Explore the wondrous rock formations on this hiking tour through Canyonlands and Arches National Parks
Explore some of the most incredible geological formations in Utah on this 6-day guided hiking tour of the Canyonlands and Arches National Parks. You’ll love the exciting trails and spectacular views of the sandstone canyons, gorges, and stone formations that fill these two amazing parks!
Your expert guide will lead you through some of the best trails in both parks, including Chesler Park and the Devil’s Garden Trail. As you explore the rocky spires and stone arches, you’ll also see the Colorado and Green Rivers, as well as majorly jaw-dropping canyons. Then, take a break from hiking so that you can enjoy the landscape as you float down the river on a scenic raft tour. The Hiking in the Canyonlands and Arches National Parks tour is the perfect way to explore the best of Utah!
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Hiking the Canyonlands and Arches National Parks Itinerary
Day 1 Island-in-the-Sky Hike
Meet the shuttle at the Grand Junction airport for the morning drive to Canyonlands National Park. You’ll be warming up your legs in the Island-in-the-Sky district as you hike to Neck Spring. Stop to enjoy the view at the Shafer Canyon trailhead before you hike back to the van.
You’ll drive through Moab on your way to Monticello for the night, making for some great views out the window.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Monticello
Distance: 5 miles
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 Explore the Needles District
Today you’ll be wandering through the canyons and sandstone spires of the Needles District. The hike will work its way towards where the Colorado River meets the Green River. You’ll have a great view of the spectacular gorges that the rivers have carved through the Colorado Plateau.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Monticello
Distance: 12 miles
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3 Hike to Chesler Park
The Chesler Park hike is considered to be one of the best trails in Canyonlands Park. You’ll see the stone spires from amazing vantage points all along the route, especially from the Joint Section of the trail.
In the evening you’ll transfer to Moab, where you’ll spend the remaining three nights.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Moab
Distance: 10 miles
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4 Discover the Sandstone Arches
Your hiking tour today will explore the Devil’s Garden trail, which features the gravity-defying but naturally formed stone arches that the landscape is so famous for. Bring that camera!
Overnight Location: Hotel in Moab
Distance: 8 miles
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5 Colorado River Rafting
See the park from another point of view today as you spend the afternoon on a scenic rafting trip down the Colorado River. Enjoy the sunshine and the views from the water as you cruise through canyons.
Spend the rest of your day relaxing or exploring the park.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Moab
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6 Hike to Delicate Arch
This morning’s short hike is to the Delicate Arch, which is one of the most famous of the natural landmarks in Utah. There’s still more in store, though- you’ll have a chance to visit the Double Arch and the Windows before your shuttle brings you back to Grand Junction.
Enjoy your travels home after exploring the very best of these two spectacular parks!
Overnight Location: None
Distance: 6 miles
Meals: Breakfast
Hiking the Canyonlands and Arches National Parks Price and Dates
This guided hiking tour of Canyonlands and Arches National Parks is run as a fixed-departure tour where you’d be joining a group.
The prices below are per person:
Accommodation on the Hiking the Canyonlands and Arches National Parks Tour
This tour is based in 3 and 4-star hotels. The hotels offer comfortable rooms with great locations.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement of $550 USD to have a private room where possible.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Inn at the Canyons in Monticello ★★★★
A refreshing dip in the indoor pool is the perfect way to end a busy day. You'll also love the clean and spacious rooms at this hotel.
Best Western Plus Canyonlands Inn in Moab ★★★★
The newly renovated rooms here are nice and big, and you'll love the outdoor pool and hot tub. Situated on Main Street, you'll be close to everything.
What’s Included in the Hiking the Canyonlands and Arches National Parks Tour?
Meals
5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 5 dinners are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 5 nights are included. Accommodations before and after the tour in Grand Junction are not included.
Transportation during the Tour
Transport for you and your luggage is included as outlined in the itinerary. Transport from Grand Junction to Canyonlands and from Moab to Grand Junction is included at the beginning and end of the tour.
Also Included
- English-speaking guide
- Shuttle van
- Trail maps and narratives
- Park entrance fees
- Rafting program and all necessary equipment
Not included
- Travel insurance
- Flights to and from Utah
- Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
- Tourist taxes if applicable
- Visas if required
- Personal equipment
- Fees not mentioned as ‘included’
- Gratuities for guides, drivers, servers, or hotel staff if desired
Optional Extras
- Solo traveler supplements
- Any additional nights before or after the tour
Frequently Asked Questions about Hiking the Canyonlands and Arches National Parks
Timberline Adventures specializes in fully supported cycling, hiking, and multisport adventure tours in the United States and Canada.
Over the last 38 years, our adventure experts have crafted unique itineraries consisting of only the best routes and trails. We are all about striking the perfect balance of challenge, discovery, and tons of fun! Our epic tours include visits to 35 different national parks, and we take great pride in introducing our guests to some of the wildest and most beautiful areas in North America, like Glacier, Yosemite, Acadia, Big Bend, and so much more!
We share in the joy, exhilaration, and sense of accomplishment that is a part of every single tour, and the quality of your experience is how we measure our growing success.
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