Utah's Arches & Canyonlands Easygoing Walking Tour
Dolce Tempo Journey Among Epic National Parks in the Southwest
Meet us in Utah’s red-rock wonderland—where soaring spires, massive arches and twisting canyons glow in fiery hues beneath the vast blue skies of this desert wilderness.
We rate our trips based on a range of activity levels from 1-5.
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From $3,799 - $3,849/person
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Trip at a Glance
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the geologic grandeur of Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park and Colorado National Monument
- Visit spectacular natural sights including Island in the Sky and Double Arch
- Stroll back through geologic time as you trace the rippling rock layers of Colorado National Monument
- Sip a cocktail while watching the golden sunset over the tips of soaring sandstone formations in Moab
- Spot constellations and shooting stars in comfort as you gaze into the dark skies over our riverside hotel
Sample itinerary. Trip details may vary by departure.
Start Grand Junction, Colorado Airport & Travel Details
- Welcome to Utah’s red-rock country
- Delve into a landscape of geological wonders on a paved path through the Moab Canyon
- A visit to Canyonlands National Park offers a colorful tableau of mesas and canyons
- From the park’s Island in the Sky area, peer down at the Colorado River twisting through a gooseneck canyon 2,000 feet below
- Stroll Moab’s vibrant downtown or simply relax by the hotel pool.
Nights 1-2
Deluxe Hotel
With views of Moab’s red rocks, this Curio Collection by Hilton property is a block from Main Street and about 10 minutes from Arches National Park. Modern accommodations and interiors inspired by the surrounding Western landscape create a comfortable retreat, while a heated outdoor pool, hot tub and full-service spa offer space to unwind after an active day. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- Visit Arches National Park, home to the world’s greatest concentration of natural sandstone arches
- Walk to viewpoints framing iconic park formations like Double Arch and Delicate Arch
- Look for climbers scaling the towers as you soak in views of Castle Valley, Onion Creek and the Colorado River
- Follow a trail marked by cairns to a natural amphitheater
- Relax at our wellness-focused riverside resort
- Spend a morning at Colorado National Monument
- Meander through geologic time on the Monument Canyon Trail.
Nights 3-4
Deluxe Hotel
Set along the Colorado River beneath Moab’s red rock cliffs, Red Cliffs Lodge combines rustic Western design (think vaulted ceilings and exposed wood beams) with modern comforts in its reimagined all-suite accommodations. The property features a year-round outdoor hot tub, a seasonal solar-heated pool and the Moab Museum of Film & Western Heritage, which highlights the area's role in classic film and television productions. (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 1-2
All breakfasts, 5 lunches, 3 dinners
All accommodations on your Backroads trip
All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
Expertise and services of Backroads Trip Leaders
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 t-shirt or hat, plus water bottle and luggage tag
Detailed Travel Planner with destination tips and pre-trip information
