Tours & Activities in Moab

Explore the backcountry of the Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands National Park on this half day tour. discover the rugged beauty as you traverse the Shafer trail in our guided Jeep Rubicon's

Take a tour that lets you immerse yourself in the park. Our guides are master naturalists, botanists, geologists, historians, and - most importantly - relentlessly curious! This is not just a sightseeing tour, it's a day all about learning and connection. Join a Good Trip guide for a full day of exploring amongst the diverse sandstone arches of Arches National Park! Your tour will include stops at iconic destinations such as the Delicate Arch, Devils Garden, The Windows, & Balanced Rock while also leaving time to hike on the trails and away from crowds. Along the way, your naturalist guide will share stories of Arches park history and native people, explain its natural features, and share information about the unique desert landscape and Colorado Plateau. Groups are capped at 8 adventurers. If we don’t meet the minimum number of spots booked, registrants will be offered an option to make the tour private for an additional charge or cancel for a full refund.

Get off the beaten path and embark on a private half-day canyoneering adventure suitable for beginners and experienced canyoneers alike. Hike, climb, scramble, shimmy, and rappel through a beautiful red rock, water-carved canyon with an experienced guide.

Select which trail you want to ride. Choose between morning or afternoon tour times, meet your expert guide at the trailhead, and get ready to rip. Our expert guides know the local trails like the back of their hands. You will be provided with invaluable information on the correct line choice, optional features, and local knowledge of the trail, along with opportunities to explore certain features.

This is a classic Moab mountain bike trail ride! You'll gain an elevation of approximately 700 feet as you “get your pedal on” toward the boundary of Arches National Park. Keep your eyes open for the dinosaur tracks embedded in sandstone along the way. Riders need to have very good fitness and some technical off-road riding skills in order to enjoy this tour.

Do it like a local! Follow along in your SUV / 4WD on this incredibly scenic family fun canyon trail. Vistas for miles before we begin our descent through switch backs, "pucker pass" and under a giant fallen rock. Further down we will see a balanced rock, jug handle arch and the Colorado river. This is an easy trip that can be customized or added to another drive or hike.

Experience a half-day of introductory mountain biking on one of Moab's famous trails. Take in the gorgeous scenery of Arches National Park from across the canyon as you ride across gently rolling terrain.

This 120-mile expedition takes you through the renowned Cataract Canyon in Canyonlands National Park. It offers some of the wildest, most exciting whitewater in the country during the months of May, June, and early July, when the spring run-off fills the canyon's watercourse with raging torrents. From July to October, the river calms itself with lower water but is by no means placid. Later summer offers pristine sandbars and warm water. Out Cataract expeditions float you past the confluence of the Green and Colorado rivers through the challenging rapids of Cataract Canyon in the midst of Canyonlands. Whether you are looking at the 3, 4, or 5-day Cataract Canyon adventure, you will experience some unforgettable memories. All three options take you through the heart of Canyonlands National Park, via the Colorado River. We run Cataract Canyon either on our motorized J-Rig or via one of our 18-foot oar rafts.

Explore Canyonlands National Park on a tour that takes you from mesa top to river bottom. Enjoy a 4X4 driving experience through the backcountry areas, followed by a scenic cruise on the calm waters of the Colorado River. A picnic lunch is included.

Desolation Canyon is perhaps our most popular family river vacation. A less-known national treasure, Desolation is one of the most scenic, historic and colorful waterway areas on the western rivers. Its brightly colored formations are monuments to the force of Mother Nature. Wildlife thrives: you may see mule deer, desert bighorn sheep, prairie dogs, or waterfowl and desert birds, along with yucca, sage, numerous cacti and wildflowers. Huge cottonwood trees over untouched beaches offer exquisite campsites. Feel the power of the river pull as your oar or paddle raft drifts along the calmer sections of the Green. Desolation Canyon has an abundant supply of rapids; over 60 overall on this 84-mile trip. The trip includes a scenic charter flight from Moab to the trip's put-in site at Sand Wash.

Ride along a singletrack route through Dead Horse Point on a guided mountain bike tour. Enjoy the views of rolling hills and mountains of the Canyonlands area on a half-day or full-day activity.

