Goblin Valley Canyoneering: Explore Hoodoos and Mesas

Tucked away in the breathtaking hoodos and mesas of Goblin Valley State Park, Utah, you’ll find an incredible canyoneering expedition! Spearheaded by a skilled guide, this 4-hour adventure welcomes explorers of all ages.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Moab - We will start off hiking and scrambling through the intriguing Valley of the Goblins that was featured in the film Galaxy Quest. Along the way, you will learn about the area’s unique geological, biological, historical, and cultural wonders. Your guide will also provide basic safety information, along with an introduction to the basics…
What's Included
  • Experienced and accomplished guides
  • Rappel instruction
  • Canyoneering equipment
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
Additional Information
  • Minimum day rate equivalent to 2 guests.
  • You must be age 7 or older
  • You must weigh between 70 and 250 pounds (32–114 kg) Must sign waiver
  • Check in 15 minutes prior to scheduled departure time
Location
Goblin Valley State Park
Valley Road
You will meet your guide at the Goblin Valley State Park Visitor's Center Parking Lot at the park entrance.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Doglovehike
Jul 26, 2025
Mini hidden gem! - Beautiful, overpriced, semi-secret, secluded, magical Utah state park! It was super remote (positive), quiet (super positive), and a mystical (goblin faces) park to visit! Take your shoes off and "earth" or "desert bathe" in Goblin Valley! Hiking, bouldering, mountain biking, camping, etc- with additional slot canyons nearby to explore! Sadly, I'd say only a day to maybe two days worth of excitement!
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Tylerv336
Jun 26, 2025
A+++, 100%, 5 stars - Tyler was an amazing guide! The guy had great energy from the beginning, all the way through. He was very, VERY knowledgeable about the history and the geology of the area (as well as canyoneering), and his delivery in providing the information was entertaining; captivating. As someone who has dealt with some fear at heights before, I actually felt very comfortable repelling almost 100 ft down into Goblins Lair under his guidance. I ABSOLUTELY would do this tour again and I’d be hoping I’d get linked up with Tyler again!
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Katherinelh7501yb
Jun 25, 2025
Utah Highlight - One of the best experiences of our trip to Utah from the UK. My partner and I booked the 4 hour canyoneering adventure, and we were lucky to be the only two on the tour. Tyler, our guide, was fantastic, friendly, knowledgeable, and incredibly reassuring. He answered all our questions and made us feel completely at ease. We really appreciated the demo station before the rappel, where Tyler explained all the gear and safety procedures. It made the actual descent feel much more secure and helped settle any nerves before stepping over the edge. The rappelling (abseiling) into the Goblin’s Lair was unforgettable. It looks absolutely spectacular, and descending into it felt like something from a movie. Pro tip, send the first person down with your best camera to capture a great video of the other person’s descent, it makes for a really special memory. The canyoneering involves a bit of scrambling and wiggling through tight spots, but as long as you’re in decent shape, it’s perfectly manageable and really fun. The free hanging rappel was a particular highlight, a bit scary, yes, but that’s part of what made it so exciting. I took it slowly, partly to savour the moment, and partly because I was nervous. Bring 3 to 4 litres of water per person. It gets hot, and the hike back after the lair offers no shade at all, so hydration is essential. Also, bring a small torch or headlamp if you want to explore the narrow caves within the lair, it was an unexpected extra bit of fun. The views in Goblin Valley are amazing, and the rock formations are otherworldly. The history behind the formations and the lair itself is really interesting, and Tyler shared great info along the way. This was a major highlight of our Utah trip, and we’d recommend it to anyone looking for a mix of adventure, nature, and a real sense of achievement.
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Maryloue585
Jun 21, 2025
AMAZING - We had a fantastic experience with Get In The Wild Adventures. Tyler was a knowledgeable, fun, helpful, professional, and skillful guide. The canyoneering adventure was exceptional. Honestly, the words I just used do not do justice to the experience we had. The hike leading up to the repel was breathtaking. Of COURSE, the repel is pure adrenaline, fun and exciting. We always felt safe with Tyler’s skill and knowledge. This adventure should be on everyone’s to do list. You won’t be disappointed!
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Jenniferewing04
Jun 19, 2025
Goblin Valley Bucket List checked - It was an amazing experience. Our guide, Tyler was great and knew his stuff and the area. We would recommend this for an unique experience. Goblin's Lair was an unforgettable experience.
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Adam_c
Jun 18, 2025
Great time - favorite part of our trip - Tyler was AWESOME and so knowledgeable. So far best experience in our trip. The whole Goblin State Park was insanely beautiful. Highly recommend. Canyoneering was fun - we ranged in ages 56-61
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Lynnso7940jj
Jun 2, 2025
Magical Goblin Valley and rappel into the Lair! - Tyler MADE this adventure hiking across the high desert through the Goblins, and rappelling way down into Goblin's Lair a very safe and very exciting experience! Hiking across Goblin Valley in our rappelling gear (not that heavy!) was a wonder, seeing so many shapes and animals in those weird formations! The bouldering and scrambling up to the Lair entry, the subsequent excellent and patient rappelling instruction by Tyler, were the perfect setup for the adrenaline workout as we each rappelled some 95 feet onto the floor of that marvelous, cool cathedral. The hike back was hot and tiring, so be fit! You'll burn a lot of calories long before the hike out, just saying. Worth every minute and you can't beat the feeling of a successful rappel.
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Debraw802
May 17, 2025
A fun and unique way to experience Goblin Valley State Park! - We really enjoyed our canyoneering adventure! Tyler was our guide and made sure we were safe and had a fun time. This was a great introduction to canyoneering.
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Mary_k
May 5, 2025
Very knowledgeable and... - Very knowledgeable and fun guides! I will be doing this again with my family and friends. I have to type a minimum of 100 characters so here I am. Getting to 100
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Celestew558
Apr 29, 2025
Best experience ever. - LOVE!! Best experience ever. Austin was super knowledgeable and a lot of fun. The hike was other worldly, breathtaking. Absolutely recommend this tour. 10 | 10.
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From $179
up to 10 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).