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Fly over Arches National Park on a 30-minute aerial tour by fixed-wing aircraft — an ideal introduction, especially when you’re short on time. Soak up all the splendor this park has to offer, including hiking trails, arches and other geological formations, all pointed out with live commentary from your professional pilot. Seats are limited on board for a small-group experience.

Moab is blessed with the Colorado River running right through the middle of the desert, and on this Moab whitewater rafting tour, experience a scenic float down the river that also has Class III rapids. This tour takes place near Fishers Tower, which is just on the outskirts of Moab, where you can swim in the river, photograph wildlife, and listen as your guide explains the geology and history behind the canyons.  With various departures during the day at 9:00 am, 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm, the half-day trip can fit into most schedules. Bring the whole family on a fun-filled half-day Colorado River trip that runs about 7 river miles (11 km) with fantastic scenery and moderate rapids. Noon departures include a lunch by the riverside.

This scenic flight takes you over two of the nation's most popular national parks—Canyonlands National Park and Arches National Park. Sights include: Upheaval Dome, Green River Goose Neck, Island in the Sky, White Rim, The Maze, the confluence of the Colorado and Green rivers, Landscape Arch, Fisher Towers, Devils Garden, Klondike Bluffs and more.

If you’re trying to stay away from packed group tours or tour buses in general when you visit Arches National Park, this Arches National Park Self-Guided Tour is the perfect solution. This audio tour lets you explore the park from the comfort of your own vehicle. It gives you a route that includes stops near Delicate Arch and other popular highlights. Plus, you can download the app easily on your smartphone.

At Moab Canyon Tours, our mission is to share the passion we have for exploring the canyon country of southeastern Utah. Our team has spent countless years playing hard in the desert, seeking the next summit and descending into innumerable canyons. We are driven with a need to explore every corner of this incredible landscape. As a small company that offers exclusively private trips, we have the ability to fit any itinerary to your needs and a desire to step outside-the-box to see that your visit to Moab is an experience that you will never forget. Our half-day adventures are a great way to sample some of the most accessible and beautiful canyoneering Moab has to offer. Our experienced guides will contact you the day before your booking to arrange pick-up and discuss several options to tailor the experience to your group. These are the perfect choice for families and adventurers who are looking for a timely morning or afternoon out. No experience required

Moab's red rock scenery is one of the most impressive but exploring it with a group can hold you back if there's certain things you want to do. This Moab Backcountry Jeep Adventure lets you take a Jeep out on your own so you can explore at your own pace. Plus, an area expert helps you plan an itinerary out before you start driving.

Hit the dusty trail on a 4x4 tour of Canyonlands National Park. Expert guides will take you to see the highlights of Utah’s Chesler Park such as Elephant Hill, Devil’s Lane, and Devil’s Kitchen. There’s also the option to take a 3-mile (4.8-km) hike on the spectacularly scenic Joint Trail. This full-day adventure is the perfect way to experience Utah’s backcountry away from the crowds.

Adventure-seeking travelers will love this three-hour extreme experience. You'll venture along some of the most rugged trails in the Moab Desert in a tough ATV with a roll cage, five-point harnesses, and bucket seats. You'll be safe and secure while enjoying the thrilling ride through rocky canyons, along cliff tops, up steep hills, and past some of the most amazing desert features.

Ride the rapids on one of the Colorado River's most scenic sections on a full- or half-day whitewater rafting tour of Fisher Towers from Moab. Grab a paddle to navigate class I and II rapids if you like, or just sit back and enjoy the scenery featured in many western films while a river guide does all the work. Learn about the river’s geology and ancient history along the way, and break for lunch at a secluded beach during this classic Utah adventure.

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.

To truly experience the legendary beauty of Arches National Park, you need to explore its isolated corners. On this adventurous 4WD tour from Moab, your expert guide will help you do just that as you navigate the backcountry to spots like the Tower Arch, as well as visit the famous red rocks at Marching Men and Eye of the Whale. Bonus: Your tour features a stop to see fossilized dinosaur tracks.

Go off-roading by 4-wheel drive (4WD) deep into Canyonlands National Park via the White Rim Road, a scenic route of switchbacks and red rock formations. This full-day tour with an expert guide includes popular spots such as Island in the Sky, Gooseneck overlook, Musselman Arch, Lathrop Canyon and the Shafer Trail leading to the Colorado River. Take short optional guided hikes that lead to hidden passages, secret canyons and the caves of Canyonlands. Buffet lunch and round-trip transport from Moab included.

This outdoor adventure combo from Moab takes you off-roading through Canyonlands National Park, followed by a guided rafting trip on the Colorado River. Your guide introduces you to the scenic natural wonders of Canyonlands' Island in the Sky by 4-wheel drive (4WD), including sections of the Shafer Trail and White Rim Road. Enjoy a buffet lunch before an afternoon rafting the white-water rapids of the mighty river. Admire deep canyons, ancient rock art, fossils and natural stone arches on this day trip, great for all ages.

