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Beast 4x4 Tour Moab: Hell's Revenge Trail with Dinosaur TracksThe Beast 4x4 tour is a 2.5-hour off-road ride through Moab on Hell's Revenge Trail in a custom vehicle with 46-inch tires and front-and-rear steering. You stop at dinosaur tracks left 190 million years ago and the Colorado River Overlook, with a local guide taking photos throughout. Pickup from your hotel and all entrance fees are included.Is it for me?Book this if your group includes kids and you want the famous Moab slickrock without renting a vehicle or navigating the trail yourself—the Beast's size and steering setup handle the steep sections safely, and the guide's photos mean everyone gets pictures instead of just the person holding the camera.
Moab: Colorado River SUP Tour & Flatwater PaddleboardingYou’ll paddleboard along five flat miles of the Colorado River near Moab, with towering red rocks from Arches as your backdrop. A local guide teaches you how to stand up (and not fall in), shares snacks and stories along the way, and handles all transport so you can just float and look around. Expect quiet moments—and maybe a laugh or two when someone gets wobbly.
Westwater Canyon rafting from Moab: Class III-IV rapidsWestwater Canyon full-day rafting from Moab puts you on the Colorado River's most technical section near the city, with expert guides, all equipment, lunch and van transport included. The trip runs 10 hours and combines fast water through named rapids—Marble Canyon, Sock-It-To-Me, Funnel Falls and Skull—with calm stretches where the red rock walls rise around you. Minimum age is 8; minimum weight is 50 lbs. A group needs at least four people to depart, or you'll be offered other options or a refund.Is it for me?The 10-hour day starts early and keeps moving—van ride, safety briefing, 10 hours of paddling and floating, lunch on the water, return to town—so it suits someone ready for a full commitment and comfortable with Class III and IV rapids. If you're new to white-water, this is the trip to take it on with expert guides reading the water and calling every stroke.
Moab: Arches & Canyonlands Scenic Airplane Tour 80minYou’ll fly over Moab’s legendary arches and deep canyons with live commentary from your pilot-guide. Watch Delicate Arch, Island in the Sky, and The Maze drift by beneath you. Includes headsets for clear audio and all fees—just show up ready to look down at landscapes you’ll remember long after landing.
Moab Arches: Sunset 4x4 Tour & Dinosaur TracksYou’ll ride 4x4 trails through Moab into Arches for sunset, spot real dinosaur tracks, walk easy paths to famous arches like Double Arch and North Window, and finish under glowing canyon walls with a local guide who knows every story behind those rocks. It’s one of those evenings you’ll remember next time you see red sand on your shoes.
Sunset Tour Moab: Hell's Revenge Trail Off-RoadThis is a guided off-road sunset tour in Moab on Hell's Revenge Trail, lasting two to three hours, with pickup included and a veteran guide who knows the area. You'll see dinosaur tracks, ride in safe and comfortable off-road vehicles, and watch the sunset from a high vantage point. Bottled water and snacks are provided.Is it for me?Two to three hours leaves room for another activity in your day, whether that's a meal before or after or a second stop in the Moab area. The fixed schedule and included pickup mean you don't have to arrange transport or timing yourself.
Moab Arches: Walking Tour with Park Ave & Sand Dune ArchYou ride through Arches National Park in an air-conditioned vehicle with a guide who knows which stops other tours skip—Park Ave and Sand Dune Arch among them. You hike the Windows Section, photograph Balanced Rock and Double Arch, and cover the park's geology and cultural history without the bumpy roads or the sun beating down. Water and snacks are included, and you can pick up your park pass the morning of the tour.Is it for me?Book this if you want the comprehensive stops—Park Ave and Sand Dune Arch especially—without arranging your own transport or timing, and you're comfortable buying park entry separately (which is what lets the tour access more of the park than competitors).
Hell's Revenge Jeep Tour Moab: Private 4x4 TrailA private Hell's Revenge jeep tour in Moab takes you across the world-famous trail's roller-coaster slickrock with steep climbs and descents, stopping at dinosaur tracks, Abyss Canyon and a Colorado River overlook. The tour runs about 2.5 to 3 hours and includes a live guide, bottled water, snacks and photos taken during the ride. Pickup is included.Is it for me?At 2.5 to 3 hours, this tour fits into a morning or afternoon without consuming your whole day. The private jeep means you're not waiting for a group to assemble or moving at someone else's pace—the guide adjusts the stops and the driving to what you want to see.
Moab: Colorado River Rafting & Fisher Towers 14-Mile Day TripYou get picked up in Moab, driven to the Fisher Towers put-in, and spend the day paddling and drifting 14 miles of the Colorado River through red rock canyons. The guides manage safety and navigation, lunch is served on a beach, and all gear including life jackets and dry bags is provided. Plan for a full day out — you're back in town by evening.Is it for me?A good fit if you want a full day on the Colorado River without arranging your own transport or gear — the van pickup, guide, and lunch are all handled. The 14-mile float works for ages 6 and up, and the mix of rapids and calm water means you get both excitement and time to take in the red rock landscape.
Arches: Stargazing & Astro Photo Night Hike with GearYou’ll walk beneath arches after sunset, try your hand at astrophotography with provided gear, and learn from a local guide who knows every twist of Arches by night. Expect laughter over camera mishaps, real darkness under desert skies, and moments where you forget anyone else exists out there.
