Top Moab Nature and Wildlife Tours

Arches National Park is spectacular at night—but photographing its star-lit scenery takes special equipment and skills. By providing tripods, expert tips, and red LED headlamps, this small-group tour helps you capture the night sky through astrophotography. And since few visitors venture into the park at night, you’ll also experience the landscape at its most serene, minus the daytime crowds.

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.

Marvel at the highlights of Arches National Park in just hours without getting footsore with this unique scenic van tour from Moab. Savor unobstructed views of this protected land from the glass-enclosed van—which converts to an open-top, weather permitting—and break up the ride with several short, easy walks to iconic scenic overlooks including Park Avenue Trail. Learn about the park’s landscape and ecosystem from your guide as you explore by van and on foot, combining leisurely drives with short hikes.

On this half-day 4WD adventure from Moab, explore the rugged, red stone interior of Canyonlands National Park, to experience the beauty of the Island in the Sky district. Your guide navigates the switchbacks of White Rim Road, where you can see the remains of ancient Pueblo civilizations and admire the canyon walls that drop 1,000 feet (300m). Enjoy fewer crowds and access remote areas that most people never experience on this unforgettable journey.

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 specifically 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 individualized 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.

Explore Moab’s desert beauty with your family while splashing your way down Class II rapids on the mighty Colorado. Spend 2 hours floating past scenic red rock landscapes as your raft guide points out the fascinating natural history that makes it unforgettable. There's no better way to appreciate this terrain than by floating down the river that carved it.

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.

Explore the stunning landscapes of Canyonlands National Park with a self-guided driving tour through the Island in the Sky district. Experience breathtaking views at landmarks like Mesa Arch and Shafer Trail Overlook, and witness the ancient petroglyphs carved by Ancestral Puebloans. This GPS-guided tour offers the freedom to explore at your own pace while providing rich narratives about the area's history and geology. Perfect for solo travelers and families alike, enjoy short hikes or simply take in the majestic scenery. - Drive through the Island in the Sky for sweeping canyon views - Visit iconic spots like Green River Overlook and Grand View Point - Tour duration is flexible; allow 4-6 hours for exploration - Offline GPS guidance means no internet needed during the tour

Enjoy an adventurous, thrill-seeking way to discover Utah's red rocks and rugged terrain on this private, off-road Jeep tour from Moab. Pick from several daily start times, meet at your local accommodation, and hop aboard. Off-roading lets you explore parts of the region that are off-limits to other vehicles: drive up steep inclines, stop at scenic overlooks, and glimpse the edges of Arches National Park and the Colorado 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.

Join the ORIGINAL Moab In A Day tour and take advantage of nearly a decade of experience delivering this expertly crafted adventure! Gaze across the towering cliffs of Park Avenue, step beneath the cathedral-like span of Double Arch, and wander through the hidden passageways of Sand Dune Arch. In the afternoon, immerse yourself in the vast panoramas of Canyonlands and Dead Horse Pt, where endless horizons unfold in every direction. Travel in small groups, out of the harsh sun and dust, in a closed, air-conditioned vehicle—with ample stops for unforgettable photos. Each of our 5 highly interactive tour options reveals millions of years of geology, the delicate balance of desert ecology, and the rich cultural heritage of the region. Well-paced & thoughtfully designed, these tours delight, inspire, and linger in memory long after your visit. ***Please note that we do not sell our products directly on "Cool Destinations". Our tour prices include taxes.***

Each day in Arches National Park closes with a quiet transformation—light softening, colors deepening, and the red rock coming alive in ways that feel almost unreal. As the sun lowers, the landscape shifts from bold desert hues to a rich, glowing palette of amber, crimson, and violet, revealing textures and contours often missed in the midday light. This tour is designed to place you in the right moments as that transformation unfolds. Watch as the arches and towering fins catch the last light of the day in a way that feels both dramatic and deeply calming. Travel through Arches in comfort with thoughtfully timed stops that allow you to see its most iconic formations at their most beautiful—when the crowds thin, the air cools, and the desert settles into stillness. Plan on light walking, relaxed pace, and an evening that captures the desert at its most visually stunning. Please note that we do not sell our products directly on "Cool Destinations". Our tour prices include taxes.

Add a little adrenaline to your vacation schedule with this supervised UTV ride around Hell's Revenge. Located just outside Moab, this slickrock trail features dramatic terrain, with steep climbs and descents. Whilst you enjoy the thrills of the ride, there are plenty of opportunities to take in the La Sal Mountains, the Colorado River, and the cliffs of Echo Canyon. For those feeling a little less confident behind the wheel but still want to join in, there are passenger options too.

