Arches National Park Back Country Adventure from Moab
The tour will head north on US 191 passing the entrance of Arches National Park which was designated as a National Monument before being changed to a National Park in 1971. Our special use permit allows us to enter the back door to Arches via Willow Springs Road. Along this backcountry route, you'll travel through the new area of the "Utah Raptor State Park". Here where Native Americans lived back in history for thousands of years you'll see dinosaur tracks and enjoy the views of the La Sal Mountains. The Park lies atop an underground salt bed that is responsible for the arches, spires, and sandstone fins. Several of the stops include Eye of the Whale(Backcountry), Balanced Rock(Pavement), Sand Dune Arch(Pavement), Delicate Arche Viewpoint(Pavement), and the Windows Section(Pavement). The trip length is approximately 4 hours duration. All vehicles are Jeep Rubicons which are enclosed and air-conditioned.
Options
Arches National Park 4X4
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
Jeep Rubicon : Seats 4 people plus driver
What's included in Arches National Park Back Country Adventure from Moab
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Arches National Park
Arches National Park lies north of Moab in the state of Utah. Bordered by the Colorado River in the southeast, it’s known as the site of more than 2,000 natural sandstone arches, such as the massive, red-hued Delicate Arch in the east. Long, thin Landscape Arch stands in Devils Garden to the north.
Windows
see views of these beautiful arches
Arches National ParkPass-by Only
views of Arches National park
Inclusions
- Ice, water, and snacks
- Transport by 4x4 vehicle
- Parking available at the office
- Experienced, knowledgeable guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Park Entrance Fee
- Lunch
- This is not a private tour. Please contact our office for pricing. (additional fees apply)
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please call our office to reconfirm your reservation the day before your tour.
- We advise that if you are, or anyone in your party is, over 6'2" and/or 225+ lbs. to please consult our office prior to your trip's departure date.
- The Jeep Wranglers used have four passenger seats, and the guide/driver has all guests rotate seats throughout the trip. This makes it so that one person is not stuck in the same seat for the entire trip.
- Not recommended for those with motion sickness, vertigo, etc.
- Due to these tours being backcountry tours, you will be going off the paved roads in an elevated vehicle that has the clearance for these special off-road trails.
- Things to bring: water bottle (free refills available), sunglasses, sunscreen, visor/hat, sun protection, sturdy footwear for hiking, day pack, camcorders and cameras (bring at your own risk)
- Timed entry tickets are NOT needed for this trip.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- You will be able to see the meeting point next door to the Comfort Suites We have a large statue of a man that is made out of pipes holding a large oar in front of our parking lot.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• Advised to reconfirm your reservation with the tour office (Adrift Adventures 435.259.8594) the day before your tour. • Arrive 15 minutes before departure time. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly. • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet the requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund • For the safety and comfort of all our National Park Backcountry Jeep tour guests, if the seat belt cannot be safely fastened, then this issue will need to be taken care of before the date of your tour. We encourage guests to address all seating needs when booking. We highly recommend not leaving any possible seating issues for the day of your tour. Our jeep tours are operated in 4-door Jeep Wranglers and hold a max of 4 passengers, plus one of our well-trained and knowledgeable guides as the driver. • The Jeep Wranglers used have four passenger seats, and the guides/drivers have all guests rotate seats throughout the trip. This makes it so that one person isn’t stuck in the same seat for the entire trip. • Not recommended for those with motion sickness, vertigo, etc. • Due to these tours being “backcountry” tours, you will be going off the paved roads and are elevated to have the clearance to do these off-road trails. • Things to bring: camera, water bottle (free refills available), sunglasses, sunscreen, visor/hat, and sun protection • Sturdy footwear – for hiking • Day Pack – comes in handy if you have one but is not necessary • Camcorders and cameras – bring them at your own risk
