Canyon in the busy season.
On foot
Trails lead from the shuttle stops.
By car
A car is handy outside the canyon and for Bryce.
Tours & transfers
Tours reach the hikes, slot canyons and Bryce.
Where to stay
Stay in Springdale at the park gate.
US dollar
The US uses the dollar; cards widely accepted.
Angels Landing
Enter the permit lottery for the final section.
The Narrows
Rent boots and a stick; check the water forecast.
Zion Canyon
Ride the shuttle to skip parking queues.
Bryce Canyon
Start early for the long day trip.
Sun & water
Carry plenty of water and sun protection.
Flash floods
Never enter the Narrows if storms threaten.
Guided hikes
Angels Landing tours fill up — book ahead.
Narrows tours
River tours fill up — reserve early.
UTV tours
Slot-canyon tours fill up — book ahead.
Bryce Canyon trips
Day trips fill up — reserve early.
Helicopter tours
Scenic flights fill up — book ahead.
Spring & autumn
These seasons are busiest — book well ahead.
Canyon tour
Around $89–150 for a scenic canyon tour.
Angels Landing
About $141–250 for a guided hike.
Narrows tour
Roughly $141–250 for a Narrows hike.
Bryce Canyon trip
Around $177–300 for a Bryce day trip.
UTV tour
About $132–200 for a UTV slot-canyon tour.
How to save
Join group tours to save over private ones.
Zion National Park through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Hiking.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Ideal.
- Best for
- Long days.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Hot.
- Best for
- Fall colour.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Lovely.
- Best for
- Quiet cliffs.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Cold.