The tour will head north on US 191 passing the entrance of Arches National Park which was designated as a National Monument before being changed to a National Park in 1971. Our special use permit allows us to enter the back door to Arches via Willow Springs Road. Along this backcountry route, you'll travel through the new area of the "Utah Raptor State Park". Here where Native Americans lived back in history for thousands of years you'll see dinosaur tracks and enjoy the views of the La Sal Mountains. The Park lies atop an underground salt bed that is responsible for the arches, spires, and sandstone fins. Several of the stops include Eye of the Whale(Backcountry), Balanced Rock(Pavement), Sand Dune Arch(Pavement), Delicate Arche Viewpoint(Pavement), and the Windows Section(Pavement). The trip length is approximately 4 hours duration. All vehicles are Jeep Rubicons which are enclosed and air-conditioned.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Ice, water, and snacks
✔ Transport by 4x4 vehicle
✔ Parking available at the office
✔ Experienced, knowledgeable guide
✖ Gratuities
✖ Hotel pick-up and drop-off
✖ Park Entrance Fee
✖ Lunch
✖ This is not a private tour. Please contact our office for pricing. (additional fees apply)
Additional info
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please call our office to reconfirm your reservation the day before your tour.
• We advise that if you are, or anyone in your party is, over 6'2" and/or 225+ lbs. to please consult our office prior to your trip's departure date.
• 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.
• Not recommended for those with motion sickness, vertigo, etc.
• 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.
• 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)
• Timed entry tickets are NOT needed for this trip.
