Reviews of Southwest Adventure Tours. (Travel Agency) in Salt Lake City (Utah).

Southwest Adventure Tours

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382 E 650 S Cir, Cedar City, UT 84720, United States

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Keri Walton Koehler

Stellar experience on a Mighty 5 trip in Utah starting in Salt Lake City. The guide was very informative and knew which hikes to hit and when to go. Utah is stunning, and this trip allows you to really appreciate all that beauty. Would definitely recommend!

Debbie

After waiting decades to make the trek to Utah to see all the national parks, I couldn’t be happier to have chosen Southwest Adventure Tours to organize the trip. No worries about where to stay or what to see or how to get there. Having a small group of fellow adventurers kept it friendly and flexible. Captain Adam made it relaxed and fun, with the safety of a knowledgeable (and younger) guide. He had a great playlist that kept us rocking on the drive and knew “secret” restaurants and homemade pie stops. He chose some hikes to suit the capabilities of our group and encouraged us to challenge ourselves on others. I highly recommend SAT and Captain Adam to explore Utah’s Mighty Five!!

James Pappas

Our trip was delayed due to COVID so we were very excited to be able to take the trip this week. We did the Mighty 5 from Salt Lake City. This was one of the best tours we have ever be on. Our tour guide, Adam, was exceptional. He tailored the tour to the groups expectations and gave us unbelievable information about the formations. The group was 11 individuals and we all got along quite wonderfully. The tour exceeded our expectations and every day was better than the previous day.

Lee Siegel

My husband and I just got back from the Mighty 5 tour in Utah.... what an incredible experience. Our guide, Vicky, was the best!! It was all laid out so well, and the van was comfortable and lodging was great. It's so nice to have everything planned for you, and also some open time to explore. Enjoyed our small group of 10. The locations we ate were fantastic. October is the perfect time of year for exploring the parks as far as weather. We can't wait to take another trip.

Cathy Doescher

We did a 7 day self drive Yellowstone/Grand Teton tour with our 8 and 11 year old granddaughters. Jason and Southwest Adventure Tours planned a fantastic trip for us. This is the second time we have used this organization, and I honestly think we save money by paying them to plan our trip! We love the self-drive option. It includes rental car, hotel reservations, and an app that plans out each day with an array of suggested sites to see, trails to hike, restaurant options, maps, etc. When we tried to plan our trips ourselves, we found it difficult to book rooms, cars, etc. in the national park areas. We think the travel agencies have better connections, and it makes trip planning easy! Southwest Adventure Tours is so accommodating to your personal needs. Jason knew we had our 2 granddaughters with us and highly recommended we add on the Bar T 5 Covered Wagon trail ride and cookout (with family friendly entertainment). So glad we did! We highly recommend Southwest Adventure Tours!

Cherie

Awesome trip to see Utah’s Mighty 5 with SWAT from SLC! Our guides Adam and Ja were both friendly, engaging and excellent guides. They were accommodating to everyone in our group to make sure they had a memorable trip and were able to see and do what they wanted. I highly recommend taking this tour and you’ll be in great hands if you get these guides!

Wendy Rasky

It was easy to reserve the Mighty 5 National Parks tour over the phone. The employees that I spoke to were clear and answered all of my questions without rushing through it. Our tour guide, Chris, was exceptional. He was fun, professional, knowledgeable and knew where to take the group based on activity level. He also captured the best photos that he shared daily with our 12 person group. Visiting the National Parks on this small group tour is the way to go. I recommend Southwest Tours and I look forward to using them again.

Rachel Stroop

My husband and I used Southwest Adventure Tours (through an independent travel agent) for our trip out West to Yellowstone and Grand Tetons National Parks. I would highly recommend!! They helped us book awesome activities, including fly fishing and whitewater rafting, as well as unique places to stay. We had no problems with any of the reservations and our trip was smooth sailing. They also provided the Vamoos app, which was a huge help and kept things super organized. Each day was mapped out with an itinerary, important documents, links to maps, and other suggestions. It was really helpful to have everything in one easy spot.

Rick Burke

My wife & I travelled with Southwest Adventure Tours from August 14-21, 2022. Although the sights were incredible, amazing & beautiful, I feel the need to express our gratitude to our incredible Guide; Christopher Vander Wilt. His enthusiasm, kindness, knowledge & love of his job are unmatchable. He spent each day trying to make sure we had every opportunity to see EVERYTHING! From early morning sunsets, scoping out wildlife, and making certain we saw all of the breathtaking sights. He went above & beyond on many occasions to make this a memorable trip for us all. We are so grateful to him and would love to have him as a Guide on any of our future vacations. Christopher was one of a kind & we applaud him!!!

