Top Moab Day Trips

A private tour of Arches National Park from Moab, just your group and a local guide who lives here year-round. We time departures to beat the crowds and the heat, usually in the early light, and your guide handles the timed-entry reservation, route and pacing so you just enjoy the day. Choose your length: - 4 hours (most-booked half day): The Windows and Turret Arch, Balanced Rock, Park Avenue, the Delicate Arch viewpoint, and a stop or two most visitors miss. - 6 hours: adds the Delicate Arch trailhead hike (conditions permitting) and the Fiery Furnace overlook. - 8 hours: a full day including Devils Garden, with a picnic lunch. One price covers your whole group: door-to-door Moab pickup, all park fees, water, sodas and snacks, binoculars and trekking poles, and a digital photo album of your day. Easy to moderate walking; longer hikes only if you want them.

Explore the beauty of Arches National Park with this half-day private guided jeep tour. Includes a hike to Delicate Arch and a driving tour into remote backcountry areas that few people ever get to see, along with pavement sections such as Wall Street, Park Avenue, Three Gossips, and the Windows.

Discover the desert in a deeper, more meaningful way with this private, fully customizable guided tour designed for families, small groups, and curious travelers of all ages. Skip crowded buses and enjoy a personalized experience crafted around your interests, abilities, and pace. Avoid large group tours and explore comfortably with a private guide dedicated solely to your group. With a guide‑to‑guest ratio of up to 1:6, you’ll enjoy individual attention, plenty of opportunities for questions, and a tour tailored to your family’s needs. This tour goes far beyond sightseeing. Your guide will help you understand the desert from the inside out—unpacking the cultural history, the stories of the people who have lived here for generations, and the geologic forces written into the landscape. Learn how each element of the fragile desert ecosystem works together in balance. Whether it's the Needles or Island in the Sky, Canyonlands demonstrates the power of the desert and geologic forces.

Enjoy a full day tour of Moab's National Parks. Whether you're splitting your day between two adventures or focusing on seeing everything that one park has to offer, you'll have a blast with your family and friends seeing the majestic natural beauty of Arches and Canyonlands. Stunning arches, towering sandstone formations, unfathomably deep canyons, and a diverse ecological landscape create an unforgettable day. Your guide knows the best locations each park has to offer and has an extensive background in educating about this impressive land. You won't forget this bucket-list adventure in these classic National Parks.

Venture deep into Moab’s rugged backcountry for a day of incredible natural wonders, unique rock formations, and thrilling off-road travel. This small-group adventure takes you far beyond the pavement to three of the area’s hidden treasures: Tusher Tunnel – Step into a natural rock tunnel carved by wind and water over centuries. This geological marvel is like walking through a secret stone hallway that opens to sweeping desert views. Monitor & Merrimac Buttes – These two iconic sandstone buttes rise like ancient sentinels above the desert floor, named after Civil War ironclad ships. We’ll explore their dramatic formations and the surrounding slickrock playground.

Discover iconic sandstone arches and striking desert geology on Private Full Day Guided Tours in Arches National Park. Choose between a single continuous long-distance trek or a combination of shorter routes and scenic views designed to highlight the diverse natural features across the park landscape. Accompanied by a dedicated local guide, travelers gain deeper insights into the park's unique geological formations, flora and fauna, and history, while moving at their preferred pace. Perfect for travelers of varying physical abilities, from families with kids to seniors, this flexible, custom full-day experience ensures visitors explore high-desert vistas, towering sandstone structures, and scenic park highlights with complete peace of mind.

Our expert guides love to create custom itineraries for our guests to get you off the beaten path and away from the crowds. The listed attractions offer just some of the options available. Custom tours can include a single hiking destination for the hardy hiker, shorter hikes, or with stops at multiple scenic locations, archeological sites, dinosaur tracks or a combination of any or all the above, as time permits.

Discover iconic sandstone arches and striking desert geology on Private Full Day Guided Tours in Canyonlands National Park. Choose between a single continuous long-distance trek or a combination of shorter routes and scenic views designed to highlight the diverse natural features across the park landscape. Accompanied by a dedicated local guide, travelers gain deeper insights into the park's unique geological formations, flora and fauna, and history, while moving at their preferred pace. Perfect for travelers of varying physical abilities, from families with kids to seniors, this flexible, custom full-day experience ensures visitors explore high-desert vistas, towering sandstone structures, and scenic park highlights with complete peace of mind.

Go off-roading through Canyonlands National Park—then embark on a guided rafting trip on the Colorado River—on this two-in-one, small-group tour from Moab. Your guide introduces you to the 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.

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 helps you do just that as you navigate the backcountry to spots such as Tower Arch, as well as visit the famous red rocks at Marching Men, and Eye of the Whale. Your tour includes a stop to see fossilized dinosaur tracks, so it's an ideal experience for budding paleontologists.

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.

Travel by 4-wheel drive (4WD) deep into Canyonlands National Park via the White Rim Road on this full-day, small-group tour. Head straight to sights that would be challenging to explore alone, such as Island in the Sky, Gooseneck Overlook, Musselman Arch, Lathrop Canyon, and the Shafer Trail. Take optional guided hikes that lead to hidden passages, secret canyons and the caves of Canyonlands. Buffet lunch and round-trip transport from Moab included.

Embark on an adventure! With experienced guides you will be taken deep into Arches National Park to see the road less traveled. Hike and drive off road to areas most visitors do not get to see. We will tell you about history, geology, flora, fauna and more while having fun all day long!

Arches National Park—an International Dark Sky Park—is especially beautiful after the sun goes down and the crowds depart. On this tour, you’ll visit three spots for golden hour and night photography, setting up at lesser-known locales. Great for both beginner and intermediate photographers, you’ll also get the chance to test your astrophotography skills once the Milky Way emerges. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

This Best Of Moab private tour is the ultimate way to see all three iconic parks in one seamless day: Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, and Dead Horse Point State Park. Ideal for first-time visitors wanting a complete Moab experience. Travel in comfort with a private guide as you explore Moab’s most famous landscapes, including Delicate Arch viewpoints, The Windows Section, Balanced Rock, Mesa Arch, and Dead Horse Point overlook. This customizable Moab private tour allows for flexible pacing, personalized stops, and tailored walking options, making it ideal for couples, families, and small groups. Capture stunning photos of Utah’s red rock formations, canyon overlooks, and Colorado River views while learning about the region’s geology, history, and natural wonders. With more stops than standard Moab tours, this experience ensures you maximize your time in each park.