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Hiking the Best of Moab: Arches and Canyonlands

5 Days | Hike the otherworldly landscapes of Arches and Canyonlands National Parks

5 days

Start

Moab, United States

Finish

Moab, United States

Trip Code

SKTM

Min Age

Trip Size

2 - 12

Physical Rating

Meals

5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners

Transport

Private vehicle

Accommodation

Hotel (4 nights)

From £3,130(5 days)

Trip Informations

Explore the Arches and Canyonlands National Parks outside of Moab, Utah on this five-day hiking trip. Trek through two of the most famous national parks in Utah’s Canyon Country and be dwarfed by towering sandstone spires, arches and canyons. As one of the most scenic landscapes in the state, you’ll catch glimpses of the Colorado River as it makes its way around the iconic arches. In the distance, the snow-capped peaks of the La Sal Mountains frame this extraordinary part of the country. Indulge in local food each night and relax in comfortable river side lodge accommodation, feeling rested and refreshed before setting out on more adventures each day!

Why you’ll love this trip

Spend five days exploring two national parks, Arches and Canyonlands, and their surroundings on this lodge-based hiking trip.

See some of Utah’s most iconic natural structures, including Landscape Arch, the Windows and Delicate Arch.

Hike through the desert of eastern Utah, exploring the foothills of towering cliffs, looking up at spires reaching for the sky and wandering through an endless array of natural stone arches.

Experience the power of the Colorado River – one of the longest rivers in the United States – catching glimpses of it as it winds through the national parks.

Relax and recoup at comfortable lodge accommodations each night, enjoying local food and kicking your feet up before tackling more hikes each day.

Is this trip right for you?

This is a hiking trip, so a good fitness level will help you enjoy all included hikes and activities.

This trip involves hiking from 4 to 9 miles (6.5 to 14.5 km) per day with a total trip distance of 26-33 miles (42-53 km). The maximum daily elevation gain/loss is 650 feet (198 m). Please check the trip itinerary for more details.

On this trip you’ll be required to carry a daypack weighing approximately 4.5 to 7 kg (10 to 15lb).

Itinerary

DAY 1
Moab / Arches National Park
Welcome to Utah! Today you’ll jump into your transport and head off on a drive through the Arches National Park, catching the first glimpses of the terrain you’ll be exploring over the next few days. Reaching the Devil’s Garden trailhead, get stuck right in with your first hike — the Devil’s Garden loop. Along this track you’ll see plenty of what the park is most famous for. With giant rock arches, fins and slickrock, there will be tonnes to see, including one of the largest natural rock arches on Earth – Landscape Arch. After your hike, head to your accommodation where you can relax and refresh before a group dinner.
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Included activities
Arches National Park - Devil's Garden Loop Hike
Special information
You will rendezvous with your guide and group in Moab, Utah the morning of Day 1, with pick up at your hotel. Your guide will be in contact approximately 2 weeks before your trip starts to coordinate the pick up.
Your travel time today will be approximately 1 hour. Your trekking distance will be approximately 11 to 14 km (7 to 9 mi) with an elevation gain/loss of 143 m (470 ft).
DAY 2
Moab / Canyonlands National Park
Today takes you through Canyonlands National Park on a selection of shorter hikes that take you past some of the most remarkable landscapes in the area. Your first viewpoint for the day is high above the Colorado River, as it winds its way through the canyons and valleys below Dead Horse Point. Head out on your second hike, taking you past the lookout at Island in the Sky, stopping to look over the red rock vista. Then, continue through Canyonlands, stopping along the way to admire the varied colours around you.
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Included activities
Dead Horse Point State Park - Dead Horse Point overlook
Canyonlands National Park - Island in the Sky Hikes
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 1 hour. Your trekking distance will be approximately 6 to 16 km (4 to 10 mi) with an elevation gain/loss of 60 to 91 m (200 to 300 ft).
DAY 3
Moab / Canyonlands National Park
Make your way out to the remote Needles District of Canyonlands National Park this morning. Explore the red rock environment on your hike, making your way to an overlook at Chesler Park where you’ll find a meadow full of lush grass surrounded by the sandstone spires that inspired the name of this area. Enjoy the serenity before heading back to Moab and your accommodation for dinner.
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Included activities
Canyonlands National Park - The Needles hike
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 2 hours. Your trekking distance will be approximately 8 km (5 mi) with an elevation gain/loss of 161 m (530 ft).
DAY 4
Moab / Arches National Park
Return to Arches National Park this morning. Today’s hike features one of the area's most famous landmarks – Delicate Arch. With over 2,000 stone arches is this park, Delicate Arch is one of the most popular and has become a symbol of the state of Utah. During your hike today, you’ll also stop by other popular arches including Double Arch and the Windows. After a packed day of arch spotting, head back to your lodge to wind down and relax.
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Included activities
Arches National Park - Double Arch and Windows visits
Arches National Park - Delicate Arch Early Morning Hike
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 1 hour. Your trekking distance will be approximately 6 km (4 mi) with an elevation gain/loss of 192 m (630 ft).
DAY 5
Moab
Today, you’ll explore the surrounding areas outside of the national parks, taking in all that the regions around Moab have to offer. With a trailhead that starts by the Colorado River, you’ll begin in the shadow of a group of rock spires, winding up to a viewpoint over Castle Valley. Enjoy the expansive views of the La Sal Mountains that surround you and the winding river below. Spend your day wandering this incredible land before heading back to Moab where you’ll say your goodbyes to the group.
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Included activities
Moab - Colorado River to Castle Valley View hike
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 1 hour. Your trekking distance will be approximately 8 km (5 mi) with an elevation gain/loss of 198 m (650 ft).

Inclusions

Meals

5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners

Transport

Private vehicle

Accommodation

Hotel (4 nights)

Activities

Arches National Park - Devil's Garden Loop Hike

Dead Horse Point State Park - Dead Horse Point overlook

Canyonlands National Park - Island in the Sky Hikes

Canyonlands National Park - The Needles hike

Arches National Park - Double Arch and Windows visits

Arches National Park - Delicate Arch Early Morning Hike

Moab - Colorado River to Castle Valley View hike

Dates and availability

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Prices From

Monday Sep 15, 2025

Friday Sep 19, 2025

Trip size max: 12 - 6 spaces left

£3,130

Monday Oct 06, 2025

Friday Oct 10, 2025

Trip size max: 12 - 6 spaces left

£3,130

Monday Oct 20, 2025

Friday Oct 24, 2025

Trip size max: 12 - 6 spaces left

£3,130

Tuesday Oct 28, 2025

Saturday Nov 01, 2025

Trip size max: 12 - 6 spaces left

£3,130

Important notes

1. A completed registration form is required to join these trips. You will not be confirmed for the trip until your form has been received and reviewed. We may ask for a medical release signed by your physician for medical conditions or circumstances which could possibly compromise your safety or the safety of others on this trip – please speak to your agent for further details.

2. A signed disclaimer (Acknowledgement of Risks Form) is required at the time of booking for this trip – please speak to your agent for further details.

3. To help ensure this trip is right for you, this trip is subject to additional ‘Essential Eligibility Requirements’ – see the ‘Itinerary Disclaimer’ section of the Essential Trip Information for further details

4.This trip is operated and run by Wildland Trekking, an Tuuur company. You will be travelling with a mixture of both Wildland Trekking customers and Tuuur customers.

5. You will rendezvous with your guide and group in Moab, Utah the morning of Day 1, with pick up at your hotel. Your guide will be in contact approximately 2 weeks before your trip starts to coordinate the pick up. This trip will conclude at approximately 5:00 PM on the last day.

6. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights on your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.

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