Great Chamber Adventure
Short and steep!
Single Travelers & Private Tours
We can always accommodate single travelers via private tours. Often times, we are also able to combine a single traveler with other scheduled parties; please give us a call at 435-644-5506 to discuss the latter option.
Private Tours are available to be booked online.
We go out of our way to open the wonders of the West to EVERYONE.
We are permitted, licensed, and insured.
Dreamland Safari Tours holds Special Use Permits from the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument, Grand Canyon National Park, the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument/Paria Wilderness, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Kanab Bureau of Land Management, Kaibab National Forest, and Arizona Strip Bureau of Land Management.
Don't see your preferred departure date or time available via online booking? Give us a call.
For sunset or sunrise at our more remote locations, we recommend a scheduled or custom overnight or multi-day tour - and we are happy to work with you to develop an itinerary that meets your needs.
All listed tour durations and pickup times are approximate. Please allow 10-20 minutes of pickup time flexibility for unforeseen circumstances and varying pickup logistics. Water and snacks are provided on all tours. A lunch meal is included on all tours of 6+ hours. Vegetarian option available.
We reserve the right to fill all empty seats on non-private tours. Cancellation / Reschedule / Weather policy applies.
Please familiarize yourself with our FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS before contacting us.
Contact us
To contact us with other specific questions or begin Making Reservations click the "Book Now" Button on each tour page or click Contact Us for info on how to give us a call or shoot us an email.
*** Due to repeated rockfall instances and the fragile nature of the Great Chamber, we have DISCONTINUED all tours to this location in order to ensure the safety of our guests and guides. ***
The Great Chamber is an iconic, off-the-beaten-path destination that has become a sought-after prize for photographers and Southwest aficionados. Come join us on this half-day tour from Kanab to visit the Great Chamber’s unique geology. If you are looking to photograph the Great Chamber, we recommend the early morning departure for the best light conditions.
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These FAQs are specific to this tour. If you would like to view our general FAQs CLICK HERE.
1. Is the Great Chamber Adventure an easy hike?
The Great Chamber is not a long hike, but it does require a steep uphill climb in deep sand to gain the entrance to the Chamber. There is also a small fence to step over coming out of the parking area. You should be steady on your feet and feel confident in your ability to tackle a hard hiking effort for ~10-15 minutes.
2. Where exactly is the Great Chamber?
The Great Chamber is in the great Kanab area, on deep sand roads a few miles off the closest paved roads.
3. Is the Great Chamber good for photography? May I bring my tripod?
Yes! The Great Chamber is fantastic for photography. Landscape photographers will delight in early morning sun burst opportunities as the sand dune in the Great Chamber is bathed in a soft glow. Hobbyist photographers love the Chamber at all times of the day, including in the afternoon for wonderful and unique silhouette shots. For astro photographers, the Great Chamber is a cherished Milky Way location — best approached in the spring (May through July) when the Milky Way rises in such a way that it is beautifully framed in the Great Chamber’s opening. If you are interested in Great Chamber Milky Way photography, check out our premium Great Chamber Milky Way workshop with Cody York.
5. Are drones allowed on this tour?
Yes, drones are allowed on this tour, but the Great Chamber is not necessarily a good place to fly a drone. It is a singular spot and there may be other people in close proximity. When operating a drone on tours, please be mindful of other guests on the tour and other hikers who may be in the area. Others seek remote locations for the solitude. Please do not fly drones close to other people and limit the amount of time the drone is in the air. Always follow instructions from your guide.
To read more FAQs that are common to all of our tours, visit our FAQs page.
Guest Experiences with Dreamland Safari Tours
Single Travelers & Private Tours
We can always accommodate single travelers via private tours ($799). Often times, we are also able to combine a single traveler with other scheduled parties; please give us a call at 435-644-5506 to discuss the latter option.
Private Tours are available to be booked online.
