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Arches National Park Back Country Adventure from Moab

Arches National Park Back Country Adventure from Moab

Overview

The tour will head north on US 191 passing the entrance of Arches National Park which was designated as a National Monument before being changed to a National Park in 1971. Our special use permit allows us to enter the back door to Arches via Willow Springs Road. Along this backcountry route, you'll travel through the new area of the "Utah Raptor State Park". Here where Native Americans lived back in history for thousands of years you'll see dinosaur tracks and enjoy the views of the La Sal Mountains. The Park lies atop an underground salt bed that is responsible for the arches, spires, and sandstone fins. Several of the stops include Eye of the Whale(Backcountry), Balanced Rock(Pavement), Sand Dune Arch(Pavement), Delicate Arche Viewpoint(Pavement), and the Windows Section(Pavement). The trip length is approximately 4 hours duration. All vehicles are Jeep Rubicons which are enclosed and air-conditioned.

City: Moab

Fri 30 May

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Starting at $180.52

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Fri 30 May

Starting at $180.52

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Ice, water, and snacks

Transport by 4x4 vehicle

Parking available at the office

Experienced, knowledgeable guide

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please call our office to reconfirm your reservation the day before your tour.
We advise that if you are, or anyone in your party is, over 6'2" and/or 225+ lbs. to please consult our office prior to your trip's departure date.
The Jeep Wranglers used have four passenger seats, and the guide/driver has all guests rotate seats throughout the trip. This makes it so that one person is not stuck in the same seat for the entire trip.
Not recommended for those with motion sickness, vertigo, etc.
Due to these tours being backcountry tours, you will be going off the paved roads in an elevated vehicle that has the clearance for these special off-road trails.
Things to bring: water bottle (free refills available), sunglasses, sunscreen, visor/hat, sun protection, sturdy footwear for hiking, day pack, camcorders and cameras (bring at your own risk)
Timed entry tickets are NOT needed for this trip.

What To Expect

Arches National Park

Arches National Park lies north of Moab in the state of Utah. Bordered by the Colorado River in the southeast, it’s known as the site of more than 2,000 natural sandstone arches, such as the massive, red-hued Delicate Arch in the east. Long, thin Landscape Arch stands in Devils Garden to the north.

Eye of the Whale Arch

Stop and walk to this beautiful arch

Windows

see views of these beautiful arches

Arches National Park

views of Arches National park

Arches National Park Scenic Drive

Scenic drive thru Arches National park

Balanced Rock Trail

see this great formation

Sand Dune Arch

See this great Arch hidden between the rocks.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (596)

Dianne B

Aug 2017

Several of my family and one other traveler booked this trip on a Jeep 4x4. This tour was terrific, the tour group organizers made sure we were ready to go at the precise start time, beverages and snacks were provided for us and the Jeep was air-conditioned...thank goodness as the temperature was 107 degrees in the high desert! Our tour guide was superb, friendly, knowledgeable about the park and he provided us with such good and interesting info. We had quite a few stops where we could get out, stretch our legs, walk down to arches and formations that could not be seen from the main park road. The Park is stunning and has such a history that is ever changing. I would do this again if I return to Arches!! Thank you Adrift Adventures folks!!!

Paula A

Jul 2017

Terrific tour. Our guide was Chip. He knows that country so well and what a fun ride. Amazing tour!! Highly recommend.

jerry l

Jul 2017

We were enjoying the typical Moab tourist experience. Even with inflated ''tourist price' on seemingly everything. So we were surprised and delighted with our Arches National Park Backcountry tour, well worth the money! I don't know if we were lucky, or the other driver/guides are as competent and personable our guide David Swafford. We plan on another different tour, and hopefully we will get David again.