Arches National Park Tour

Welcome to Utah! Today your guide will meet you the Plaza Hotel in downtown Salt Lake City. 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 in Price, Utah, where Cory grew up!
Once we arrive, we’ll get checked into our accommodation at the Arches Drive B&B, located in Moab, Utah. It’s ideal for small groups! Each room will have a private bathroom, and the atmosphere is very clean and peaceful- perfect for some serious R&R after our busy travel day.

Meals included this day: lunch & dinner.

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. Phew!
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 visit to Moab Castle Creek Winery where you may participate in wine tasting and we’ll enjoy a special dinner.

Meals included this day: breakfast, lunch & dinner.

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.

This morning, we will visit the Moab Giants Museum, where you will learn more about one of southern Utah’s unique treasures: dinosaurs! Be prepared to get up close and personal with these prehistoric beasts as they roam through the surrounding parks!

After lunch, we have scheduled in an extra dose of fun and adventure with rafting on the Colorado River! As we set off on the raft, 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 dry ride, so you don’t have to worry about navigating any big rapids or sudden splashes!
After the excitement of the day, we’ll unwind with a bit of souvenir shopping and dinner in downtown Moab.

Meals included this day: breakfast, lunch & dinner.

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 from Sweet Cravings, 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.

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.

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.

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.

At National Park Tourz our specialty is multi-day, all-inclusive tours. These tours include lodging, 3 meals per day, trail snacks, bottled water, entrance fees, activities, tour transportation and your friendly and experienced tour guide! You may want to bring some extra cash to buy souvenirs or to tip the adventure guides.

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.

The longest hike we do is 2-mile round trip. Very easy, slow pace and the trail is paved. We do our best to customize your experience. Please let us know what you are comfortable with.

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 between 5-10% of your tour price.

Moab’s weather is as varied as its landscape. During your visit in September, you can expect the summer heat to have reduced but for there still to be plenty of sunshine. Temperatures average between 79°F and 53°F. Bring with you lots of light layers, a hat and sunglasses.