Utah's Arches & Canyonlands Walking & Hiking Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Older Teens & 20s Best for ages 17-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Teens & Kids Best for ages 9-17 (min. age 4)

From $3,299 - $3,599 /person

5 days

4 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Casual & Casual Plus Hotels

Premiere Hotels - From lavish luxury to on-trend boutique, offering experiences as unique as the regions we explore.

Casual Plus Hotels - A step above Casual but not quite Premiere.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

Utah's Arches & Canyonlands Walking & Hiking Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Older Teens & 20s Best for ages 17-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Teens & Kids Best for ages 9-17 (min. age 4)

5 days

4 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Casual & Casual Plus Hotels

Premiere Hotels - From lavish luxury to on-trend boutique, offering experiences as unique as the regions we explore.

Casual Plus Hotels - A step above Casual but not quite Premiere.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2024: Apr-May, Sep-Oct

From $3,299 - $3,599 /person

Epic National Parks in the Southwest

Canyons stretched across the Colorado Plateau like an enormous wind-scoured sculpture garden. Soaring sandstone spires tinged in brilliant orange and red. Intricate canyon labyrinths in a million crimson variations. Around every delicate arch, behind each massive monolith, the landscape of this red-rock wonderland invites exploration. 

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Highlights

  • Marvel at nature's magnificent creations—soaring spires, arches, fins and canyons—in a landscape formed by eons of wind and water 
  • Explore Arches National Park and behold iconic—and aptly named—Delicate Arch, the state symbol of Utah 
  • Savor vast desert panoramas and views of the Colorado River from the mesa of Dead Horse State Park
  • Journey through the Earth's history amid rippling rock layers in Colorado National Monument 
Utah Arches & Canyonlands Walking & Hiking Tour map

Colorado & Utah

Start/End Grand Junction, Colorado

Airports & Travel details*

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Itinerary

Days 1-2

Description

Follow spectacular trails atop Dead Horse Point, a vast mesa with an incredible view of the Colorado River as it twists through a gooseneck canyon 2,000 feet below you • Marvel at the wilderness and jaw-dropping scenery of Canyonlands National Park, the largest and least developed of Utah's national parks • Explore the Needles, clusters of sandstone spires in the southern end of the park • Chesler Park Overlook offers a vivid panorama of the Needles' red and white layers of Cedar Mesa Sandstone, as well as views of the La Sal Mountains • Wander around the quirky town of Moab or relax by the hotel pool. 

 

Accommodations
Hoodoo Moab

(2 nights)

Nights 1-2

Hoodoo Moab
Moab
Casual Plus Hotel

Find mountain and city views at this modern hotel with an ideal location in Moab. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 3-5

Description

Prepare to be awestruck in Arches National Park, home to the world's greatest concentration of natural sandstone arches • Hike to some of the park's most iconic features, including Double Arch and Delicate Arch • Explore to your heart's content before heading to our rustic riverside hotel • Wind your way up, down and around an adventurous trail leading toward expansive views of the soaring sandstone formations known as Fisher Towers, a series of enormous monoliths • Look for climbers scaling the towers and enjoy sweeping views of Castle Valley, Onion Creek and the Colorado River below • The afternoon is yours to relax poolside or visit the lodge's Moab Film and Western Heritage Museum • Journey to Colorado National Monument, home to 20,500 acres of sandstone monoliths and red-rock canyons • Meander through geologic time on the Monument Canyon Trail.

Accommodations

Nights 3-4

Red Cliffs Lodge
Moab
Casual Hotel

Originally a turn-of-the-century homestead, this comfortable lodge is surrounded by 2,000-foot cliffs and set along the Colorado River. (pool) 

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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Straight Talk

We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.

Shuttle Time
The Southwest's canyon country is vast. As a result, this trip includes a few longer shuttles that allow us to cover the distance between the highlights we visit in Colorado and Utah.
Terrain

While this trip has an activity level rating of 2–4 based on mileage and elevation gain, some of the terrain can feel more challenging. Be prepared to hike on a variety of trail surfaces, including rugged desert trails with some rocky and sandy sections, sections of slickrock as well as some well-maintained dirt paths. A few sections require the ability to step up and down rock steps that have a higher rise than typical stairs. Your Backroads leaders will be there to lend a helping hand!

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Hotels

Adventure-Ready Hotels

Ideally located with ready access to trip activities, our Casual hotels are also known for their character and charm.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Nights 1-2

Hoodoo Moab
Moab

Casual Plus Hotel

Find mountain and city views at this modern hotel with an ideal location in Moab. (pool, spa)

Nights 3-4

Red Cliffs Lodge
Moab

Casual Hotel

Originally a turn-of-the-century homestead, this comfortable lodge is surrounded by 2,000-foot cliffs and set along the Colorado River. (pool) 

From $3,299 - $3,599 /person

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