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

Sun 17 Nov

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Sun 17 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)

Sunset151

Jul 2022

We wanted to do all 100 miles of the White Rim trail, and we wanted to see the canyon sky at night, so we did the three-day trip. Definitely met our needs. We had looked down on the White Rim from Island in the Sky on a few previous trips and we had to get closer. Justin was a great guide, experienced and knowledgeable and he kept us hydrated and well fed. We quickly felt like we were traveling with a friend. And I'm really glad we had the NAVTEC vehicle and not our own 4WD for a few of the rough stretches. Many of the formations we saw and hiked to look so much more interesting than they did from Island in the Sky. The starry night sky, especially on the first clear night, was glorious. Our first night campsite was completely quiet except for the occasional cricket, and there was not a light to be seen anywhere except for the stars. The second night we fell asleep to the sounds of the Green River. Just a great trip. Looking forward to the next one.

41deborahd

Jul 2022

Wow, so hard to choose a favorite. The White Rim, Pucker Pass, GooseNeck, actually the entire trip was amazing! Our tour guide, Matt, was absolutely fabulous. He is knowledgeable and experienced! What an awesome adventure ! He made us feel really safe and unafraid. This is a must do! Very reputable company.

Gian S

Jun 2022

Dan was fantastic. We saw so much and he was very knowledgeable about the history, geography, geology and details of the park. We made stops for photos and even saw two sets of big horned sheep with their lambs! The only way to see this part of the world. We left our own 4wd in the parking lot and let Dan do the difficult driving and maneuvering through unpredictable trails. Learned a lot and enjoyed it all!