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Arches National Park is home to more than 2,000 natural sandstone arches, each with its own unique shape, size and coloring. Join us on a 7-day, power-packed tour of the area and get thrown into exciting activities like a river trip through the mighty canyons, jeep rides over rocky trails and jaunts through Goblin Valley! Everything from accommodation to food is included on this tour, so you just have to focus on having fun and enjoying each moment.
Hilton Garden Inn, 4975 Wiley Post Way, Salt Lake City, UTÂ Â
Guests are responsible for making their own reservations.
Day 1
Welcome to Utah! Today your guide will meet you at the Hilton Garden Inn, 4975 Wiley Post Way, Salt Lake City, UT (note that guests are responsible for making their own reservations). Pick up time will be 10:30 a.m. and we will begin our day’s journey to Moab, which will take about 3.5 hours. We’ll have plenty of water and snacks on board, and we’ll use the time to get to know one another and talk about our upcoming Arches adventure.
We’ll take a stop for lunch along the way, and we’ll drive through Price, Utah, where Cory grew up!Â
Once we arrive, we’ll get checked into our accommodations in Moab, Utah. We choose places to stay that are clean, quaint, and peaceful-perfect for some serious R&R after our busy travel day.
Meals included this day: lunch & dinner.
Day 2: Arches National Park
Today you’ll wake up fresh and recharged, ready to join your group for a healthy breakfast then meet your guide to get the day started.
We’ll kick things off by driving to Arches National Park, and very soon you’ll see where the park gets its name from. We’ll hike together to witness Double Arch, Windows, Delicate Arch and Sand Dune Arch. Wow!
As the day is brimming with sites to see, we’ll enjoy a tasty sack lunch to have on the go.
After a busy day hiking, we’ll reward ourselves with a hearty dinner in Moab.Â
Meals included this day: breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Day 3: Goblin Valley & Capitol Reef
Enjoy another pleasant morning with your group and fuel up with a healthy breakfast before we set off on today’s adventure. We’ll take a jaunt through the aptly named Goblin Valley, where thousands of oddly shaped sandstone hoodoos cover the valley from the ground up.
The place really is a sight to behold and a reminder of how creative and fun nature can be!
We’ll have a sack lunch today as we push forward through the stunning Capitol Reef National Park. We have quite a few miles to cover today, but you’ll be surrounded by some of the country’s most iconic views along the way. Not a bad way to pass the time!
Meals included this day: breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Day 4: Colorado River Rafting
This morning, we have an exciting adventure planned: rafting on the Colorado River! You’ll find yourself surrounded by towering, red rock walls as you’re transported over the silt-rich water, through canyons and around horseshoe bends. The half-day float is suitable for everyone and is a mellow ride, so you don’t have to worry about navigating any big rapids!
After the excitement of the day, we’ll unwind with a bit of souvenir shopping and dinner in downtown Moab. An optional excursion that afternoon will be to visit the Dinosaur Museum, where they have interactive exhibits and life-sized recreations of dinosaurs that roamed the lands.Â
Meals included this day: breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Day 5: Canyonlands National Park
Today’s destination is also known as the Grand Canyon of Utah, as it’s the largest national park in the state. For many visitors, the highlights are the vast chasms and canyons, uniquely carved by the Colorado River. We’ll make sure you get the best views of these from an upper vantage point, delivering wide vistas and sweeping scenes that will stay with you for a lifetime!
Many of our guests have said they enjoy this view more than the Grand Canyon.
After enjoying a boxed lunch, we’ll squeeze in one more mini-adventure and swing through Dead Horse Point State Park. Here, we can take a moment to reflect and bask in the views of the mighty Colorado River and its endlessly meandering course that cuts and winds into the far-reaching horizon.
Meals included this day: breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Day 6: Moab Jeeping Adventure
As this will be your last full day with us, we promise to make it extra fun! One of the best things to do in Moab is Jeeping, so we’ll head out together to have some adrenaline-fueled fun in sturdy 4×4 Jeeps that eat up the rugged terrain, scramble over rocks and power up and over steep canyons. You definitely won’t forget this experience in a hurry!
After your Jeeping adventure, we’ll come together for lunch and then get back on the road for our journey to Salt Lake City. Tonight we’ll stay in a hotel near the airport and head out for a special farewell dinner in the evening.
Meals included this day: breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Day 7: Departure Day
Sadly, today is departure day, but we feel confident that you’ll be leaving with a collection of fantastic memories and experiences, as well as some new friends! Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before you check out and when you’re ready to go to the airport, a shuttle will be arranged for you.
Meals included this day: breakfast.
*Please let us know at the time of booking if you have any special dietary requirements.
We suggest you bring clothing for each day (light layers), shoes and socks appropriate for hiking on rocks, sand, gravel and pavement. We’d also recommend a rain poncho or similar light rain gear, sunscreen, a hat and/or sunglasses, and a camera. National Park Tourz provides 3 meals a day, as well as bottled water, daytime trail snacks and a backpack to keep your belongings. If you have special dietary needs or preferences, you may want to bring a few of your own snacks.
Utah is a dry state with its own liquor laws. You can read up on the state laws here.
For this tour, you will spend 5 nights at a great local B&B in the city of Moab. You will spend the final night of the tour in Salt Lake City at the Springhill Suites, near the airport.
Gratuity or tipping is a personal option and is completely up to you. You may request to have it added into your tour balance or tip your guide directly at the end of your tour. Customary gratuity is 15% of your tour price.
