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Jul 2019
Booked a sunset tour of Arches National Park for five people: my 73-year-old mother-in-law (grandma), wife, me, and our two girls (11, 12). Booking was easy, check in was painless, and the front desk staff was so nice. The Land Cruiser felt more than capable and safe. As comfortable as you’re going to get while riding over tough, technical trails/rocks. The tour was amazing! The park is beyond gorgeous. We saw parts of it very few ever see. Bring water bottles and they can refill while on the trails. MC, our guide and driver, was an absolute rock star! Because of him, we have a lifetime of wonderful memories. Totally worth the $$. Now, more about our awesome guide...
MC was friendly and we hit it off from the very beginning. He asked some great questions to better understand our expectations for the tour, where we’re from, what else we’re doing in Moab, etc.
Throughout the tour he shared his deep knowledge of the park - the geologic history/science, the plant species, how and when the park was created, the important role a local doctor played, etc. He encouraged questions. Based on his long experience in outdoor rec, he knew a great deal about the entire Colorado Plateau.
On the trails, he was safety conscious and gave helpful advice on routes and techniques for the terrain. He was also super great with grandma and the kids. He helped the kids feel confident and made sure grandma had what she needed/was comfortable. He knew A LOT about the trails, arch formations, park features, surrounding mountain ranges, geography, etc.
MC also gave us a ton of excellent recommendations for the rest of our vacation. He helped us prioritize our remaining time for Arches and Canyonlands. When we told him we planned to drive to Santa Fe after our time in Moab, he recommended going through Ouray, CO. Wow! Without this pro tip we would have missed the gorgeous, breathtaking scenic route through Colorado via Ouray and the Million Dollar Road.
Bottom line, MC made the tour, and our time in Arches/Moab, a truly amazing and wonderful experience! NavTec is lucky to have him and we’ll always be grateful MC was our guide. A huge thank you to him and NavTec.