Canyonlands National Park Needles District by 4x4

Discover Chesler Park’s rugged beauty in Canyonlands’ Needles District by 4x4. Traverse Elephant Hill, Devil’s Kitchen, and more. Optional hike on the stunning Joint Trail.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • NAVTEC Expeditions - Day Tours - Make your own way to the conveniently located meeting point in Moab, then hop into the sturdy and comfortable 4WD vehicle for the scenic 2-hour drive to Chesler Park, located in the heart of the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park.
  • Needles District Visitor Center - The Needles District offers…
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Transport by 4x4 vehicle
  • Ice Water
  • Buffet-style lunch
What's Not Included
  • Gratuity to Guide :)
  • Park entrance fees ($15/person) unless you have an annual National Parks Pass
Additional Information

Explore the awe-inspiring landscape of Chesler Park, located in the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park. This full-day tour by 4-wheel drive (4WD) visits remote sections of the pristine wilderness. Your expert guide drives over some of Utah’s most rugged off-road tracks to highlights such as Elephant Hill, Devil’s Kitchen, Devil’s Lane and SOB…

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.

Customer Ratings
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J6888uhalicel
Nov 5, 2025
lovely trip, but to a different part of a Canyonlands - I went during slow season so the company switched me to the White Rim trail full day tour instead. Our 4x4 tour of Island in the Sky and White Rim was absolutely incredible! We were literally by ourselves and avoided the crowds. The views were breathtaking, but what made it unforgettable was our guide, Adam. He was hilarious, full of fascinating facts, and made everyone feel comfortable and engaged the whole time. His stories brought the canyon’s history to life, and his humor kept us laughing even on the bumpy trails. You can tell he loves what he does! If you’re visiting Canyonlands, do yourself a favor and ask for Adam — you won’t regret it!
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Philtf7328vt
Nov 2, 2025
Fantastic trip into the back country. - We had a great time on our 4x4 trip into the Needles district of Canyonlands National park. We had a great guide and driver in Matt who knew a great deal about the area. The hike to Chester park during the middle of the trip was fantastic,=. I would highly recommend this trip. I may do it again in the future with other family members.
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Mikeinptc
Oct 21, 2025
What a wonderful adventure. - We so enjoyed our time on the tour . We would highly recommend this adventure. From the 4x4 drive through the park to an enjoyable hike it did not disappoint. Then our guide followed up our hike with a delicious healthy lunch for all of us . This was a fun learning experience with breath taking views.
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Awilson_g
Sep 30, 2025
Great backcountry experience - Expect a challenging hike . Lunch was very good. Driver guide was very helpful. Stunning scenery all day.
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Bigdog2525
Sep 17, 2025
Great 4x4 Ride and Tour of Needles District - What a great day with our guide Charlotte. She took us into the Needles District in a 4x4 Landcruiser. She was very skilled and safe, taking us out to the backcountry through Elephant Hill Trail. She was very knowledgeable about all aspects and questions about Canyonlands and other things and Moab. There was another couple with us so pretty much a private tour
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Cnaval
Aug 31, 2025
Best tour we've done! Hands down - What an awesome tour! Our guide, Charlotte, was fantastic. We've done many jeep tours over the years and many locations --- we like to see things and go into areas you can't access by your personal vehicle and that we might not see otherwise. This was, by far, the best jeep tour we've been on. Charlotte has tons of experience and her love of the area really shines through when she's telling about the geography and history of the area. The "road" we traveled on was way more than just a rough jeep road! Charlotte's navigation and driving of the tour was impressive. We had a great lunch, wonderful hike on the Joint Trail up to Chesler part area. Fantastic views --- just incredible. I am not a super avid hiker and Charlotte was really patient and gave me some great tips about how to navigate the slick rocks and climbing. Highly recommend this tour; worth every penny!
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Julie_s
Aug 10, 2025
Turn it up to 11 - NAVTEC tours TURNS IT UP TO 11....in the spirit of THIS IS SPINAL TAP Sooooooooooooooo WOW!!!! It was awesome! When in Moab, you must go here; you must use NAVTEC; and you must ask for Charlotte!!!!! the off roading was beyond belief. The Land Cruiser traversed terrain I hadn't experienced since Afghanistan. Charlotte was a perfect guide, giving us great info about the places, the history, and her perspective of the place. The lunch she fixed was perfect. There is no other way to do this fantastic place.
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Cynthia_m
May 24, 2025
Rock On! - If you knew all the details about this adventure into The Needles, within Canyonlands, you might make the mistake of not participating. That would be a BIG mistake. We had the times of our lives, one we'll never forget and forever be unable to clearly articulate. Our guide, Charlotte, was exceedingly competent, knowledgeable, and funny. Do not miss this opportunity to see a part of this National Park that few get to and to fully understand the meaning of gnarly.
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Rachel_b
May 18, 2025
Great trip! Keep in mind... - Great trip! Keep in mind it is a true off road experience which is exactly what we wanted. We had been over Elephant Hill 30 years ago and my husband really wanted to go again but this time with someone else behind the wheel. Such beautiful country and beautiful views. Lunch was yummy! Plenty of water refills and snacks available. Our guide, Matt (forgot his last name - sorry Matt) was fantastic!
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James_b
May 9, 2025
Outstanding!!! The whole... - Outstanding!!! The whole experience from Elephant Hill to the hike to The Confluence to being led by an Outstanding guide was… Dare I say it again? Outstanding!!!
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From $400
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).