The Great Salt Lake – Antelope Island Tour

Wildlife Spotting

Epic Lake Views

Close-to-Nature Escape

Visit Antelope Island & Uncover Stunning Wilderness & Wildlife Around the Great Salt Lake!

Discover a side of Utah you never knew existed with our most popular tour! Just an hour from downtown Salt Lake City, Antelope Island State Park offers a breathtaking escape into nature. This 4.5-hour adventure takes you through the rugged beauty of the Great Salt Lake, where you’ll experience one of the most unique ecosystems in the world.

Spot wild bison, antelope, coyotes, and some of the 10 million migratory birds that call this area home each year. Our knowledgeable guides will share fascinating facts about the lake’s immense size, its unusual saline ecosystem, and the serene wilderness that surrounds it.

To top off the experience, enjoy a short hike to a stunning vantage point overlooking the lake, where epic views and peaceful landscapes will leave you inspired.

Why Choose This Tour?

Encounter iconic wildlife like bison, antelope, coyotes, and migratory birds

Learn incredible facts about the Great Salt Lake’s ecosystem from local guides

Enjoy private transportation and exclusive access to Antelope Island State Park

Hike to an epic viewpoint overlooking the serene Great Salt Lake

Experience the closest wilderness adventure to downtown Salt Lake City

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Trip Details

Price

$145 – Adult
$55 – Child (2-15 years old)

Departure time

3 hours before sunset

Meeting point/drop-off point

Downtown Salt Lake City

Availability

1st of April – 7th of December

Duration

4.5 hours

Included

Binoculars
Guide
Private transportation
Snack

Not included

Gratuities
All fees and taxes

What to bring

Tennis/hiking shoes
Weather appropriate clothing

About your guide

Led by passionate, eco-conscious and experienced locals who want to help visitors connect to each place on a deeper level

Itinerary

1. Drive to Antelope Island:

Sit back in private transportation as we head to the park, just an hour from downtown.

2. Wildlife Spotting:

Search for bison, antelope, coyotes, and migratory birds with the help of binoculars and expert guides.

3. Explore Antelope Island State Park:

Learn about the unique saline ecosystem and the fascinating history of the Great Salt Lake.

4. Short Hike:

Conclude the tour with a 1-mile round-trip hike to an epic viewpoint over the lake.

Important Info

We recommend that all guests have food before their tour. We have cliff bars, candies and water on the van for all guests. Feel free to bring your own snacks if you wish.
This tour is suitable for all ages, and requires that people are able to hike for 1 mile on easy terrain.
Dress for the weather.
Please be ready 10 minutes before your tour time. We have a 20 minute pickup window, so we may be as early as 10 minutes before or as late as 10 minutes after.
While we have to be quite strict on pick up locations for the tour, we can be slightly more flexible with drop-off locations at the end of the tour.

See What Our Customers Say About Us

						Park City Experience Garth was a great tour guide. He was flexible with some last minute changes and provided a lot of knowledge and patience answering questions!					
Stacy S		4/25/2025(opens in a new tab)
						Excellent island visit The island visit was incredible! We saw lots of bison and saw some antelope. The views from the top of the island were spectacular. Watching the sunset, in such an amazing setting, was the highlight of our whole trip. Our guide, Rick, was personable and knowledgeable about the island and area.					
Cassie S		4/24/2025(opens in a new tab)
						Enjoyable experience! So neat! The island was beautiful and got to see the wildlife roaming through. Garth was a great guide! Would definitely recommend this experience.					
Genevieve D		4/13/2025(opens in a new tab)
						Fantastic, Very Chill, Tour of Antelope Island and Great Salt Lake at Sunset This tour, with Garth as our guide, was fantastic. We were picked up at a hotel very close to ours, and only had one other person on it. I can't imagine that's a typical thing, but it made for a very chill tour...we never felt rushed and always had plenty of time to just soak in the beauty of the park. While the weather was cloudy, we were still treated to an amazingly beautiful sunset, and before that we got to see fantastic views, buffalo, antelope, and other animals wandering the park. Garth gave us plenty of time to take pictures and just soak it all in. We couldn't have asked for a better tour, a better guide, or a more beautiful place. We highly recommend this tour to anyone who's visiting the Salt Lake City area.					
Scott M		3/31/2025(opens in a new tab)
						Great experience to know the wildlife of Utah. Phil is the best. He is really nice and is full of knowledge of the area. The tour is excellent; I highly encourage anyone to do it if staying in Salt Lake City. You will see a ton of wildlife from a close (but safe) distance, and Phil provided me with Binoculars and a Telescope. The sunset over the lake, reflected in the mountains, was unique.					
Nelsito		3/17/2025(opens in a new tab)
						Great tour! Great tour! Rick was a fantastic guide. Snowshoeing, Olympic Park and park city. Very fun! Would definitely recommend.					
Debbie H		3/16/2025(opens in a new tab)
						Excellent and scenic afternoon on Antelope Island Great trip. Garth, driver and guide, was very friendly knowledgeable and an excellent driver. Beautiful scenery on Antelope Island and amazing views of Salt Lake at sunset. We got close to herds of bison and saw owls, hawks and other birdlife.					
Chris L		3/10/2025(opens in a new tab)
						Beautiful and amazing trip! Garth was our guide and he was fantastic! From communicating in advance of the trip and all the way until he dropped us off. This was my 50th birthday and a perfect end to our trip. He was very knowledgeable about the area and all the animals which we saw a lot of. We saw antelope, coyotes and many herds of bison as well as smaller groups which we were able to see close up. We got to spend a lot of time taking photos. The ending sunset view was amazing and he took photos for us so my husband and I could be in them together! This was a wonderful memorable experience!					
Voyage27607688659		3/10/2025(opens in a new tab)
						An amazing half day trip option It was an amazing half day trip. Our tour guide Cramon, was friendly, knowledgeable and constantly checked in on his guest to make sure they were having fun and safe. We were fortunate to see the wildlife and despite the rainy weather it was a lovely afternoon. I would definitely recommend if you have an afternoon free and a short trip.					
Danielle M		3/07/2025(opens in a new tab)
						Breathtaking Views I took this tour with a group of friends. The views of wildlife and the sunset were incredible. The final trek up the main hill was challenging but rewarding. The van transportation was very convenient and the tour guide was both knowledgeable and friendly. Would recommend for anyone visiting the Salt Lake area.					
Jacob R		3/04/2025(opens in a new tab)