Canyonlands National Park Half-Day Tour from Moab

Overview

Explore the Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands National Park on a half-day 4-wheel drive (4WD) tour. Your experienced guide negotiates steep switchbacks and rugged tracks along the White Rim Road to take you to stunning vistas such as Gooseneck Overlook. See sites with remnants of ancient Pueblo civilizations, canyons that drop 1,000 feet (300 meters) straight down, and parts of the Colorado River. An easy trail from Moab, this area offers a fantastic experience of Canyonlands National Park.

City: Moab

Mon 18 Nov

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What's Included

Professional guide

Transport by 4x4 vehicle

Ice Water

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Things to bring: camera, water bottle (lots of extra water provided on your tour for refills) and sun protection
NAVTEC Expeditions is an authorized concessionaire of Canyonlands and Arches National Park
Every 4x4 tour needs a minimum of 3 individuals to run. If your trip does not meet the minimum, you will be offered other tour options or get a full refund. (Another option is to pay for the 3rd fare)

What To Expect

Potash Road

Our first stop is along Scenic Byway 279 at a petroglyph rock art site. Guides provide insight to the people who passed this way and left markings on the canyon walls.

Utah Scenic Byway 279 Rock Art Sites

The Rock Art Sites of Moab offer travelers easy access to ancient drawings scattered along paths even a novice can navigate.

Island in the Sky

We enter Canyonlands National Park on the 4WD trial and take a short trip along the White Rim. This prominent sandstone formation wraps for 100 miles around the Island in the Sky.

Musselman Arch

Our excursion along the White Rim follows the trail along a bench to Musselman Arch. Guests take a short 300' stroll to see this amazing natural stone arch.

Shafer Trail

We backtrack along the White Rim Trail to the iconic switchbacks of the Shafer Trail. This old cattle trail climbs 1000' to the rim of Island in the Sky with magnificent views of the backcountry of Canyonlands. The 4X4 trail ends at scenic byway 313.

Canyonlands National Park

This 4 hour guided interpretive tour starts along the banks of the Colorado River and travels into Canyonlands on 4WD roads up to the mesa of Island in the Sky.

Corona Arch

Corona Arch is a natural sandstone arch near Moab. The arch is located within the same rock formation as Pinto Arch and Bowtie Arch.

Dead Horse Point State Park

The 4X4 trail passes 1000' under the rim of Dead Horse and 1000' above the Goose-neck of the Colorado River. We make stops at a limestone fossil bed, a giant red rock amphitheater, and the famous Thelma Louise point.

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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 (631)

Kathy_M

Oct 2022

Our guide was very knowledgeable of the area. He had many unique insights and his knowledge of the geology and history of the area made for an interesting and informative tour. The terrain was varied and we thoroughly enjoy our tour. It exceeded our expectations!

duaneb550

Oct 2022

Our guide Tristan was very good, shared good information about the area and the canyons and did a great job of navigating through the washes full of rushing water because of heavy rains while we were on the tour which added some excitement!

hungf_13

Oct 2022

One of the best tours we've taken! This tour takes you from river level in Moab to the top of the mesa in Island in the Sky. Areas that are inaccessible except by 4X4 really bring the park alive. During the half-day tour we learned about petroglyphs, uranium and potash mining, geology,and saw the beautiful scenery of Canyonlands close-up. Our guide Blaine (one of their few year-round guides) was outstanding! He was a font of knowledge about the park and its history, he was personable and entertaining, mindful of our safety (a must in a park without guardrails for 500 foot drop-offs), and an excellent 4X4 driver. The trusty Toyota 4X4's are well-maintained and comfortable -- although expect to be jostled since you are in rugged terrain. We visited in mid-October, which is ideal since the temperatures were very pleasant.