Arches National Park Back Country Adventure from Moab

4.9
(633 reviews)

4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

The tour will head north on US 191 passing the entrance of Arches National Park which was designated as a National Monument before being changed to a National Park in 1971. Our special use permit allows us to enter the back door to Arches via Willow Springs Road. Along this backcountry route, you'll travel through the new area of the "Utah Raptor State Park". Here where Native Americans lived back in history for thousands of years you'll see dinosaur tracks and enjoy the views of the La Sal Mountains. The Park lies atop an underground salt bed that is responsible for the arches, spires, and sandstone fins. Several of the stops include Eye of the Whale(Backcountry), Balanced Rock(Pavement), Sand Dune Arch(Pavement), Delicate Arche Viewpoint(Pavement), and the Windows Section(Pavement). The trip length is approximately 4 hours duration. All vehicles are Jeep Rubicons which are enclosed and air-conditioned.

What's Included

Ice, water, and snacks
Transport by 4x4 vehicle
Parking available at the office
Experienced, knowledgeable guide
Gratuities
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
378 N Main St

You will be able to see the meeting point next door to the Comfort Suites We have a large statue of a man that is made out of pipes holding a large oar in front of our parking lot.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Arches National Park

    Arches National Park lies north of Moab in the state of Utah. Bordered by the Colorado River in the southeast, it’s known as the site of more than 2,000 natural sandstone arches, such as the massive, red-hued Delicate Arch in the east. Long, thin Landscape Arch stands in Devils Garden to the north.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Windows

    see views of these beautiful arches

    40 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • Arches National Park (Pass by)

    views of Arches National park

    Admission ticket free
  • Arches National Park Scenic Drive (Pass by)

    Scenic drive thru Arches National park

    Admission ticket free
  • Balanced Rock Trail (Pass by)

    see this great formation

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Sand Dune Arch Trail

    See this great Arch hidden between the rocks.

    20 minutes Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please call our office to reconfirm your reservation the day before your tour.
  • We advise that if you are, or anyone in your party is, over 6'2" and/or 225+ lbs. to please consult our office prior to your trip's departure date.
  • The Jeep Wranglers used have four passenger seats, and the guide/driver has all guests rotate seats throughout the trip. This makes it so that one person is not stuck in the same seat for the entire trip.
  • Not recommended for those with motion sickness, vertigo, etc.
Supplied by Adrift Adventures

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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