K Francis

We did the Arizona with SWAT during the holidays and it was AMAZING!! Our guide Hadyee was FANTASTIC ! It was like traveling with a passionate history professor. Her knowledge of the areas we visited was vast and truly enriched out experience. As a family of 4 (2 adults 2 older teens), it was a perfect family vacation. Every morning we were greeted by our guide cheerfully and energetic. We are so grateful to Southwest Adventures for helping us create wonderful family memories.

Rochelle Von Eye

We toured with Mike Knarzer on the "Mighty Five" Las Vegas to Moab. It was the most amazing tour. He is an outstanding tour guide. We loved how he took our needs and abilities into consideration. Mike was able to adjust our planned tour so that even limited walking ability had a trail they could manage. I will highly recommend this tour to all.

lhemingway

Wynn was the best tour guide. You can tell he loves his job. A flexible, worry free hiking adventure. Looking forward to doing more through Southwest Adventure Tours.

Priscilla Loeben

Outstanding tour company. We just finished a Utah Mighty Five National Park tour and it was awesome. Tour guide was professional, knowledgeable, amusing and very well organized. We had a most enjoyable trip and i thoughougly endorse Southewst Adventure Tours. They were the best!

Ann Steiner

October 5, 2021. My sister and I had a wonderful experience in Moab, thanks to our guide, Joe. He went above and beyond to create a memorable day for us. Since he grew up in the area, he had lots of anecdotes to share and his love of Moab is apparent. Our tour included Arches (where we saw the sunrise), Dead Horse and the night cruise on the Colorado River with light and sound which, even in the rain, was amazing. He also drove us along the Colorado River (Hwy 128) to the Red Cliffs Lodge where a little gem called the Moab Museum of Film and Western Heritage is located. We also saw petroglyphs and rocks where Joe and his friends climbed as boys. Thanks to Joe for an exceptional day.

Mary Katherine Rush

We enjoyed our trip with help from Southwest Adventure Tours! They made sure we had all the details covered. Our itinerary was packed with recommendations and we followed them each day which led to one of the best family vacations we’ve experienced. We look forward to using them again for other locations.

Amit Bhagat

We took the mighty 5 from Las Vegas (Apr 5 to Apr 9, 2021). It was just fantastic, and way better than expected. Our tour director - Ean Dunder - was not only knowledgeable but also a lot of fun. He took is to places we would have never imagined if we had done this on our own. He also is a great judge of ability - so in our group many a time he split us up and let us go for hikes while others were taken to other spots for sightseeing. The hotels were nice and clean - the restaurant recommendations were on the spot - Each day topped the next. We couldn't have asked for more - but we did get more - On this trip Ean was accompanied by a future guide, a gentleman by the name of Dan Barton, who was also from the area and also very knowledgeable. We had some great hikes and conversations together. I would definitely tour with this company and these gentlemen again. Very highly recommended. Thank you guys.

Bonnie Coyne

Southwest adventure tours with geologist and tour guide, Simone, are the greatest. I had a fantastic trip visiting 5 Utah national parks. We averaged about three 45-minute hikes each day. The scenery was magnificent. Simone's geological knowledge made the trip a true educational experience.

Matthew Oliff

I reached out to Southwest to put together an 8 day self drive tour of the Utah national parks and the Grand Canyon. They put together one of the most memorable trips of my life for me and my boys. They booked every hotel and tour and provided us with many ideas for each site we visited. It took away all the stress of planning the trip and allowed us to just enjoy ourselves maximally. I know Southwest has great guided tours, but this alternative is incredible for those who like a bit more independence. I cannot recommend Southwest Adventure Tours Enough!

Lori S. Murray

What a trip we had! I cant tell you the number of people who've asked for our itinerary. And the best part of all? I didnt have to lift a finger. One minor snag along the way and it was handled immediately and without hesitation. Cant say enough good things about this company. Did i mention they provide an app that not only provides you with driving directions but also directs you on the best spots to visit between destinations? Fabulous. Horsehead Bend was one of those spots and it turned out to be my favorite. Thank you so much for memories of a lifetime.

Dan Cass

We had an awesome trip! Our first full service vacation was a blast Adam did an awesome job of explaining each area along the Grand Circle and he knew all the best places, including local restaurants. The trip was tailored to our group and we were impressed with the itenary that each day included. Best trip ever!

