From Moab: Canyonlands 4x4 Drive and Calm Water Cruise

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Explore Canyonlands National Park on a tour that takes you from mesa top to river bottom. Enjoy a 4X4 driving experience through the backcountry areas, followed by a scenic cruise on the calm waters of the Colorado River. A picnic lunch is included.

About this activity

  • Free cancellation

    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

  • Duration

    9.5 hour

Experience

  • Highlights
    • Explore the Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands National Park
    • Take in the breathtaking view from the top of the canyon and down below on the river
    • Relax on the calm waters and cruise around the Gooseneck of the Colorado River
    • Learn about the geology and history of the area from your knowledgeable guide
  • Full description
    Combine two must-do activities in one full-day tour. Start your with pickup in Moab, then enjoy an adventurous 4x4 drive through the Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands National Park. Explore backcountry sites that many tourists miss. Travel a portion of the White Rim Trail, and make your way up switchbacks of the famous Shaffer Trail. 

    There will be numerous stops with excellent photo opportunities, including views of the remote Musselman Arch, and sweeping vistas from the top of the mesa. Towards the end of your 4x4 tour, drive down to the river banks, where you'll enjoy a delicious picnic lunch.

    Spend a relaxing afternoon on the calm waters of the Colorado River in a beautiful area called Meander Canyon. Enjoy views of the national park from the river, explore a natural stone alcove called the Grotto, and visit a petrified forest where entire trees are exposed. Cruise back up stream to the vehicles, and drive back to Moab where your tour ends.
  • Includes
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Moab
      4x4 tour of the national park
      Guide
      RIB cruise
      Buffet lunch
      Ice water and lemonade
      Life jacket, river bag, and camera box
  • Exclude
    • Canyonlands National Park entrance fees
      Gratuities