Zion National Park Half Day Tour

The journey, in full

Riding Zion Canyon’s Shuttle-buses: Between early spring and late fall, the only public access into Zion Canyon (except for walking or biking) is by riding shuttle-buses. During that time, our tours will include riding these buses. During popular visitation periods, such as summer, 3-day weekends, spring break and fall-color time, it may take us longer to board a bus, which could be up to 60 minutes or more. When you book your trip, we will inform you what we expect for wait times to board the shuttle-buses. But don’t let the idea of waiting in lines scare you away. While we wait for the next bus, your tour guide will take the time and explain the interesting geology, human and natural history of Zion National Park, plus more interesting facts about the Greater Zion area. Seasons (When to Visit): Here’s what to know about when you’re planning your visit to Zion. Winter: Shuttle-buses don’t run – we can drive our tour vehicle into the canyon Canyon is less crowded Increased possibility of bad weather Possibility of snow in the canyon, which makes Zion even more beautiful! The trees in Zion are barren, providing more visibility Spring: Shuttle-buses resume service Crowded during spring break Trees sprout their fresh green leaves around late April Bad weather is still possible Summer: It can easily be over 100 degrees between June 15 and September 15, between 11am and 5pm Highest visitation occurs during these months (busiest time) Possibility of thunderstorms in afternoon causing flash floods Fall: Canyon becomes less crowded, but there are busy periods in October Fall colors are spectacular in Zion Canyon – usually October and November In our opinion, fall has the best weather of the year!