Amy Cass

Adam Bath was an excellent guide..he was extremely knowledgeable, kind to all and was willing to do whatever it took to make our experience perfect. We want Adam to take us to Akaska next!!! We love you Adam! Amy Cass

Dave Wheaton

The company made the planning easy as everything is planned out for you. Our guide, Adam, was knowledgeable and provided so much history and facts along the way. He has a great personality and made sure we had a great time. He made the trip! We will definitely plan another trip with Southwest Tours and we will recommend to friends!

Kimberly Fitzpatrick

We had the most amazing time and our guide was phenomenal! We would definitely choose this tour company again. Thanks Dave for being a great guide!

Rob Ikard

They planned the perfect self-drive trip for the Grand Canyon and the national parks of Utah. Extremely well thought-out, with great tips, accommodations and points of interest along the way. Excellent guides for GC and Arches. Thank you!

Linda Pachicano

This was by far the best planned trip to really explore and enjoy Utah! We did the Mighty 5 and I had a blast each and every day and got my hiking “fix” in for sure, not only was Shybree (our tour guide) very knowledgeable and fun in her presentation and introduction to Utah to our group as new visitors to Utah, but really got to know her group and offered additional points of interest during our stay. Taking a solo trip this time around, I can honestly say that I felt 100% safe and well-taken care of during the entire trip! I can’t say enough about the attention to careful planning that was done to make sure that our trip was phenomenal! Thank you for a lifetime of memories! Loved everything about the trip!

Mark Sgriccia

I did the Mighty Five from Las Vegas. The trip was exceptional. Our guide Chris was knowledgeable, helpful and well organized. I had been to a few of the parks before but i learned and experienced new adventures. I was a solo traveler and felt comfortable with the other hikers. Will do more trips with Southwest Adventure.

Margaret Cleary

We took the Mighty 5 tour out of SLC with Southwest Adventure Tours in Oct 2021. There were 8 of us in the group and 3 additional travelers. From the moment we were picked up at the hotel, I could tell we were in good hands. Our tour guide Ean was professional throughout and went out of his way to make sure our requests were meet. Ean has been to the parks many times, but he reacted to them as if he was seeing them through our eyes. Not worrying about the driving, hotel accommodations, food arrangements, and park scheduling was a huge plus in using Southwest. The guides are knowledgeable about when to enter the parks (which included many sunrise hikes), top places to go in the park, delicious pies in Capital Reef, and a great coffee shop on the way to Bryce Canyon. Ean kept us moving to maximize our time in the parks often picking up sandwiches enroute and eating at a scenic view inside the park. I would highly recommend Southwest Adventure Tours and Ean was an excellent guide.

Princess by Passion Hema Suri

We just did the 5 day trip of National parks , Hans Kohte was our tour guide in the whole trip, it was an amazing experience. He made the trip very interesting with his knowledge and good sense of humor. His professionalism was icing on the cake . We are very happy with the whole experience.

Michael Randall

We rented boots and walking sticks for only $25. We were blown away by the quality of the products that they offered. The water boots and walking sticks were high quality and worth every penny. We highly recommend them.

Shirlene Peel

We just finished an amazing tour of Mighty 5 From Salt Lake City through Southwest Adventure Tours. Ann Evans was our guide through the week and did an outstanding job. We had a perfect size group of 9, plus Ann. The group was very diverse in age and hiking abilities. Ann provided many options, allowing each of our group to have a wonderful time. The only issue we had was the heat. I would never pick August as a time to do this tour, but that was our fault. August is just hot! Ann was beyond careful that no one became dehydrated or had physical issues from the heat, or anything else for that matter. The tour was exactly as stated, we received an overview of the 5 main parks (never ending incredible scenery), plus Ann elected to show us a few extras, which was GREAT. The accommodations and food provided were all very good. Ann is very knowledgeable of the area, with lots of extra stories to throw in. Her flexibility, patience, easy-going fun nature never ended.

Thomas Zapor

I did the Grand Circle Experience and thoroughly enjoyed it. Even though I am not AT ALL a serious hiker, the hikes were well worth the amazing scenery. Our guide seemed to know every mile of road like the back of his hand, and he went out of his way to find better alternatives when some of our destinations were closed due to COVID. If you are planning to visit the national parks of the southwest, I highly recommend this tour.

