Hike Angels Landing in Zion on a Private Guided Tour
Private guided hike up Angels Landing—permit required
Duration
6+ hours
Includes
Private guide, Angels Landing hike
Highlights
Hike Angels Landing in Zion National Park with a private guide who sets a steady pace through Walter’s Wiggles, Scout Lookout, and the chain section. You bring the required permit, and your guide stays with you the whole way.
- Climb Walter’s Wiggles with calm, steady pacing
- Cross the exposed chain section with your guide alongside
- Hike a 5-mile round trip route
- Meet at the Zion Canyon Village bus stop near the pedestrian entrance
- Bring your Angels Landing permit, park pass, and required ID
Things to know
This is a strenuous, rugged hike with exposure to steep cliffs. Zion National Park rules do not allow groups to split for any reason. Entrance fees are not included and are your responsibility.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation or reschedule with at least 48 hours notice. Cancellations within 48 hours or no shows incur a full charge. Trips canceled due to unsafe weather are rescheduled or 100% refunded.
FAQs
Yes. You must provide the required Angels Landing permit. Your guide does not count against your permit.
Zion National Park entrance fees are not included and you are responsible for them. To avoid extra fees at the park gate, purchase your park pass in advance and bring the required ID.
No. Zion National Park regulations do not allow groups to split for any reason.
More about Zion National Park
Zion National Park rises from the high desert of southern Utah like a cathedral carved by time, its towering sandstone walls glowing in shades of crimson, amber, and rose. This private guided hike to Angels Landing places you at the heart of one of Zion National Park's most legendary routes, a trail that has earned its reputation as both a bucket list summit and a rite of passage for serious hikers. With a knowledgeable local guide leading the way, you trade guesswork for confidence, gaining insight into the geology, ecology, and human history that have shaped Zion National Park into the icon it is today.
The adventure begins in Zion Canyon, where the shuttle drops you near the Grotto and the West Rim Trail starts its steady climb. You will switchback up the famous Walter's Wiggles, pause at Scout Lookout for sweeping views, and then face the final half mile along the narrow spine of Angels Landing, where chains bolted into the rock help steady your steps as the canyon falls away on both sides. Your guide handles logistics like the permit system, pacing, and safety along the exposed sections, freeing you to soak in the cool morning air, the scent of pinyon pine, and the deep silence broken only by the call of a canyon wren. Few viewpoints in Zion National Park rival the panorama that unfolds from the summit, with the Virgin River winding far below and the great sandstone monoliths stretching to the horizon.
This experience is best suited for adventurous travelers who are comfortable with heights, steep grades, and exposed terrain, including active couples, solo hikers, and small groups who want personalized attention rather than a crowded tour. History buffs will appreciate the stories woven into the route, photographers will find frame after frame of unforgettable light, and first-time visitors will leave with a deeper understanding of why Zion National Park inspires such devotion. If you want to stand on one of the most thrilling summits in the American Southwest with an expert by your side, this private guided climb in Zion National Park is the experience to choose.
