Bryce Canyon Private Day Hike
Bryce Canyon National Park
5.0 (3 reviews)Trip Highlights
- Classic Hoodoos
- Expansive Views
- Fascinating Interp
- Expansive High-plateau, cliffside vistas
- Diversity of Eco-zones, Flora and Fauna
- Delectable Picnic Lunch & Trail Snacks
Description
Venture into the other-worldly maze of eroded limestone spires and windows in the iconic landscapes of Bryce Canyon National Park. Revel in expansive pink and ivory cliffside views. Discover ancient bristlecone pines and whiff the butterscotch perfume of a ponderosa. You’ll not soon forget a day spent amidst the sights and stories of this extraordinary National Park.
With a plethora of hiking options for every ability level, your guide will concoct an experience to suit your needs. Whether you delve below the rim and wander amidst the hoodoos and pinyon-juniper forests, pore over the fascinating natural and cultural history, or sojourn into a high elevation meadow in search of raptors, prairie dogs, or wildflowers, there is truly something for everyone in this magnificent sanctum.
Home to the largest collection of hoodoo formations on the planet, Bryce is sure to captivate your senses. Accompanied by your knowledgeable and friendly wilderness guide, you will find ample opportunity to discover and marvel at the colorful array of geological formations, wildlife, trees, shrubs and wildflowers, indigenous and pioneer history that distinguishes this National Park. In addition to hiking, you can expect your day to include tasty snacks and a delightful picnic lunch, catered to your dietary needs.
(Important: We run hikes in almost all weather conditions and very rarely cancel. See our terms and conditions for information on cancellations and refunds.)
$145-$495
Season: Year Round
DIFFICULTY LEVEL 1
- Level 1: 2-6 miles, less than 500 feet elevation change on good trails
- Level 2: 3-8 miles, up to 2000 feet of elevation change on good trails
- Level 3: 4-10 miles, up to 3000 feet of elevation change on good to rugged trails
- Level 4: 4-12 miles, up to 4000 feet of elevation change on rugged trails or off trail
- Level 5: 6-16 miles, up to 5,500 feet of elevation change on rugged trails or off trail
SOLITUDE LEVEL 1
- Level 1: around other hikers the entire time
- Level 2: around other hikers most of the time
- Level 3: around other hikers some of the time
- Level 4: see a couple other groups during the hike
- Level 5: most likely to have the trail to ourselves
Learn About Our Private Trips
View Private TripsRates
- 1 person: $495
- 2 people: $245 per person
- 3 people: $215 per person
- 4-5 people: $175 per person
- 6-7 people: $145 per person
- 10 and younger: $105 per person
Private day hike tours are only open to your party.
*Prices do not include Utah sales tax (6.75%) or guide gratuity
TRIP DATES & BOOKING
AVAILABLE TO BOOK
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REQUEST A RESERVATION
This trip is exclusively booked through customer service due to logistics with lodging, permits, staffing, availability, or something else. Please contact us online or call us at 800-715-HIKE (4453) to request a reservation.
The listed dates reflect general availability for Southern Utah day hike tours. You will select your exact hike during the registration process. The season for this hike is Year Round.
Don't see your dates? Call us! We may be able to add new trip dates.
800-715-HIKE (4453)Trip Details
What's Included
- A professional, knowledgeable, medically trained, friendly wilderness guide.
- A commitment to make the tour as exciting, challenging, informative, and full as you’d like, and as is possible in a day
- Trail snacks and a picnic lunch
- Use of a top of the line, technical day pack
- Use of trekking poles
- Use of crampons or snowshoes in winter conditions
What's Not Included (Required)
- Lightweight hiking shoes or hiking boots
- Waterproof rain jacket or poncho
- Warm wool or fleece top (Spring, Fall, Winter)
- Warm hat and gloves (Spring, Fall, Winter)
- Water bottles or bladder (3 liters total capacity)
- Sunhat
What's Not Included (Recommended)
- A cold or frozen bottle of water or Gatorade (Spring, Summer, Fall)
- Sunglasses
- Knee braces (if needed)
- Sunscreen
- Camera
- Gratuity for your guide
Food: What to Expect
Day hike tours include energizing trail snacks and a delicious picnic lunch. Your guide will customize the food for your hike, but a typical lunch consists of gourmet sandwiches or wraps, fruit, veggies, chips, drinks and a dessert. On wintery or cold days you may be treated to soup or a hot, freshly cooked lunch (if you’d prefer a hot meal, please let us know!)
