Moab Afternoon Jeep Tour: Red Rock Canyons & Hoodoos

See the backcountry without the extreme terrain

An afternoon jeep tour in Moab takes you through red rock canyons, gravity-defying hoodoos, hidden arches and ancient petroglyphs in a custom open-air Jeep Gladiator, with a guide who explains the geology and indigenous history. The tour runs about 4 hours total and is geared toward the sites and scenery rather than adrenaline. Children from age 4 are welcome, and the routes work for all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Afternoon Jeep tour through Moab

• Meet guide at Moab office
• Drive to trailhead via town and highway
• Traverse red rock canyons for 3 hours
• Stop for photos and explore sites
• Listen to guide's geology and history talk

The experience

The tour starts at the Moab office, where your guide meets you with the vehicle and drives to the trailhead: sometimes through town and along the highway depending on which area you're exploring that day. Once on the trails, you spend roughly 3 hours traversing through the red rock landscape, stopping frequently to get out and look at the sites up close. The afternoon tour typically picks a more adventurous route than the morning departures, but these trips are built around the viewpoints and interpretations, not extreme thrills.

Your guide shares knowledge about Moab's geology, the region's wild history, and the ancient indigenous cultures that left petroglyphs in the rock. The routes pass through crumbling canyons, slickrock formations, and terrain that feels like another planet (what the operator calls Mars on Earth), but the backcountry is a surprisingly short drive from town. Kids get a scavenger hunt to work through during the ride, and the vehicle has a canvas covering for sun and weather.

Plan on about 4 hours from check-in to return. Arrive 5 to 10 minutes early, bring your own car seat if you have a child under 8 (Utah law requires proper restraint), and dress for the weather since the tour runs in all conditions. Parking is free at the office, and the River & Lane Access Fee is included in the price.

What’s included

• Custom open-air Jeep Gladiator with a live guide in English.
• River & Lane Access Fee.
• free parking at the Moab office.
• canvas covering for sun and weather.
• kids scavenger hunt.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 13 Mar 2027

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AgesAdult (14 and older) · Youth (4 to 13 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 18

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Mild to Wild Rafting and Jeep Tours

Is this one for you?The 4-hour commitment leaves room for other activities in your day (a morning hike or an evening meal in town), but rules out combining it with a full-day excursion elsewhere. Book this if you want to see the signature red rock sites and get explanations of the geology without spending your whole day in the vehicle.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (4 to 13 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

How rough are the trails on an afternoon Moab jeep tour?

The afternoon tour picks a more adventurous route than the morning departures, but the trip is geared toward scenery and sites rather than extreme thrills. The terrain varies (some trails are rougher than others), but the tour works for all ages and fitness levels.

What will I actually see on the tour?

You'll drive through red rock canyons, past gravity-defying hoodoos, hidden arches and ancient petroglyphs. The guide explains Moab's geology and the history of the indigenous cultures that lived in the area, and you stop frequently to get out and explore the sites.

How long does the whole tour take?

The tour runs about 4 hours total, including check-in at the Moab office and the drive to and from the trailhead. You spend roughly 3 hours on the actual trails, stopping to explore and photograph the sites.

What's included in the price?

The custom 4x4 Jeep Gladiator, a knowledgeable guide, the River & Lane Access Fee, free parking at the office, a canvas covering for sun and weather, and a kids scavenger hunt are all included.