Overview
Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on Intrepid's 5 Day Hiking the Best of Moab: Arches and Canyonlands. Explore the Arches and Canyonlands National Parks outside of Moab, Utah on this five-day hiking trip. Trek through two of the most famous national parks in Utah’s Canyon Country and be dwarfed by towering sandstone spires, arches and canyons. As one of the most scenic landscapes in the state, you’ll catch glimpses of the Colorado River as it makes its way around the iconic arches. In the distance, the snow-capped peaks of the La Sal Mountains frame this extraordinary part of the country. read more Indulge in local food each night and relax in comfortable river side lodge accommodation, feeling rested and refreshed before setting out on more adventures each day!
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Operator
Intrepid
Trip Style
Comfort
Budget
Affordable
Age Range
18-99 Years
Max. Group Size
12
Pace
Challenging
Guide Style
Fully Guided
Tour Code
SKTM
Itinerary
Welcome to Utah! Today you’ll jump into your transport and head off on a drive through the Arches National Park, catching the first glimpses of the terrain you’ll be exploring over the next few days. Reaching the Devil’s Garden trailhead, get stuck right in with your first hike — the Devil’s Garden loop. Along this track you’ll see plenty of what the park is most famous for. With giant rock arches, fins and slickrock, there will be tonnes to see, including one of the largest natural rock arches on Earth – Landscape Arch. After your hike, head to your accommodation where you can relax and refresh before a group dinner.
Included Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today takes you through Canyonlands National Park on a selection of shorter hikes that take you past some of the most remarkable landscapes in the area. Your first viewpoint for the day is high above the Colorado River, as it winds its way through the canyons and valleys below Dead Horse Point. Head out on your second hike, taking you past the lookout at Island in the Sky, stopping to look over the red rock vista. Then, continue through Canyonlands, stopping along the way to admire the varied colours around you.
Included Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Make your way out to the remote Needles District of Canyonlands National Park this morning. Explore the red rock environment on your hike, making your way to an overlook at Chesler Park where you’ll find a meadow full of lush grass surrounded by the sandstone spires that inspired the name of this area. Enjoy the serenity before heading back to Moab and your accommodation for dinner.
Included Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Return to Arches National Park this morning. Today’s hike features one of the area's most famous landmarks – Delicate Arch. With over 2,000 stone arches is this park, Delicate Arch is one of the most popular and has become a symbol of the state of Utah. During your hike today, you’ll also stop by other popular arches including Double Arch and the Windows. After a packed day of arch spotting, head back to your lodge to wind down and relax.
Included Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, you’ll explore the surrounding areas outside of the national parks, taking in all that the regions around Moab have to offer. With a trailhead that starts by the Colorado River, you’ll begin in the shadow of a group of rock spires, winding up to a viewpoint over Castle Valley. Enjoy the expansive views of the La Sal Mountains that surround you and the winding river below. Spend your day wandering this incredible land before heading back to Moab where you’ll say your goodbyes to the group.
Included Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch
Operator
Intrepid Travel has been taking travellers off the beaten track to discover the world's most amazing places for 30 years. Every trip is designed to truly experience local culture - to meet local people, try local food, take local transport and stay in local accommodation. Led by a local leader, our small group tours offer more a sustainable way to travel off the beaten track, while giving back to the places and people that travellers visit.
Prices & Dates
There are currently no departures available on this trip. Either it's the end of the season and new departures will be released shortly, or this itinerary has been changed and is not operating this season. Feel free to contact us for information about when next seasons dates will be released or click here to view general release dates for all destinations.
Note
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Pricing and trip details are correct at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by Intrepid. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from the cruise-line and should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Pricing and trip details are correct at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by Intrepid. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from the cruise-line and should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
