Utah's Arches National Park Glamping Multi-Adventure Tour
Red Rocks & Desert Comforts in the Southwest
The stage is set for hiking, rafting and canyoneering, all from one luxurious base in Moab’s red-rock theater. Unpack once and enjoy adventure, comfort and community, desert-style.
We rate our trips based on a range of activity levels from 1-5.
See this trip's Activity Options & Terrain for more details.
From $3,799 - $3,999/person
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Trip at a Glance
Highlights
- Discover the surreal beauty of Utah’s red-rock country as you hike through sculpted canyons and towering arches
- Settle into a serene luxury camp surrounded by desert wilderness where adventure and comfort blend seamlessly
- Forge lasting connections during evenings spent fireside under a canopy of stars
- Paddle along desert rivers and rappel down red-rock walls, exploring Moab’s wildest and most exhilarating terrain
- Explore the colorful kingdom of Arches National Park, with over 2,000 natural stone arches, pinnacles and giant rocks that defy gravity
Sample itinerary. Trip details may vary by departure.
Start Grand Junction, Colorado Airport & Travel Details
- Your adventure begins with a rafting trip along a splashy stretch of the Colorado River past sheer red cliffs and secret beaches in the heart of canyon country
- Savor a picnic lunch riverside
- Arrive in Moab and settle into your luxury basecamp, a serene and stylish retreat tucked amid sculpted cliffs and open sky
- Ease into the Southwest rhythm with a short hike through colorful sandstone fins and wind-carved canyons
- Gather for a relaxed welcome dinner—an introduction to the community feel of your desert home.
Nights 1-3
Deluxe Hotel
ULUM Moab is an upscale glamping retreat set beneath Moab’s red rock cliffs, with freestanding canvas-walled tents designed for comfort. Each tent features a private deck and modern furnishings, while shared amenities include an outdoor pool, a massage cave and communal spaces oriented to the surrounding landscape. The overall atmosphere of this Michelin Key resort is quiet and design-forward, emphasizing open views and a close connection to the desert setting. (pool)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- Start the day on foot in Arches National Park, weaving through towering stone arches and fins shaped by millennia of wind and water
- Take in sweeping views from the trail as your leaders point out rock art panels and desert flora
- Return to your oasis for a soak in one of the cold plunge pools before dinner followed by an evening of fireside stories and stargazing.
Nights 1-3
Deluxe Hotel
ULUM Moab is an upscale glamping retreat set beneath Moab’s red rock cliffs, with freestanding canvas-walled tents designed for comfort. Each tent features a private deck and modern furnishings, while shared amenities include an outdoor pool, a massage cave and communal spaces oriented to the surrounding landscape. The overall atmosphere of this Michelin Key resort is quiet and design-forward, emphasizing open views and a close connection to the desert setting. (pool)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- Hike, scramble, and descend by rappel through dramatic desert landscapes on a professionally guided canyoneering adventure
- Explore remote terrain and hidden sandstone corridors known to only a few travelers
- Gather for a celebratory meal and shared reflections beneath the night sky
- Follow a winding trail for superior views of the maze of enormous sandstone monoliths known as Fisher Towers
- Look for climbers scaling the towers and enjoy a panoramic vista of Castle Valley, Onion Creek and the Colorado River below.
Nights 1-3
Deluxe Hotel
ULUM Moab is an upscale glamping retreat set beneath Moab’s red rock cliffs, with freestanding canvas-walled tents designed for comfort. Each tent features a private deck and modern furnishings, while shared amenities include an outdoor pool, a massage cave and communal spaces oriented to the surrounding landscape. The overall atmosphere of this Michelin Key resort is quiet and design-forward, emphasizing open views and a close connection to the desert setting. (pool)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
End Grand Junction, Colorado Airport & Travel Details
This trip has an activity level range of 1-3
The canyoneering experience includes a short hike and four guided rappels with the longest reaching a height of approximately 120 feet using climbing harness and ropes. No prior canyoneering experience is required, but you should be reasonably comfortable with heights, uneven terrain, and moderate physical activity.
Higher elevations and desert conditions may make activities feel more challenging than similar efforts at home.
Backroads is an authorized permittee of the National Park Service.
All breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
All accommodations on your Backroads trip
All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
Expertise and services of Backroads Trip Leaders
Fully equipped Backroads titanium bike, Wahoo GPS device, helmet and accessories
Bike fitting and equipment support throughout your trip
Lightweight carbon hiking poles
Backroads On Trip App with route maps, elevation profiles, daily snapshots and more
Additional local guides and experts, plus equipment for included activities as detailed in your itinerary
Exclusive activities, tours and cultural experiences, as detailed in your itinerary
All luggage transfers and porterage during your trip
Snacks and beverages between meals
Private cocktail and wine receptions on the first and last nights of your trip
Choice of Backroads cycling jersey, t-shirt or hat, plus water bottle and luggage tag
Detailed Travel Planner with destination tips and pre-trip information
