Canyonlands National Park Half-Day Tour from Moab
Overview
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4 hours
Mobile ticket
Explore the Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands National Park on a half-day 4-wheel drive (4WD) tour. Your experienced guide negotiates steep switchbacks and rugged tracks along the White Rim Road to take you to stunning vistas such as Gooseneck Overlook. See sites with remnants of ancient Pueblo civilizations, canyons that drop 1,000 feet (300 meters) straight down, and parts of the Colorado River. An easy trail from Moab, this area offers a fantastic experience of Canyonlands National Park.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Things to bring: camera, water bottle (lots of extra water provided on your tour for refills) and sun protection
NAVTEC Expeditions is an authorized concessionaire of Canyonlands and Arches National Park
Every 4x4 tour needs a minimum of 3 individuals to run. If your trip does not meet the minimum, you will be offered other tour options or get a full refund. (Another option is to pay for the 3rd fare)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Potash Road
Our first stop is along Scenic Byway 279 at a petroglyph rock art site. Guides provide insight to the people who passed this way and left markings on the canyon walls.
Utah Scenic Byway 279 Rock Art Sites
The Rock Art Sites of Moab offer travelers easy access to ancient drawings scattered along paths even a novice can navigate.
What‘s Included
Pick-up from your hotel or campground, if needed
Professional guide
National Park Tour by Four Wheel Drive Vehicle
Ice Water
Gratuity for Guide :)
Soft drinks + food
National Park Entrance Fees ($15/person unless you have a parks pass)
Car/booster seat (required for children 7 & under)
Options
Canyonlands National Park Half-Day Tour from Moab
Option 1: Canyonlands National Park tour
Reviews
1,089 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Day...Great Guide
Jeff N,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Really enjoyed the back country tour and all the insight we gained from Ron. The views were simply amazing and it was nice to get away from all the crowds. Ron is very knowledgeable with a low key personality and very accommodating. We deeply enjoyed the day.
Canyonlands Jeep Tour
Margareta R,May 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Outstanding tour. Guides were friendly and knowledgeable. Views spectacular. Totally recommend this experience
Highly recommend
Mary W,May 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Doing this tour was a great opportunity to experience Canyonlands in a way not possible had we done it on our own. Seth is a great guide. His geological background was a real bonus!
This tour is great &...
jeannemancuso,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour is great & allows you to see Canyonlands from so many perspectives. Adam was awesome.. a competent driver and a great guide. The heights made some of our group anxious & he handled them with grace and respect.
Memorable in Moab
John D,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a great way to experience Canyon Lands. Picked up at the hotel, and away we went. Ron was the best guide! He had so much information and passion for the area. His desire to share not only the sites but also the history of the area really enhanced our appreciation of this National Park. We are both so glad that we made this a part of our Itinerary. We also feel that we totally lucked out by having Ron as our guide. Thanks again for a memorable day in Moab!
Amazing
Chip C,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Outstanding way to see the canyons. Our guide Michele was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Felt like we spent half a day with a good friend traveling the canyon floor and crawling back out. Amazing and beyond our expectations!
Crazy beautiful views!!
chihuahuawoman,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful trip with our guide, Warren. It was very bumpy and we were traversing some scary narrow mountain roads. I am afraid of heights but somehow I was fine with it. Must have been my guide's skills. We were able to see views we never thought we would. Absolutely stunning. I would definitely recommend this tour!
Driving on Mars
Ranvir S,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I saw the canyon from different levels and angles. The car ride to the top was amazing , ,nothing really scary. Our guide was very informative , told us a lot of cool facts about the geology of the Canyon and took amazing pictures of us while we stopped at viewpoints.
Beautiful and unusual...
Mel T,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful and unusual landscape—parts of Canyonlands that we could not have seen otherwise. And our guide was the best!
Awesome tour!
353carleenb,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the island in the sky tour with Seth and it was phenomenal! He was so knowledgeable and personable. We didn’t know what to expect but we loved every minute of this adventure! Thanks Seth for an awesome afternoon!
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