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Seeking Treasure Adventures
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Seeking Treasure Adventures will guide you to natural treasures in the remote lands of Southern Utah and Northern Arizona (The Wave, Buckskin Gulch, South Coyote Buttes, White Pocket, to name a few). We offer exceptional personalized hiking, photographic and scenic tours. More than a tour, you will get an experience. We offer our guests the opportunity to step outside their comfort zone, to reconnect to the land and to nurture their inner wilderness. Immerse yourself in beauty and learn more about geology, archaeology, paleontology and local history with our experienced local guides. Enjoy the journey, take your time and be in awe on the trails less traveled... and back!
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Day Trips
5–9 hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 97% of travelers
97% of reviewers gave this product a bubble rating of 4 or higher.
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William D
4 contributions
Jun 2021
The entire experience was great. Our guide, Angie, did a superior job. She was informative of the vegetation and the geology. She pointed out various vegetation the was used in the daily lives of the natives. She also elaborated on the geology...how it was formed and what it took to transform it to what we saw.
She gave good advice for photo opportunities and plenty of time to just enjoy the beauty that surrounded us.
A change was made to our tour arrangements and Yermo handled it politely and professionally.
We highly recommend Seeking Treasures. And Angie as a guide.
She gave good advice for photo opportunities and plenty of time to just enjoy the beauty that surrounded us.
A change was made to our tour arrangements and Yermo handled it politely and professionally.
We highly recommend Seeking Treasures. And Angie as a guide.
Written June 10, 2021
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Hobo M
81 contributions
Jun 2021
Yermo was our guide for The Wave private tour. Our family had an absolute blast. We went there and then return safely solely because of his professional service. None of the other tour companies I contacted (including the usual big names) could provide the trust I expect to endure such difficult hike. His knowledge and planning are simply without peers.
Most importantly, after reading all other raved reviews about Yermo before our trip, he still managed to beat our very high expectations.
Having said that, the hike to The Wave is indeed very strenuous and challenging for average hikers. Unless you are reasonably fit, think twice before considering such trip.
P.S. It is so difficult to win the permit. It is even more difficult to get there. So please make sure you take all the pictures you want through your own views! I kinda obsessed with the "postcard" angle and neglected to get the pictures I want to take.
P.S. Ditch your mobile phone camera please! You will be much better served with point-and-shoot SLR or full digital SLR. Many of our photos came out inferior with iPhone 12, for example, due to lousy digital zoom.
Most importantly, after reading all other raved reviews about Yermo before our trip, he still managed to beat our very high expectations.
Having said that, the hike to The Wave is indeed very strenuous and challenging for average hikers. Unless you are reasonably fit, think twice before considering such trip.
P.S. It is so difficult to win the permit. It is even more difficult to get there. So please make sure you take all the pictures you want through your own views! I kinda obsessed with the "postcard" angle and neglected to get the pictures I want to take.
P.S. Ditch your mobile phone camera please! You will be much better served with point-and-shoot SLR or full digital SLR. Many of our photos came out inferior with iPhone 12, for example, due to lousy digital zoom.
Written September 6, 2021
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bmanTexas
The Colony, TX11 contributions
Jan 2020
Definitely a bucket list item! We had an awesome all-day adventure hiking the Wave with Yermo and Bruce. They work well together as a team, both knowledgeable, patient and professional. Each of our needs were recognized and met, and the two ensured a safe, rewarding hike for all. They met us at a very convenient time & location and were well prepared with water, lunches, back packs and snacks. Two members of our group were not adequately prepared for the weather, but Bruce took care of them in a jiffy! The Wave, with no marked trails, is not an adventure I would want to undertake without an experienced guide, in order to take advantage of the sights and photo opportunities, and learn as much as you care to about history and culture. I cannot recommend Yermo and Bruce and Seeking Treasure Adventures highly enough! They rock!
