North Rim UTV Experience
Explore the wild side of the Grand Canyon’s North Rim!
Quick Details
Ages : 5 Years & Up
Duration : 8 Hours
Max Group Size : Up to 12 People. For larger groups, please call us to book!
Activity : UTV Tours
All participants will be required to sign a waiver.
Update - Sep 2025!!
With the North Rim closed for the remainder of the 2025 season, we can offer up a great solution…
GOOD NEWS!! We can still access the North Rim for spectacular views on our North Rim UTV Experience tour!!
Book your tour Today!!!
Take a UTV Tour to Backcountry Grand Canyon Overlooks
North Rim of the Grand Canyon – it’s wilder, bigger and crowd-free! Elevate your day with heart-pounding UTV trails, forest hideaways and epic views.
With crisp mountain air, lush forests, and endless hiking trails, it’s no wonder this place is one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World. Get ready for a grand adventure!
- Please bring a backpack
- Depending on the time of year, you may need a coat and warm hat
- Sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, and comfortable hiking shoes are recommended
- It can be dusty, you may want to bring something to cover your face for the ride to the canyon.
- A cooler full of water is supplied, though you may want to bring lunch and snacks.
| INCLUDED | NOT INCLUDED |
|---|---|
| You will follow a lead guide in your own ATV (up to 4 per machine) | Gratuity for your guide |
| Hiking poles upon request (*To secure a set of poles, please let us know in advance.) | Face covering (recommended) offered for sale in office for $3 each or 2 for $5 |
| All transport to and from the office | |
| Bottled water | |
| Helmets and Goggles |
Tour Details
- We leave pretty early from Kanab. We drive out of Kanab south through Fredonia to the Kaibab National Forest where we unload our UTVs. After a safety briefing we start out across the mountains to the North Rim.
- From Kanab, it’s a 45 minute drive to where we start our UTV tour.
- For an additional cost, you can make this tour private. Contact us for more information.
UTV Participation Requirements
- Children must be 5 years old to be on the UTVs. Please ask about 4WD options for families with youngsters.
- You must be 21 years or older and have a current, valid driver license to drive the UTV. Anyone that does not have their Driver License with them will not be able to drive.
- Polaris requires everyone 18 years or older to bring their government issued ID with you for waiver purposes, whether you are a driver or just a rider.
- If you are under 18 years of age, an adult must be present in the vehicle with you.
- Helmets are required and provided, along with goggles.
- You must be able to fasten the seat belt on the machine.
- The driver must be able to speak and understand English.
Group Continuity & Safety / Protecting our Resources
- All guests must stay with the group and guide at all times.
- The guide MUST BE NOTIFIED of any variance to this policy.
- Do not climb or hike up any steep rock faces or areas indicated as “off limits” by your guide.
- Do not enter any mine or cave openings.
Available exclusively at Polaris Adventures Elite outfitters, this custom-built protection package lets riders ride without the worry of unexpected costs or headaches. Ride confident and ride protected.
Protect the Vehicle: If your vehicle is damaged while you ride, know that your out-of-pocket costs and loss of use charges will be capped.
Protect your Liability: If you injure another person or damage property during your ride, your rental carries liability coverage.
Protect your Group: Accident insurance for every rider in the vehicle.
For even more peace of mind, upgrade your protection for a $50 fee per machine. Use these links for more information.
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