Welcome to the Arches & Canyonlands Tour Bundle
Experience the beauty of the high desert with this combo tour of Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. Marvel at gravity-defying formations at Arches, take in the sweeping red vistas of Canyonlands and hear the fascinating legends behind each park as you tour. Go on unforgettable hikes through the harsh elegance of these classic Western landscapes. Discover nature in its most unexpected form. Make memories you’ll never forget.
About the Tours
Your adventure into Arches begins at the visitor center. As you set out, you’ll pass the towering formation of the Three Penguins and the geological Moab Fault, offering a fantastic hiking trail. Next, you’ll see the iconic Three Gossips and the towering series of formations that form the Courthouse Towers and Sheep Rock.
Deeper in the park, you’ll witness the strangely beautiful petrified dunes while learning about the native Paiute and their legends. You’ll then reach the famous Balanced Rock formation, followed quickly by the two most popular stops: the Windows Arches and Double Arch. Getting an up-close look at these gravity-defying formations is an absolute must!
Then you’ll make your way to Delicate Arch, the unrivaled highlight of this park. You can also check out the historic Wolfe Ranch and some ancient tribal petroglyphs. Your journey continues through the unique Salt Valley and to stunning formations like the Fiery Furnace, Sand Dune Arch, Arches Forest, Skyline Arch, and Tapestry Arch. There’s a reason these incredible formations draw visitors from around the world!
Finally, you’ll make your way to the farthest point in the park: the Devil’s Garden. Here, you’ll visit the famous Landscape Arch, which offers a crowning vista of this surreal landscape. Your tour of Arches concludes here.
Your tour of Canyonlands begins at the Moab Giants museum near the park’s east entrance. From there, you’ll head west into the deep red of the desert, where you’ll find the striking formations of Merrimack and Monitor. Then you’ll arrive at your first major viewpoint: Big Mesa Viewpoint. Don’t forget to snap some photos for your Instagram!
As you head toward the famous backcountry trail of White Rim Road, you’ll learn all about the invisible life in this seemingly desolate desert. Then, on your way to Basin Overlook (offering great views of the Colorado River), you’ll get the scoop on the uranium king of Canyonland. No, really!
Next up is Dead Horse State Park, home to a legend spooky enough to suit its name. You’ll then enter the national park itself, where the Island in the Sky Visitor Center will be waiting in case you need a break.
After that is the Shafer Canyon Overlook, offering views from not one, not two, but three sides! Then you’ll pass the secluded Lathrop Trail before arriving at Mesa Arch Trailhead, an absolute must-do. You’ll come to yet another jaw-dropping overlook, then the unique Aztec Butte Trail, which boasts remnants of ancient granaries along its length.
Then there’s Upheaval Dome, the formation of which has stumped geologists! If you haven’t had your fill of overlooks by this point, don’t worry, a half dozen incredible ones are coming up next! Catching sunset at one of these is an experience you won’t soon forget. Finally, you’ll arrive at the immensely popular Grand View Point, where your tour concludes.
Arches 2023 Update
Park Entrance Fees
Admission to Arches National Park is good for seven days. You can come and go any time with your seven-day pass.
Private Vehicle Fee – $30.00
Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle (15 passenger capacity or less) and all its occupants.
Motorcycle Fee – $25.00
Admits a private, non-commercial motorcycle and its riders.
From April 1 through October 31, 2023, visitors entering the park in a vehicle between 7 am and 4 pm will need to have already purchased a Timed Entry Ticket from Recreation.gov before reaching the park. One ticket is needed per vehicle. This fee is a Recreation.gov service charge, so it is not waived by any of the interagency passes.
Fiery Furnace Activity Fees
Private Permit: $10 per person
Ranger-led Hike: $16 per person
Arches Visitor Center Timings
April – September: 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
October – early November: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
November: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
December – February: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tour Starting Point: Arches Visitor Center
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What You'll See
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Arches Visitor Center
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Three Penguins
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Moab Fault
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Spanish, Mormons, and Park Avenue
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La Sal Mountains Viewpoint
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Three Gossips
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Courthouse Viewpoint
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Petrified Dunes
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Balanced Rock
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Garden of Eden
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The Windows
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Double Arch and the Cove of Caves
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National Park Status & Panorama Point
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Cache Valley & Flash Floods
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Salt Valley
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Fiery Furnace
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Sand Dune Arch
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Conclusion
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Monitor and Merriamac Rock Formations
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Big Mesa Viewpoint
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Plateau Viewpoint
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White Rim
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Basin Overlook Parking
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Dead Horse Point State Park
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Island in the Sky Visitor Center
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Shafer Canyon Overlook & The Neck
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The Neck
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Lathrop Trailhead
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Mesa Arch Trailhead
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Green River Overlook
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Aztec Butte Trailhead
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Whale Rock
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Upheaval Dome
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Candlestick Tower Overlook
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Murphy Point
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Buck Canyon Overlook
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White Rim Overlook
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Orange Cliffs Overlook
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Grand View Point
Additional Information
Lifetime Validity
Changing travel date? No worries! All individual tours come with lifetime validity.
Works Offline
The tour works offline, so you do not need your phone network to enjoy the tour. However, we suggest you download the tour on WiFi at your home, hotel, visitor center, etc., before heading out for a completely immersive experience.
Not an Entry Ticket
This is not an entry ticket to any of the attractions along the way.
Not a Car Rental
We do not provide car rental services. You must arrange for a car yourself. Our self-guided driving audio tours will work in any car via an aux cable or Bluetooth.
How many tours should I buy?
Since this is a driving tour, we suggest you buy one tour per car for the best experience.
What do we do?
Simply put, Action Tour Guide is an audio guide, map, and tour book – all in one app! We are a GPS-enabled app-based tour that narrates information based on your location right on your phone. You can experience our driving and walking tours at your own pace and literally at any time of the day!
Starting Point Addresses
Arches: Arches National Park Visitor Center, Arches Entrance Rd, Moab, UT 84532
Canyonlands: 112 UT-313, Moab, UT 84532