Quick Details
You’ll be sent a waiver to sign along with your booking confirmation.
Your gateway to exploring a different side of The Wave in Kanab, Utah.
The Wave became a hotspot in the ’90s thanks to a German film crew that created a tourist frenzy. Since then, Wave permits have been as sought after as gold, with up to 350 folks vying for spots on a busy weekend. But hey, no need to fret!
Introducing our Alt Wave tour. Truth is, our region boasts numerous Wave formations, including the spectacular one in South Coyote Buttes and White Pocket. So, if you strike out in the Wave Lottery, no worries – we’ve got a mind-blowing tour in store for you!
You can pair our alternative tour with a jaunt through Buckskin Gulch and Wire Pass Slot Canyon for an epic full-day adventure. Or, we can customize a deep dive into the world of Wave formations. Trust us, there are plenty!
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INCLUDED NOT INCLUDED A friendly & knowledgeable guide Lunch (please bring your own)* 4 to 8 miles of hiking Gratuity for your guide Hiking poles available upon request *You’re welcome to store them in our cooler.
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- We provide 4WD transport to and from The Wire Pass trailhead.
- You’ll receive 4 to 8 miles of guided hiking to The Alt Wave and the surrounding areas.
- You’ll need to sign a hiking waiver after booking this tour. Click here to view the waiver.
- It can be a strenuous area, especially in the summer months. It’s best suited to experienced hikers with a moderate to high level of fitness and health.
![Alt Wave Adventure Image 1 a canyon with a mountain in the desert](https://kanabtourcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6836/2023/08/Alt-Wave-Adventure-image-1.jpg?resize=300%2C300)
![Wave Tornado Rock Wave tornado](https://kanabtourcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6836/2023/08/IMG_20200118_123524_131-850x638-1.jpg?resize=300%2C300)
![Buckskin dark corridor Dark deep slot. Buckskin Gulch.](https://kanabtourcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6836/2023/08/IMG_20171018_161407932-638x850-1.jpg?resize=300%2C300)
![weird rocks Unique rock formation near North Coyote Buttes](https://kanabtourcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6836/2023/08/IMG_20200211_125147537_HDR-850x638-1.jpg?resize=300%2C300)
![edmaier24-850×638 Alternate Wave formations](https://kanabtourcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6836/2023/08/edmaier24-850x638-1.jpg?resize=300%2C300)
![Rock Art Buckskin Native American Rock Art](https://kanabtourcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6836/2023/08/IMG_20200211_142606381_HDR-638x850-1.jpg?resize=300%2C300)
![Edmaier Alternate Wave Hike. Near Buckskin Gulch.](https://kanabtourcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6836/2023/08/IMG_20171230_150053576-850x635-1.jpg?resize=300%2C300)
![edmaier17-850×638 Lace rock fins. Alternate Wave](https://kanabtourcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6836/2023/08/edmaier17-850x638-1.jpg?resize=300%2C300)
![Lace Rock fins Delicate rock fins. Alternate Wave Formations](https://kanabtourcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6836/2023/08/IMG_20200211_130521365_HDR-850x638-1.jpg?resize=300%2C300)
![Calcite fins in Sandstone. Lace Rock fins. Also known as Boneyard rocks.](https://kanabtourcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6836/2023/08/edmaier15-850x638-1.jpg?resize=300%2C300)
![Wave fins. Calcite Fins in Wave Rocks](https://kanabtourcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6836/2023/08/IMG_20200211_133327368_HDR-638x850-1.jpg?resize=300%2C300)
![Waves and lace a canyon with Vermilion Cliffs National Monument in the background](https://kanabtourcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6836/2023/08/IMG_20200211_181908_111-850x850-1.jpg?resize=300%2C300)
![Buckskin Pachyderm The Elephant rock formation in Buckskin Gulch](https://kanabtourcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6836/2023/08/IMG_20171018_165306067_HDR-scaled-e1579983531399-850x850-1.jpg?resize=300%2C300)
![Alt Waves Expansive sandstone outcropping](https://kanabtourcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6836/2023/08/1005161247d_HDR-850x478-1.jpg?resize=300%2C300)
![Brain Waves and Water Hidden water pocket in Sandstone](https://kanabtourcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6836/2023/08/IMG_20200211_131812583_HDR-850x638-1.jpg?resize=300%2C300)
![Petrified Dunes Petrified Sand Dunes](https://kanabtourcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6836/2023/08/IMG_20171018_180359286_BURST000_COVER_TOP-scaled-e1579624650794-850x850-1.jpg?resize=300%2C300)