• Arches National Park - The tour will proceed north on US 191, passing by the entrance of Arches National Park, which was initially designated as a National Monument before becoming a National Park in 1971. With our special use permit, we can access Arches through the back entrance via Willow Springs Road. This backcountry path takes you through the newly established “Utah Raptor State Park.” In this historic area, where Native Americans lived for thousands of years, you can observe dinosaur tracks and enjoy the stunning views of the La Sal Mountains. The Park is situated on an underground salt bed, which has led to the formation of arches, spires, and sandstone fins. Key stops include Eye of the Whale, Balanced Rock, Delicate Arch viewpoint, and the Windows Section. The tour lasts approximately 4 hours. All vehicles used are Jeep Rubicons, which are enclosed and air-conditioned.
• Canyonlands National Park - The Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands National Park is the highlight of this fantastic half-day tour. Positioned 2,000 feet above the canyon floor, the tour descends from the mesa top via the renowned Shafer Trail. Utilizing Shafer Trail’s winding switchbacks, the tour guides guests from the mesa top to the winding river corridor below. Throughout the tour, an experienced and knowledgeable guide will provide insights into the Park and its various scenic views. The tour emphasizes the history, archaeology, and geology of the area. The guide will also highlight natural sandstone arches and other formations that many visitors might overlook on their own while exploring the Park and the canyons below. This tour allows guests to experience the beauty of Canyonlands from the comfort of our fully enclosed, air-conditioned, 4×4 vehicles. The tour can also be conducted in reverse, starting from the canyon bottom and ascending.

• Experienced, knowledgeable guide
• Lunch
• Ice water and snacks
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Parking available at the office

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Gratuities

Arches & Canyonlands: The Backcountry 4x4 Tour

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Utah’s two most famous parks in a single day—away from the crowds. With our exclusive backcountry access, we avoid the main roads and enter through a secluded entrance. Enjoy the comfort of a climate-controlled vehicle as our expert guides take you to discover hidden formations, archaeological sites, and geological wonders that typical tours overlook.

Two Parks, One Day: Explore both Arches and Canyonlands.

Off-Road Access: Unique routes through secluded entrances.

All-Inclusive: Features an experienced guide and a delightful lunch.

• Not recommended for those with motion sickness, vertigo, etc.
• The Jeep Wranglers used have four passenger seats, and the guide/driver has all guests rotate seats throughout the trip. This makes it so that one person is not stuck in the same seat for the entire trip.
• Due to these tours being ‘backcountry’ tours, you will be going off the paved roads in an elevated vehicle that has the clearance for these special off-road trails.
• Please call our office to reconfirm tour the day before your scheduled tour date.
• Things to bring: water bottle (free refills available), sunglasses, sunscreen, visor/hat, sun protection, sturdy footwear for hiking, day pack, camcorders and cameras (bring at your own risk)
• We advise that is you are, or anyone in your party is, over 6’2” and/or 225+ pounds to please consult the tour office prior to your trip’s departure date.
• Car infant seat (required by Utah State Law for children 8 years and younger or under 57 inches
• Park entrance fee are not included. Please call our office at (435) 259-8594 for the current National park entrance fees.
• You will spend approximately 4 and half hours in each Park. There will be travel time back to our office Approximately 15 minutes. In-between the parks for an approximate one hour lunch.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.