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Moab 8-Hour Day Trip: Arches National Park, Canyonlands & Dead Horse Point
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Moab 8-Hour Day Trip: Arches National Park, Canyonlands & Dead Horse Point

by Moab In A Day LLC

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Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
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Overview

This full-day bus tour in Moab covers major sites in Arches National Park, Canyonlands, and Dead Horse Point over about eight hours. Guests travel in small groups aboard a closed, air-conditioned vehicle, with stops to take photos and hike short trails. The tour includes visits to Park Avenue, Balanced Rock, the Windows Section with Turret Arch, North and South Windows, and Double Arch, with opportunities to hike these areas. The guide leads a hike to Double Arch and other arches in the Windows Section. The scenic drive covers the entire length of the Arches National Park Scenic Drive. In the afternoon, the tour continues to Dead Horse Point State Park and Canyonlands National Park. Visitors see overlooks comparable to the Grand Canyon and view the Colorado and Green Rivers shaping the canyons. A light picnic lunch, snacks, and water refills are provided. Entry fees for Dead Horse Point are included, but National Park entry fees for Arches and Canyonlands are not included unless guests have a valid park pass. Pickup is available between 7:00 and 7:15 AM from Moab hotels or at 6:50 AM from the operator’s office. The tour lasts about eight hours and has a 24-hour cancellation policy including for sudden illnesses. Tips and stops at gift shops are not included.

Highlights

Small-group tour in air-conditioned vehicle
Visit Arches National Park scenic drive and Windows Section hikes
Stops at Park Avenue, Balanced Rock, and Double Arch
Afternoon visit to Dead Horse Point and Canyonlands overlooks
Light picnic lunch, snacks, and water refills included
Pickup from Moab hotels or operator office

What's included

Pickup between 7:00 and 7:15 AM from Moab hotel or 6:50 AM from office
Light picnic lunch, snacks, and water refills included (bring water bottle for summer)
Entry fees for Dead Horse Point State Park included
Cancellation allowed up to 24 hours before including sudden illnesses; separate travel insurance recommended

What's not included

Tips for the guide are not included; guests generally give around 15%.
Stops at gift shops are not included; souvenirs available at Visitor Center
National Parks entry fees of $30 per person are not included unless the guest has one valid national park pass for up to 4 people.

Itinerary

1

Arches National Park Visit

The tour includes stops at all key sightseeing locations within the park.

240 min

2

Arches National Park Scenic Drive

The tour follows the full length of the Arches National Park Scenic Drive, stopping at key points for views and photos.

240 min

3

Balanced Rock

Guests stop briefly to view and photograph Balanced Rock, a large, freestanding rock formation.

5 min

4

Windows Section Hikes

A one-hour hike covers the Turret Arch, South and North Windows, and Double Arch, allowing close-up views of these formations.

60 min

5

Double Arch Hike

A 20-minute hike focuses on Double Arch for detailed views and photographs.

20 min

6

Turret Arch and North and South Windows Hike

A 30-minute hike to Turret Arch and the North and South Windows provides additional exploration of these arches.

30 min

7

Canyonlands National Park Visit

The tour spends about 90 minutes at Canyonlands National Park, visiting overlooks with expansive views similar to the Grand Canyon.

90 min

8

Park Avenue

Stop to view and photograph Park Avenue.

5 min

9

Lower Viewpoint of Famous Arch

Guests view and photograph a well-known arch from the lower viewpoint during a brief stop.

10 min

10

Broken Arch View

The tour includes a drive-by view of Broken Arch.

11

Roadside Views

Participants see notable areas along the road on the tour route.

12

Green River Overlook

A 15-minute stop overlooks the Green River, which shapes Canyonlands alongside the Colorado River.

15 min

13

Colorado River Overlook

A 20-minute stop at the most photographed overlook of the Colorado River.

20 min

14

Canyon and Old Mining Road View

A 10-minute stop offers views of the canyon and historic mining road.

10 min

15

Arch Hike

A 30-minute hike to a famous arch in the park.

30 min

16

Departure from Moab

The tour begins in Moab, Utah.

17

Dinosaur Views

Passengers can see large dinosaur formations from the vehicle.

18

Optional 3-Mile Trek

Guests may choose to hike a three-mile trail independently, which takes about three hours; the tour includes viewing this arch from the lower viewpoint.

19

Comprehensive Scenic Tour

A 240-minute scenic tour of the park’s main sights.

240 min

20

Additional Scenic Visit

A 20-minute scenic visit to the park’s viewpoints.

20 min

21

Devils Garden Drive-By

The tour passes by Devils Garden with views from the vehicle.

22

Visit Two National Parks

The itinerary includes visits to two of Utah’s five national parks.

23

Visit Two National Parks

The itinerary includes visits to two of Utah’s five national parks.

Meeting point

Moab In A Day LLC 150 E. Center 103 Moab, UT. 84532

End point

Moab In A Day LLC 150 E. Center 103 Moab, UT. 84532

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–10 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Service animals are welcome
Suitable for all fitness levels
The operator does not include National Park entry fees because the permit allows access to more locations than tours that include entry; guests with a park pass can enter without additional fees. If this is the only National Parks visit in the next 12 months, the pass can be purchased on the day of the tour.
Guests must cancel if experiencing fever of 100.5 F (38.1 C) or higher, chills, shortness of breath, cough, sore throat, runny nose, muscle aches, or unexplained loss of taste or smell on tour day.
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