Hop into a Toyota Land Cruiser with your expert guide and head north from Moab to the backcountry entrance of Arches National Park and avoid the crowds.
Our first stop is to see dinosaur footprints. For millions of years this area was teeming with dinosaurs.
We pass Balanced Rock, one of the most iconic features of the Park, standing a staggering 128 feet. Landscape look familiar? Indiana Jones, and Thelma and Louise have scenes shot here.
The 4X4 trail into the backcounty climbs a short but steep rock wall passing sandstone fins, towering pinnacles and tall spires known as the Marching Men. We stop at Tower Arch for an optional hike.
As you travel along the track, hear informative commentary about the geology, wildlife and history of the park.
We make another stop at Eye of the Whale for an optional hike to a seldom visited slick rock playground named Herdina Park.
After exploring the backcountry we exit past the three gossips and Park Avenue before your guide returns you to Moab.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Licensed experienced local guide
✔ National Park Tour by Four Wheel Drive Vehicle
✔ Pick-up from your motel or campground, if needed
✔ Ice water & lemonade
✖ Gratuity to Guide :)
✖ Soft drinks/food (you're welcome to bring your own)
✖ Park Entrance Fees ($15 USD/person unless you have a parks pass)
✖ Car or booster seats for children 7 years old and under
Departure & Return
Departure:
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On the North end of town across from the tire shop. NAVTEC Expeditions
321 N Main St, Moab, UT 84532, USA
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Arches National Park
Visit Arches National Park on a 4-wheel drive (4WD) tour that features spectacular sandstone arches and access to areas that most visitors don't see. An expert guide will maneuver your 4WD past red rock highlights such as Marching Men, Tower Arch and Eye of the Whale. Experience these monuments and more up close and learn about the park’s wildlife and history.
Duration: 5 hours
2
Mill Canyon Dinosaur Trail
This 5-hour tour even includes a stop to see fossilized dinosaur tracks, left behind millions of years ago when dinosaurs roamed the region.
3
Eye of the Whale Arch is located in the Herdina Park area of Arches. An optional 1/2 mile hike leads you under the arch to an outcropping of seldom visited red rock formations .
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Tower Arch
An optional hike to the awe-inspiring Tower Arch begins at the foot of the bluff, where the 4WD road ends. From here, the route is rocky and steep, though short. Tower Arch itself is very large with a 92-foot span and can be viewed from the trailhead for those opting out.
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Things to bring: camera, water bottle (free refills available) 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)
