Meeting Place
OARS Warehouse
2540 S Hwy 191, Moab, UT
1/2 Day from $119
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Overview
Highlights
- Get away from the crowds & behind the scenes of Canyonlands National Park
- Intimate views of some of the most spectacular landmarks in the American West
- Explore remnants of ancient pre-puebloan cultures
- Interpretive walks with knowledgeable guides & an air conditioned 4x4 vehicle
- OARS is one of only two NPS outfitters authorized to run this tour of Canyonlands
Adventure Overview
Come explore the Island in the Sky District of Canyonlands National Park on a path less traveled. Canyonlands is the largest National Park in Utah and our guides would love to show you how much of its beauty is tucked away from the main roads. Witness breathtaking views while learning about the history of the ancient peoples who inhabited the area over 1000 years ago. Take a short hike to an overlook of the Colorado River where 5-trillion gallons of water run through the heart of a desert each year. Survey the mazes of side washes and canyons formed after thousands of years of erosion. Come along! Let us show you the natural marvels hidden from the main roads, and experience Canyonlands National Park with OARS.
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- Our Canyonlands backcountry tour starts at 8AM and 1PM
- Our guides will take you up the Shafer Trail Switchbacks and into the Island in the Sky District of Canyonlands National Park in our air conditioned 4x4 SUVs
- Stop at numerous landmarks where you can take short scenic walks with our knowledgeable guides unveiling hidden marvels and spectacular opportunities for photographs, including Musselman Arch and Fossil Point Overlook
- Return around 12PM and 5PM
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Dates & Prices
Prices
$119 per person
Additional cost: $5 NPS fee
Departure Dates
Daily – April through October
8:00AM to 12:00PM & 1:00PM to 5:00PM
O.A.R.S. Canyonlands, Inc. is an authorized concessioner of Arches & Canyonlands National Parks
OARS is proud to donate 1% of sales from this trip to the National Park Foundation to help protect our parks and get more kids outside!
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