Operated by AWE’s local partner Dreamland Safari Tours From the mountains near Salt Lake City to the salt flats and wonders of the Colorado Plateau – there is no limit to Utah’s natural beauty. Nestled in the heart of the Vermilion Cliffs, the Paria River Canyon is right up there with some of the most spectacular scenery in Utah. Red rock walls that soar for hundreds of feet above the canyon floor; narrow sections evoke impressions of Buckskin Gulch, one of the Paria Canyon’s tributaries. The Chinle’s formation rainbow colored rock layers provide a spectacular frame to this diverse desert thruway. Be ready for an adventure away from the crowds, and don’t forget your camera! The Paria Canyon Backpack is not a mountaineering adventure, but it is an excellent foray into remote backcountry travel, endurance, and (for departures in the winter months) cold weather safety and camping. Backpacking the lower Paria Canyon is a bucket list item for many hardcore desert explorers. The traditional White House to Lee’s Ferry Route covers 38 miles of off-trail, canyon-floor ground with plentiful river crossings and miles of mandatory wading. This is a true desert backcountry hike that requires fortitude, stamina, and the willingness to navigate ever-changing conditions that can range from scorching heat to below-freezing temperatures. Participants must be in good physical condition. Previous hiking experience is required. Previous backpacking experience is helpful. Trip duration: 7 days ​/​ 6 nights Max group size: 8 guests & 2 guides Price: $2447 (includes 8.45% sales tax and 3% BLM fee) This adventure is produced and operated by Dreamland Safari Tours, and led by the excellent women guides of Dreamland Safari Tours. All reservations require a $500 deposit at the time of signup; balance of expedition fees typically comes due in two installments 60 and 90 days prior to departure. Ask us about flexible payment plans to space out payments further.