Explore the backcountry of the Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands National Park in a 4x4 vehicle on this half-day tour from Moab. Enjoy the views from the river level all the way up to the top of the mesa, including the iconic Shafer Trail.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 4.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the line through a separate entrance
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup included
- Your hotel or accommodation in Moab. Please wait for pickup in the lobby of your hotel or near the front entrance to your rental accommodation and look for the vehicle marked with the local partner's name.
- Small group
- Limited to 15 participants
Experience
Highlights
- Discover the Island in the Sky district by 4x4 vehicle
- See native American rock art called petroglyphs
- Take photographs of the awe-inspiring red rocks and canyons.
- See the famous Gooseneck overlook of the Colorado River
- Learn about the geology, flora, fauna, and history of the area
Full description
Discover the Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands National Park on this exciting half-day tour by 4x4 vehicle. After pickup from your hotel in Moab, drive towards the national park, meandering alongside the river. Stop outside the park boundary to explore ancient Native American rock art that was carved into the cliffs by the Ancestral Puebloans.
Continue to the jeep trail that leads up to the Island in the Sky district. Along the way you'll stop at vistas such as Fossil Point and Musselman Arch. See the remarkable Gooseneck Overlook and travel along a section of the White Rim trail. Wind up the switchbacks of the famous Shafer Trail, and enjoy one last look out over the park before driving back to Moab.
Includes
- National park tour
- Transportation by 4x4 vehicle
- Water and lemonade
- Experienced guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Moab
- Canyonlands National Park entrance fees
- Lunch
- Gratuities
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Camera
- Water
Not allowed
- Sandals or flip flops
- Pets
Know before you go
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If the minimum number isn't met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
