Best of Moab: Arches and Canyonlands
Inn-Based Hiking Tours
5 days, 4 nights 26-33MI / 42-53KM
Trip Highlights
Our incredible Best of Moab: Arches & Canyonlands tour begins in Moab, Utah, an iconic Utah Canyon Country town auspiciously situated in the middle of one of the most scenic and unique landscapes on Earth. Seated on the shores of the mighty Colorado River and surrounded by world famous Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, and with the snow-capped La Sal Mountains framing the view to the east, Moab is the perfect jumping off point for your greatest Utah desert escape. Allow the guides to show you the best there is to see and the best hikes to enjoy in these two incredible national parks. We will return each night to relax in our scenic, cozy lodging and dine on wonderful meals in the evenings. Join us on a 5-day inn-based adventure showcasing the rock formations, canyons, arches and sweeping desert vistas that made this area of southern Utah one of the top travel destinations in the country!
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Arches & Canyonlands
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Iconic Day Hikes
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Spectacular Rock Formations
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Premier Lodging on the Colorado River
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Canyon Country Town of Moab
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Wonderful Picnic and Lodge Meals
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Amazing Natural & Cultural History
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Trip Details
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Trip Type
Inn-Based Hiking Tours -
Trip Length
5 days, 4 nights -
Daily Hiking Distance
Up to 10 mi -
Group Size
2-12 Guests
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Is This Trip Right For me?
This trip features hikes with easy-moderate elevation changes and terrain ruggedness. Increasing the difficulty are moderate heights exposure and moderate-strenuous hiking distances on several of the days.
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Trip Itinerary
Please Note: We always do everything in our power to follow the set itinerary, however it can change occasionally based on temporary access restrictions, weather, lodging/campground availability, guest ability/injury, natural events like fires and flooding, and other potential causes. Normal terms and conditions apply to trips with itinerary changes.
Day 1
Shuttle to trailhead: 1 hour
Hiking Mileage: 7-9 miles
Elevation Gain/Loss: 470 feet
This Inn-based Utah hiking tour begins with a pickup in Moab and a drive through Arches National Park out to Devil’s Garden trailhead, giving us our first glimpses of the fantastical formations of Entrada sandstone that Arches is famous for. We embark on the Devil’s Garden loop observing giant fins of rock and several arches, including the largest arch on Earth. Short traverses up slickrock accentuate this scenic hike. After our hike, we will check in to our accommodations and settle in for the evening’s first dinner.
Day 2
Shuttle to Trailhead: 40-60 minutes
Hiking Mileage: 4-10 miles
Elevation Gain/Loss: 200-300 feet
On our second day we will visit two must-see attractions of the Moab region, and enjoy an assortment of shorter hikes throughout Canyonlands. Our first stop is a viewpoint of a breathtaking canyon country landscape (bring your phones/cameras!): far below us the Colorado River winds through the canyons and valleys beneath Dead Horse Point. Our second stop is another viewpoint, the sweeping vistas at Island in the Sky. These vantage points provide the surreal experience of looking down on the remote and wild landscapes that characterize this part of the world. We will continue through the park, stopping at a number of pullouts for shorter hikes that expand our experience of the astonishing geology around us.
Day 3
Shuttle to Trailhead: 1.5-2 hours
Hiking Mileage: 5.4 miles
Elevation Gain/Loss: 530 feet
Today, our hike will take us to the remote Needles District of Canyonlands National Park. Our hike takes us through classic red rock landscapes to an overlook of Chesler Park, a famously gorgeous grassy meadow surrounded by the sandstone spires that are the namesake of this part of Canyonlands. After our hike, we will make the beautiful drive back to our accommodations in Moab for another relaxing evening.
Day 4
Shuttle to Trailhead: 1 hour
Hiking Mileage: 4.2 miles
Elevation Gain/Loss: 630 feet
Our day begins with an early morning hike to the world-famous Delicate Arch, the most recognizable arch on the planet and the unofficial symbol of Moab, Utah. On our way through the park, we will stop at popular arches, including Double Arch and the Windows.
Day 5
Shuttle to Trailhead: 40-60 minutes
Hiking Mileage: 5.2 miles
Elevation Gain/Loss: 650 feet
Our hike today will explore the amazing areas outside of the national parks as the regions around Moab showcase some otherworldly rock formations. These formations may look familiar to some as they have been featured in television commercials and movies highlighting the southwest landscapes over the years. The trailhead where our hike begins is along the unforgettable, scenic drive of the iconic Colorado River. We begin our hike at the base of several geological towers that lead up to a vista with huge views of Castle Valley, the mountain ranges surrounding us and the river below. After a day of exploring, we will return to Moab where we will say our goodbyes to our 5-day adventure.
