Top Salt Lake City Day Trips

Plan a completely custom itinerary—and enjoy a seamless way to explore Utah’s wealth of scenery—on this private, full-day tour from Salt Lake City. Meet your guide at your preferred address, and hop aboard an SUV complete with snacks and comforts. The destination is up to you: choose between Arches, Canyonlands, or Capitol Reef National Parks, Bryce Canyon National Park or Goblin Valley State Park. A freshly cooked lunch is also included.

Discover the Spanish Fork Festival of Lights with an unforgettable drag queen guide on a group bus tour. Have your camera ready as you drive past the illuminated Famous House. Customized to ensure you get the best experience, your guide will also take you to new and lesser-known displays in surrounding areas. Other stops include Salem Pond and Temple Square. From beginning to end, you’ll enjoy entertaining commentary from your hostess. Dress-up encouraged.

Experience the Spanish Fork Festival of Lights from the comfort of a motorcoach on a group sightseeing tour. In addition to driving past the most popular light displays in Spanish Fork, your host will take you to new and lesser-known displays to ensure the ultimate illuminated experience. Head to Salem Pond and hop off the bus to explore the Pond Town Christmas displays.

Go sightseeing in Salt Lake City with ease on this 2 and a Half Hour Bus Tour. You’ll see some of Utah's top urban attractions like the Mormon Trail, Temple Square, Old Deseret Village, the State Capitol Building, Fort Douglas and sites from the 2002 Winter Olympic Games. Plus, purchase lunch at the Lion House, the former home of pioneer Brigham Young, and take in a live recital at the renowned Mormon Tabernacle.

Explore Salt Lake City on this 1.5-hour trolley tour. Traveling on a replica streetcar, you'll see the city's historical districts and make several photo stops at landmarks and attractions. The uniformed trolley conductor acts as your guide. Select a morning or afternoon tour when booking.

The largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere, the Great Salt Lake is a top Utah highlight—and this boat tour offers the perfect way to get up close and personal. Pick from multiple departure times, meet your guide at the marina, grab a bug-proof hat, and hop aboard your motorized pontoon. With just a small group for company, you’ll admire the scenery, look out for wildlife, and learn about the lake’s history.

You can’t travel to Utah without visiting the Great Salt Lake. Don’t miss the chance to explore the shores one of Utah’s most fascinating natural attractions. On this tour, you’ll experience the unique wonders of this inland sea—and have the chance to float on the lake as well. Packed with insider information and local lore, the bus tour covers a distance of 50 miles (80km) and is lead by an engaging, local guide.

Enjoy a performance from the world-renowned Tabernacle Choir plus a sightseeing tour of Salt Lake City, Utah on this tour. Start with a bus tour around Utah’s high-elevation capital. See many of the city’s popular sites, like the Utah State Capitol building, This is the Place Heritage Park, and the 10-acre Temple Square complex. Then take in a performance by the Grammy- and Emmy Award-winning, 360-member, all-volunteer Tabernacle Choir.

Visit Red Butte Garden, Salt Lake City’s preeminent botanical gardens and arboretum. With 100 acres of natural and themed gardens, waterfalls and ponds, walking paths, and nearly five miles of hiking trails, Red Butte is the largest botanical garden in the Intermountain West. Check the calendar for concerts and special events.

Discover the darker side of Salt Lake City on a 1.5-hour tour that explores the mysteries, hauntings, and other paranormal activity in Utah’s capital city. Hear some of the city’s most terrifying legends and visit the oldest buildings in Salt Lake where ghosts sightings are frequent. Attempt your own paranormal investigation by trying out ghost hunting equipment on this tour.

Explore Salt Lake City at sunset and learn about the prostitution history in this capital city of Utah on a guided, 3.5-hour bike and brothel tour. Get a comprehensive look at one of the fastest growing cities in the world, peddling from one point of interest to another, including the old red light districts.

Enjoy a hassle-free arrival in Salt Lake City with this private transfer service. Meet your driver at Salt Lake City International Airport, and relax on the journey to your hotel in downtown SLC, Midvale, Bountiful or West Valley City. These private vehicles can accommodate up to eight passengers.