Moonscape Overlook and Bentonite Hills Half Day Private Tour
Overview
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Explore the stunning Moonscape Overlook near Hanksville, Utah and Capitol Reef National Park, renowned for its breathtaking vistas and geological wonders. This private half-day tour takes you to the iconic Skyline Ridge, perfect for photography enthusiasts, especially during the magical blue hour at sunrise. Discover the unique Factory Butte area, featuring a towering moonscape above an ancient seabed. The adventure continues through the colorful Bentonite Hills, known for their vibrant hues of purple, green, red, grey, and blue, beautifully contoured from the Jurassic Period. Ideal for nature lovers and photographers alike, this tour offers an unforgettable experience in Utah's remarkable landscapes. This tour also includes a drive thru the front country of Capitol Reef National Park
- Private tour provides personalized attention and flexibility
- Capture stunning photographs at Moonscape Overlook and Bentonite Hills
- Enjoy a scenic drive through vibrant, softly contoured hills
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Capitol Reef National Park
If originating from Torrey, Utah, we start with a drive thru the front country of Capitol Reef National Park. See the historic town of Freemont. Most likely we will see the current residents (a band of wild Mule deer). We will discuss the geology spanning the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.
Factory Butte
Rising from the grey landscape is the iconic Factory Butte. Get out your camera to snap a picture of this Giant. It truly is stunning.
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Sunrise
Sunrise: Wake early to see the sunrise from the west over the dramatic landscape Pickup included
What‘s Included
We have an assortment of healthy snacks, soft drinks and water at no charge
If your driver did an exceptional job, please provide them a gratuity
Pickup in Hanksville hotels
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent experience, guide was fantastic, trip was more than I could have imagined
Dilla T,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience, guide was fantastic, trip was better than I could have imagined
Awesome Experience with Western Whiptail Adventures
gerin71,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an awesome experience with Sam. Sam was knowledgeable about the area, provided key insights as we traveled and was very accommodating, helpful and fun to talk with. Our first stop was Moonscape Overlook and Sam gave us a lot of time to take photos, even pointing out specific framing for photos. We also traveled to the Bentonite Hills and Sam provided information about how these were formed. We also got a special surprise in the fossil beds, which was a delight to see (you have to go with him to see it!) We had a wonderful and fun experience. We would absolutely book a tour with Sam again.
Amazing Guide Service
Q1798QOmarkn,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolute wonderful experience. Sam had experience, personality, information, affability and so fun to talk with and learn from. Best guide service ever and we've had a few. Sam took us to photographic sites we would never have been able to reach on our own. He had a couple of unexpected but wonderful surprises for us along the way. His recommendations led us to both a wonderful motel and the best meal we've had in years. Get him to tell you his scorpion and his wildlife survival training stories. So much fun. Worth every penny! BTW, his specially rigged vehicle was comfortable, not a bouncy jeep like we expected. Kudos to Sam!
What an amazing view
76heleenv,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a great time on our trip with Sam. He gave us so much information about the area and plenty of time to take our pictures and just enjoy the views.
Sensational Sunrise
296tarrync,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time with Sam. We were able to see the sunrise at Moonscape! We pulled up just as the sun was starting to crest on the horizon. Sam was very knowledgable about the area, landscape, plants, and geology. Our personalities couldn't have paired better and we had a great time swapping stories.
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