Canyonlands Needles District Private Full Day Sightseeing or Hiking Tour

About This Adventure

Explore a more remote district of Canyonlands National Park, complete with colorful sculpted spires, intricate hidden canyons, distant vistas, and intimate spaces. This surprising landscape contains geological wonders and remnants of human history.

The tour includes transportation, your private tour guide and customized itinerary, a picnic lunch with drink refills for the day. Note: guide gratuity is NOT included.

This private 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

• Professional river guide
• All rafting gear (PFD, paddle, helmet)
• Dry bags for personal items
• Light snacks & water
• Shuttle to/from put-in point

What to Bring

• Sunscreen & sunglasses (with strap)
• Water shoes or sandals with heel strap
• Change of clothes
• Camera (waterproof recommended)
• Signed waiver (provided at check-in)

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

• What if it rains?+

  We run trips rain or shine — you're going to get wet anyway! In the rare event of dangerous weather (lightning, flash flood warnings), we'll reschedule your trip at no charge or provide a full refund.

• Do I need experience?+

  Not at all. This trip is rated Easy and designed for beginners. Your guide will give a full safety briefing and paddling instruction before you launch.

• What ages are allowed?+

  Children ages 5 and up are welcome. Kids under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Child-sized PFDs are provided.

• Can I bring my own gear?+

  All necessary rafting gear is provided. You're welcome to bring your own USCG-approved PFD if you prefer.

• How do I get there?+

  Meet us at Paradox Basecamp at 281 N Main St in Moab. We provide a free shuttle to the river put-in. Parking is available on-site.

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