Private Hell's Revenge 4x4 Tour Moab: 3-Hour Guided DriveA private 3-hour 4x4 tour on Moab's Hell's Revenge Trail where your group drives one vehicle while a professional guide leads in another, then takes the wheel for the famous Hell's Gate obstacle. Up to seven people fit across both machines. The tour starts from Moab Tourism Center and includes water, snacks and beverages; you pick either 8:15 AM or sunset departure.Is it for me?Choose the 8:15 AM departure if you want the full heat of the day on the rock and the best light for photos; pick sunset if you prefer cooler temperatures and the red rock glowing as the light drops. Either way, the private format means no other groups on the trail, so the pace stays relaxed and your guide can focus on your group's experience.
Arches: Half Day Scenic Tour with Shuttle & Entry FeesYou’ll ride through Arches’ otherworldly landscapes with a local guide, walk beneath towering rock formations like Balanced Rock and Delicate Arch Viewpoint, hear quirky stories about settlers at Wolfe Ranch, and feel the desert air on your skin. Bottled water and shuttle are included so you can just soak in those wild Utah colors—and maybe find your own quiet moment out there.
Moab: Poison Spider U-Drive 4x4 Tour & Dinosaur TracksYou’ll drive your own UTV along Moab’s Poison Spider Trail, feeling every bump and breeze as you tackle rocky climbs and spot ancient dinosaur tracks. With a local guide leading the way, helmet and goggles on, you’ll taste dust in your teeth and see wild mesa views most folks only dream about.
Arches: Backcountry 4x4 Tour with Dinosaur Tracks & Hidden ArchesYou’ll crunch over fossilized dinosaur tracks in Utahraptor State Park before riding deep into Arches’ backcountry by 4x4—snacks in hand—with a local guide who knows every twist of red rock. Expect quiet moments beneath hidden arches and sweeping views you won’t get from paved roads. It’s more than photos; you’ll feel part of something ancient.
Hell's Revenge UTV Tour Moab: Drive your own off-roadThis is a self-drive UTV experience on Moab's Hell's Revenge trail, where you pilot your own Can-Am machine through rock crawls and sandstone landscapes during sunset. The guide leads the way, helmets and goggles are provided, and the ride suits first-timers and experienced drivers alike. You choose at checkout whether to drive yourself or ride along as a passenger; drivers must be at least 16 with a valid license, and all participants need to be 5 or older.Is it for me?Choose the U-Drive option if you want to pilot the machine yourself through the rock climbs and feel the terrain respond to your own steering—the guide leads, but you're in control. Pick Ride Along if you'd rather experience the trail and the sunset without managing the driving, or if you're bringing younger passengers who can't drive yet.
Goblin Valley Canyoneering: Rappel & Slot Canyon AdventureYou hike through the Valley of the Goblins, learn canyoneering basics from an expert guide, then rappel into a slot canyon with natural skylights and Gothic-like rock formations. The adventure includes all gear, instruction, and a snack break inside the Lair. The 4-hour format keeps the pace steady without dragging, and you're back at the trailhead by early afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to rappel and explore a slot canyon without arranging your own gear, instruction, or route—the guide handles all three, which is what makes a full canyoneering experience possible in a single morning or afternoon.
Whitewater Rafting Moab: 12 Class III & IV rapidsYou’ll paddle through Westwater Canyon’s wildest rapids with an expert local guide from Moab, spot eagles or maybe an otter if you’re lucky, and share riverside lunch with your group on a sandy bank. Expect cold splashes, canyon echoes, and stories that linger after you’ve dried off.
Canyonlands Backcountry Tour: Shafer Trail & PetroglyphsA half-day guided backcountry tour of Canyonlands National Park from Moab takes you off the pavement into the park's rugged interior on an exclusive National Park Service permit route. You travel in a private 4x4 vehicle with a professional guide, stop to examine petroglyphs carved by Ancestral Puebloans, cross the White Rim to Musselman Arch, and climb the Shafer Trail switchbacks to the Island in the Sky mesa. The tour includes private transportation, bottled water and light snacks; children from age 1 are welcome, and groups over 6 travel in separate vehicles.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to explore the canyon floor and mesa in a single morning—your private 4x4 vehicle and guide access roads that remain closed to regular park traffic.
Private Canyoneering in Moab: Rappel & SwimA private half-day canyoneering tour in Moab where you rappel, scramble and wade through a technical desert canyon that Desert Highlights' founder pioneered in the late 1990s. Your guide provides all gear, transportation from town and instruction—the tour runs 4 to 6 hours and includes a 15-foot rappel, an optional 90-foot rappel, and a swim through chilly water in the finale. Closed-toe shoes and moderate fitness required; bring water and food for the duration.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in Moab without a car or don't know where the technical canyons are—the guide handles the drive and knows the route his founder created, so you skip the research and logistics and show up ready to descend.
Canyonlands self-guided audio tour: Mesa Arch Island SkyA self-guided audio tour of Canyonlands National Park near Moab that plays automatically as you drive, covering over 62 miles with 37 stops including Mesa Arch, Dead Horse Point, and the Green River Overlook. Download the app to your phone, start at the designated point or anywhere along the route, and pause whenever you want to hike, photograph or rest. One purchase covers everyone in your car; the tour works offline with GPS guidance and stays yours for life.Is it for me?Start from your own car parked at Canyonlands—no bus pickup, no group schedule, no waiting for others. If you're staying in Moab without a rental, you'll need to arrange a car separately, but once you have one, this tour lets you explore at your own pace, pause for hikes or photos whenever you want, and keep the audio guide for future visits to the park.
