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For over 20 years, we have offered exclusive PRIVATE TOURS and are now offering some group tours!  Private parties will have complete customizable options from the itinerary to the start time.  Groups will also receive a personal touch dependent on the dynamics of all participants.  Solo travelers can reserve their seat in a group setting and enjoy more reduced rates.  Seating requests are first-come-first-served and at the sole discretion of the guide.

Yes, you will drive the specific machine that you reserve as a rental during the booking process.  The machine you choose should be suitable for the number of people in your party.  If you book a guided UTV tour, the guide will drive exclusively with no option for clients to drive.  We reserve the right for our guides to remove driving privileges from clients who do not follow driving directives.

Most of the vehicles are enclosed as it is our design to keep out dust and to offer climate control.  During prime season, some open-air vehicles are also used when it is comfortable to do so.

Most UTV tours will have a level of dust and some more than others.  Guides will minimize dust by spreading out machines and not traveling too close one to another.  Our group sizes are small, but the more machines the more dust.  We recommend bringing a personal mask or buying one at our store prior to departure.

It is your responsibility to wear appropriate clothing for the season and to pay attention to our local weather.  Please call us if you have specific questions or concerns.  Generally, windproof jackets, gloves and hoodie/beanie are a must from October through April.  From May to September, it is generally warm enough for a sweater or light jacket.  Exceptions to this are; early morning/late evening trips and high altitude trips where it can still be cold even during the summer months.  In this case you should come prepared with a rain jacket/windproof jacket, gloves and anything else you feel necessary using your own judgement.

  • Trip durations of 6+ hours INCLUDE lunch unless otherwise noted!
  • Hiking tours more than 6 hours do not include lunch, but snacks which are easier to stow in packs.
  • Tours less than 6 hours DO NOT include lunch, but can be provided if requested in advance.  Lunches are $20.  Please call our office at least  24 hours in advance. 
  • Our office will call the evening prior to departure to get your lunch orders.
  • Option 1 – Fresh sandwich, fruit, macaroni salad and chips or cookie.
  • Option 2 – Cranberry/Walnut/Chicken Green Salad or Caesar Salad.
  • Bring a personal water bottle full – please!  Bulk water will be provided by your guide! 
  • You may purchase sodas and other beverages from our store prior to departure. 
  • Adult beverages are welcomed.  Guide coolers will have extra space. 

Yes, please!  Gratuities/tips are a large part of a guides income in all industries.  It is customary and highly recommended tipping at the conclusion of your tour.  Cash is always best, but some guides have Venmo or other payment methods.  We recommend at least 15%.

Departures are generally from the Torrey town area or adjacent Teasdale and Grover.  Pick-up in Loa, Hanksville and Boulder may require a surcharge depending on the specific tour.

A non-refundable 25% deposit is required to schedule specific tour dates.  Balances are paid automatically by our reservation system 7 days prior to arrival.  We do not accept cancellations within 14 days of arrival as rebooking cancelled tours is unlikely.  A credit may be issued (by calling our office) to reschedule dates in the future if the entire agreed upon balance is paid at the time of cancellation (at our discretion).

Your guide trip fees include waders, boots, rod/reel rental.  Flies and a tapered leader (appr. $25 per angler) considered terminal tackle are provided and will be added to your fees.  Guides will select the season specific fly assortment needed and bring it with them from the fly shop as well as the tapered leader.  PLEASE BRING POLARIZED SUNGLASSES TO AID IN SPOTTING FISH IN THE WATER.

PLEASE CALL US WITH ANY QUESTIONS  AND TO TALK ABOUT ANY OTHER SPECIFICS!  (435) 425-3999