Arches & Canyonlands Walking & Hiking Tour
Iconic Delicate Arch to Island in the Sky
From $2,899 - $2,999 pp dbl. occ. | 5 days / 4 nights
(+$270 to $540 for sgl. occ.)
Canyons stretch 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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Colorado
Start/End Grand Junction
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 and Green Rivers from Canyonlands' Island in the Sky mesa
- Trips departing on 11/3/19, 4/19/20, 5/17/20, and 11/1/20 include optional yoga on most days. See select departures that include yoga >>
Colorado
Start/End Grand Junction
Itinerary
Day 1 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 at our rustic riverside hotel.
Day 2 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 returning to the comfort of our lodge | Opt to relax poolside or visit the lodge's Moab Film and Western Heritage Museum.
Day 3 Marvel at the wilderness and incredible scenery of Canyonlands National Park, the largest and least developed of Utah's national parks | Follow spectacular trails atop the park's Island in the Sky area, a vast mesa with an incredible view of the Colorado River as it twists through a gooseneck canyon 2,000 feet below you.
Days 4-5 Walk from the doorstep of our resort onto the scenic Lumsden Canyon Trail | 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.
The earlier you book, the more choice you'll have and the lower your price. And you can always change your mind — you won't be charged to transfer to a different trip before your final payment is due. View cancellation policy.
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Gather your favorite people to share a Backroads adventure on a ready-to-book Private Trip - featuring all the legendary Backroads hallmarks from expert leaders to unforgettable activities. You can pick from the selection of dates below for your group; some dates are only available for 16 or more guests while other dates are available for 8 or more guests. If your party has fewer than 8 guests, or your preferred date is not available, we'll create a departure just for you. Call or email us to reserve your date.
2019 Private Trip Pricing
- 10 or more guests Guests: from $2,899 pp dbl occ
- 8-9 Guests: from $3,399 pp dbl occ
- 2-7 Guests: Give us a call or reach out here!
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