From Moab: Lavender Canyon 4x4 Drive & Hiking Combo Tour
ID: GYG213399-335142
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
08:30 hours
Description
Take an adventurous full-day 4x4 tour and hiking trip to the Lavender Canyon in the Canyonlands National Park. Visit off-road remote sights that only a few rarely get to see as you experience the breathtaking beauty of Needles District in the park.
Discover the jewel of Lavender Canyon in the Canyonlands National Park, full of archaeological sites, giant stone arches, and stunning beauty in every direction. Witness red to orange striped sandstone with yellow honeycomb facets and dark purple mesas and towers.
Starting from Moab, climb into a 4x4 off-road vehicle which will take you to the southern entrance of the Canyonlands National Park. From here, embark on a 3-mile moderate hike through the incredible landscape. As you make your way toward the Needles District, pass by one of the first and still operational ranches.
Continue the hike on towards Joint Trail to see some isolated sections of The Needles District. Make your way into Lavender Canyon and cut across 2 major creek crossings with steep banks. View many arches and archaeological sites from the road. Stop for a lunch break which is included in the tour price and admire the views.
After eating, explore an alcove with 5 cylindrical dwellings that must have provided comfortable shelter for the Ancestral Puebloans. View many other arches in the area that only a few get to view and learn about. After a full day exploring the canyon, make your way back to Moab where the tour ends.
Highlights
- Enjoy a combination of 4x4 driving and guided hiking in the Canyonlands Park
- Explore the inside of Lavender Canyon and all of the incredible scenery it has to offer
- Take in the stunning views of the Needles District during a lunch break
- Learn about the geology and how Lavender Canyon got its name
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please bring a National Park Pass or money for the park entrance fees.
• 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.