We regularly accommodate vegan, vegetarian, kosher and non-gluten diets and will make adjustments for food allergies. These and other special dietary requests may require an additional fee.
Trip Logistics
Where Do We Meet?
You will meet at a trailhead determined by your guide inside of Bryce National Park. Your guide will contact you approximately 7 days before your hike to coordinate this rendezvous and answer any questions you have.
Start Times
- March 15 – Oct 25: 8am
- Oct 26 – March 14: 9am
Safety Considerations
Your safety is our top priority. Our hiking tours are led by professional hiking guides, all of whom are wilderness-certified first responders or EMT’s, each with years of guiding and wilderness experience. We’ve developed comprehensive risk management protocols that our guides adhere to in case of an emergency, and most tours carry a satellite phone. If you have any further questions about safety, please contact us at 1-800-715-HIKE (4453) for more information.
Guides
Your tour will be led by a trained, experienced professional with a solid guiding background, years of personal wilderness and hiking experience, medical certifications, and a passion for leading people into breathtaking landscapes. Check out our Meet Our Team page for staff bios.
Group Size and Age Restrictions
The maximum group size on this hiking tour is 7 guests. If you have more questions about group size, please give us a call at 1-800-715-HIKE (4453)Â and we’ll answer all your questions.
Age restrictions are as follows:
- 5 and older to join private tours, with final approval on a case by case basis
Weather in Bryce Canyon National Park
Perched at over 8,000 ft in elevation, Bryce towers above the surrounding canyon-laden countryside. Characterized by a notable variance in weather conditions, it is wise to wear layers that can be changed to suit the temperature extremes. Hats and skin protection are recommended year-round, as high-altitude sun, and unforeseen wind or precipitation can materialize any day of the year. Be sure to double-check the area’s forecast as your adventure draws near.
Spring and Fall tend to be pleasant, with daytime highs in the 50’s and 60’s, and evening lows around or below freezing. Summer high temperatures peak around 80 degrees, with evenings in the upper 40’s. Winter days might barely climb above freezing, and nights can drop to near or below zero. March is historically the snowiest month, but winter storms might frequent the plateau from October through April. Afternoon thunderstorms tend to arise in mid- to late summer.
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January
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37°
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12°
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4 days
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February
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39°
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14°
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4 days
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March
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45°
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20°
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4 days
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April
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53°
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25°
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3 days
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May
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63°
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33°
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3 days
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June
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75°
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41°
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2 days
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July
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80°
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48°
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5 days
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August
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77°
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46°
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September
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70°
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38°
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4 days
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October
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58°
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28°
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4 days
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November
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45°
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19°
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3 days
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December
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37°
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13°
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Betsy C.
Adventure of a Lifetime
Our experience with Wildland was outstanding from start to finish. Our guide, Wally Brandt, was superior. He made our day at Bryce the very favorite part of our 9 day trip through the Utah National Parks. My husband and I are both 73, and our hiking capabilities are "limited" to say the least! But Wally hung with us and gave us the adventure of a lifetime. We will never ever forget him or could thank him enough.
Sherri N.
A Day We Will Not Forget
Brittany Dane was our guide for the full-day hike we scheduled with Wildland Trekking. She is delightful and full of knowledge about the Bryce Canyon; and is so engaging that we had wonderful conversations while hiking the Fairyland Trail Loop. She made sure to make us feel comfortable, before and during the hike. Our lunch was delicious and she found just the right spot for us in the shade. We are so happy that we chose Wildland Trekking and were placed in Brittany's care. Do not hesitate to ask for Brittany Dane as she is a seasoned veteran of hiking and you will not be disappointed. Thank you for an amazing experience amongst the Hoodoos. We will not forget it.
Davine M.
Superb Guide
Wally was a superb guide and human being. He was very patient with us when my husband and I had to take breaks (a lot) and was very knowledgeable. It was an awesome day and a great experience.
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