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Canyonlands National Park Half-Day Tour from Moab
4.9
1,078 Ratings
Moab
Discover Canyonlands’ Island in the Sky on a thrilling half-day 4WD tour from Moab. Experience ancient Pueblo sites, breathtaking canyons, and the Colorado River.
Discover Canyonlands’ Island in the Sky on a thrilling half-day 4WD tour from Moab. Experience ancient Pueblo sites, breathtaking canyons, and the Colorado River.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Potash Road - The journey begins on Scenic Byway 279 at a site featuring petroglyph rock art. Guides share fascinating insights about the people who once traveled through this area, leaving their marks on the canyon walls.
- Utah Scenic Byway 279 Rock Art Sites - The Moab Rock Art Sites provide travelers with easy access to ancient drawings,…
- Potash Road - The journey begins on Scenic Byway 279 at a site featuring petroglyph rock art. Guides share fascinating insights about the people who once traveled through this area, leaving their marks on the canyon walls.
- Utah Scenic Byway 279 Rock Art Sites - The Moab Rock Art Sites provide travelers with easy access to ancient drawings, located along paths that are simple for even beginners to explore.
- Island in the Sky - Entering Canyonlands National Park via the 4WD trail, the tour takes a brief journey along the White Rim. This significant sandstone formation extends for 100 miles around the Island in the Sky.
- Musselman Arch - The adventure along the White Rim leads to Musselman Arch, where guests enjoy a short 300-foot walk to witness this stunning natural stone arch.
- Shafer Trail - The route retraces along the White Rim Trail to the renowned switchbacks of the Shafer Trail. This historic cattle trail ascends 1,000 feet to the rim of Island in the Sky, offering breathtaking views of Canyonlands’ backcountry. The 4X4 trail concludes at scenic byway 313.
- Canyonlands National Park - This 4-hour guided interpretive tour begins along the Colorado River’s banks and ventures into Canyonlands on 4WD roads, reaching the mesa of Island in the Sky.
What's Included
- Hotel or campground pick-up
- Professional guide
- National Park Tour by 4WD vehicle
- Ice water
- Hotel or campground pick-up
- Professional guide
- National Park Tour by 4WD vehicle
- Ice water
What's Not Included
- Gratuity for Guide :)
- Soft drinks + food
- National Park Entrance Fees ($15/person unless you have a parks pass)
- Car/booster seat (required for children 7 & under)
- Gratuity for Guide :)
- Soft drinks + food
- National Park Entrance Fees ($15/person unless you have a parks pass)
- Car/booster seat (required for children 7 & under)
Additional Information
Explore the Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands National Park on a half-day 4-wheel drive (4WD) tour. Your experienced guide negotiates steep switchbacks and rugged tracks along the White Rim Road to take you to stunning vistas such as Gooseneck Overlook. See sites with remnants of ancient Pueblo civilizations, canyons that drop 1,000 feet (300…
Explore the Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands National Park on a half-day 4-wheel drive (4WD) tour. Your experienced guide negotiates steep switchbacks and rugged tracks along the White Rim Road to take you to stunning vistas such as Gooseneck Overlook. See sites with remnants of ancient Pueblo civilizations, canyons that drop 1,000 feet (300 meters) straight down, and parts of the Colorado River. An easy trail from Moab, this area offers a fantastic experience of Canyonlands National Park.
- Things to bring: camera, water bottle (lots of extra water provided on your tour for refills) and sun protection
- NAVTEC Expeditions is an authorized concessionaire of Canyonlands and Arches National Park
- Every 4x4 tour needs a minimum of 3 individuals to run. If your trip does not meet the minimum, you will be offered other tour options or get a full refund. (Another option is to pay for the 3rd fare)
Location
Navtec Expeditions
North Main Street
You can meet us at our office 15 minutes prior to departure at 321 N. Main St. in Moab. We have parking for your convenience and there is also free curbside parking all around if our lot is full.
Please contact Navtec directly for pick-up.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(1078 Ratings)
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Keisha_h
Mar 21, 2026
Marsha made the tour the best! - We had an incredible half-day driving tour of Canyonlands, and I can’t recommend it enough! The views were absolutely breathtaking—every turn felt like a postcard moment. It was the perfect way to experience so much of the park in a short amount of time without feeling rushed.
But what truly made the experience unforgettable was our guide, Marsha. She was amazing! Not only was she incredibly knowledgeable about the park’s history, geology, and hidden gems, but she also made the tour fun, engaging, and personal. You could tell she genuinely loves what she does, and it made all the difference.
Marsha knew exactly where to stop for the best views and photos, and she shared stories and insights you’d never get just driving through on your own. She made sure everyone was comfortable, answered every question, and kept the energy positive the entire time.
If you’re considering a tour of Canyonlands—do it, and definitely ask for Marsha. She made an already beautiful place even more special!
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Michael_b
Mar 18, 2026
Canyonlands tour - We had a great tour through the Canyonlands & up Schaffers Trail. Our trail guide Ben was so informative , funny, & entertaining. We would highly recommend & do another tour.
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Ciaran_p
Feb 21, 2026
Amazing - Amazing experience. Josh and John were exceptional guides and extremely knowledgeable. Mind blowing tour with the most amazing scenery and views.
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John_t
Feb 19, 2026
Great trip - Well worth the cost.saw many sights that we would never have known about. Great to have someone who knows the roads.
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Traci_r
Jan 1, 2026
Best way to experience Canyonland - This was truly one of the best tours we have ever done. It is so nice to have a professional driving the narrow roads in Canyonland. The views are breathtaking and cannot be seen without a tour like this.. Cody was an amazing guide, and a great driver!!
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John_w
Dec 14, 2025
Outstanding trip - Exceptional experience our guide was very knowledgeable very excited and entertaining so much about the history native culture.
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Jeffrey_h
Dec 1, 2025
Canyonlands National Park - If you have the opportunity to have Blaine as your guide you will have an awesome experience going through Canyonlands National Park. His knowledge of history, the area and archeology is phenomenal. You will not regret it.
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Debbie_m
Nov 1, 2025
Highly recommed - This was a very fun way to see Canyonland National Park from a totally different perspective. We learned so much!
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Arne_e
Oct 30, 2025
Off road Canyonland - Be aware the off road driving could be scary for some people. But very wonderful experience. Guide was fantastic.
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Dales722
Oct 30, 2025
Incredible Experience - Awesome Experience Seeing our Incredible Canyone in Utah, Great Tour Guide and awesome Bus Driver, excelent accomodatins!!! Do Not Miss The Chance to see our Goergeous Canyons and Learn The History , A Must For Your To Do List
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