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What's Included
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Top-of-the-line day pack and trekking poles
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All meals are included from breakfast the first day through lunch on the last day
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4 nights of Canyon Country double occupancy lodging (single occupancy requires an additional single supplement)
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Trained hiking guide(s) with years of personal wilderness and hiking experience, medical certifications, and a passion for leading people into breathtaking landscapes. See Guide Bios.
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Roundtrip transportation from your hotel in Moab, Utah
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National park entrance fees
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Emergency equipment including a company-issued first-aid kit and communication device
What's Not Included
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Clothes, raingear, and footwear -
Sunscreen, toiletries and personal items
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Water bottles and a headlamp or flashlight
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Alcoholic beverages
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Guide gratuity (industry recommendation is 10-20% of trip cost)
Accommodations
* These exact accommodations are not guaranteed. In some instances alternative accommodations of similar quality and location may be used.
Moab Springs Ranch Resort
0-4 Nights
Tucked beneath Moab’s red cliffs and perfectly located near Arches Nat’l Park, the Colorado River and downtown Moab, this resort lodge offers a refreshingly cool oasis of peaceful cottonwood trees, desert views and stylish, modern townhouse or bungalow accommodations. (kitchens, heated swimming pool, hot tub, wifi)
Red Cliffs Lodge
0-4 NIGHTS
Nestled on the shores of the mighty Colorado River and framed by iconic Moab cliffs, buttes and mesas, this premier lodge offers the perfect balance of nature and modernity!
(pool, spa)
Trip Logistics & FAQs
Where Do We Meet?
You will rendezvous with your guide and group in Moab, Utah the morning of Day 1, with pick up at your hotel. Your guide will be in contact approximately 2 weeks before your trip starts to coordinate the pick up.
Click here to see a printable, downloadable trip information packet with more detailed guidance about flights, shuttles, recommended lodging and more.
Travel to Moab, Utah
This Utah trip originates in Moab, UT. Moab has a small airport, Canyonlands Field Airport, that offers daily flights from Denver. Grand Junction Airport has direct services from 5 major airlines and is a 1.5 hour drive from Moab. Denver and Salt Lake City are a 4-5 hour drive to Moab but have larger airport services. Moab Express offers private shuttles to Moab from Salt Lake City and from Grand Junction, CO.
Start/End Times
Your guide will inform you of the first day’s pick-up time in the pre-trip contact. Generally, you can expect it to be between 5 and 8 am, although the exact time will depend on current weather and road conditions. We will drop you off at your hotel on the final day no later than 5 PM.
Safety Precautions
Your safety is our top priority. Our hiking tours are led by professional hiking guides, all of whom are wilderness-certified first responders or EMT’s, each with years of guiding and wilderness experience. Guides adhere to standardized risk management protocols in case of any potential or actual incident, and all tours carry an emergency communication device and comprehensive first-aid kit. Additionally we have a “24/7” system through which guides or guests can reach Wildland support personnel at any time.
If you have any further questions about safety, please contact us at 1-800-715-HIKE (4453) for more information.
Age Restrictions
Age restrictions on this trip are as follows:
- 12 and older to join scheduled tours (mixed groups)
- 5 and older to join private tours, with final approval and specific logistical requirements (such as porter or stock assist) determined on a case by case basis
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Sylvester T
5 months agoLife is Good
Guides- Sam G. and Kate P. - delivered a professional and well planned trip. The food was delicious! Just a top-notch, high quality, grand adventure. Our motto for the week: Life is Good!
Mark J
5 months agoExtremely Impressed
Well organized tour, exceptional guide; highly informative on the geology, history and environment of the region. Flexible routes if varying levels of difficulty. Excellent!
Marsha C
6 months agoWildland continues to be the best.
This is my 7th trip with Wildland and it still continues to be the best. Our guide, Dakota Copeland, was excellent. He was very helpful with parts of the hikes that were challenging. He was always ready to lend his hand to help us achieve our goals. He is very knowledgeable about the area and loves to share his experiences with us. His food menu was great. He made sure that we were well hydrated and had plenty of snacks to keep our energy up. I’m already thinking about the next adventure.
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