Folks visiting the parks on their own typically only see what is alongside the pavement road ─ this 4x4 half-day trip will let you explore both the paved sections and backcountry of Canyonlands National Park. Enjoy complimentary snacks and water during your trip. If you’re looking to get the most out of your national park experience in Moab, this adventure tour is just what you're looking for. Discover hidden gems, hear stories, and leave feeling like you missed nothing. Venture through the backcountry of Canyonlands National Park (Island in the Sky District) alongside a personal guide while on board a 4x4 backcountry vehicle with heat and air-conditioning for a comfortable ride no matter the season. Learn all about the parks, history, and geology of the Moab area as you explore hidden, off-road spots. Your guide will point out arch formations and other towering landscapes along the way. Some of the sights you’ll see include Potash Mine, Shafer Trail, Musselman Arch, Ancient Indian Petroglyphs (Rock Carvings), Thelma and Louise Point, and breathtaking canyon views. Since this is your own private tour experience, you can choose to stop for photos at any point. 

Choose from a private or small-group tour and embark on an unforgettable 7-day adventure across Monument Valley. Admire the depths of the Grand Canyon, experience the real Wild Wild West, and discover the iconic Utah landscapes of Zion, Bryce, Arches, and Canyon Lands. Day 1 Zion National Park: Leaving the bright lights of Las Vegas behind us for a while we head out to Utah’s finest National Park. Massive canyon walls and red sandstone cliffs ascend toward a brilliant blue sky. Take it easy exploring the pristine Emerald pools, and enjoy a river hike deep in the narrows, weather permitting.  Or if you are feeling really adventurous-do it all! Day 2 Bryce National Park: A short drive today takes us to an elevation of 8000 ft into Bryce National Park. Take a stroll along the rim and marvel at the unique sandstone spires (hoodoos) that rise dramatically from the natural amphitheater. Hike down into the hoodoos for an up close and personal experience with this fascinating landscape. A soak in the outdoor hot tub back at camp will ease those hiking muscles and a night around the campfire will end this day nicely. Day 3-4 Arches and Canyonlands National Parks: Explore this stunning landscape in a guided sunset hummer tour or hang of a sandstone cliff on one of our optional canyoneering adventures! Visit Arches National Park home to over 2000 arches for a hike up to Delicate Arch. Enjoy walks in Canyonlands National Park where the Green River meets the Colorado in some of the most spectacular scenery the southwest has to offer. Swap tales of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid who used the canyons to hide from the law in the late 1800s, visit the local town, and enjoy Utah’s greatest adventure capital. Day 5 Monument Valley: Head through more of USA Southwest’s spectacular scenery to one of the most iconic locations on the planet. With the background for many famous western movies and home to the Navajo Indians you are in for a real treat. Hop onboard a 4X4 jeep and enjoy an included Navajo-guided tour of Monument Valley. Camp right along the rim and get ready to gaze up at the amazing starry skies and bag your front-row seat to a magnificent sunrise. Day 6 Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, Grand Canyon national park: Enjoy an optional visit to the world’s most famous slot canyon- Antelope Canyon this morning ($75-$80 pp) followed by a scenic walk to view Horseshoe Bend before heading to the Grand Canyon. Saving the best for last! After a brief visit to a Navajo trading post we follow the mighty Colorado River through the painted desert to one of the seven natural wonders of the world! Take in a bird’s eye view on an optional helicopter ride, stroll along the rim at sunset, take a hike into one of the deepest and most diverse canyons on earth or simply relax in one of the rim cafes and admire the view before one last cookout with your new friends! Day 7 Las Vegas: We get our kicks at Route 66 and arrive back in Las Vegas in the late afternoon.

We begin our journey with a trip to one of the largest collections of petroglyph you can see in Utah. The vertical Wingate sandstone cliffs enclose this upper Indian Creek area as we make our way to the entrance of the Needles. Guides air down the tires before we start one of the most difficult 4-wheel-drive trails in Southeastern Utah. The right vehicle and our experience shine as we tackle the notorious 4wd obstacles in Canyonlands National Park. Each evening brings us to a remote camp. Picturesque towers of red and white Cedar Mesa sandstone set the background as guides busy themselves cooking creative meals. Hikers will want to do a number of essential hikes. Hikes are optional, and trip itineraries are tailored to the expectations of each group. You'll sleep under one of the darkest, star-filled skies visible anywhere in the U.S. (Mag 6.8) Bring your binoculars and enjoy some great star gazing. It's comforting to know that such places still exist. We wake up to the sun lighting the tops of the Needles and another day of adventure. The Needles area is a backcountry of must see highlights, including a hike to stately Chesler Park. This large flat meadow is surrounded on all sides by Needles. Getting to Chesler Park is filled with excitement as we follow a narrow ravine called the Joint Trail. On our last day, we'll see the confluence of the Green and Colorado Rivers, plus many more excellent short hikes. Our route home takes us over SOB Hill down the Devil's Lane and over Elephant Hill, a true test of our 4X4 rig and skill.