Visit more iconic stops with us! Don't make the mistake of choosing your tour based on the vehicle—what truly matters is where a tour takes you. Our small group tours are allowed to visit Park Ave and Sand Dune Arch - two of the best stops inside Arches. Stay out of the desert sun and dust in our comfy, air-conditioned vehicles w/ large tall windows for unobstructed sightseeing. Join us - Moab In A Day - for one of our unique Tours of Arches National Park & experience the awe of exploring inside some of the most whimsical spots in the park that many other tours hope you won't notice they skipped! Our non-bumpy, highly interactive tours take you back in deep time (millions of years) to decipher the park's mysterious landscape of fins and arches, delicate ecology and botany of the desert and the rich cultural heritage of the area. ***Please note that we do not sell our products directly on "Cool Destinations". Our tour prices include taxes.***

Dead Horse Point State Park provides the outstanding views of Canyonlands at a much more accessible rate and skill level. Take both paved and unpaved trails to stunning overlooks of the canyons and Moab desert. You'll see the meandering Colorado River below you and the deep canyons carved from it, stunning cerulean potash evaporation pools, and three distinct mountain ranges looming in the distance; the La Sals, the Abajos, and the Henrys. Enjoy a private experience with you, your family, and an experienced guide that will provide a professional, educational, and customizable experience for you. Unlike the national parks, Dead Horse Point is a pet-friendly state park. For an additional pet deposit, bring your furry friend with you.

Discover the Unseen: An Exclusive Arches Backcountry Escape Experience Arches National Park the way it was meant to be seen, from the backcountry. While the crowds stick to the paved roads, our unique backcountry access allows us to enter through a remote gateway. Your journey begins with a scenic drive north on HWY 191, leading to an unpaved, rugged route that serves as your entrance to the park. Along the way, you’ll uncover the rich history and fascinating geology of the region, traveling directly over the ancient salt beds responsible for the world's most famous arches and spires Off-the-Beaten-Path: Highlights of the Backcountry tour May Include: Eye of the Whale, Tower Arch, the Marching Men, Skyline Arch, and Sand Dune Arch Park Icons: As we proceed out of the park, you will see views of Balanced Rock, the Windows Section, and Park Avenue. Giving you the chance to see areas you may want to come back to and explore on your own.

Catacomb Rock on Moab’s Chicken Corners Trail is like a natural playground of hidden caves and twisting tunnels, carved by time into the red sandstone. Some passages wind deep into the rock, while others lead to secret openings with incredible desert views. Bring a flashlight—you never know what’s around the next turn! After exploring, hop back in your UTV for an exciting ride through Moab’s stunning red rock landscape. The trail offers fun twists, scenic overlooks, and smooth stretches where you can soak in the views of the Colorado River below. It’s the perfect mix of adventure and breathtaking scenery, making for an unforgettable off-road experience!

Embark on an epic journey through the US West with this self-guided driving and walking audio tour bundle! Explore the wonders of Arches, Bryce Canyon, and Zion, hike the Hidden Valley Trail in Joshua Tree, and marvel at the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone. Each stop offers a unique experience. With bonus highlights like Old Faithful and Delicate Arch, this bundle guides you through the best of America’s western parks. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! After booking, you can check your email, then download the Action Tour Guide App, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.

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.

A great opportunity to explore the outdoors in a short amount of time, this tour takes you on a half-day Jeep adventure to discover the red-rock landscapes of Moab. Open-air vehicles offer a taste of four-wheeling without extreme cliffside thrills. Discover canyons, hoodoos, arches, and petroglyphs while your guide shares insights into Moab's geology and history. Experience the beauty of slickrock terrains resembling Mars on Earth.

This paddling trip offers a quick teaser of the scenic beauty and easy rapids of Castle Valley! Our half-day trips give you about 2 hours on the water to take in the incredible beauty of this sandstone paradise. Meet at the Mild to Wild office to check in and get ready for the river! Your guides will get you fitted for a PFD (aka life jacket) and then hop on the shuttle for a scenic 40 minute drive out to Castle Valley. Once there, we’ll have a safety orientation and some paddling instruction before you push off with the fleet for the next couple hours. Kayaking trips float with the rafting trips, and the guides will give you instruction as you paddle along. The kayaks move much faster than the rafts, so on occasion you may have to wait up for them. More time to take in the scenery, we say! This is a very mild rafting trip, with mostly calm flat water with a couple rapid sections sprinkled in along the way.

Embark on an unforgettable tour of Goblin Valley State Park! Our scenic drive unveils stunning landscapes, sharing tales of the valley's creation. Listen to the wind's whispers revealing the geologic wonders shaping the whimsical goblins. Explore Temple Mountain Wash Pictograph Panel and the Wild Horse Window Trail, discovering ancient rock art and nature's artistic prowess. Capture memories at the Goblin Overlook and The Three Sisters – iconic rock pillars guarding valley secrets. Engage in a family-friendly nature hunt, spotting wildlife and hidden surprises. The tour accommodates all ages, offering interactive games and fun facts. Time your visit for a mesmerizing sunset, transforming the valley into a canvas of natural beauty. Stroll at your own pace, breathe in the desert air, and relish the wonders of Goblin Valley. *Download the Shaka Guide app to access the purchased tours*

Tour Utah's captivating Goblin Valley State Park with this GPS-guided driving tour! This peculiar park is filled with countless strange rock formations that must be seen to be believed. Witness the many “goblins” from on high at Goblin Overlook or get up close and personal in the Goblin’s Lair. Visit towering formations like Molly’s Castle and Wild Horse Butte and find out how all these unusual sights came to be. Plus, see ancient art at the Temple Mountain Wash Pictograph Panel, featuring images painted centuries ago! After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.