Moab may be known for its desert landscapes, but it's also home to a scenic stretch of the Colorado River that's ideal for beginning rafters. On this full-day guided rafting tour, learn the fundamentals of river safety and paddling, and set off on mild class II rapids with an experienced river guide. During the voyage, get a new perspective on Utah's ancient geology, and enjoy a deli-style lunch on the river banks.

After a busy morning of sightseeing around Moab, let yourself unwind by booking this afternoon river rafting tour on the Colorado River. Immerse yourself in the scenery of the river's Fisher Towers section, filming location of several movies. Unwind as you float down the calm river, soaking up the views and looking out for wildlife.

Splash your way down the Colorado River through the rapids of Westwater Canyon, where in addition to rugged desert scenery, there’s the chance you could spot wildlife from soaring bald eagles to river otters and beavers. Over the course of a day, hold on tight as your guide helps navigate the Class III and Class IV whitewater, where rapids have names like Sock-It-To-Me, Funnel Falls and Skull. This trip provides an adrenaline rush amidst walls of red rock canyons, and is great for the traveler who loves a challenge and a bit of desert adventure.

This stand up paddleboard tour in Moab lets you experience the beauty and serenity of the Colorado River without dealing with any of the rapids, making it a great choice for beginner paddle boarders or families with children ages 10 and up. Follow your guide down a calm 6-mile (9.6 kilometer) stretch of river that passes red sandstone cliffs and soft sandy beaches—going slow means you can take time to admire the views.

Moab is renowned for outdoor adventure and scenic beauty. Get the best of both while splashing your way down the Colorado during this full-day whitewater rafting trip through Westwater Canyon. From Moab, shuttle out to your put-in and get ready for a wild ride down class III and IV rapids flanked by majestic red rock formations. Lunch, swim, then back in the boat for more adventure.

This white-water rafting trip covers a 14-mile (22-km) section of the Colorado River near Fisher Towers, a short drive from Moab. Stunning canyon scenery provides awe-inspiring vistas throughout the day. The full-day adventure features oar rafts operated by river guides, although inflatable kayaks are usually available upon request. At lunchtime, your guide serves a buffet-style picnic during a stop on a riverside beach.

Discover one of Utah’s most spectacular state parks on this guided, 5-hour, mountain biking tour. Explore Dead Horse Point State Park, offering 5,362 acres of high desert at an altitude of 5,900 feet. This 10-mile adventure features a single track with rolling terrain and a dramatic overlook of the Colorado River and Canyonlands National Park. The tour is most suitable for those riders with some previous mountain biking experience, although this is not necessary. Use of a bicycle and helmet, plus park entrance fees and light refreshments and snacks are included.

If you’re looking to maximize your sightseeing of the most important highlights of Arches Canyonlands, and Dead Horse Point this tour is for you! On this non-bumpy, delightfully revealing tour you will be taking in the marvels of Arches within 5 minutes of entering the park. Don’t waste your time getting jostled around in the backcountry missing many of the important highlights of the parks. Join us instead on this most comprehensive tour of all three parks, and the most spectacular way to take in the Best of Moab in one day. Experience Arches National Park by taking spectacular photos, walking up into arches, and seeing some of the hidden gems on a four hour morning tour. Then, head over to Dead Horse Point State Park for a quick visit to the famous Colorado river overlook and then Canyonlands National Park to finish off the all-day experience with world class canyon vistas! Learn about the phenomenal and surprising geology and ecology of the desert from an expert guide!

This stand up paddleboard tour in Moab is a fun way to push your limits as you navigate white water along the Colorado River. Challenge yourself against four sets of waves and other surprising river features that keep you looking forward to whatever’s just around the river bend. Thanks to included instructions and river safety briefings—plus a 4-to-1 guest-to-guide ratio—your safety always comes first as you have fun on the water.

Discover one of Utah’s most popular mountain biking destinations on this guided, 4-hour tour on the Moab Brands Trail. Explore Moab’s Courthouse Loop, an ideal trip for those who want an introduction to off-road terrain and riding techniques. This 7 to 10 mile adventure features a variety of terrain with a breathtaking view of Arches National Park. The tour is most suitable for new riders with little to no mountain biking experience as well as families. Use of a bicycle and helmet, plus park entrance fees and light refreshments and snacks are included.

Canyonlands, like the American West itself, is vast. To see even a percentage of it by foot takes at least a week, and you'd only scratch around the edges. Take to the skies during this unforgettable small plane tour and see Canyonlands in all of its grandeur. Every seat is a window seat offering spectacular views, and every passenger receives comfortable headsets for a complete narration of the scenes below from your seasoned pilot.

Fly over Arches National Park on a 30-minute aerial tour by fixed-wing aircraft — an ideal introduction, especially when you’re short on time. Soak up all the splendor this park has to offer, including hiking trails, arches and other geological formations, all pointed out with live commentary from your professional pilot. Seats are limited on board for a small-group experience.