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Canyonlands National Park Half-Day Tour from Moab

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Canyonlands National Park Half-Day Tour from Moab
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Canyonlands National Park Half-Day Tour from Moab
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On this half-day 4WD adventure from Moab, explore the rugged, red stone interior of Canyonlands National Park, where you’ll experience the beauty of the Island in the Sky district and the stunning Gooseneck Overlook. Your professional guide will navigate your vehicle down the switchbacks of White Rim Road, where you will not only see the remains of ancient Pueblo civilizations, but also admire the canyon walls that drop 1,000 feet (300m) down. It’s an easy drive from Moab to Canyonlands, and the views of the meandering Colorado River help cap off this Utah adventure.
  • Canyonlands National Park tour by 4WD from Moab
  • Visit the sheer sandstone mesa of Island in the Sky, which stands more than 1,000 feet (300 meters) tall
  • Stop at scenic lookouts with panoramic views of canyon country
  • Travel the rugged terrain of the Shafer Trail by 4WD
  • See examples of rock art from ancient indigenous Pueblo cultures
  • Choose from a morning, afternoon or sunset tour
  • NAVTEC Expeditions is an authorized concessionaire of Canyonlands and Arches National Park
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Transport by 4x4 vehicle
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321 N Main St , 321 N Main St, Moab, UT 84532, USA
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On the North end of town across from the tire shop. NAVTEC Expeditions

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This activity will end right where it started.Additional pick up locations my be available. Please confirm Pick up time 24 hours in advance when confirming reservation.
Your tour begins in the middle of Moab where you’ll meet you professional guide, who will help you get comfortably situated inside of the off-road, 4WD vehicle. Enjoy the 30-mile (48km) drive from Moab to Canyonlands National Park, where you’ll explore the popular Island in the Sky District with its spectacular desert scenery.

Start off atop a mesa with views looking out over the horizon before your guide deftly maneuvers the switchbacks of Shafer Trail. On this section of the 100-mile (161-km) White Rim Road Loop, you’ll make stops at spectacular Gooseneck Overlook and famous Musselman Arch, and photograph vistas of the Colorado River and the view from Thelma and Louise Point.

In addition to the popular lookouts, your expert guide will take you to spots that aren’t as frequently visited, where you’ll find everything from ancient Pueblo rock art to vertical views down the canyons. You’ll learn the history of the Pueblo people who inhabited the Four Corners area, and aside from the culture and history lessons, your guide will also explain the geology of the red rock canyons before you.

When you stop for a break to take photos, venture out on one of the short trails that leave from many of the viewpoints; you’ll get a different perspective and angle for photographing the canyons.

