TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10
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Zion Kayak and SUP Wildlife Tour
TourTruth score 7.6 out of 10
GoodTop 42% in St George
36 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- St George
- Updated November 2, 2026
Paddle Quail Creek near Zion by kayak or SUP, watch for wildlife, and hear stories of the region’s geology and history.
About this tour
Trade the desert heat for a refreshing paddle near Zion National Park and St. George. This beginner-friendly Zion kayak and SUP wildlife tour launches from a beach at Quail Creek State Park, where red-rock cliffs and limestone-shale shores frame the water.
Choose a kayak or stand-up paddleboard and follow the creek channel with a licensed or certified guide. Keep watch for beavers, sunbathing turtles, great blue herons, eagles, and, if you’re lucky, owls. Along the way, hear about the area’s geology, ancient peoples, and more recent settlers. There may also be time to see petroglyphs near the shop. Your experience includes bottled water, a snack bar, and photos and videos taken during the outing.
The tour welcomes beginners and offers adapted equipment and paddling techniques for guests with health or physical considerations. Children can join with an active parent or guardian and receive properly fitted flotation vests. After your paddle, stay for a meal at the Dig In Grille. Book your Zion kayak and SUP wildlife tour for a relaxed way to explore Quail Creek’s scenery and wildlife.
Highlights
- Paddle past cliffs and limestone-shale beaches at Quail Creek State Park
- Look for beavers, turtles, great blue herons, eagles, and owls
- Hear about the region’s geology and its ancient peoples and settlers
- Explore by kayak or stand-up paddleboard with a licensed or certified guide
What's included
Included
- Bottled water
- Licensed or certified in-person guide
- Food bar, such as Clif, Builders, Bobo’s, Kind, or Lenny & Larry’s
- Photos and videos taken during the experience
- Kayak or stand-up paddleboard, personal flotation device, paddle, and SUP ankle leash
Not included
- Parking fees
Ratings on each provider
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4.89 / 5 · 36 reviews
Important information
- Located inside Quail Creek State Park, about 0.25 miles (400 m) north of the park entrance
- Day-use parking costs $15 for Utah residents or $20 for nonresidents
- Infants and toddlers may ride with an active parent or guardian; small children may need to ride with an adult or larger paddler
- All children receive a properly fitted, US Coast Guard-approved flotation vest
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- Wheelchair accessible; transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Strollers are permitted, and service animals are allowed
- Suitable for all fitness levels; adapted equipment and paddling techniques may be available for guests with health or physical considerations
Frequently asked questions
Where does the tour start?
The tour launches from a beach inside Quail Creek State Park, about 0.25 miles (400 m) north of the park entrance.
How much does parking cost?
Day-use parking costs $15 for Utah residents and $20 for nonresidents.
Can infants and small children join?
Yes. Infants and toddlers may ride with an active parent or guardian. Small children may need to ride with an adult or larger paddler, and all children receive a properly fitted, US Coast Guard-approved flotation vest.
Is the tour suitable for guests with mobility or health considerations?
The tour is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels. Adapted equipment and paddling techniques may be available; contact the provider to discuss your needs.
What wildlife might I see?
Possible sightings include beavers, turtles, great blue herons, eagles, and owls.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.89 from 36 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in St George
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.6. Top 42% in St George means it ranks in the top 42% of tours in St George by this score.
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