Canyonlands National Park White Rim Trail 9-Hour 4WD Day Trip
by NAVTEC Expeditions
Choose from 1 available option
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$720Overview
This full-day 4-wheel drive tour covers about 9 hours as it follows the White Rim Road in Canyonlands National Park. The route passes Island in the Sky, Gooseneck Overlook, Musselman Arch, Lathrop Canyon, and the Shafer Trail descending to the Colorado River. Several short, optional hikes are included along the way, leading to caves, canyons, and viewpoints near the White Rim Sandstone level. Guests can choose to hike or rest by the vehicle while enjoying sights like Gooseneck Overlook and Musselman Arch. The tour begins with a short stop at Utah Scenic Byway 279 to see petroglyphs and learn about local ancient cultures. Then it continues to Potash Road for another petroglyph viewing and passes the Potash Salt Ponds. The 4WD track runs below Dead Horse Point State Park, offering views of the park from a less common angle. The main part of the trip is a backcountry drive through Island in the Sky via 4-wheel drive. The tour includes about four hours exploring Canyonlands, followed by an hour descending through Lathrop Canyon to the Colorado River. The White Rim Road section lasts about two hours with opportunities for moderate hikes. At the end of the day, the return drive climbs the Shafer Trail switchbacks, stopping at the viewpoint to look over the canyons visited earlier. A buffet lunch, ice water, professional guide, and 4x4 transport are included. Guests should bring a reusable water bottle, sun protection, and suitable clothing. Park entrance fees are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Utah Scenic Byway 279 Rock Art Sites
Make a short stop to view a petroglyph panel and discuss the ancient cultures that lived in the Moab and Canyonlands region.
10 min
Potash Road
Pause briefly to see another petroglyph panel, then proceed off-road past the Potash Salt Ponds.
20 min
Dead Horse Point State Park
Drive along the 4WD route below Dead Horse Point State Park, offering views of the park from an uncommon angle.
Canyonlands National Park
Spend about four hours exploring the Island in the Sky backcountry by 4-wheel drive vehicle.
240 min
Lathrop Canyon
Travel for one hour following the canyon down from the White Rim to the Colorado River.
60 min
White Rim Road
Drive for two hours along the rugged 25-mile (40-km) White Rim Road loop. Participate in several short optional hikes just below the White Rim Sandstone level to caves, caverns, and viewpoints. Follow the guide on moderately challenging hikes to caves, caverns, and overlooks of the Colorado River, or relax near the vehicle at Gooseneck Overlook, Lathrop Canyon, and Musselman Arch.
120 min
Shafer Trail Viewpoint
Conclude with a 10-minute stop at the Shafer Trail viewpoint while returning up the switchbacks, looking down into the canyons visited during the day.
10 min
Meeting point
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.
End point
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. There is a $10 fee per group.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Canyonlands National Park White Rim Trail 9-Hour 4WD Day Trip
by NAVTEC Expeditions
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$720Overview
This full-day 4-wheel drive tour covers about 9 hours as it follows the White Rim Road in Canyonlands National Park. The route passes Island in the Sky, Gooseneck Overlook, Musselman Arch, Lathrop Canyon, and the Shafer Trail descending to the Colorado River. Several short, optional hikes are included along the way, leading to caves, canyons, and viewpoints near the White Rim Sandstone level. Guests can choose to hike or rest by the vehicle while enjoying sights like Gooseneck Overlook and Musselman Arch. The tour begins with a short stop at Utah Scenic Byway 279 to see petroglyphs and learn about local ancient cultures. Then it continues to Potash Road for another petroglyph viewing and passes the Potash Salt Ponds. The 4WD track runs below Dead Horse Point State Park, offering views of the park from a less common angle. The main part of the trip is a backcountry drive through Island in the Sky via 4-wheel drive. The tour includes about four hours exploring Canyonlands, followed by an hour descending through Lathrop Canyon to the Colorado River. The White Rim Road section lasts about two hours with opportunities for moderate hikes. At the end of the day, the return drive climbs the Shafer Trail switchbacks, stopping at the viewpoint to look over the canyons visited earlier. A buffet lunch, ice water, professional guide, and 4x4 transport are included. Guests should bring a reusable water bottle, sun protection, and suitable clothing. Park entrance fees are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Utah Scenic Byway 279 Rock Art Sites
Make a short stop to view a petroglyph panel and discuss the ancient cultures that lived in the Moab and Canyonlands region.
10 min
Potash Road
Pause briefly to see another petroglyph panel, then proceed off-road past the Potash Salt Ponds.
20 min
Dead Horse Point State Park
Drive along the 4WD route below Dead Horse Point State Park, offering views of the park from an uncommon angle.
Canyonlands National Park
Spend about four hours exploring the Island in the Sky backcountry by 4-wheel drive vehicle.
240 min
Lathrop Canyon
Travel for one hour following the canyon down from the White Rim to the Colorado River.
60 min
White Rim Road
Drive for two hours along the rugged 25-mile (40-km) White Rim Road loop. Participate in several short optional hikes just below the White Rim Sandstone level to caves, caverns, and viewpoints. Follow the guide on moderately challenging hikes to caves, caverns, and overlooks of the Colorado River, or relax near the vehicle at Gooseneck Overlook, Lathrop Canyon, and Musselman Arch.
120 min
Shafer Trail Viewpoint
Conclude with a 10-minute stop at the Shafer Trail viewpoint while returning up the switchbacks, looking down into the canyons visited during the day.
10 min
Meeting point
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.
End point
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. There is a $10 fee per group.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.