Moonscape Overlook Factory Butte and Bentonite Hills

Truly unique and beautiful places to visit, this tour covers some of the top hidden gems of Utah that most visitors to the Capitol Reef area miss out on. Bentonite Hills, Moonscape Overlook and Factory Butte have gained popularity through Instagram but remain lightly visited. Amazing vast lunar and Martian landscapes guaranteed to be a highlight of your time here. A professional guide will maximize your time and knowledge and get you to the great spots and back quickly and safely. These areas provide superb photo opportunities especially at sunrise or during the blue hours, if you have a drone you can get some remarkable footage of the Bentonite Hills, the tour area is out of the National Park so drone use is allowed. This tour will definitely be one you remember and talk about for years to come, the geology is so unique you may not see it anywhere else.

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   Capitol Reef National Park

   4 hours

   A tour of two hidden gems on top 10 must do lists of Utah destinations, Bentonite Hills and Moonscape Overlook, popularized by Instagram. A knowledgeable, professional guide/driver will take you through the back roads in a comfortable air conditioned and heated SUV while talking with you about the amazing geology and history of the Capitol Reef area. Moonscape Overlook is a viewpoint overlooking a vast and intricately detailed landscape unlike any other. We’ll admire the views from the mesa top and get some breathtaking photos and just take in the moment. Your tour will continue on 4x4 roads past the iconic and inspiring Factory Butte to the Martian like Bentonite Hills, a softly sculpted and rainbow colored landscape comparable to the surface of Mars! A truly unique and beautiful experience. If you have a drone this is the perfect place to use it for some incredible photo opportunities. After the Bentonite Hills we’ll head back to the starting point, passing through the Fremont River

• Service animals allowed
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.