HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
EXPERIENCE EXTREMELY BEAUTIFUL, PHOTOGENIC NATURE WITH NO ONE ELSE AROUND!
Take the most remote beautiful tour out through the heart of the Vermilion Cliffs to the Soap Creek, an unspoiled largely unvisited but incredibly captivating photogenic location. Includes a great scenic drive through formation-filled Pinnacle Valley and a short stop for photos, a stop at the huge area of linear brain rocks of Joe’s Ranch, a 1 mile each way hike out to the “Great Wall of Colors” and the Grand Canyon view as well as a hike through the main Soap Creek Amphitheater.
If you really want to get away from crowds of people and take some great photographs, this is the right one for you. We’re the only ones who go out there, as there isn’t time enough in the day to do it from Page or Kanab.
The largely unvisited southwest side of the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument is covered with colorful formations — really a landscape photographer’s dream.
Our Soap Creek tour really shows it to you, taking you through the heart of the Monument out through formation-rich Pinnacle Valley then on to the huge area of other worldly rock formations of Joe’s Ranch and then on out to the edge to see the stunning colors of Soap Creek.
It’s virtually unvisited because of deep sand, remoteness, and actually the fact that people haven’t found it yet.
$200 + TAX per person ($220 TOTAL)
To book a guided photography, scenic, adventure, or hiking tour, photography workshop, overnight camp out, or make a reservation, please call or email us directly so that we can discuss your personal itinerary, in order to customize to your emphasis, interests and ability.
Call us at (928) 691-1047
or email outpost@paria.com
IMPORTANT
RESERVATIONS MUST CHECK IN WITH US
24-HOURS BEFORE THE DATE OF THE TOUR.
MEMORY MAKING MOMENTS
TOUR DETAILS
- Driving & Hiking Times: It takes a little over two hours to reach Soap Creek with stops in between. Easy hiking. Can do a two mile plus out to the edge as well to see great colors.
- All daytime and sunset tours are at least 8-9 hours.
- We bring lunch, water and cold drinks.
- Campouts and photo workshops are 24 hours.
- Available all year dependent upon weather and especially road conditions.
- No permit needed
- Price (same for all tours)
- Departure Times: Though somewhat flexible, departure times vary with the weather and the length of the day through the year. In spring we generally depart at 8 a.m., but when it gets really hot we recommend leaving by at least 7 a.m. or even earlier.
- Meeting Point: All our tours depart from the Paria Outpost, which is located directly on Highway 89 at mile 21 in Utah.
GPS COORDINATES: 37.1075° N, 111.9109° W - We are a thirty minute drive from Page, Arizona and a ten minute drive from Big Water, Utah. We are forty-five minutes from Kanab, Utah, and aa little over two hours from Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks. We are located right on the highway and have a big sign out front.
- What to bring: You bring a backpack to carry lunch and water, sunscreen, and your camera.
FAQs
Where do the tours start?
All tours start at the Paria Outpost on Highway 89 and Paria River, thirty minutes from Page, Arizona and forty five minutes from Kanab, Utah.
What should I bring?
Enclosed hiking shoes, sunscreen, hat, backpack. Hiking poles if you use them. Lunch, water, and cold drinks are included.
Do I need a permit?
Only in the Coyote Buttes, nowhere else is a permitted area.
Group size maximum is 5 clients per guide , with 10 clients and 2 guides max. We reserve the right to fill groups. If guests want “private tour” (a car and guide to themselves) they must pay for 4 seats 175×4=$700 in the car. We also have a 2 person minimum price, so if solo, cost is $350 minimum.
Are we located in Big Water?
Our mailing address is in Big Water but our business is located ten minutes or so farther down the highway toward Kanab, Utah, just across the Paria River,
How do I pay?
Though we don’t take money upfront for reservations, we do not accept credit cards. We always accept cash and personal checks are fine, if from America.
In an effort to be as user-friendly as possible we do not take money up front for reservations. We put your name on our calendar and count on you to show up. Weather can be unpredictable and other factors can change your itinerary and we do not want your money, if we cannot do your tour.