When this Canyonlands tour from Moab is over, your guide will return you to the middle of Moab to the spot where the tour began.
Itinerary
Stop At:  
Potash Road
Our first stop is along Scenic Byway 279 at a petroglyph rock art site. Guides provide insight to the people who passed this way and left markings on the canyon walls.
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Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
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Utah Scenic Byway 279 Rock Art Sites
The Rock Art Sites of Moab offer travelers easy access to ancient drawings scattered along paths even a novice can navigate.
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Duration: 15 minutes
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Island in the Sky
We enter Canyonlands National Park on the 4WD trial and take a short trip along the White Rim. This prominent sandstone formation wraps for 100 miles around the Island in the Sky.
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Duration: 1 hour 
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Stop At:  
Musselman Arch
Our excursion along the White Rim follows the trail along a bench to Musselman Arch. Guests take a short 300' stroll to see this amazing natural stone arch.
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Duration: 30 minutes
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Shafer Trail
We backtrack along the White Rim Trail to the iconic switchbacks of the Shafer Trail. This old cattle trail climbs 1000' to the rim of Island in the Sky with magnificent views of the backcountry of Canyonlands. The 4X4 trail ends at scenic byway 313.
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Canyonlands National Park
This 4 hour guided interpretive tour starts along the banks of the Colorado River and travels into Canyonlands on 4WD roads up to the mesa of Island in the Sky.
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Corona Arch
Corona Arch is a natural sandstone arch near Moab. The arch is located within the same rock formation as Pinto Arch and Bowtie Arch.
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Dead Horse Point State Park
The 4X4 trail passes 1000' under the rim of Dead Horse and 1000' above the Goose-neck of the Colorado River. We make stops at a limestone fossil bed, a giant red rock amphitheater, and the famous Thelma Louise point.
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Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Things to bring: camera, water bottle (free refills available) and sun protection
  • NAVTEC Expeditions is an authorized concessionaire of Canyonlands and Arches National Park
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
  • OPERATED BY NAVTEC Expeditions
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
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What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Canyonlands National Park Half-Day Tour from Moab?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
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Fun
Keith_W
, Jun 2022
The views were fantastic… the driver was great… enjoyed seeing desert bighorn sheep… the Jeep roads were fun
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Fun in Canyonland.
Jeanne_R
, Jun 2022
Levi was a great guide and gave us a great experience. Very knowledgeable. Loved this tour. We'll worth the price.
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Canyonlands
Mary_C
, Jun 2022
Amazing tour with a wonderful guide, Chance. I had no idea what to expect and was extremely wowed by the experience. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone!!
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Amazing experience with our guide Ric
Chen_C
, Jun 2022
We really enjoyed this amazing experience. Our guide Ric is friendly, knowledgeable and fun. He shared his story with us, took nice photos for us, even saved my hat from the edge of cliff. I strongly recommended him for people who are interested in this tour.
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Beautiful introduction to Canyonlands!
AnnM_T
, Jun 2022
Gorgeous scenery! David was an excellent and very knowledgeable Guide!! Highly recommended for any type of group or person!!
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Incredible experience
Christine_R
, Jun 2022
Incredible tour!!! We loved our guides and their stories! What a great great experience! The only thing we didn’t like was having five people in a four seater Toyota. It was too tight in the back but this is a tour operator thing.
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Amazing views
Hazel_H
, Jun 2022
We loved the Arches, but Canyonlands took our breathe away. The rock formations, the many different colors, the winding roads from bottom to the top at 10,000 feet will be with us forever. Levi was the best guide. He was very considerate and went out of his way to make sure we enjoyed every minute. We learned the history and all about the plants in Canyonlands. We recommended asking for Levi as your guide.
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So much fun!
Melinda_V
, Jun 2022
Our tour was fantastic! Bronson did a great job and brought interesting things to our attention from petroglyphs to movie locations!! We had a great time.
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Bob's Big Adventure
John_C
, Jun 2022
Bob gave n excellent tour of the park. He is very knowledgeable and fun to be with. He took us to a lot of back country areas which were amazing.
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Excellent Tour!
Benjamin_S
, Jun 2022
Really enjoyed seeing this section of Canyonlands, a section we would not have done on our own. Our guide Rick was knowledgeable and made a point to take photos for us of us. He made sure we were comfortable (he kept the A/C in the jeep running for me).
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Jill_Q
, Jun 2022
It was wonderful. Tristan was our guide. He was very informative and made the trip beautiful went on 4 o'clock trip and saw what they call the Golden hour
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Fantastic experience.
Daniel_M
, Jun 2022
Our guide, Tristan, was knowledgeable, & followed the exact itinerary of the tour. Driving switchback roads was handled with expertise. It was a memorable tour & I highly recommend this spectacular tour.
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Tristan was a super nice...
Patricia_K
, Jun 2022
Tristan was a super nice guy who loves sharing his knowledge of this beautiful place. We learned a lot about the geology of the Colorado Plateau. Fascinating!
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Phenomenal adventure
JO_K
, Jun 2022
Our guide Tristen provided an amazing and memorable tour! This park is beyond beautiful and what a great experience getting off the paved roads and seeing the rich grandeur of Canyonlands! Don't miss this one!
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Spectacular!
Melody_C
, Jun 2022
Everything! Amazing guides, Adam and Bob! Very knowledgeable and allow us lots of time on our stops.
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The driver was really...
Claude_A
, Jun 2022
The driver was really great. Would've to have a few more opportunities to take some pictures as a suggestion
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Must do tour
Barbara_A
, May 2022
The views and the guide was very knowledgeable. He shared the area history as well as geological history. Nice tour
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Great Family Time
Amy_G
, May 2022
Our tour guide was friendly, and shared a lot of interesting information. He gave us great tips for the remainder of our stay in Moab and offered to take our pictures and pointed out great photo opportunities during our tour. He really went out of his way to create an amazing experience for our family. So grateful!
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An exhilarating photogenic ride of a life time
Rajarama_S
, May 2022
Thrilling Land Cruiser ride through Back Country Canyon lands for 4 hours with highly experienced driver (Ben) Worth every penny we paid for
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Wonderful Experience
John_S
, May 2022
We're had a great time with an informative and funny guide (Danno,) on our Canyonlands National Park tour.
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