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Canyonlands National Park Half-Day Tour from Moab

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icon4 hours  (Approx.)
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Overview

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
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Professional guide
Transport by 4x4 vehicle
Ice water and lemonade
Gratuities
Food and drinks
National Park entrance fees
car or booster seat for children

Departure Point

321 N Main St, Moab, UT 84532, USA

On the North end of town across from the tire shop. NAVTEC Expeditions

Return Details

Returns to original departure point
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
Stop At:  
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
Admission Ticket Included
Stop At:  
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 
Admission Ticket Not Included
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
Admission Ticket Not Included
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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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Stop At:  
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 concessioner
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
  • OPERATED BY NAVTEC Expeditions

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

  • 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 maximum group size during Canyonlands National Park Half-Day Tour from Moab?
A:This activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers.

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Incredible experience! A MUST DO!
Debi_M
, Sep 2021
This was a last minute thought and we were so thankful to get the one spot left! Our tour guide was Rocky and he was amazing! He was informative, entertaining, knowledgeable, accommodating and just made the trip perfect! His driving through Shafer Trail, which was the most spectacular and a little scary as well, was calming and professional. The views were beyond description and Rocky knew the best places to stop and take time to drink it all in. One of the most memorable experiences of my lifetime and one I hope I never forget!
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Canceled by Tour Operator
Ordean_O
, Sep 2021
Operator canceled the morning of the tour - said the guide could not make. Advised we will get a full refund. We set out on our own.
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Moab 4X4 Adventure
Alan_C
, Sep 2021
Our guide John was the best part of our trip and an excellent guide. We could not have asked for anyone better. His knowledge snd history of Moab and the surrounding areas was amazing. The best parts of the tour were 1. Riding up the switchbacks, 2. The view where Thelma and Louise was filmed, 3. Mussulman Arch, 4. The Indian etchings on the cliffs, 5. The beautiful 360 views during the entire trip, 6. The view overlooking the Colorado River, 7. The salt lakes.
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Adventure 2
Pat_S
, Sep 2021
Blaine was our tour guide, he did a great job. We had a good time, saw some beautiful Vistas. Blaine was well informed and made sure we knew the history of the park. My husband is afraid of heights and Blaine was especially caring of his fear, he drove slowly on the frightening parts of the road. We are grateful for his caring, expertise and knowledge.
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Adventure into the backcountry.
jane_s
, Sep 2021
We were taken to parts of the park we couldn't have seen on our own. We enjoyed our driver and guide. The experience was with the time and money
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Fabulous Scenery but Horrible Tour Guide
Jimmy_B
, Sep 2021
Canyonlands National Park is a fabulous place to visit. Unfortunately, we had an extremely uninformative and dull tour guide. Matt was unenthusiastic and seemed to be disinterested in the tour. For the entire 4-hour tour, he talked for only about 30-45 minutes. And instead of giving us information at the time of each stop along the way, he waited until we were on the return home leg to mention information specific to some of the locations. For example, it would have been nice if he had told us, while we were actually there, that a famous movie scene was filmed at the Thelma and Louise Point. This tour would have been spectacular with a more knowledgeable and personable tour guide. I would highly recommend this tour, but avoid Matt as your guide!
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Excellent experience
Milo_H
, Sep 2021
Loved our driver showed us alot and was very informative. He helped us get great pictures .our granddaughter had a fabulous time
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Great experience
ROBERT_S
, Aug 2021
Good food. Meeting new people. The boat ride was amazing. Everything went smoothly with the whole excursion.
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Rough ride but worth...
Celeste_G
, Aug 2021
Rough ride but worth every bump. Ac not working well til sunset then comfortable. Rick was a GREAT guide.
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Canyon Lands Adventure
Fattersons
, Aug 2021
Our driver Josh did an excellent job driving on those high roads. We can really enjoyed seeing the Colorado River wrapping through the Canyon Lands. Every turn there was another rock formation. Great way to see things from the bottom up.
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