TESTIMONIALS
GREAT EXPERIENCE!
My girlfriend and I had a very positive experience with Paria Outfitters. We stayed in the bed and breakfast two nights, July 25th and 26th. The room was very clean. Each morning Susan made us a fantastic breakfast of eggs, toast, fresh fruit, yogurt, orange juice and coffee. She also prepared a great lunch. I am a vegetarian. Susan could have just given me a couple of carrots in a bag but she expended the extra effort and made a avocado, and cheese sandwich with lettuce and tomato. It and the rest of the lunch were really wonderful after hiking. The other nice thing is they load you up with liquids. It is all you can drink.
We had two hikes. The first, July 26th, was to Coyote Buttes South and White Pockets. Our guide was Berndt. First off the roads were worse than any I have been on before. They are a great place to destroy your rental vehicle. Berndt negotiated them with ease. He showed us and the Swiss couple, also on the hike, interesting landforms and gave us ample time to photograph them.
The second hike, July 27th, was with Steve and Mike. Steve took my girlfriend and I on a hike into the Vermillion Cliffs to the edge of the plateau where we could look over the edge and see the Grand Canyon. It was a spectacular view made even more so by the thunderstorm of in the distance over the Grand Canyon. It was an all day thing. Steve has experience working with photographers. What I like about Steve is he takes you to an area and then stands back and lets you discover it for yourself. I like working that way, But I am sure that if you needed more direction, he could offer it since he knows the area so well. He took us to some fantastic places. I did some great work on that hike. Steve is a great guide and he had some funny stories for the trip back. He and his wife are very personable and we felt very welcome. In the past I have had bad experiences with guides before. Steve earned my confidence right away and I highly recommend him and plan to use his services again.
Erv S.
OSHKOSH, WI
LOOKING FOR MORE ADVENTURE?
HAVE ANOTHER DAY TO SPEND WITH US?
VERMILION CLIFFS
We can show you more of the remote part of the VERMILION CLIFFS, such as a hike through Pinnacle Valley, out to Middle Reservoir, the “Cowboy Hat” formation, Double Barrel Arch or see Petroglyph panels and ruins as well.
WHITE POCKET
Take another day to visit the increasingly famous WHITE POCKET, an other-worldly formation of brain rocks and colors. World Class and World-Famous photography. Easy hiking. images.
SIDESTEP CANYON
If you’re a good hiker hike the three miles or so to see largely unvisited SIDESTEP CANYON, a giant green-colored valley full of literally hundreds of balanced rocks, from 3 feet tall to 150 feet tall. Great for viewing a spectacular example of unique geology and excellent photographic opportunities.
YELLOW ROCK
Again, if you are a good hiker, make the short but somewhat steep climb up to YELLOW ROCK, for lovely, stunning colors and great views of the Cockscomb area.mages.
NORTH COYOTE BUTTES & SOUTH COYOTE BUTTES
The famous NORTH COYOTE BUTTES or SOUTH COYOTE BUTTES. IF you can be in Kanab, Utah at 9 a.m., try the North Coyote Buttes Wave Lottery at the Kanab BLM visitor Center on Highway 89, or be there at 10 a.m. to try for a permit to the South Coyote Buttes, which, though less known, is easily as good or perhaps even better than the famous “Wave” that everyone wants. It’s easier to get this permit as well. However, only ten permits are available for each area per day at the Visitor Center. Permits are issued for the next day.
GRAND STAIRCASE
If you don’t want to hike much we can take you on a mostly DRIVING TOUR OF THE GRAND STAIRCASE, the COTTONWOOD CANYON ROAD and the SMOKEY MOUNTAIN ROAD are unbelievably eye-catching and photogenic, with lots of short stops and short hikes.mages.
FREE CAMPING AND RV PARKING FOR OUR CLIENTS AT PARIA OUTPOST.
GREAT PORCH & RESTROOMS.