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

Wed 06 Nov

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Wed 06 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)

Yorn623

Apr 2018

My husband and I had a fantastic time doing the Canyonlands National Park White Rim Trail. We wanted to enjoy the views and learn about the park without having to worry about driving through the rough roads. Going through some of the roads (Shafer Trail) was an adventure in and of itself. I certainly couldn't drive it. Charlotte, our guide/driver was amazing. She was very knowledgeable about the geology and vegetation of the park. She always had something new to point out for us to see. We even got a chance to see mountain goats while we were on the tour. The views are fantastic! There were plenty of chances to stop and take photos. Having lunch by the Colorado River was a nice treat. We got a chance to meet other couples and also speak to a ranger during our tour. The only item that may be a bit uncomfortable is the room in the vehicle (but it was fine with me.) It can get a little cramped in the backseat if someone is a little bit bigger/tall. The NAVTEC team is very accommodating and aims to please. Overall, I would definitely recommend this tour. It is well worth it and won't disappoint.

jonathan c

Apr 2018

Our guide/driver provided a wonderful introduction to the geology of what we were seeing and the history of the region-cattle rustlers first then uranium exploration in the 1950s. As we requested, the day-long ride was broken up with wonderful short hikes to better explore the fantastic views along the way. I'm very glad I didn't try to drive Shafer road by mysel.

Joe S

Apr 2018

We totally enjoyed our excursion through Canyonlands National Park on 7 April 2018. Our guide Ben grew up close to the park and was compassionate about the land. Ben told us the history of the area and the geology. Besides viewing the exceptional scenery of the park, the tour was educational as well. We can’t wait to return to NAVTEC and request Ben for a different future tour.