Written January 24, 2020
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FJ Guti
Los Angeles, CA37 contributions
Oct 2020 • Couples
My wife and I had a great experience with our guide Charley. Charley is really knowledgeable of the different geological formations and is able to adjust to your level of hiking. My wife has back problems so we took several breaks on the way to the wave and on the way back. On the way back we (wife and I) didn’t remember going through the area so we were extremely glad we got a guide. If you’re on the fence about a guide to the wave, spend the money it will make for a more enjoyable experience.
Written October 16, 2020
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斯峤 谢
1 contribution
May 2022
We did a tour of the wave (Coyote Butte North) and it was amazing! We were lucky enough to win the lottery to the wave and decided to hire a tour guide to get the best experience. I'm very happy that we made this decision because our tour guide Hunter really made this trip memorable. He not only planned our trip well so that we can select the best timing and route, avoid all the crowd and get the best lighting of the canyons. He is very knowledgeable about local geology and biology and he is very talkative. It feels almost like a BBC documentary hiking with him. Highly recommend hiring them if you win the wave lottery. It will make this once-in-a-lifetime tour even more memorable.
Written May 8, 2022
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Hayden B
Portland, OR2 contributions
Aug 2021
We booked a shuttle from Lee's Ferry to the White House Trailhead for our backpacking trip through Paria Canyon. We were just looking for a shuttle. Little did we know that we were receiving professional guidance as well. Our shuttle driver, Yermo, kept us up to date on the conditions in Buckskin Gulch and Paria Canyon. He helped us adjust our trip accordingly to have the most successful outcome. Yermo's experienced opinions on flash flood conditions and other potential dangers helped us prepare better than we ever could by researching online. We also received a very informative history of the land on the way to our destination. Our trip through Paria Canyon was amazing and will never be forgotten. Huge thanks to Seeking Treasure Adventures for a successful trip!
Written September 5, 2021
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Alison S
3 contributions
May 2023 • Family
Yermo operates the best shuttle driver / tours in the area. Checks the weather and conditions personally for you. We got shuttled for Buckskin Gulch and he went above and beyond to ensure the date we were going was going to have reasonable conditions to complete the 20.3miles in a day. As well as having the flash flood risk be negligible.
Written May 31, 2023
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Sarah
Duluth, MN1 contribution
Jun 2021 • Family
Back in February I applied for a permit through the lottery system to hike The Wave. A huge bucket list item of mine. By a stroke of luck I was selected for a permit for our group of 6! Our date was June 20th, one day before Summer Solstice. Knowing the difficulties this hike would present for our 4 children (ages 7,7,10,12) I knew we needed to hire a guide. I reached out to several companies, all interested and willing, but I knew right away that Seeking Treasure Adventures with Yermo was going to be the right fit.
Yermo and his assistant Hunter patiently guided our troop over the trails and rocks. Stopping frequently to show and teach us about different vegetation, insects, climate change effects, point out dinosaurs tracks and Native American artifacts. Things we would have naturally missed if not for hiring guides like Yermo and Hunter.
They made sure the kids had enough breaks and were drinking plenty of water. Temps rose to at least 111 that afternoon. We came prepared with lots of water but still managed to fall short and they were there to provide. Even providing to other hikers along the way!
Upon reaching The Wave, Yermo asked if I wanted to go further-to the top! I had to seize that opportunity and run with it. He guided me up the slick rock to views few hikers ever see; Melody Arch and the Alcove. What an incredible experience!
There are no words or pictures that can accurately express this experience. Pictures don’t show the grandeur, depth and height of these plateaus and mountains, temperature numbers don’t express the overwhelming feeling and toll the heat took on our bodies, and words just fall short. We learned and experienced so much that day. The kids did amazing even though a few tears were shed. Hunter was our daughter’s hero and carried her on his shoulders when things got tough.
We drove back to our camp exhausted, hot, hungry and quiet in reflection but with deep gratitude and memories that will last a lifetime. In short it was incredible, breath taking and mind blowing. Yermo and Hunter made it possible and we can’t be more thankful.