This tour is offered by a locally owned and operated small family business. We have friendly knowledgeable guides and competitive prices with no hidden fees! Our "Beast" tour is like nothing else in Moab. The "Beast" sits on massive 46" tires and has front and rear steering. We also do the steep slickrock climbs and descents that no other hummer tour will do, and we do it safely with families of all age groups. The "Beast" Tour is geared towards family fun and is the #1 rated family activity to do in Moab! We stop at real dinosaur tracks and the Abyss Canyon Overlook. We also take all of your groups pictures for you, including some very unique pictures you are sure to love! This tour is guaranteed to be the highlight of your trip to Moab!

Desert Highlights is Moab's original canyoneering guide service. This half day canyoneering tour visits a route that Desert Highlights' founder created as a technical guided canyoneering route in the late 1990's. Here, we explore an area that most people would not visit on their own. With the use of ropes and other technical gear, a competent guide and a sense of adventure, we are able to explore areas that are otherwise inaccessible. The Moab desert is our home and we are passionate about sharing it with others. During your guided tour, you will not only safely descend a beautiful, water-carved canyon, but you will learn about the flora and fauna, geology and history of the area that we are so lucky to call our backyard.

Enjoy a fun-filled paddleboard tour down the iconic Colorado River. Explore the stunning surroundings, the challenges of small rapids, and admire the panoramic views on a guided tour.

Discover one of Utah’s most spectacular state parks on this guided 3-hour, mountain biking tour. Explore Dead Horse Point State Park, offering fantastic mountain bike trails at an altitude of 5,900 feet. This 9-mile adventure features moderate to intermediate single track trail with rolling terrain and a dramatic overlook of the Colorado River and Canyonlands National Park. The tour is most suitable for those riders with some previous mountain biking experience. Use of a bicycle and helmet, plus park entrance fees, a water bottle you get to keep and snacks are included. Total time with driving is 5 hours.

Run the famous 100-mile section through Cataract Canyon on a special whitewater rafting boat. Travel into the heart of Canyonlands National Park.

NEW FOR 2024 - CHECK OUT OUR NEW KAWASAKI KRX 1000 FOUR SEATERS! Drive upon a petrified sandstone roller coaster on the two of the most popular trails in Moab:  Fins N’ Things and Hell’s Revenge.  This is a 3.0 hour tour accommodated for your group’s desires in the most exquisite, red rock backcountry in the world.  With your own exclusive guide, learn about the classic stories that happened right under your feet.  You will receive the utmost attention and guidance throughout the whole tour and fall in love with the red rock landscapes.  Have the benefit of only your friends and family along the ride with undivided attention from your professional and personal guide to enhance your destination. Enjoy the tour that is customized specifically for you.  The private tour is an opportunity to make memories with your loved ones that will last for at lifetime. This is the ultimate adventure to take action behind the wheel, or ride along with a guide, to explore Moab.

Come experience a private tour and take a journey thousands of years through time with Moab Petroglyph Tours! We take you on a scenic drive with Anasazi and Ute petroglyphs, arches, flowing springs and the incredibly beautiful geology of the Colorado River. Our guides will narrate the history of the ancient peoples of the area and how these amazing rock formations came to be. Come out and join us for a memorable two hour tour and let the past come alive! This is a ride with the guide experience, where the guide does all the driving!

Our Full and Multi-day trips are full on adventures into some of the epicenters of canyoneering such as the San Rafael Swell, Robber's Roost, North Wash and Cedar Mesa- exploring canyons where solitude is near certain and amazement is guaranteed. With all tours being private, we are able to accommodate novices and experts alike. These are trips suited for all fitness/ age levels with a willingness to expand their comfort zones to have the experience of a lifetime.

Our guides team is made up of Master Naturalists, experts with Master's Degrees in Outdoor and Sustainability Education, and more! We’ll stop at natural arches and stunning sandstone formations. We can hike to off-the-beaten path features to experience the park like a local. Our guides will share stories of the park’s human and geological history as well as information about flora and fauna. *Arches National Park now requires a timed-entry ticket in order to enter, booking a guide means you bypass this system!

Our guests get to choose to either ride with the guide or experience the excitement of driving themselves and navigating a true off-road rock crawling trail. Drivers may take turns if they are 18 and over. On our sunset tour you'll see Dinosaur Foot prints, Echo Canyon, Colorado River, Devils Hot Tubs, The Escalator and a beautiful Moab Sunset.

