Welcome to Kanab
Vast expanses of rugged desert surround the remote outpost of Kanab. Look familiar? Hundreds of Western movies were shot here. Founded by Mormon pioneers in 1874, Kanab was put on the map by John Wayne and other gun-slingin' celebs in the 1940s and '50s. Just about every resident had something to do with the movies from the 1930s to the '70s. You can still see a couple of movie sets in the area and hear old-timers talk about their roles.
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Kanab activities
Las Vegas: Lower Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend Day Tour
This small group one day tour starts with early morning pickup from select Las Vegas hotels. Enjoy your included continental breakfast and coffee on the drive through the desert, up through the Virgin River Gorge and past the painted colors of Kanab, Utah. Try the included snacks and drinks, and stay connected with the free on board WiFi on this 4.5 hour ride out to Antelope Canyon. On arrival, follow your Navajo guide on a tour of Antelope Canyon. Watch as the sunlight bounces around the narrow slot canyon exposing different shades of red, orange, pink and purple. After Antelope Canyon, drive 20 minutes to Page for a comfort stop and lunch. Lunch is included in your tour and consists a sandwich and snacks from a local shop. From there, drive 5 to 10 minutes out to Horseshoe Bend. Hike the 1.5-mile round-trip to view the 1000-foot sheer rock wall down to the Colorado River. The last stop is at a scenic overlook of Lake Powell. Sit back and relax on the 4.5-hour drive back to Las Vegas, arriving at your hotel around 8pm.
Buckskin Gulch Private Tour - It is like Antelope Canyon... On steroids!
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Buckskin Gulch, Kanab, Utah- Incredible day of hiking into the world's longest slot canyon- Enchanting subterranean tour in swirling sculpted sandstone- Awesome photography opportunities- Great alternative to The Wave or South Coyote Buttes if you are unlucky in the draw for a permit. You won't be disappointed!Duration: 7 hours
White Pocket Private Tour - Vermilion's Vortex Tour
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Kanab Visitor Center, Kanab, Utah- Spectacular scenery of twisted and colorful sandstone- Relatively easy hike, perfect for families- Photographer's dream- Great combination with Buckskin GulchDuration: 7 hours
Peek a Boo Slot Canyon- 1.5 mile(2.4K) round trip -2.5 hour
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Kanab Visitor Center, Kanab, UtahPeek a Boo Slot canyon in Kanab, Utah is an easy 1.5 mile (2.4K) hike through a spectacular slot canyon located about 10 miles north of Kanab. A must see while in the Kanab area. Duration: 3 hours
Secret Slot Canyon Photo Tour
We'll pick you up in Kanab, UT at 8AM sharp to begin your tour. We'll load everyone into our lifted 4WD vehicle to navigate the rough, sandy roads. Some folks have as much fun on the drive as they do in the canyon! The drive will take around 30 mins and then we'll spend at least a couple hours to exploring and photographing the slot canyon. The hike through the canyon is quite easy, with only one rock section that requires a little scrambling. Your guide will help you get up and down this part. There are various sections of the canyon and the light will change quickly throughout the morning. We'll follow the light and get you to the best places at the best time. You'll gasp at the beautiful sandstone colors and striations. The soft reflected light is perfect for photography and you'll have a hard time putting the camera away. Best of all, we'll pretty much have this canyon to ourselves, so you won't have to worry about having lots of people in your photos! Depending on time, your guide may also take you to see some Native American ruins and rock art. We'll begin our drive back to Kanab around 11:30AM, getting you back to town by noon. Professional photography instruction is included on all tours. We are familiar with most makes/models of cameras and will help you with your settings, composition, and technique. Make sure you bring a tripod for the best results! Wide angle lenses are best to help capture the grandeur of the canyon.
Bryce Canyon Day tour from Las Vegas
Guests will depart the Las Vegas Strip for a drive through the Virgin River Gorge and across Southern Utah. The tour begins with a Motorcoach trip to Kanab, Utah, surrounded by towering red sandstone cliffs. In Kanab, you will board a 14 passenger coach for the trip into Bryce Canyon National Park.While in Bryce Canyon National Park, guests can walk the rim, shop and have amazing photo opportunities with 100 mile views. Guests can choose to walk some of the trails below the rim for other worldly scenery among the countless eroded spires and towers. Walking the trails below the rim is an option for the more adventurous!