Goblin Valley State Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Overview
Embark on an unforgettable tour of Goblin Valley State Park! Our scenic drive unveils stunning landscapes, sharing tales of the valley's creation. Listen to the wind's whispers revealing the geologic wonders shaping the whimsical goblins.
Explore Temple Mountain Wash Pictograph Panel and the Wild Horse Window Trail, discovering ancient rock art and nature's artistic prowess. Capture memories at the Goblin Overlook and The Three Sisters – iconic rock pillars guarding valley secrets.
Engage in a family-friendly nature hunt, spotting wildlife and hidden surprises. The tour accommodates all ages, offering interactive games and fun facts. Time your visit for a mesmerizing sunset, transforming the valley into a canvas of natural beauty.
Stroll at your own pace, breathe in the desert air, and relish the wonders of Goblin Valley.
*Download the Shaka Guide app to access the purchased tours*
What's Included
- Take the tour when you want
- Tours NEVER expire
- Freedom to explore at your own pace
- Tour Start is Customizable
- Offline map (no wifi or data needed)
- Tour highlights with activity and restaurant recommendations
- Turn-by-turn directions using GPS
- Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music
- Audio narration that plays automatically as you drive
- Private transportation
- Meals and refreshment
- Parking Fees
Meeting Location
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Show on Google MapsDetailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Temple Mountain Wash Pictograph Panel
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Wild Horse Window Trailhead
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Goblin Valley State Park
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Goblin Overlook
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
The Three Sisters
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Entrada Canyon Trailhead
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Little Wild Horse Canyon
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Starting Points: The tour starts on Highway 24, 20 miles north of Hanksville, UT, and 37 miles south of Green River, UT.
- Travelers must have a smartphone compatible with the Shaka Guide app.
- The app must be downloaded and the tour redeemed before arrival.
- Strong Wi-Fi or cellular data is required to download the tour in advance.
- Location services (GPS) must be enabled on the device
- Travelers are responsible for securing any required entrance passes, reservations, or permits before starting
- Tour takes 2–4+ hours (drive time ~1 hr 20 min); starts on Highway 24, 20 miles north of Hanksville, UT
- Route is 2WD-friendly
- Desert terrain with high sun exposure — bring plenty of water and sun protection
- Goblin Valley has no marked trails — free to explore on foot, but bring a compass and map
- Water available only at the Visitor Center, Campground Restrooms, and Overlook Restrooms
- No food in the park — nearest hotels and restaurants in Hanksville and Green River; pack food for a full day
- Park open 6 a.m.–10 p.m. daily; cash fee can be deposited at the Iron Ranger outside the Visitor Center if it's closed
- Damaging or defacing the goblins or any rock surface is illegal
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-102020P92
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- Take the tour when you want.
- Tours NEVER expire.
- Freedom to explore at your own pace.
- Tour Start is Customizable.
- Offline map (no wifi or data needed).
- Tour highlights with activity and restaurant recommendations.
- Turn-by-turn directions using GPS.
- Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music.
- Audio narration that plays automatically as you drive.
- Private transportation.
- Meals and refreshment.
- Parking Fees.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Goblin Valley State Park Self-Guided Audio Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Goblin Valley State Park Self-Guided Audio Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Take the tour when you want
- Tours NEVER expire
- Freedom to explore at your own pace
- Tour Start is Customizable
- Offline map (no wifi or data needed)
- Tour highlights with activity and restaurant recommendations
- Turn-by-turn directions using GPS
- Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music
- Audio narration that plays automatically as you drive
- Private transportation
- Meals and refreshment
- Parking Fees
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Starting Points: The tour starts on Highway 24, 20 miles north of Hanksville, UT, and 37 miles south of Green River, UT.
- Travelers must have a smartphone compatible with the Shaka Guide app.
- The app must be downloaded and the tour redeemed before arrival.
- Strong Wi-Fi or cellular data is required to download the tour in advance.
- Location services (GPS) must be enabled on the device
- Travelers are responsible for securing any required entrance passes, reservations, or permits before starting
- Tour takes 2–4+ hours (drive time ~1 hr 20 min); starts on Highway 24, 20 miles north of Hanksville, UT
- Route is 2WD-friendly
- Desert terrain with high sun exposure — bring plenty of water and sun protection
- Goblin Valley has no marked trails — free to explore on foot, but bring a compass and map
- Water available only at the Visitor Center, Campground Restrooms, and Overlook Restrooms
- No food in the park — nearest hotels and restaurants in Hanksville and Green River; pack food for a full day
- Park open 6 a.m.–10 p.m. daily; cash fee can be deposited at the Iron Ranger outside the Visitor Center if it's closed
- Damaging or defacing the goblins or any rock surface is illegal