Fly over Arches National park and see all of the splendor this little park has to offer. You'll see all the best hiking trails, popular geographic formations, and enjoy the freedom of flight with a highly experienced pilot. Arches National Park is a place of geological wonders. With over 2,000 recorded rock formations and arches, this national park offers some of the best views and opportunities to capture breathtaking photography.

Desert Highlights is Moab's original canyoneering guide service. This canyoneering and packrafting tour visits route that Desert Highlights' founder created as a technical guided canyoneering route in the late 1990's. Here, we explore a part of the canyon that most people would not visit on their own. With the use of ropes and other technical gear, a competent guide and a sense of adventure, we are able to explore areas that are otherwise inaccessible. We'll also use one-person, inflatable boats (packrafts) to enjoy a scenic float along the Colorado River. These boats are fun, unique and not used by any other company in Moab. The Moab desert is our home and we are passionate about sharing it with others. During your guided tour, you will not only safely descend a beautiful, water-carved canyon and float a beautiful section of the Colorado River, but you will learn about the flora and fauna, geology and history of the area that we are so lucky to call our backyard.

This tour will go up and over the famous Moab Slickrock! Drive one of our 4 seater vehicles and follow behind a guide for the safest and most fun experience! Drive up and over the Slick rock hills out to the Colorado River Overlook. This tour is safe and fun for all ages! All ages welcome! Tours Depart AM daily. Departing times may vary You will be notified if departure time is different than the listed time Your guide will make sure that you are safe and lead you to beautiful and thrilling overlooks! You are reserving 1 vehicle. If you would like to reserve more than 1 vehicle, please make more than 1 reservation. We can not guarantee more vehicles if you do not reserve the correct amount. Each vehicle holds 4 passengers. You will be driving and following our guide. Visit our site for discounted pricing www.moabreservationcenter.com

Go on a self-driving tour from Moab through the Manti-La Sal National Forest with an audio guide. Visit Warner Lake, Parriott Mesa, Fisher Towers, and the Moab Museum of Film and Western Heritage.

Desert Highlights is Moab's original canyoneering guide service. This full day canyoneering tour visits a route that Desert Highlights' founder created as a technical guided canyoneering route in the late 1990's. Here, we explore an area that most people would not visit on their own. With the use of ropes and other technical gear, a competent guide and a sense of adventure, we are able to explore areas that are otherwise inaccessible. The Moab desert is our home and we are passionate about sharing it with others. During your guided tour, you will not only safely descend a beautiful, water-carved canyon, but you will learn about the flora and fauna, geology and history of the area that we are so lucky to call our backyard.

A private day of touring and hiking catered to your interests and skill level. Based on a few questions we will create a custom full day or multi day experience for you or your group. You are not one to follow the crowd, so why do that during your trip? Whether you are looking for moderate, active or challenging, we can deliver a unique off road and hiking experience.

At Moab Canyon Tours, our mission is to share the passion we have for exploring the canyon country of southeastern Utah. We are driven with a need to explore every corner of this incredible landscape and enjoy showing people what we love most about the Moab area. Interested in getting out for a longer day, but still looking to make time for an afternoon Arches trip? Our premium ¾ adventures are right up your alley. Our experienced guides will contact you the day before your booking to arrange pick-up and discuss several options to tailor the experience to your group. Our ¾ day tours travel through less frequented terrain and offer a unique experience for those who are looking to do more than scratch the surface. Our guides will offer instruction on everything from movement skills such as downclimbing, to the nuances of rappel technique. These tours are excellent for those looking for a challenge and the largest rappels around.

Come see Moab in a whole new way! E-Motion Moab offers the first and only electric dirt bike tours in Utah. Don't be a passenger in a Jeep or other off-road vehicle, you can be in the driver seat of these fun, exciting, and user friendly machines. The quiet ride allows you to immerse yourself in the environment and interact with your group. Set your own pace as you follow the pathway through giant rock formations and across wide open plateaus with spectacular views all around. When you reach the top of the hill and capture the views of the Colorado River and three parks (Canyonlands NP, Dead Horse Point SP, Bears Ears NM) This is only the half way point and you get to continue your ride back through the amazing scenery.

Discover the redrock canyons of southern Utah by canyoneering. Experience some of the most beautiful wilderness landscapes in America with tours at Greater Canyonlands.