James Low

Southwest Adventure Tours provided my wife and me and tremendous vacation experience. My wife and I had always wanted to take a tour of the National Parks located in the Southwest. The year of Covid-19 seemed like a good opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors. Our local travel agent wasn’t very familiar with the Southwest region. I googled tours of the southwest and found Southwest Adventure Tours (SAT) and started corresponding with them. I gave them some basic information of what we wanted to do, how we wanted to do it, and how many days we wanted to spend on the road (in our case 12 days). SAT developed a tour of the southwest that was customized for us. They were friendly, informative, and very responsive to our questions. Because SAT is familiar with the region, they not only provided us with an itinerary for the national parks but made additional helpful suggestions for additional places to go and see; national monuments, state parks, museums, scenic drives, etc. They provided a detailed itinerary which included our airline flights, a rental car, hotels, driving directions, park information, etc. All this information was contained on an App that we could download to our phones. Therefore, we always had all the information with us in a convenient place and format. We spent twelve days exploring the beautiful southwest doing it “our” way. Many thanks to the Southwest Adventure Tours team for a truly “once in a lifetime” experience.

Brittany Luchtefeld

I did the Mighty 5 tour out of SLC the week of June 14th. It was the first tour I've done (other than day tours), and I was quite apprehensive about it. I had a GREAT time. The small group (10) was an awesome group. The guide, Jeff, was wonderful. I am now looking at signing up for another tour through SW Adventures!

Kathy Lewis

Just returned from a trip that started in Salt Lake City and then Arches Natl Park and surrounding areas. Captain Adam was an excellent guide. Very friendly and accommodating for our group. Also very knowledgeable about the area, the history, and the geological features of the region. I highly recommend this tour and this particular guide!

Howard Friedberg

I went on the Mighty 5 tour 9/19/21-9/26/21 with tour guides Adam and Ja. They were excellent guides and worked hard throughout the trip. The hotels and restaurants were top notch. I recommend this trip if you want to see a lot of parks in a short time.

Sara B

Just completed our Mighty 5 tour out of SLC with Southwest Adventure Tours. Dennis was our guide and he did a good job. We enjoyed the hikes, his mellow personality, and the delicious meals. We also appreciated the opportunity to adopt needy beavers. Pretty much our entire group was sympathetic towards helping these beautiful animals.

Sarah Kettler

Incredible Mighty Five Tour. Robin was an excellent tour guide who was so knowledgeable and considerate. He made sure we saw all the beautiful sights and guided us on many adventurous hikes. Our transportation, places to stay, and places we ate were all wonderful. We could not have had a better tour.

Sabina

We just concluded a six-day tour to Utah’s National Parks: “The Mighty Five”. It was a well organized tour with a flexible itinerary, which offered us a rich variety of fantastic landscapes, flora and fauna. We are greatly appreciative of our guide Phil who made this trip unique and unforgettable for us. Thanks to Phil’s vast experience and knowledge about wildlife and great passion for nature we gained so many insights and even greater respect for what are considered the geological wonders of Utah. The pace of travel was optimal and we were always flexible, which made it very enjoyable and informative. We learned a lot and greatly appreciate this experience. We would wholeheartedly recommend it!

Barbara Smith

After taking the Mighty 5 tour in 2019, with Ann as our guide, 6 of us arranged a private tour of Yellowstone National Park and the Grand Tetons, again with Ann. Despite pandemic conditions, she went above and beyond to make sure we had an outstanding experience. I would recommend this company, and especially this guide, to every one. Spectacular, informative, and lots of fun.

Rob Freedman

Southwest Adventure Tours is the best way to see Arizona and the Great Southwest! I've been on two trips with them! My 1st one was to see the Mighty 5 National Parks in Utah and my most recent one was a custom tour around Arizona to see Petrified Forrest, Monument Valley and Antelope Canyon. The custom tour I went on was a trip of a lifetime and Dennis is the best tour operator that I have ever had & worked with!

Fred S

My wife and I had a wonderful time visiting the Mighty 5 National Parks of Utah! The itinerary from Las Vegas was very thoughtful, not only did we love the national parks we very much enjoyed the interesting sights and commentary along the route. Can't say enough about Shybree, our tour guide. Shybree was so kind, flexible and knowledgable. She was attentive to everyone's particular skills and preferences. She is s special person! The Mercedes tour van was very, very comfortable, and with the custom captains chairs, our ride was even more enjoyable. I highly recommend Southwest Adventure Tours, and will definitely tour with them again.

Karen Stocks

I did the Mighty 5 in Utah, I couldn't fault the tour at all, great guide, great transport and great food. We had snow and shut roads, but our guide worked overnight to ensure we still had a great experience and saw everything possible. I highly recommend this company.

