Hanksville: Purple Mountain Photography Tour

4.2 (5 reviews) 2–4 hours Private tour

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Hanksville: Purple Mountain Photography Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Purple Mountain (Blue Bentonite Hills) — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Join us on a remarkable journey to the Mars Research Facility and Blue Bentonite Hills. Witness the futuristic allure of the facility against the desert backdrop and capture its essence. Then, immerse yourself in the surreal beauty of the Blue Bentonite Hills, photographing the azure slopes. As the sun sets, we return, leaving you with treasured memories of adventure and wonder. Book now for an unforgettable experience.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–4 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: Russian, English, Italian
Operated by: Meridian

Ages: Children (6–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: drone video
Not included: drone

Itinerary

Capitol Reef National Park

one hour

Our guide will pick you up from your hotel or AirBnB, and together, we'll dive into the 200 million years of geological history encapsulated in the layers of Capitol Reef National Park.
Stop 2

30 min

When you join our experience, you'll embark on an unforgettable journey. While en route to the stunning Blue Bentonite Hills, we'll make a stop at the Mars Research Facility. Although visitors won't directly enter the facility, they'll have the chance to observe it from outside. You'll marvel at the futuristic architecture and learn about the groundbreaking research being conducted within. While pausing at this iconic landmark, you can capture some incredible photos and absorb the atmosphere of innovation and exploration. Then, we'll continue our adventure towards the magnificent Blue Bentonite Hills, where even more awe-inspiring sights await you.
Capitol Reef National Park

one hour

After we finish our photography experience at the Mars Research Station in Bentonite Hills, we'll drive back to our starting point, passing through Capitol Reef along the way.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Park at the hotel's parking lot and wait for one of our SUVs with letters MERIDIAN on it to pick you up. Note that in Cainville (including Cathedral Valley Inn hotel) phones don't work.
This is a parking lot of the La Queva Restaurant and The Hidden Falls gas station where you can leave your car for the duration of the tour. Look for an SUV with letters MERIDIAN on it.

End point

Park at the hotel's parking lot and wait for one of our SUVs with letters MERIDIAN on it to pick you up. Note that in Cainville (including Cathedral Valley Inn hotel) phones don't work.
This is a parking lot of the La Queva Restaurant and The Hidden Falls gas station where you can leave your car for the duration of the tour. Look for an SUV with letters MERIDIAN on it.

Pickup points

The Rim Rock Inn
Red Sands Hotel and Spa
Duke's RV Park
Noor Hotel
Wonderland RV Park
Broken Spur Inn
Chuck Wagon Lodge
Capitol Reef Resort
Days Inn by Wyndham Torrey Capital Reef
Motel Torrey
Cathedral Valley Inn
Whispering Sands Motel

and 9 more pickup points

Our complimentary pick-up includes Teasdale, Torrey, Cainville, and Hanksville only. Please, make sure you get in touch with us at least 4 days prior the day of your tour to iron down every pick up details.