Great Salt Lake and Antelope Island Day Tour from Salt Lake City
by Southwest Adventure Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$290Overview
The Great Salt Lake is the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere and holds a unique place in Utah’s environment. This 5 ½ hour small-group bus tour focuses on the lake and Antelope Island, the largest island within it. The guide explains the environmental challenges facing the lake and the conservation efforts underway to protect it. The tour begins with a stop at Great Salt Lake State Park, where guests can observe the lake’s vast shoreline and the wildlife that depends on it. Next, the group visits Antelope Island State Park, including Bridger Bay Beach and a one-mile round-trip hike to Buffalo Point. The tour also includes a visit to Fielding Garr Ranch, where participants learn about the ranch’s history and have opportunities to see free-ranging bison, mule deer, bighorn sheep, pronghorns, and many bird species. Transportation is provided with hotel pickup and drop-off at selected hotels in Salt Lake City. Bottled water is included to keep guests refreshed during the tour. The small-group format requires a minimum of two guests, allowing time for questions and discussion about the lake’s history and current environmental issues. The tour concludes with a return to Salt Lake City.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Great Salt Lake State Park
The tour starts at Great Salt Lake State Park, where guests spend about one hour observing the lake’s shoreline and surrounding landscape. The guide explains the environmental significance and challenges of the lake. Visitors have the chance to learn about the wildlife that inhabits the area and the lake’s natural history.
60 min
Antelope Island State Park
Next, the group goes to Antelope Island State Park. Here guests visit Bridger Bay Beach and take a one-mile round-trip hike to Buffalo Point. The hike offers views of the lake and opportunities to observe wildlife. This stop lasts about one hour.
60 min
Fielding Garr Ranch
After the hike, the tour visits Fielding Garr Ranch for about two hours. This stop includes wildlife watching where visitors can see free-ranging bison, mule deer, bighorn sheep, pronghorns, and many birds. The guide also shares information about the history of the ranch and its role in the region.
120 min
Salt Lake City
The tour concludes with a return to Salt Lake City, where guests are dropped off at their hotels or designated locations. This final transfer takes about 30 minutes.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Great Salt Lake and Antelope Island Day Tour from Salt Lake City
by Southwest Adventure Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$290Overview
The Great Salt Lake is the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere and holds a unique place in Utah’s environment. This 5 ½ hour small-group bus tour focuses on the lake and Antelope Island, the largest island within it. The guide explains the environmental challenges facing the lake and the conservation efforts underway to protect it. The tour begins with a stop at Great Salt Lake State Park, where guests can observe the lake’s vast shoreline and the wildlife that depends on it. Next, the group visits Antelope Island State Park, including Bridger Bay Beach and a one-mile round-trip hike to Buffalo Point. The tour also includes a visit to Fielding Garr Ranch, where participants learn about the ranch’s history and have opportunities to see free-ranging bison, mule deer, bighorn sheep, pronghorns, and many bird species. Transportation is provided with hotel pickup and drop-off at selected hotels in Salt Lake City. Bottled water is included to keep guests refreshed during the tour. The small-group format requires a minimum of two guests, allowing time for questions and discussion about the lake’s history and current environmental issues. The tour concludes with a return to Salt Lake City.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Great Salt Lake State Park
The tour starts at Great Salt Lake State Park, where guests spend about one hour observing the lake’s shoreline and surrounding landscape. The guide explains the environmental significance and challenges of the lake. Visitors have the chance to learn about the wildlife that inhabits the area and the lake’s natural history.
60 min
Antelope Island State Park
Next, the group goes to Antelope Island State Park. Here guests visit Bridger Bay Beach and take a one-mile round-trip hike to Buffalo Point. The hike offers views of the lake and opportunities to observe wildlife. This stop lasts about one hour.
60 min
Fielding Garr Ranch
After the hike, the tour visits Fielding Garr Ranch for about two hours. This stop includes wildlife watching where visitors can see free-ranging bison, mule deer, bighorn sheep, pronghorns, and many birds. The guide also shares information about the history of the ranch and its role in the region.
120 min
Salt Lake City
The tour concludes with a return to Salt Lake City, where guests are dropped off at their hotels or designated locations. This final transfer takes about 30 minutes.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.