Day 1 Las Vegas - Kayaking at Emerald Cove - Grand Canyon National Park For an unforgettable experience in the early morning, you might consider a trip to Emerald Cove (at your own expense), an awe-inspiring natural wonder nestled on the border of Colorado and Arizona. This is a paradise for kayaking enthusiasts, where you can not only admire the crystal-clear lake water that resembles green jelly but also experience the fun of kayaking in the canyon, enjoying the mountain views, water scenery, and endless green water grass. Afterward, we will continue driving to the Grand Canyon National Park, passing by the famous Hoover Dam and Route 66. We will arrive at the park around noon. Every visitor here is a photography master, and every photo is a landscape painting. One option is to take a helicopter tour (at your own expense) to get a bird's-eye view of the stunning Grand Canyon. After the visit, we will drive to the hotel for accommodation. Tour duration: Grand Canyon: 2-3 hours Emerald Cove Kayaking + Beach Tour: 2 hours Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour: 0.5 hours Hotel: A boutique hotel in town Day 2 Antelope Canyon - Horseshoe Bend - Lake Powell - Monument Valley Morning departure with a clear mind and refreshing spirit, heading to the world's number one slot canyon, which has been rated as one of the top ten photography locations in the world. Follow the Navajo tour guide into the Antelope Canyon, where you will be immersed in a colorful world, walking through a unique canyon formed by billions of years of river erosion, watching the irregular color changes affected by natural sunlight refracting on the rocks in the valley, and experiencing the fantastic corridor of the Antelope Canyon. Then we will drive to Horseshoe Bend to admire the amazing work of nature. At noon, we will arrive at the charming Lake Powell. Afterwards, we will head to Monument Valley, where the famous "Eye of the Sun" is located. Friendly reminder: Tripods or monopods are not allowed in Antelope Canyon. Recommended to bring: camera, mineral water, comfortable sports shoes, sunscreen, sun hat. Tour duration: Antelope Canyon - About 70 minutes Monument Valley - 1-2 hours Lake Powell - 30 minutes Horseshoe Bend - 1 hour Optional activities: Antelope Canyon Boat Tour (optional kayaking, motorboat, yacht), Aerial view of Horseshoe Bend, Lake Powell, Glen Dam, and Indian Monument (optional helicopter or small plane). Hotel: A boutique hotel in town Day 3 Canyonlands National Park - Arches National Park - Bryce National Park Tour duration: Canyonlands National Park - 1-2 hours Arches National Park - 1-2 hours Hotel: A boutique hotel in town Day 4 Bryce Canyon National Park - Zion National Park - Las Vegas Tour duration: Bryce Canyon National Park - 1-2 hours Zion National Park - 1-2 hours The itinerary ends. We will drop off guests at the pick-up locations in Las Vegas.

Folks visiting the parks on their own typically only see what is alongside the pavement road ─ this private 4x4 full-day trip will also venture into the backcountry of Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park. Enjoy complimentary snacks and water during your trip. If you’re looking to get the most out of your National Park experience in Moab, this trip is just what you're looking for. This tour combines both Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park for the ultimate Moab national park experience. Ride with your own personal guide in a 4x4 backcountry vehicle with heat and air-conditioning for a comfortable adventure during any season. Prepare to discover hidden gems, hear stories, and leave feeling like you missed nothing. Throughout your day-long experience, learn all about the parks, history, and geology of the Moab area. Your guide will point out arch formations and other towering landscapes along the way. Choose to purchase an optional sack lunch or bring your own for the ride. Some of the many sightseeing areas on the tour include Shafer Trail, Musselman Arch, Tower Arch, Marching Men, and the Eye of the Whale Arch, along with massive canyon viewing. You’ll travel on both paved paths and off-road sections to see all the best that the parks have to offer. Since this is your own private tour experience, you can choose to stop for photos or to admire and take in the scenery at any point. 

Your guide has scoured the area for exceptional photography spots, and will be available to help you not only with composition, but also with how to maximize your camera's settings for excellent shots. We make our first stop at the Dead Horse Point State Park. Photograph from several viewpoints around Dead Horse Point. Then, we will photograph at 2-3 locations, pending weather and time in Canyonlands National Park. Our next stop is the Arches National Park. Iconic arches and rock formations, often with the snow-covered peaks of the La Sal Mountains behind. It is a busy park, so we will try to visit more out of the way locations that fewer visitors get to.Time permitting, we will visit an ancient petroglyph site along Potash road on our way back to Moab after the morning in Canyonlands

Spend two glorious days exploring the major attractions of the Arches and Canyonlands National Park, two must-sees for anyone visiting Utah. With your pre-booked accommodation and the expertise of your local guide, this 2-day adventure will be a convenient and memorable outing for you and your group. On the first day of your tour, become acquainted with the splendour of Arches National park, a rugged scenic landscape boasting unique red rock formations. Arches National Park claims over 2,000 arches, the largest concentration of natural arches in the world. Get to enjoy a 28.9 km winding drive through the parks beautiful vistas. Stop at many of the overlooks and roadside stops for those wanting a relaxed experience. There are also easy to moderate hiking trails for those who like to explore. On day two, visit the stunning Canyonlands National Park and marvel at the towering cliffs and deep canyons. Take short walks to overlooks and drive along the scenic roadway so you can see much of the park. Feel free to choose an optional short, moderate hike that leads to Mesa Arch, an unassuming arch whose fame is not for its size but it's placement as it clings to the cliff edge and picture frames an expanse that can be seen for 30 miles. Spend your evenings enjoying the desert in an intimate way as you discover remote canyons, seek out prehistoric dinosaur tracks, visit ancient rock art panels, watch the sunset from a clifftop overlook, or see the stars in a certified dark sky park.