Best of Moab Basecamp Tour
Camping Hiking Tours
4 days, 3 nights 22+MI / 35+KM
Trip Highlights
The iconic canyon country town of Moab, Utah is nestled along the Colorado River between two of America’s most famous national parks: Arches and Canyonlands. On this camping-based hiking tour, we embark on unforgettable hikes around Moab each day to explore arches, viewpoints, spectacular rock formations and more. Each evening we return to our camp just a stone’s throw away from the mighty Colorado River for relaxation, cozy campfires and the delicious outdoor cooking Wildland guides are famous for!
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Arches & Canyonlands
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Iconic National Park Hikes
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Breathtaking Canyons & Formations
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Wonderful Outdoor Meals
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All-inclusive Camping Accommodations
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Amazing Natural & Cultural History
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Trip Details
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Trip Type
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Trip Length
4 days, 3 nights -
Daily Hiking Distance
Up to 9 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 iconic 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 set up camp and settle in to our home for the next three nights. Your guide(s) will prepare the first of 3 delicious dinners, which we will enjoy as the sun sets over the dramatic landscapes of Utah’s canyon country.
Day 2
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 camp for another relaxing evening and cozy campfire.
Day 3
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 4
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 4-day adventure.
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What's Included
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Top-of-the-line tent, sleeping pad, sleeping bag, and daypack
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Use of 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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A professional, knowledgeable, certified Utah hiking guide
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Transportation for the duration of the tour starting and ending in Moab, Utah
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Entrance fees and national park permits
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Emergency equipment including a company-issued first-aid kit and communication device
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Mandatory 5% national park fee that passes through directly to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks
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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Guide gratuity (industry recommendation is 10-20% of trip cost)
Accommodations
Premier Camping
3 NIGHTS
On our basecamp tours we hand pick wonderful campgrounds that put us right in the action for exceptional hiking and camping vacations. They may be national park, state park, or private vehicle-accessible campgrounds. They may vary by trip date depending on availability and seasonality.
Fantastic Meals
11 MEALS
Basecamp trips include meals for the duration of the tours beginning with breakfast the first day through lunch the final day. Meals are prepared by your guide(s) using fresh ingredients, exclusive Wildland recipes, and we adhere to all department of health outdoor cooking codes.
Comfortable Camping
CAMPING AMENITIES
What amenities do basecamp tours include? Cold and hot drinks, campfires (where/when allowed), camp chairs, fresh food, roomy tents, comfortable sleeping pads, comfy sleeping bags, camp pillows and more! Camp comfortably, eat like royalty, and hike til your heart’s content!
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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Denise B
1 year agoFun and Challenging
Once again Wildland Trekking did not disappoint. Our guide Deanna was the perfect pick for us. She made the trip fun and challenged us to do things we may not have done if on our own. Everything we needed was provided for us.
Trina J
1 year agoLOVED it!
Wildland has proven to be the perfect hiking company for my solo travels, friend trips, and now a PERFECT FAMILY trip! Thanks Wildland for making a rare family trip with my grown kids a life-changing experience.
Trina J
1 year agoPerfect family trip!!
On my 12th Wildland hiking trip I chose to take my grown son,daughter and grandson on a basecamp trip to Moab...and WOW! I couldn't have asked for a better guide than Sam to accommodate all our differences. The food was GREAT, views were awesome, everything went smooth as silk! Another perfect Wildland trip!
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