From Moab: Half-Day Canyonlands Island in the Sky 4x4 Tour
ID: GYG211938-330675
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
04:30 hours
Description
Explore the backcountry of the Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands National Park in a 4x4 vehicle on this half-day tour from Moab. Enjoy the views from the river level all the way up to the top of the mesa, including the iconic Shafer Trail.
Discover the Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands National Park on this exciting half-day tour by 4x4 vehicle.
After pickup from your hotel in Moab, drive towards the national park, meandering alongside the river. Stop outside the park boundary to explore ancient Native American rock art that was carved into the cliffs by the Ancestral Puebloans.
Continue to the jeep trail that leads up to the Island in the Sky district. Along the way, you'll stop at vistas such as Fossil Point and Musselman Arch.
See the remarkable Gooseneck Overlook and travel along a section of the White Rim trail. Wind up the switchbacks of the famous Shafer Trail, and enjoy one last look out over the park before driving back to Moab.
Highlights
- Discover the Island in the Sky district by 4x4 vehicle
- See native American rock art called petroglyphs
- Take photographs of the awe-inspiring red rocks and canyons.
- See the famous Gooseneck overlook of the Colorado River
- Learn about the geology, flora, fauna, and history of the area
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If the minimum number isn't met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Your hotel or accommodation in Moab. Please wait for pickup in the lobby of your hotel or near the front entrance to your rental accommodation and look for the vehicle marked with the local partner's name.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.