Top Moab Nature and Wildlife Tours

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.

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.

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.

On this Scenic Van Tour you will explore popular monuments and marvelous lookout points. There will be time for some short optional walks to explore some of the “greatest hits” such as Mesa Arch, Whale Rock, Upheaval Dome, Shafer Canyon and Orange Cliffs Overlooks, and the world-famous Grand Viewpoint. Learn about the rivers, geology, human history, and biodiversity that make this unmatched desert landscape so unique Beyond the Park: Includes a bonus visit to Dead Horse Point State Park. This state park will inspire you. The goosenecks of the Colorado River flow hundreds of feet below as it approaches the deeper labyrinth of gorges in Canyonlands National Park, including Cataract Canyon. Dead Horse Point will give you multiple jaw-dropping scenic views and overlooks.

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.

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.

Download GuideAlong’s self-guided audio walking tour to Delicate Arch and explore Arches National Park’s most famous trail. Walk through dramatic desert landscapes, visit a preserved 1800s homestead at Wolfe Ranch, see Ute petroglyphs carved centuries ago and marvel at the legendary Delicate Arch up-close.. Along the way, hear stories of settlers, Native traditions, and nature’s power play automatically as you walk. Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you and bypassing any that don’t. Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location Travel at your own pace Tour offline using GPS. No cell service or WiFi is needed Suggested itineraries for half, full, or multi-day use No time limits or expiry, and free updates Like having a personal guide by your side on every step Purchase one tour per person, or listen together by sharing headphones or a speaker.

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.***

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.

Arches National Park is one of five National Parks in Utah. Each of these "Mighty Five" parks has its way of showcasing the magnificent geologic diversity of the Colorado Plateau. Arches National Park Tours showcase the more accessible of more than 2,000 arches - the highest concentration of arches on the planet. Driving and hiking through this Jurassic-aged wonderland provides a glimpse back in time when gentle geologic forces from deep below the surface bulged upward to crack the surface sandstones into fins. Telling you the secret of how these fins of sandstone then became delicate ribbons of stone suspended in mid-air is a mystery Explore Arches National Park in the glow of morning light. Your morning adventure is for those wanting to explore off the paved walkways and onto the rocks a little more. Take this VAN tour to enjoy guided hikes to all the best sights.

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

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!

This tour is built for guests who want the excitement of Moab’s legendary terrain without the responsibility of driving. With expert guides at the wheel, you get a safe, engaging, and unforgettable off road experience that pairs naturally with rafting adventures.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Explore the trails of Moab by Jeep Gladiator on this guided, group morning tour. Your guide takes you to the red rock canyons where you learn about geology, indigenous cultures, and history. This is great for all ages, since you aren’t hiking long distances. There is a kids scavenger hunt too, great for the whole family.

Our guides are experienced and knowledgeable and will take you on a journey through the night sky. Learn to find north and the location of our seasonal triangles, constellations and planets. Using high-powered laser pointers, we will provide you an entertaining and scholastic experience, with stories about ancient civilizations, Greek mythology, and the evolution of the Cosmos. Our telescopes are operated with a keypad and are as easy to use as sending a text. Telescopes are pre-programmed with our object list for the night. Pressing one button on the keypad moves the telescope to the next object. We regularly view the following types and classes of objects: Galaxies, Nebulae, Star Clusters, Double and Binary Stars, Planets, Earth’s Moon, Globular Clusters, Comets, and more. Depending on timing, the International Space Station (ISS) and Starlink trains can be seen passing overhead.

On this Scenic guided Van Tour, you will explore famous sections of Arches National Park, such as the Windows Section. Balanced Rock. And of course, the iconic Delicate Arch viewpoint & other areas such as Sand Dune arch, Park Avenue, La Lal mountains, the Firey Furnace,e and the Court House towers viewpoints. In Canyonlands, you will explore popular monuments and marvelous lookout points. There will be time for some short optional walks to explore some of the “greatest hits” such as Mesa Arch, Whale Rock, Upheaval Dome, Shafer Canyon, and Orange Cliffs Overlooks, and the world-famous Grand Viewpoint Beyond the Park: Includes a bonus visit to Dead Horse Point State Park. All of this from the comfort of one of our fully enclosed air-conditioned/heated vans

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.