4x4 From South Moab
4 hours 30 minutes · Moab Scenic Adventures
from $213per personThis half-day 4x4 tour runs for 4 hours and 30 minutes and takes travellers into Arches National Park by a rougher, less travelled route.
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Dinosaur Tracks 4x4, Half-Day
Half-Day Backcountry 4x4 With Dinosaur Tracks
from $240 per person
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- Duration
- 4 hours
- Meeting point
- NAVTEC Expeditions, 321 N Main St, Moab
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Run by
- NAVTEC Expeditions
- Pickup
- Available
- Group size
- Up to 16
Overview
This four-hour backcountry run with NAVTEC Expeditions leaves the paved scenic drive behind and pushes into parts of Arches National Park that most visitors never reach. Travellers ride in a four wheel drive vehicle with a licensed local guide, crossing rugged rock and sand tracks to arches and formations that reviews repeatedly describe as places only a small fraction of park visitors ever see. Tower Arch comes up again and again in reviews. Several travellers also mention short hikes along the way, including a walk of roughly half a mile to reach Tower Arch instead of the long overland route on foot.
The tour suits people who want the backcountry without a strenuous trek. Reviewers noted seeing formations that normally require serious hiking, all from an air conditioned vehicle, and one called it a great option for seniors. Several reviewers praised their drivers as skilled and careful, and one said the vehicle crossed rocks and sand without difficulty. The tour is not advised for travellers with back problems, and it is not wheelchair accessible.
Groups run to a maximum of 16 travellers, with a minimum of three needed for a departure. Hotel pickup is included as arranged at booking, or you can meet at the NAVTEC office at 321 N Main St in Moab, where parking is available. Ice water and lemonade are provided, so bring a bottle to refill.
What's Included
Included
- National Park Tour by Four Wheel Drive Vehicle
- Ice water & lemonade (bring your own bottle)
- Licensed experienced local guide
- Hotel pickup, as detailed at booking
Not Included
- Gratuity
- Soft drinks/food (you're welcome to bring your own)
- Car or booster seats for children 7 years old and under
- Entrance fee - National Park Fee (US$15.00 per person)
Itinerary
- Meet or get picked upMeet at the NAVTEC office at 321 N Main St in Moab 15 minutes before departure, or use hotel pickup as arranged at booking. Parking is available on site and free curbside parking is nearby.
- Drive into the backcountryThe guide takes the four wheel drive vehicle off the pavement and onto rugged back roads, crossing rock and sand deep into the park.
- Backcountry arches and formationsStops include remote arches and rock formations that reviews name specifically, such as Tower Arch, with short hikes to reach some of them.
- Return to MoabThe tour ends back at the meeting point in Moab after roughly four hours total.
What To Expect From The Tour
A few practical things shape how this tour goes, from the roughness of the roads to what the operator provides.
- Hold on tight. Reviewers describe the off roading as exciting, and one noted the terrain is rugged but the vehicle handled rocks and sand without any difficulty. Several reviewers specifically praised the guides as skilled and careful drivers.
- Short hikes. Several travellers mention short walks on the tour, including a hike of about half a mile to Tower Arch. Reasonable mobility helps, though the vehicle does most of the work.
- Bring a bottle. Ice water and lemonade are provided, with extra water on board for refills. Food and soft drinks are not included, but you can bring your own.
- Sun protection. The listing recommends a camera, a water bottle and sun protection. Photo opportunities come up constantly, and reviewers report taking memorable pictures at arches without crowds.
- Group tour. The vehicle carries up to 16 travellers, and departures need at least three people to run. Reviewers describe an air conditioned vehicle for the journey.
- Kids and seats. Car and booster seats for children seven and under are not provided. Families travelling with young children should plan for that when booking.
Common issues. A departure requires at least three travellers; if the minimum is not met, the operator offers other tour options, a different date or a full refund. The park entrance fee of US$15.00 per person is not included, and gratuities are not included. The tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for travellers with back problems. The trip also depends on good weather, with a different date or full refund offered if it is cancelled for poor conditions.
Before You Book
How long is the tour and where does it start?
The tour runs about four hours and starts from the NAVTEC office at 321 N Main St in Moab, where you should arrive 15 minutes before departure. Hotel pickup is also included as detailed at booking, and parking is available at the office plus free curbside parking nearby.
What is included in the price?
The tour includes the national park trip by four wheel drive vehicle, a licensed experienced local guide, ice water and lemonade, and hotel pickup as arranged at booking. It ends back at the meeting point.
Are there extra costs on the day?
Yes. The national park entrance fee of US$15.00 per person is not included, nor are gratuities, food or soft drinks. You are welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Is this tour suitable for children or people with limited mobility?
Most travellers can participate, but the tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for people with back problems. Car and booster seats for children seven years old and under are not provided, so families with young children need to bring their own.
What is the cancellation policy?
You can cancel for a full refund at least 24 hours before the start time, based on local time. Cancellations or changes inside that window are not refunded or accepted. If the operator cancels for poor weather or because the minimum of three travellers is not met, you are offered a different date or experience or a full refund.
What should I bring?
Bring a camera, a water bottle and sun protection, as the listing recommends. Extra water is carried on the tour for refills, and ice water and lemonade are provided. Comfortable shoes help for the short hikes to arches.
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