If you are looking for a top notch guide service with exceptional guest service, Seeking Treasure Adventures is it.
Yermo and his assistant Hunter patiently guided our troop over the trails and rocks. Stopping frequently to show and teach us about different vegetation, insects, climate change effects, point out dinosaurs tracks and Native American artifacts. Things we would have naturally missed if not for hiring guides like Yermo and Hunter.
They made sure the kids had enough breaks and were drinking plenty of water. Temps rose to at least 111 that afternoon. We came prepared with lots of water but still managed to fall short and they were there to provide. Even providing to other hikers along the way!
Upon reaching The Wave, Yermo asked if I wanted to go further-to the top! I had to seize that opportunity and run with it. He guided me up the slick rock to views few hikers ever see; Melody Arch and the Alcove. What an incredible experience!
There are no words or pictures that can accurately express this experience. Pictures don’t show the grandeur, depth and height of these plateaus and mountains, temperature numbers don’t express the overwhelming feeling and toll the heat took on our bodies, and words just fall short. We learned and experienced so much that day. The kids did amazing even though a few tears were shed. Hunter was our daughter’s hero and carried her on his shoulders when things got tough.
We drove back to our camp exhausted, hot, hungry and quiet in reflection but with deep gratitude and memories that will last a lifetime. In short it was incredible, breath taking and mind blowing. Yermo and Hunter made it possible and we can’t be more thankful.
If you are looking for a top notch guide service with exceptional guest service, Seeking Treasure Adventures is it.
Written July 4, 2021
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b0nv0yage
Philadelphia75 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
We had a private tour of South Coyote Buttes with Hunter and it was one of the best hiking experiences we’ve ever had. He was wonderful—fun and full of information and an excellent guide who went out of his way to make sure we had a great day. The drive there is a difficult one and much better with someone who knows what they’re doing. Also, we would have missed so many amazing paths, climbs, and views because the trails are not easy to find. I definitely recommend a guide and I highly recommend Hunter and Seeking Treasures, who were so accommodating in helping us arrange this quickly on Easter Day.
Written April 18, 2022
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Aram M
3 contributions
Sep 2022
I've hired Yermo to shuttle me and my groups between trailheads at the Paria Canyon several times now. I recommend him to all of my friends who are visiting the area. Without exception, every time I've engaged him, Yermo has gone the extra mile to ensure that me and my group are well-informed, well-equipped, learning things about the area, and getting heaps of joy and laughter from the stories he shares along the way.
What's more, Yermo not only gets us safe to our starting point, but he makes sure that we finish our adventure safely. On my most recent trip my group was in the Paria Canyon during a flash flood. When we got out (all safe and sound) Yermo was in touch to make sure that we were all okay.
You're in good good hands with Yermo.
What's more, Yermo not only gets us safe to our starting point, but he makes sure that we finish our adventure safely. On my most recent trip my group was in the Paria Canyon during a flash flood. When we got out (all safe and sound) Yermo was in touch to make sure that we were all okay.
You're in good good hands with Yermo.
Written October 12, 2022
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When we did our tour to hike the wave, we met our guide at the Paria Contact Station at 2040 Long Valley Rd, Kanab, UT 84741. It is just off of SR-89 Between Kanab, UT and Page, AZ. You will still want to verify this pick-up location with the guide and it may be different if you are hiking a different area. I hope you have a good trip!
Written January 5, 2020
Maude S
Gatineau, Canada
hi i was looking to make the trip in july 2017 and i wanted to know the prices for a guide ? and if you need a guide ?
Written March 12, 2017
Hello Maude,
Tends to get a bit warm in some parts in July.
Where were you thinking of a trip to?
Best to email me
Look up my Web site
Seeking Treasure Adventures . com
TripAdvisor won't allow me to send my email address.
And we'll see if we can get you pointed the right direction.
Good Journeys,
Yermo
Written March 12, 2017
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