Neil of Desert Solitude gave my friends and myself the most wonderfully memorable milestone birthday girls trip!!! We didn’t have to worry about transportation, food, snacks beverages. We didn’t have to haul supplies. We brought our sense of adventure and he took care of everything else. He even surprised me with desert birthday cookies!! He’s experienced , prepared, pleasant. I highly recommend Neil as an experienced tour guide. Thank you, Neil!

Book it! Don't hesitate! I went with my 17 year-old daughter through Capitol Reef National Park. We crossed rivers, bentonite hills, breathtaking overpasses—all within the comfort of a luxury off-road vehicle. When hunger struck, our guide was grilling skewers (sirloin, zucchini, pineapple, peppers—seasoned with fresh herbs). Are you kidding??? I was so blown away by the guide and experience that I plan on booking a longer trip next time. Stop your endless online search and just be done with it.

Neil is very friendly and incredibly helpful. He offered a lot of local knowledge I would of otherwise not known, until it was too late.

Touring Utah’s National and State Parks with Desert Solitude was like visiting them with an extremely knowledgeable life-long friend. Our guide, Neil Petersen, always put our comfort and desires above any preconceived agenda or schedule. He patiently answered any and all questions we had, explained our options regarding hikes, visits to overviews, and literally went out of the way (think unpaved off-road canyons) to provide our small 6-person group with views and experiences we would have never otherwise encountered. Additionally, Neil is an excellent photographer and provided us with some professional-quality photos of the various couples on the trip that we could not have created (or even envisioned) on our own. In addition to visiting Canyonlands, Arches, Capital Reef and Bryce Canyon, we were also able to experience Goblin Valley State Park and some overlooks in the Escalante National Monument. As if that wasn’t enough, when we arrived back in Salt Lake City a bit earlier than anticipated, Neil asked if we wanted a tour of some of SLC’s more popular sights. Experiencing these daily adventures was truly a trip of a lifetime!

I was so glad we found Neil to take us to Arches National park. He was a brilliant guide, so kind and knowledgeable. Extremely giving with his time. I would send anyone visiting arches to go with him!!

This experience, of being guided, supported, and led, through adventure and connection is unparalleled. The sights are incredible, but are enhanced tenfold by our expert guides and caretakers. This business anticipates almost every need, and further creates unique, mind-blowing value by listening to the client and spontaneously adjusting and creating new itinerary that continue to over-deliver. These experts are not only masterful at the nature-and-hidden-gems experience, but their hearts are equally humongous. Connection and collaboration are at the heart of this business. We've never been so cared for and heard, and thereby served.

Amazing tour! Neil provided delicious trail lunches, comfortable lodging, and we got to see so much of Utah that we never could have done on our own. So many WOW sites! Neil completely accommodated this tour to fit our group. We went star gazing, off roading, hiking, so many off the beaten path places at the National and State Parks. Neil felt like family ( in a good way!) on this trip. His warm, fun, and caring personality made this so much more than just seeing the parks. Book your trip!

It was amazing. My elderly parents who were traveling with me on this tour were so well taken care of. Neil did an amazing job of taking care of everyone's needs. He was thoughtful and very experienced. My family enjoyed ourselves very much and we are so grateful to Neil for helping us create such great memories.

This was the first time any of us had visited Utah. I had only heard wonderful things about all of the national parks, but I had no idea where to begin my research. As is customary, we began our research with Tripadvisor, and the very first item that stood out to me was Desert Solitude. To say that we lucked out is an understatement. 1. I called "Desert Solitude" and spoke with Neil, who was both quite helpful and a kind individual. Had some good fortune with the dates. He is really responsive while also being quite nice, and he assured her that Sarah would be picking us up from there. 2. Sarah was the one who came to get us up at the airport. The trip from Salt Lake City to Canyon Lands National Park was nothing short of spectacular. Since Sarah is from the area, we had the good fortune to hear many interesting local anecdotes about Utah and its many national parks. 3. While we were talking, she saw how much our family enjoyed playing in the snow, so she discovered a great site for us to stop at on the way to Canyonlands National Park, Moab, and Arches National Park. The kids had a blast in the snow for about an hour before we continued on to those parks. The trip to Moab was uneventful save for a few high points. - The helpful and kind personnel at "Desert Solitude" (Sarah and Neil would see to it that everything was taken care of) - The indescribable natural beauty of Utah. We had a picnic and lunch, and both were delicious. Thanks Sarah and Neil for making this a memorable trip for us.

We recently returned from a tremendous vacation organized and guided by Desert Solitude. Prior to the trip we exchanged emails with Neil discussing our preferences for length of the trip and general interests. Neil developed a tentative agenda but made it clear it could be modified if we preferred. After beginning our trip, Neil suggested trails based on our abilities and preferences, and mood (energy level??) at the time but we made the final decision for the activity. When needed, Neil provided assistance to negotiate challenging trails. The ”glamper” was as comfortable and deluxe as described. Several days before our trip, Neil scouted out an ideal private location for our campsite. The glamper was stocked with snacks. However, we rarely felt the need for additional food because meals were generous and designed to meet our food preferences. Most days, even lunches involved grilled meals. We realized we were taking our chances on booking a trip in which we would spend 5 days with an unfamiliar tour guide. As it turned out we found Neil to be the perfect person for the job. Because of his easy going, friendly nature it was a pleasure to spend the week with him. He was very familiar with the trails and sites so that he was able to suggest activities that matched our interests and ability. Initially the trip seemed expensive relative to our usual camping vacations. However, considering the cost covered car rental, gas, meals, accommodations and an individual guide, we felt the cost was reasonable. We encouraged Neil to expand his trips to include different areas and parks because he would have repeat customers. We would be first in line. Liz and Doug

