Adventures
Have a Grand Outdoor Adventure with Under Canvas
Looking to experience the “best of” adventures in and around the national parks and monuments near our camps? Add an adventure to your Under Canvas stay and experience the wonder of the destination first-hand! From kayaking and whitewater rafting, to rock climbing and canyoneering, to guided hiking and biking with a local expert, we’ve got you covered!
The Adventure Checklist:
- Check out adventures offered at each location below.
- Book Your Under Canvas stay.
- You will receive an email one day after booking with details on how to book your adventure.
- Confirm your adventure, based on availability, with an Adventure Concierge.
To Know Before You Go:
- To ensure availability, we recommend booking adventures as far out as possible.
- Tent reservations are required before adventure requests can be made.
- All tours are subject to availability and not guaranteed until your request has been confirmed by an Adventure Concierge.
Adventure Options By Location
Acadia
Day Kayak Tours
Experience Sea Kayaking in the beauty of the sea in Castine’s serene, island-speckled bay! Half day with bike rental or full day tours available.
Bioluminescent Kayak Tour
Experience an evening paddle in Castine Harbor under a blanket of stars and in the midst of glowing bioluminescent waters.
Ecology Nature Tour
This tour will demonstrate commercial lobstering, including an overview of lobster biology, fishing regulations, bait, gear, and more!
Sunset Boat Cruise
Join Captain Linda Greenlaw on a sunset cruise through the waters surrounding the Acadia area. Perfect for a relaxing evening on the water!
Pirate Adventure Cruise
Attention all pirates young & old: step aboard the pirate ship, Esther Irene, for a treasure quest!
Oyster Aquaculture Tour
Visit two local aquaculture farms and sample freshly shucked oysters onboard this two-hour tour.
Lobster Roll Lunch Cruise
Enjoy a two-hour sightseeing cruise through the local waters of Acadia with a tasty lobster roll lunch at a secluded cove.
Foodie Cruise
Guests enjoy amazingly fresh and beautifully presented appetizers while taking in the beautiful sights from the water of Union River Bay, Blue Hill Bay and beyond.
Private Sunrise Cadillac Mountain Tour
Cadillac Mountain is one of the first places that the sun’s rays touch in the United States. This early morning will be well worth it!
Bryce Canyon
Guided Hiking
Embark on a full-day interpretive tour through Bryce to explore a few of the iconic hikes that meander through the iconic Hoodoos for which Bryce Canyon is famous.
Scenic Driving Tour
Come and experience the sprawling red rock tower, massive ponderosa pines, and take in the majesty that is Bryce Canyon National Park.
Canyoneering
This is a multisport activity where everyone works together to rappel, hike, and climb a slot canyon created by nature.
e-Bike Rentals
Explore Bryce Canyon National Park at your own pace. Cruising around by e-bike is a great way to explore!
Glacier
Fly Fishing
Montana is well known for its amazing fly fishing trips and experiencing this activity on the glacier blue-green waters of the Flathead River shouldn’t be missed!
Raft Dinner Trip
Enjoy stunning scenery and a gourmet riverside meal prepared by your guide on the Middle Fork of the Flathead River.
Whitewater Rafting
Enjoy rafting on the Flathead River with Class II-III rapids. Enjoy breathtaking views along the boundary of Glacier National Park along the way.
Guided Hiking
Lace up your boots and go hiking throughout Glacier National Park! There is an awe-inspiring trail waiting for you.
Driving Tours
Pick your choice of stunning area driving tours featuring West Glacier & Polebridge or East Glacier & Two Medicine
Grand Canyon
Private Driving Tours
Explore Grand Canyon National Park in a manner consistent with its magnificence. A Private Driving Tour generally stops at a lot of great overlooks of the Grand Canyon.
Private Hiking Tours
Explore the beauty of Grand Canyon National Park with a private guided hike tailored to your desired intensity.
Jeep Safaris
Choose from multiple Jeep Safaris, taking you to explore the sites and scenery in and around Grand Canyon National Park.
Bike Tours & Rentals
Explore Grand Canyon National Park by bike on these expert led bike tours taking you to different scenic points throughout the park.
Stargazing & Astrophotography Tour
Explore the breathtaking night sky in the First International Dark Sky Community. See galaxies, planets, nebulae, & more!
Lake Powell - Grand Staircase
Private Boat Tours
Enjoy a private boating tour with water sports, swimming, and sightseeing in one of the largest man-made lakes in North America.
Horseshoe Bend Float Trip
Enjoy a 2-mile ride to the base of Glen Canyon Dam where you'll float between 700 foot sandstone walls.
UTV Tours
Traverse across the beautiful landscape around Lake Powell on your guided UTV tour exploring canyons and cliffs.
Moab
Private Hiking Tours
Both full and half day private guided tours include hiking, scenic views, as well as archeological and geological interpretation – all departing right from Under Canvas Moab.
Canyoneering
Canyoneering will bring you to the Sand Flats Recreation Area to Ephedra’s Grotto where you will rappel into a stone room with experienced guides.
Arches Discovery Tours
Take a tour to discover some of the accessible arches in Arches National Park and learn how they came to be.
