Canyonlands National Park Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Canyonlands National Park. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Canyonlands National Park Half-Day Tour from Moab

• Canyonlands NP. Backcountry Morning or Afternoon 4X4 Jeep

• Discover The Best Of Moab In A Day: Arches Canyonlands Dead Horse

• Arches & Canyonlands Full Day 4X4 Combo

• Arches and Canyonlands NP Self-Guided Driving Audio Bundle Tour

The price to visit Canyonlands National Park is US$15 for pedestrians and cyclists, US$30 per vehicle (the fee covers all passengers), and US$25 for motorcyclists. Young people aged 16 and under enter for free. US citizens and residents can buy annual passes for US$55. There are additional camping fees, depending on the site.

Yes, Canyonlands National Park is absolutely worth visiting, especially if you love dramatic desert landscapes, panoramic photo opportunities, or hiking. The park's canyons and viewpoints are typically less crowded than the nearby Arches National Park. Guided tours from Moab are a great way to explore Canyonlands—they take the hassle out of organizing a car rental, include transportation between remote viewpoints, and offer insights into the park's geology.

Per one customer who booked the Canyonlands National Park Half-Day Tour from Moab, "This was truly one of the best tours we have ever done. It is so nice to have a professional driving the narrow roads in Canyonland. The views are breathtaking and cannot be seen without a tour like this. Cody was an amazing guide and a great driver!"

Plan to spend at least two days in Canyonlands National Park. That’s enough time to explore a couple of the park’s most important areas. Popular destinations include the Island in the Sky mesa—it has sheer cliffs with sweeping views—and the colorful area of sandstone spires known as the Needles.

Many people consider spring the best time to visit Canyonlands National Park. Mild temperatures and sunny weather mean April and May are perfect for hiking and other outdoor activities. They’re generally the best months for wildflowers, too, with brilliant blossoms on prickly pear cactus, Harriman’s yucca, and other desert plants.

You could spend days exploring Canyonlands National Park by car—but you can explore some scenic highlights in half a day. A favorite route is the 34-mile (55-kilometer) round-trip drive from Moab to Island in the Sky, following a paved road that winds past soaring overlooks, trailheads, and rock formations.

There are many scenic drives through Canyonlands National Park. Many require high-clearance—such as the 100-mile (160-kilometer) White Rim Road—but paved routes take in fabulous scenery. Favorites include the out-and-back from Moab to Island in the Sky’s Grand View Point and the road to Big Spring Canyon Overlook and the Needles.

No, you don’t need reservations to visit Canyonlands National Park. You’ll need to pay an entrance fee, though, and some popular areas require permits. Secure permits in advance to drive some popular dirt roads, spend a night in the backcountry, take a river trip, or use a group campsite.

Canyonlands National Park is quieter than some national parks in Utah, including Arches, Zion, and Bryce Canyon. Popular areas and parking lots still get crowded at busy times, however. Since summer is peak season at Canyonlands National Park, you can avoid heavy traffic by visiting in spring or fall.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Canyonlands National Park. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in and around Moab:

• Colorado River

• Arches National Park

• Hell's Revenge Trail

• Dead Horse Point State Park

• Corona Arch

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Moab.