Explore Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park by 4x4 on this thrilling full-day combo tour. The tour includes the Island in the Sky area of Canyonlands, a drive along the famous Shafer Trail, views of Tower Arch, and dinosaur tracks.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 9 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the line through a separate entrance
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup included
- Your hotel or accommodation in Moab. Please wait for pickup in the lobby of your hotel or near the front entrance to your rental accommodation and look for the vehicle marked with the local partner's name.
- Small group
- Limited to 15 participants
Experience
Highlights
- Explore dramatic landscapes of Canyonlands National Park and Arches National Park.
- Admire the breathtaking views from the Island in the Sky area and along the Shafer Trail
- Learn about the geology in both parks and the formations of the arches
- Enjoy an off-road 4x4 driving adventure
Full description
After pickup from your hotel in Moab, drive towards Canyonlands National Park high atop the Island in the Sky mesa. As your vehicle descends via the steep switchbacks of the famous Shafer Trail, enjoy a brief stop explore Native American rock art that was carved into the cliffs by the Ancestral Puebloans.
Continue through Canyonlands along a portion of the White Rim Trail over to Musselman Arch for incredible views of the Colorado River below. Enjoy a few stops with short hikes. In the afternoon, enter Arches National Park near Doc Williams Point. Climb a steep rock wall and drive across a valley through sandstone fins and dunes.
Pass the famous Tower Arch, the Eye of the Whale Arch and the Marching Men—a group of 7 towers lined up in one row. Stop for some short walks to enjoy the fresh air and admire the views of the red rocks. Once you have explored both parks you'll be driven back to Moab, with a brief stop to explore dinosaur tracks along the way.
Includes
- Full-day tour
- Transportation by air-conditioned 4x4 vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Moab
- Guide
- Water and lemonade
- National park entrance fees
- Gratuities
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Camera
- Sunscreen
- Water
Not allowed
- Pets
Know before you go
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If the minimum number isn't met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
