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

Mon 21 Jul

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Starting at $336.96

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Mon 21 Jul

Starting at $336.96

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What's Included

Ice Water (please bring a personal water bottle)

Professional guide

Buffet Style Lunch

Transport by 4x4 vehicle

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 (205)

xpn477

Jul 2020

Chris was amazing. He was very knowledgeable and really knew the area plus he was fun and personable. He knew all the best places and was super helpful. The Canyon Lands are huge and amazing. And I can’t imagine trying to see them on my own, there were just too many hidden gems - besides needing a 4X4.

Wesley_H_123_NC

Jun 2020

The tour was amazing. We were able to see and do everything as described. Lots of short stops, hikes, and photo opportunities. Our guide, Tyler, was a wealth of information and knowledge and was very flexible to meet our needs throughout the day.

timU6875CM

Nov 2019

Hard to imagine a better day trip on the White Rim. I really don't do many guided tours . . . prefer to discover on my own. But this was worth every penny. I recommend "MC" if you do this tour. He is a wealth of canyon knowledge . . . and knows quite a bit about nuclear fusion reactors to boot. I initially thought this would be a tour of the entire 100 mile White Rim Jeep Trail. Not the case. Only a part of the White Rim trail is traveled, but it is a VERY spectacular part. As I understand it the precise trip agenda is determined by the character of the group (up to 4 guests in a Toyota LandCruiser). If you like to hike, let them know at the outset. Hopefully you can get paired up in a vehicle with other hikers. MC broke up the ride with 4 or 5 walks/hikes because my group was up for it. Got to also mention that MC was very patient and very good at picture taking. He's kind of a human selfie-stick. I intend on doing this trip again with one or more friends. Thanks again MC. Your stoke, love and respect for the landscape is contagious.