![]() Bright blue sky above us!Īs we weaved through the narrow canyon, the lighting constantly shifted. Directly above us there was a bright blue strip of sky. But instead of white, we were surrounded by deep shades of red and orange. It reminded us of the type of silence you experience after a heavy snow. Throughout the walk, we noticed distinct and drastic changes in temperature, colors, and sounds.Īs we walked through the entrance to the canyon, we were immediately struck by the dramatic shift to silence. Visiting the canyon was a full sensory experience. Visiting Peekaboo Canyon was one of our most unique travel experiences. We spent three weeks traveling around Utah and Arizona, and Peekaboo Canyon was easily one of our trip highlights! (You can read more about our three-week road trip to Utah and Arizona here!) We decided to look for other slot canyons to visit during our road trip, and we were so glad we found Peekaboo Canyon because it is less crowded and just as beautiful! Thanks to Dreamland Safari Tours, we were able to access this spectacular canyon. (There are over a thousand of them!) We first learned about Peekaboo Canyon after finding out that the famous Antelope Canyon was closed during covid. Utah has more slot canyons than anywhere else in the world. Dreamland Safari Tours gifted us our tour of Peekaboo Canyon in exchange for this honest review. These sales help to run this blog without any additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I may earn commissions from qualifying purchases from. (For a full list of all our posts about things to do in Utah, click here!) Join our newsletter ( linked here) for monthly updates!ĭisclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. ![]() In this post, we’ll share everything you need to know to visiting Peekaboo Canyon. The canyon is so narrow that you can touch both walls at the same time in some portions as you walk through! Peekaboo Canyon is definitely a must-see while you are exploring Utah. It’s a long and narrow canyon with sheer rock walls that climb up 80 feet on both sides. See everything that is around you and have a relaxing experience.Peekaboo Canyon is a beautiful slot canyon located near Kanab, Utah. Peek-a-boo – You can take your time and because it’s not crowded, you are going to get those perfect photos.Īntelope – With the focus on moving people through the canyon, you aren’t given a lot of time to actually appreciate the beauty of nature. Peek-a-boo – You can have a full blown photoshoot!Īntelope – Super crowded and you get moved along quickly so your chances of getting amazing photos are diminished. I went with Dreamland Safari Tours, the same company I used to hike the Wave. I did end up hiring a guide however, because the road from the trailhead to the canyon is pretty rough and required a high clearance 4WD vehicle. Peek-a-boo – FREE! That’s right, there’s no cost to visit and you do not need to hire a guide. The cheapest tour I was able to find was $40. There were a few people out on ATVs in the area but they weren’t really there for the slot canyon.Īntelope – You must book a tour with a guide. Peek-a-boo – When I visited there were 6 people on my tour plus my tour guide. That’s over 7,000 people a day making their way through the area. Here are all the reasons to skip Antelope and visit Peek-a-boo instead:Īntelope – Has about 4 million visitors annually. You are probably wondering what makes Peek-a-boo better than Antelope, after all everyone knows about Antelope but you probably haven’t heard of Peek-a-boo. I posted a photo of Peek-a-boo on Instagram and asked people if they knew where it was taken, the majority of people thought it was a photo of Antelope! There is another Peek-a-boo in Utah so just to be clear, this slot canyon is in Kanab. But what if I told you there’s a better option? Let me introduce you to Peek-a-boo Canyon (also known as the Red Canyon) in Kanab, UT. The most well known slot canyon in the US is Antelope Canyon in Arizona.
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