If you're reading this review and considering making a reservation, I highly recommend that you do so immediately! Neil is incredibly friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. He is dedicated to his work and always ensures that I am safe and comfortable. He even helped me with rock climbing and supported my body. He will take you to beautiful places in his gorgeous and shiny car, which was actually one of the most luxurious cars I have ever ridden in. Don't miss the chance to have an unforgettable experience with Neil!

We had a day tour of Arches National Park with Desert Solitude. Neil was our guide and definitely lived up to his reputation based on the other wonderful reviews. From the start of our tour to the end of the day, we were well cared for and well entertained with great and fun facts about the park. Neil also helped us captured some of the best photos as he knew exactly where to stop to get the best views. Neil even kept our teen son engaged and totally in awe with nature by end of the day. We definitely recommend Desert Solitude if you are seeking the best experience that is tailored for your own family. Neil is your guy. Thanks for making our first national park visit such a fantastic experience!!!

Such an incredible experience! Our tour guide Amber was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and hospitable! Our trip was full of fun, adventure, history, and very personalized! Great company, food, comfort and travel! I would absolutely recommend this trip to anyone looking for a great time in Moab!

What a beautiful amazing experience! Our tour guide Amber was very knowledgeable about all the sites and Arches we visited. The hotel was nice and clean and the food they provided was really good. I would definitely recommend this for anyone looking for an amazing experience in Moab.

Incredible experience EVERY day. We got to see places we never would have found without our guide, Neil! I would do it again!!!

I didn't expect too much going into this private tour, but man was I wrong! I am a 35 year old male and I tagged along with my mother and a few of her 'elderly' friends. Boredom and repetitiveness were my initial thoughts, but I had an absolute blast and my expectations were beyond satisfied! Neil has a great, friendly personality that exudes energy and fun. He knows Salt Lake City like an encyclopedia. Anything you ask, he will give a full and detailed answer that I believe most tour guides don't even know. The locations and secret places he took us made the entire tour so much more personalized and exciting. He is a very patient tour guide and his precision with time is second to none. I believe he is the #1 tour guide in this state, especially because he gave us some bonus adventures that we were NOT expecting, and made the entire trip a memorable one for the rest of my life. Sand dunes!? No way! Yup, he delivered. I can write a full essay about my experience but I will say you will not be disappointed when you book through Desert Solitude! A+++. BOOK HIM NOW!

The two-day Arches and Canyonlands Tour with Desert Solitude was by far the highlight of our trip to Utah. Neil is topnotch as a tour guide and so knowledgeable of the National Parks as well as the surrounding area. It was a bonus to have Amber with our tour, she is also a great tour guide and captured some great photos. It was so nice for my husband to not have to keep an eye on the road while seeing the beautiful sights, all so impressive. It was very hot when we were at the Parks which Neil accommodated as much as possible in planning our itinerary. With a private tour we were able to do and see at our pace and get to places the larger tours would not be able to. The backstories he told of the area and knowing the best viewing spots and hikes made the trip so much more interesting than if we had toured the parks on our own. We highly recommend this tour.

My friends and I had a wonderful, customized 2-day trip to the Archers and Bryce Canyon. Neil our tour guide from Desert Solitude made sure that we had an enjoyable time. He made extra effort so we saw all the amazing arches and wondrous sights of the place. We toured Bryce Canyon and we were awed by the beautiful, breath taking rock formations. Neil is a great photographer, too. He did not mind taking our pictures and gave us some tips on how to take good photos. He catered to our whim — like making a quick side-trip to the hospital where I used to work so I could have a picture taken after 40 years. We had a fabulous 2 days with Neil and we highly recommend him to all who like to tour Utah.

What an amazing and unforgettable 2-day tour of Arches and Bryce Canyon National Parks with Neil, our tour guide from Desert Solitude! He overdelivered! Talk about a tour guide who’s also your cameraman, videographer, cook and photo op director. He customized our tour to our wishes and capabilities. Except for one, our group included 5 seniors. Neil was patient, helpful and very accommodating. He not only gave us the best tours but added unexpected bonuses. Imagine going on an unplanned off-roading in his souped-up SUV in the dark. What an unforgettable experience for this group of seniors! It was AMAZING! Tour also included scrumptious homemade lunches that filled up our tummies. Snacks and water were also provided. You want the best service, book your tour with Desert Solitude! You won’t regret it!

Neal is an awesome tour guide! He customizes our activities according to our interest and capabilities. We are 65 and over seniors who are college friends. He gives us choices on how much hiking we want done and the food he had prepared are delicious!! But the best part….the bonus! I told him about my sand dune experience in Dubai and he took us to his playground in swing arm city and we had a blast “dirt duning” as opposed to “sand duning”. We had a blast! This was not even in our itinerary and it was AWESOME! Best ever!! I highly recommend him to everybody! He even makes a video of your trip! Amazing!!