Moab: Hell's Revenge Hummer Safari & Arches Overlook

What It Feels Like to Drive Straight Up a Sandstone Wall

You climb red rock fins in a Hummer, weave through canyons, and reach an overlook of the Colorado River and Arches National Park. A professional guide explains the geology and history while you drive terrain that feels steep enough to question the physics. Water, snacks, and photo stops are built in, and the two-hour pace means you're back with time to spare.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Arches National Park30m
2. La Sal Mountains30m

Explore Moab's redrock and views

• Depart for redrock fins
• Climb sandstone hills
• Visit overlook of Colorado River
• Take photos at Arches National Park
• See views of La Sal Mountains

The experience

You're sitting in a Hummer that's about to climb something that doesn't look climbable. The guide points to a red rock fin rising at an angle that makes your stomach flip a little, and then the engine revs and you're actually doing it: the vehicle tilts, the ground falls away, and suddenly you're looking out over the Colorado River and Arches National Park from a vantage point most people never see. That's the first two minutes of the Hell's Revenge section, and it's why this Moab Hummer safari is the most popular off-road experience in the area.

The whole thing runs two hours, which sounds short until you realize how much terrain you cover. You're weaving in and out of rock canyons, climbing sandstone hills that feel impossible until you're on top of them, and the guide is talking about the geology: how these formations got here, what the layers mean, why Moab became what it is. It's not a lecture. It's the kind of thing you actually want to hear when you're surrounded by it. Water and snacks are included, which matters because the desert heat and the adrenaline will catch up with you faster than you'd think.

The overlook into Arches National Park gives you time to get out, stand there, take photos that don't quite capture how big the space is. You see the La Sal Mountains in the distance, and the guide knows the angles, where to stand, what to look for. The whole experience stays in your head longer than two hours should allow.

What’s included

• Professional guide.
• water.
• snacks.
• two hours of off-road driving through Hell's Revenge terrain and rock canyons.
• overlook stop at the Colorado River and Arches National Park viewpoint.
• views of the La Sal Mountains.
• photo time at scenic stops.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 10:00Last departure this season: 15 Dec

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Youth (5 to 12 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 36

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 due to bad weather or 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

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Moab Adventure Center - Day Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want the adrenaline and the views without spending a full day or arranging your own off-road vehicle. Two hours is enough to feel the terrain and see the landmarks, and the guide handles the route so you just experience it.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (5 to 12 years). Under 5: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How steep are the climbs on Hell's Revenge?

Steep enough that first-time riders feel the tilt and the adrenaline, but the Hummer is built for it and the guide handles the angles. It's exhilarating, not dangerous.

Is this suitable if I'm not in great shape?

Yes. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. You're sitting in the vehicle most of the time, and the only walking is at the overlook stops.

What's included in the price?

The guide, water, and snacks. Entry to any national parks is separate if you want to visit after.

How long is the actual driving versus stops?

Two hours total. Most of that is driving the terrain, with time built in at the Arches overlook for photos and the La Sal Mountains views.

Can I get to the tour without a car?

Public transportation options are available nearby, so you can reach the departure point without renting a vehicle.

What's the difference between this and other Moab off-road tours?

Hell's Revenge is the most popular route in Moab. It's known for the steepest climbs and the most dramatic overlooks. Other tours cover different terrain.