Oct 3, 2025
      
      
        Amazing hikes into Arches NP - We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Madison. She was a pleasure to spend time with and was very knowledgeable about the landscape and Moab. She took care to make sure we saw what we wanted. And we did! We feel like we got a good feel for Arches with her guidance. Highly recommend. 
      
      
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        Sep 19, 2025
      
      
        Exceptional Hike through Arches National Park’ - We had an amazing day! We went into Arches and did several hikes to several of the main arches.  Our guide was super friendly and knowledgeable, she brought snacks and cold water to share with us.  We had a great day celebrating our anniversary 
      
      
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        May 17, 2025
      
      
        Great experience  - Herb was excellent guide.  Very knowledgeable and customized plan so we did some shorter trails to see more of the park.
      
      
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        May 17, 2025
      
      
        A Highlight of our trip to The Mighty Five - We took three tours with Desert Highlights. Both Kai and Matt were friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. They worked with us to develop a plan for each tour. Their confidence rubbed off on us as we ventured outside of our comfort zones. We HIGHLY recommend them for tours in the Moab area.
      
      
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        Oct 10, 2024
      
      
        Exceptional Guided hike in Arches - Our group of four friends enjoyed an exceptional five hour guided hike with Jake in Arches NP.  We discussed what we might like to see and how much hiking we would like and Jake took those thoughts into account while suggesting some less-visited areas. We loved learning about the geology and history and his personal insights as an avid enthusiast of the area.  Jake also had excellent suggestions for areas for us to explore on our own.  I just wish we’d had another day to go canyoneering with him!  I highly recommend!
      
      
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        May 18, 2024
      
      
        DESERT HIGHLIGHTS WAS AMAZING  - One of the best experiences my family and I have ever experienced. Kai was our guide for two full day hikes into Arches and Canyonlands. She was amazing! I would highly recommend Desert Highlights to anyone visiting Moab. We can't wait to return. My only complaint is that we could stay longer.
      
      
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        May 17, 2024
      
      
        Arches national Park hiking tour - My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our guided tour of Arches national Park with Ed! His knowledge of the park is incredible.  Not only was the day informative, it was really fun. We would highly recommend a guided tour with Ed.
      
      
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        Jan 7, 2024
      
      
        Guided Hiking in Arches & Canyonlands - I had an absolutely wonderful time with Desert Highlights! This was my first time using the company, but it won't be my last! I spent 2 days with the company. I love that all of the tours are private. They even provide water and snacks. I have a chocolate allergy and they made sure to have non-chocolate snacks available. The 1st day was a half-day hiking in Arches with Herb. He was great - friendly, a pleasure to be around & very helpful for navigating the terrain! He also took plenty of pictures of me with the arches in the background! Prior to the hike(s), he gave me options on whether to do 1 longer hike or multiple shorter hikes. We ended up doing multiple shorter hikes so I could see more arches. Herb's wife, Melissa, is the one that answers all of the emails. She was wonderful as well! Prior to the my next tour, I emailed Melissa last minute to see if I could add a sunset hike to Delicate Arch to my half-day hiking tour and thankfully they were able to accommodate! The 2nd day was a half day hiking in Canyonlands Island in the Sky district in the morning with a short afternoon break and then a hike to Delicate Arch for sunset. Both of these hikes were with Kai. Kai was wonderful! She was friendly, helpful, and a pleasure to be around! For Canyonlands, we did a few shorter hikes as I didn't want to wear myself out too much before our Delicate Arch hike. The Delicate Arch hike was wonderful! I'm a hobbyist photographer and was going to limit my equipment in order to keep my bag light, but Kai was kind enough to offer to carry my tripod and one of my lenses in her bag. The sunset at Delicate Arch was beautiful! I definitely plan to return to the area and do other adventures and plan to use Desert Highlights again!
      
      
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        Nov 3, 2023
      
      
        what an amazing experience! - what an amazing day! so grateful that desert highlights was able to fit us in on short notice. going to arches was on my bucket list. kai was our guide, an amazing guide. and kai gave us recommendations on where to eat in moab, thank! highly recommend this tour. it was a perfect day
      
      
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        Oct 21, 2023
      
      
        Amazing day with an incredible guide!  - Our guide, Jake, was awesome! Arrived at the hotel right on time and took us on a private tour of Arches. He was so knowledgeable about the geology of the area and the rock formations. So easy to get along with and just an overall great experience. The views that we took in were nothing short of spectacular. We would definitely recommend this company to anyone!
Shawn H. 
Owner 
Escapades Travel LLC
      
      
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