Private Tour
Canyonlands National Park Backcountry Tour
Overview
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4 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
This tour explores the backcountry of Canyonlands National Park (Island in the Sky District) in approximately 4 hours. You will ride along in one of our 4x4 backcountry vehicles with heat and a/c for optimal comfort during all seasons.
Throughout this half day experience you will learn all about the parks, history, and geology of the Moab area. Your guide will point out Arch formations, and other towering landscapes along the way. Since our tours are private we can stop for photos at any point.
Sight seeing areas on this tour include but are not limited to Potash Mine, Shafer Trail, Musselman Arch, Ancient Indian Petroglyphs (Rock Carvings), Thelma and Louise point, and breathtaking canyon views. This tour will include both pavement sections and 4x4 road sections that are not paved.
Water and snacks are always provided for free.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Canyonlands National Park
You do not need a reservation or an entry ticket for this tour. The price is all inclusive. Folks visiting the parks on their own typically only see what is along side the pavement road - this tour will venture into the 4x4 backcountry for an exquisite and unique National Park experience. Throughout this half day experience you will learn all about the parks, history, and geology of the Moab area. Your guide will point out Arch formations, and other towering landscapes along the way. Since our tours are private we can stop for photos at any point. Sight seeing areas on this tour include but are not limited to Potash Mine, Shafer Trail, Musselman Arch, Ancient Indian Petroglyphs (Rock Carvings), Thelma and Louise point, and breathtaking canyon views. This tour will include both pavement sections and 4x4 road sections that are not paved.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Park Entry Fees
Bottled water
All Fees and Taxes
Light Snacks are provided
Gratuity not included but always appreciated
Options
Group Tour
Group Tour
Private Tour
Reviews
54 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun day in the backcountry
M448KWbillk,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was Jack. He was great and a truly knowledgeable, all around nice guy. Scenery was breathtaking and the off roading was a blast.
Back country Canyonlands
Michele M,,Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This outing exceeded our expectations by a million percent! Sean was our guide and he is awesome: fun, knowledgeable, respectful, and very skilled in back country driving. The terrain we got to experience was phenomenal.
Canyonlands Back Country Tour
Michael G,,Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Sean took us to Canyonlands back country tour. The views were Amazing! The issue we had was he took his wife with him and this was a private tour with my husband and I. He was holding hands with his wife having private conversations amongst themselves making it little uncomfortable for us.
Canyon Lands
Rosel H,,Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Canyon lands back country trip was amazing. Saw some incredible sites. Our guide was Shawn and he was very knowledgeable and we felt safe at all times
If You REALLY Want to See Canyonlands and Don't Want to DIY 4WD...
Tommyg2230,,Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Unless one is looking at a postcard photo shot by a drone one has *no idea* of what Canyonlands is like. From Moab one can see high buttes and they are impressive, but .... one has to drive a long time to get to the "guts" -- the true magnificence and "bigness" of it. So while you can drive yourself in a 4WD, and you will see folks doin it, unless you also know what you are looking for and at, you are way better off with this tour, especially if Sean White is your driver/guide. He is knowledgeable and thoughtful and obviously loves his job, so he also is entertaining, which is helpful because you will be banging around in a truck for four hours.
Tour Guide Kevin is outstanding
132genef,,Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kevin is knowledgeable and shared a ton with the group. We ran a little behind schedule as Kevin often stopped at our request for pics. Thanks Kevin. Glad we booked you for the Arches tour today.
Great but pricey
William K,,Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Great tour, get to see many different areas and view points that are not accessible going through from the National Park entrance. Great guide, Kevin, making it a great experience.
Off Roading with Jack
Sharon J,,Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Jack was our guide and he was Great! He had so much knowledge about the area and he gave us plenty of time to enjoy the beautiful canyons without feeling rushed.
The sites are great. You...
CHARLES L,,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The sites are great. You get your money’s worth. Be warned, the road is rough so you bounce around a bit in the 4X4 van. Our guide was great and explained the area very well. It is an adventure!
Kevin gave us an excellent tour.
James G,,Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00There is seeing Canyonlands from the park lookouts - and then there is seeing Canyonlands on this trip. You could drive this yourself. Unless you have experience on narrow, gravel, rutted mountainous roads, I recommend you take this tour. Ask for one of Kevin's tours. You will not be disappointed
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