Canyonlands National Park White Rim Trail by 4WD

Overview

Go deep into Canyonlands National Park on a full-day tour by 4-wheel drive (4WD) that travels the famous White Rim Road. Experience the landscape up close on short optional hikes that lead to hidden passages, secret canyons and caves. Your route includes Island in the Sky, Gooseneck overlook, Musselman Arch, Lathrop Canyon and the Shafer Trail leading to the Colorado River. With an expert guide to show you the treasures of the White Rim Road, experience an unforgettable day in the Canyonlands.

City: Moab

Fri 08 Nov

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What's Included

Professional guide

Buffet Style Lunch

Transport by 4x4 vehicle

Ice Water

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Things to Bring: reusable bottle (your guide will have lots of extra water available), sun protection/camera/suitable attire and footwear for the weather if need be
NAVTEC Expeditions is an authorized concessionaire of Canyonlands and Arches National Park
If you have an Annual National Parks Pass, please bring this for your park entrance fee, otherwise you will need to purchase a day pass for each park individually for $15
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

Canyonlands National Park

After making your own way to the meeting point in central Moab, your guide takes you by 4WD vehicle about 30 miles (48 km) to reach the Island in the Sky section of Canyonlands National Park.

Utah Scenic Byway 279 Rock Art Sites

In an area filled with challenging mountain passes, technical terrain and plenty of level 2, 3 and 4 hikes, the Rock Art Sites of Moab offer travelers easy access to ancient drawings scattered along paths even a novice can navigate.

Dead Horse Point State Park

Your guide takes the White Rim Road, which gives you awe-inspiring views of the Colorado River below on one side and the cliffs of Dead Horse Point rising on the other side, framed by the blue desert sky.

White Rim Road

This rugged portion of the 25-mile (40-km) White Rim Road loop offers incredible views around every bend. Explore more of this amazing landscape on several short optional hikes just beneath the White Rim Sandstone level. Follow your guide on moderately challenging hikes to caves, caverns and breathtaking viewpoints over the mighty Colorado River. Or simply relax near the vehicle and soak up the views.

Lathrop Canyon

You also visit park treasures such as Gooseneck overlook, Lathrop Canyon, Musselman Arch and the famous Shafer Trail, which follows a series of switchbacks down to the Colorado River corridor.

Moab

Your full-day tour includes a stop for a delicious buffet-style picnic lunch accompanied by cold water and lemonade. At the end of an unforgettable day, your guide returns you to Moab to end your tour.

Green River

Below the Island in the Sky mesa sits the White Rim formation, an expansive rock terrace located about 1,000 feet (300 meters) above the Colorado and Green Rivers and the same impressive distance below the mesa. In this rock wilderness, big horn sheep traverse rocky ledges sprinkled with piñon and juniper forest

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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 (177)

all4people

Oct 2019

Our day trip exceeded expectations in every way. Josh, our fabulous guide was an encyclopedia of information about geology and Native American culture. He took us to places we never could have seen on our own. It was a remarkable, unforgettable experience.

smallino7416

Oct 2019

We hired NavTec for two tours, Canyonlands white rim trail and Arches backcountry, both full day tours. Josh B was a guide and he was fabulous. In fact so good, we asked for him again for our second tour. The white rim trail was so beautiful. We barely saw any other people, and Josh took us to the such magnificant overlooks. We ate lunch overlooking the Colorado under a backcountry arch. On the drive home we took the switchback Schaffer road!!! And a backcountry dirt road for the final leg. In all cases, Josh was knowledgeable, expert, and helpful to one of our passengers who had mobility issues. As far as I'm concerned this is the only way to see the park. We were picked up at our hotel, and lunch was provided. Bring layers depending on the season and good walking shoes. I had ankle high hiking shoes but others did not, and all worked.

redefinition

Oct 2019

My boyfriend and I did the 4x4 tour of White Rim Trail with guide Josh and it was amazing! It was just us and one other couple (which is all the vehicle can hold) so it felt very personalized. Josh had a great knowledge of the area and its history - especially for it being his first season in this area! He showed us different types of fossils in the rocks and also had a great sense of humor. It was neat seeing the White Rim area since it's not easily accessible without a high clearance vehicle and the skill to drive it. We had many stops to look at rock formations and canyons and stopped midday near a shady table by the river for a picnic prepared by Josh. I'd definitely choose this company when I return to the area for another tour! The only thing I would add would be a stop at the Visitor Center and the short hike to Mesa Arch. It looked like we drove near it and that hike is near the Visitor Center and very short. This was our only day in Canyonlands so that would have been cool to see!