C Johnson

Enjoyed the Mighty Five from Las Vegas with our awesome guide, Ja. She had so much information about each area and the scenery is simply stunning. Excellent value and fabulous time.

Ron Arjona

I just got done doing the 5 day Grand Teton /Yellowstone Explorer with Simone and all I can say is WOW. Simone just stepped up to the plate to be one of the best tour guide you have. We saw a lot of Yellowstone and Grand Teton in just short amount of time. This is my 2 nd time with Southwest and i cant wait to book another one in the future.

William Dieckmann

one of the best vacations I've ever had! Our tour guide was very helpful, knowable, friendly, accommodating, I can not say enough about him he made it fun and very enjoyable for myself and my wife Captain Adam

Melissa Lopez

I was so glad to hear about this service. The shuttle through recreation.gov was sold out so we thought we'd have to walk. I loved that it was a smaller shuttle with AC, as it was a little warm when we went. The drivers were all nice and very informative.

Christine Luchi

Had a fabulous tour with Joe. He grew up there and was very knowledgeable. Also very accommodating as we needed to make some changes due to an emergency. Highly recommend.

Terri Kruczek

I hired SAT for my trip to Zion and Bryce Canyons. We had a great tour. The driver picked us up on time at 7am and dropped us off at 7pm. The tour guide was knowledgeable and professional. We went places we may not have gone to without the guide so I felt like we got our money worth! IT also included a nice lunch a a decent restaurant! The vehicle we traveled in was roomy and very comfortable. We were able to charge cell phones in the van with many plugs. This was important bc we were in the vehicle for a few hours. Thanks for accommodating us ! I would use again!

Brian Sammons

Great Adventure - Zion The Narrows. Guided tour was the best way to take in all the glory. Also, made it easy to navigate the ins/outs of ZION during COVID.

Angela Doucette

Saved our trip to Zion!! We thought we weren't going to be able to get in due to shuttle restrictions. Thanks to these guys, we were able to hike the Narrows and had the time of our lives!

Justin Biggs

I have never found a company that works harder to make sure everything is done right. When the room I was trying to book was no longer available they went out of their way to help me out. The owner himself made the call. I will and do recommend them to everyone looking for a good company to work with. I cannot share adequately the incredible customer service they showed me.

Alice Jensen

I had such a great week with southwest adventures tours Kirk our guild was truly amazing . The group was fantastic! I highly recommend this tour to anyone!

Digvijay Motiani

These guys helped us book a shuttle at Zion National Park. They are reliable and have great drivers/guides.

frank litke

Dennis was a very knowledgable and attentive guide and all our rooms and meals were scheduled we did not have to do a thing except enjoy the tour!😎😁 …

M Lopez

We had an amazing time because the tour guide was knowledgeable, flexible with time and lovely. Bree was terrific and the entire trip enjoyable.

Scott Bird

Great tours by a great company. Highly recommended.

Aerobics Delivered

Awesome service! Joe and Pat were such a pleasure to travel with! Sincerely, LaWanda and Louise Brokenborough!

AARON CUNNINGHAM

Was a bit disappointed with the delay but it's the first time I've ever seeing that I hope next time will be better

Jane Hyde

Grande Circle. Best tour ever! Great parks and accommodations, very professional guide and well-organized

Ray Meadows

Had a wonderful trip. Very informative and able to get up close to points of interest. HIGHLY recommend!

Dave Webb

Very competent and personable. Helped us see incredible places I never would have found on my own. I'll book with them again.

Renee O'Connor

Hands down the best vacation I've been on. I look forward to using their services again!

Jeff Blass

Great guide, Chris, and well run. Will recommend to anyone

Ben Kappers

Excellent service with a great attitude. They bailed us out in a pinch. I will use this service again gladly!

David Lima

It was amazing! Thanks for everythin, especially my tour guide Shybree.

Kerry Anderson

Great hand holding to create the trip you want as well as numerous suggestions you may not know about.

Jacqueline Romero

LaVonne is the sweetest and easiest to help in planning a guided tour!

Karla Cashman

Best tours I've been on. Go yearly

Molly Gricius

Was very beautiful! Definitely plan on going back.

Patricia

Very friendly drivers and no delays

Art Loeben

Outstanding, timely, thorough, generally great.

Julie Starks

Just had a thrilling week on the Northern Lights Alaska tour. Our guide Vicky was a joy to be with, providing local information and Pro tips to help us be prepared for all of our adventures. Our days were full of great adventures so that seeing the Northern Lights was truely the cherry on top of a wonderful week. Loved our small group of 11. Highly recommend SWAT for active fun!

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