The Great Chamber has emerged as one of Kanab’s favorite off-trail destinations. The delicate geology of White Cliff topography and a windblown sand dune make this spot a favorite for photographers and explorers alike.
Come with us on an exciting 4×4 ride to this unique geologic marvel not too far from Kanab.
Both amateur and more serious photographers find it easy to capture beautiful photos here. The Great Chamber’s aspect positions it well for morning sun, and the details of the white, yellow and maroon rock strata are sure to blow your mind.
Please note that accessing the Great Chamber requires a 20-minute hike from the trail head, much of which is steep uphill in deep sand. Be prepared to put some effort into reaching this extraordinary location. See wildlife, wildflowers and unparalleled geology on this half-day tour.
We go out of our way to open the wonders of the West to EVERYONE.
We are permitted, licensed, and insured.
Dreamland Safari Tours holds Special Use Permits from the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument, Grand Canyon National Park, the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument/Paria Wilderness, Kanab Bureau of Land Management and Arizona Strip Bureau of Land Management.
Don’t see your preferred departure date or time available via online booking? Give us a call.
For sunset or sunrise at our more remote locations, we recommend a scheduled or custom overnight or multi-day tour – and we are happy to work with you to develop an itinerary that meets your needs.
All listed tour durations and pickup times are approximate. Please allow 10-20 minutes of pickup time flexibility for unforeseen circumstances and varying pickup logistics. Water and snacks are provided on all tours. A lunch meal is included on all tours of 6+ hours. Vegetarian option available.
We reserve the right to fill all empty seats on non-private tours. Cancellation / Reschedule / Weather policy applies.
Please familiarize yourself with our FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS before contacting us.
Contact us
To contact us with other specific questions or begin Making Reservations click the “Book Now” Button on each tour page or click Contact Us for info on how to give us a call or shoot us an email.
About the Great Chamber in Kanab, Utah
Photographing the Great Chamber
The Great Chamber is positioned well for early-to-mid-morning sun. Proficient photographers may be able to capture beautiful sun burst images as the sun rises in the Great Chamber a few hours after sunrise proper. Later in the day and in the afternoon, backlighting can serve to create classic silhouette images. The Great Chamber has also become a sought-after prize for astrophotographers — capturing the Milky Way here requires careful planning and low-level lighting. If you are interested in astro photography in the Great Chamber, check out our Great Chamber Milky Way clinic with professional photographer Cody York.
Driving to the Great Chamber
The Great Chamber is located North of Kanab, miles from pavement. There is a maze of sand tracks crisscrossing the area; if you have a 4-wheel-drive high clearance vehicle and decide to attempt the drive out to the Great Chamber on your own, make sure you have good directions and a GPX file. In addition, carry the usual emergency kit (shovel, tow strap, tire compressor, GPS communication as well as water, food and layers to make it through a night should you get stranded) and be confident in your sand driving ability. If you have never aired down your tires before, this is not a place for you to attempt to drive to yourself.
The Hike to the Great Chamber
From the end of the sandy track to the Great Chamber itself is ~a third of a mile with 300ft of ascent. While the hike is short, it is steep and in deep sand. It’ll feel like a workout! If your balance isn’t impeccable, trekking poles (with rubber tips) are recommended.
Preserving the Great Chamber for Future Visitors
The Great Chamber and its singular sand dune are wind-carved. The rock is incredibly fragile; the dune itself is subject to a very slow process of healing & replenishment, as the wind carries sand grains to the center of the Great Chamber and deposits them on top of the dune. Please do not climb, walk or slide on the front of the dune (the dune’s front is the steep side that you first see when you walk up to the Great Chamber). Please avoid stepping on the crest of the dune and kicking sand down. We have seen the height of the dune decrease by 30+ft over the course of mere months, due to careless visitation. It takes all of us to do our part — otherwise, future visitors will end up standing on flat, compacted ground in a big alcove and the magic of the Great Chamber will be lost.
Sandboarding is NOT permitted in the Great Chamber under any circumstances.
