Canyonlands “Island in the Sky” Private Full Day Sightseeing or Hiking Tour

About This Adventure

Experience the expansive views and massive landscapes of Canyonlands National Park, a timeless and seemingly endless array of canyons and buttes. On this private tour, you and your group will enjoy a full day itinerary with featuring your preferred combination of stunning canyon overlooks connected by a wondrous paved driving route and punctuated by light walking or moderate hiking. Learn about the rivers, geology, human history, and biodiversity that make this unmatched desert landscape so unique.

Your guide will drive you through the Island in the Sky District of Canyonlands National Park, making stops to explore popular monuments and marvelous lookout points. There will be time for some short optional walks or longer hikes to explore some of the “greatest hits” such as Mesa Arch, Whale Rock, Upheaval Dome, Shafer Canyon and Orange Cliffs Overlooks, and the world famous Grand View Point. You will stop for a picnic lunch along the way. Your guide will share stories and information to help you get the most from your experience. Up to six guests per tour. Duration: about 8 hours

This tour can be designed to focus on sightseeing or hiking. Please let us know your preference upon booking! Your guide will work with you to plan just the right route for your group’s vision of the ideal national park experience.

While enjoying the park, we teach and abide by the Leave No Trace principles so that others may experience it for generations to come.

Highlights

Before You Go

What's Included

• Picnic lunch
• Water cooler for refills
• Friendly, professional guide and interpretive information
• Pick up and drop off at your in-town Moab accommodations (guests staying out of town will meet at Grand County Transit Hub for check-in)
• *Note: Trip price does not include guide gratuity.

What to Bring

• Always check weather forecasts for your adventures so you can prepare appropriately. Desert temperatures can be extreme, and weather can change very quickly. If you intend to do any walking, please come prepared for the great outdoors!
• Hat with a brim for shade
• Sunscreen
• Walking shoes*(*For hiking-specific tours we recommend sturdy, comfortable hiking or athletic shoes or hiking boots)
• Personal water bottle, full
• Additional snacks if desired (this is not a lunch tour)
• Camera and/or binoculars
• Extra layers of clothing including a rain jacket
• A day pack for your personal gear

Meeting Point

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations made 48 hours or more prior to departure receive a full refund minus a 15% cancellation fee. No refunds within 48 hours of departure without exception.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is there an age limit?+

  Yes, children must be age 5 or above.

• Can I bring my phone/camera?+

  Yes, but please realize all items like this are brought "at your own risk".

• What if the weather is bad that day?+

  We run trips rain or shine! Come prepared to embrace whatever adventure the great outdoors might bring! Wetsuits, booties, and splash jackets are available for rent for river use. For land tours please bring several layers of clothing. Wild West Voyages can only consult the same weather forecasting resources that the general public uses and cannot control or guarantee the weather on the day of your adventure. Guests who cancel due to weather do so by personal choice.

• What if I need to cancel my trip?+

  Cancellations made 48 hours or more prior to departure receive a full refund minus a 15% cancellation fee. No refunds within 48 hours of departure without exception.

• Do you provide child safety seats?+

  No, Guests must provide a car seat for children under the age of 8.

• Is Gratuity included?+

  No, any guide gratuity is always appreciated.

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