Arches & Canyonlands Self-Guided Driving Tour bundle

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

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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