Hummer Tours
Experience the excitement of the heart of Moab's famous redrock on one of three hummer safari tours.
Mountain Biking
Moab is one of the best mountain biking destinations in the world. Follow experienced guides through some of the best mountain bike terrain based on your skill level.
Colorado River Rafting
Moab is one of the best mountain biking destinations in the world. Follow experienced guides through some of the best mountain bike terrain based on your skill level.
Mount Rushmore
Driving Tour
Half or full-day driving tours that celebrates popular destinations in the Black Hills including Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Iron Mountain Road, and Custer State Park.
Guided Hiking
There is no better opportunity to see The Black Hills than by foot. Join professional hiking and nature guides on a hiking adventure of choice.
Kayak & SUP Tour
Push and paddle in one of the largest lakes in Western South Dakota. Pactola Lake is the perfect landscape for a guided paddleboard and kayak tour.
Bicycle Tour
Cruise through the beautiful Black Hills on comfortable hybrid trail bikes following The Mickelson Trail, which is perfect for all skill levels.
Intro to Climbing
Rock climb in one of the world’s premiere climbing areas. Spend the afternoon viewing the bison and other wildlife in Custer State Park.
Wine and Brew Tour
Spend the afternoon & evening sampling the best of the Black Hills’ craft beers, local wine, & cuisine.
Ropes Course, Zipline & Alpine Slide with Private Hiking Tour
Spend the morning at the Adventure Park followed by an afternoon of hiking in the Black Hills!
Jeep Safari & Private Hiking Tour
Get up close with the Buffalo & wildlife in Custer State Park in the open-air jeeps. Spend your afternoon exploring the trails.
Private Horseback Riding
Sightsee through the beautiful Black Hills National Forest from the saddle of a horse in the morning. Spend your afternoon on a serene trail.
North Yellowstone - Paradise Valley
Private Guided Hiking
Leave the busy park roads behind and head out hiking in Yellowstone’s wild country! Join a naturalist guide for a day exploring.
Private Wild Life Tour
Explore Yellowstone's wildlife rich northern range with wolf watching & wildlife experts. Lookout for wolves, bears, bison, & birds!
Private Yellowstone River Float
Sit back, relax, & soak up the scenic Yellowstone River! Spend the morning or evening in a custom wooden river dory.
White Water Rafting
Check off your bucket list & go rafting down the Yellowstone River! From scenic floats to raging rapids, there’s a trip for everyone.
Kayaking Tour
Paddle the longest free-flowing river in the continental US. Watch for views of Mount Sepulcher & Electric Peak and wildlife as you float past Yellowstone National Park.
Horseback Riding
A trip to Big Sky Country isn’t complete without a horseback ride through Montana’s National Forests.
Great Smoky Mountains
Guided Hiking Tours
Explore the best of what Great Smoky Mountain National Park has to offer with expert guides. Choose from a selection of the area’s best hikes.
Driving Tours
Discover the Great Smoky Mountains at your own pace with professional guides and naturalists with you throughout the journey.
Whitewater Rafting
Enjoy your trip down the river where you’ll get to see all of the beautiful sights of the Smoky Mountains and have fun on the water!
West Yellowstone
National Park Driving Tours
Enjoy a privately guided full day tour of Yellowstone National Park and the surrounding areas, customized to your party.
Fly Fishing
Perfect for new and experienced anglers, your fly-fishing guides are eager to help you step into some of the best fly fishing in Yellowstone National Park.
Whiterwater Rafting
Rafting adventurers of all ages will find an experience on the Gallatin to match their wildest dreams!
Horseback Riding
Conveniently close to camp, these rides will take you to awe at views of Hebgen Lake, the Continental Divide, the city of West Yellowstone, and beyond.
Guided Hiking
Lace up your boots & experience the superlative beauty of Yellowstone National Park. See wildlife, geyser basins, waterfalls, & more!
Zion
Canyoneering Experience
Work together to rappel, hike, climb, squeeze, and swim in a slot canyon created by nature.
Rock Climbing
Climb the stunning rock terrain around Zion with a guide who will set up routes for you, encourage and teach you how to get to the top based on your level of experience.
Guided Hiking
Spend the day hiking like a local - escape the crowds and explore the beauty of the Greater Zion Area!
Mountain Biking
Explore some of the best mountain bike terrain in the Desert Southwest with terrain for all skill levels.
Stargazing Tour
Guided stargazing tours in a designated International Dark Sky Park. Enjoy state of the art telescopes with stories and history of astronomy within Zion National Park.
Horseback Riding
Join professional cowboys in an amazing ride right from our Lobby Tent! Explore the epic scenery and terrain during the morning afternoon or evening.
Zion Cycling Tour
This tour can be inside of Zion National Park, Scenic Drive and East Zion wilderness, or outside the park on one of our gravel-ready bikes.
Via Ferrata Tour
Combine scaling the steep face of gorgeous canyon walls with the security of iron-rung ladders and safety cables, and you’ve got Via Ferrata.
*Under Canvas Adventures charges a 10% concierge fee on all adventures
