Backcountry 4x4 Tour From South Moab
from $213 per person
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This half-day 4x4 tour runs for 4 hours and 30 minutes and takes travellers into Arches National Park by a rougher, less travelled route. The ride starts with off-road driving through backcountry that connects to the park, with stops along the way: reviewers describe seeing dinosaur tracks, an old juniper tree, and arches and viewpoints that most visitors driving the paved road never reach.
Once inside the park, the vehicle covers a lot of ground in a short time. Guides talk through the geology, history, plants and wildlife along the way, and several travellers said the tips their guides gave them shaped the rest of their stay in the park.
Hotel pickup is included, as detailed at booking, and the tour also has a set meeting point at the Moab Reservation Center on Highway 191, south of downtown. The listing says most travellers can participate, though the ride is off road, so be prepared for it. It suits anyone who wants to cover a lot of the park without driving themselves.
Here is what travellers should know before booking, drawn from the listing details and what recent reviewers repeatedly mention.
Common issues. The entrance fee of US$15.00 per person is not included in the tour price, and gratuity is separate as well. Some reviewers expected a private vehicle and found the tour shared with other travellers; one also wanted more stops and found the back seats offered poor views. The vehicle is not wheelchair accessible, tours can be cancelled for weather or if a minimum traveller count is not met, and any cancellation inside 24 hours of the start time forfeits the payment.
Yes, hotel pickup is included, with the details shown at booking. Travellers can also drive to the meeting point at the Moab Reservation Center, 2182 S Hwy 191, south of downtown Moab on the right heading south. The operator advises against relying on GPS alone to find it.
Bottled water, light snacks, an air-conditioned vehicle, and hotel pickup as detailed at booking. The park entrance fee and gratuity are not included.
Yes. The entrance fee is US$15.00 per person and is not covered by the tour, though America the Beautiful pass holders are exempt. Bring a pass or plan to pay the fee.
The listing says most travellers can participate. Pushchairs are allowed and service animals are permitted, but the vehicle is not wheelchair accessible, and the off-road section means being prepared for a rougher ride.
Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes inside that window are not refunded or accepted. If the operator cancels for bad weather or low numbers, travellers are offered a different date or a full refund.
Bottled water and light snacks are provided, so the main things to bring are the park entrance fee or an America the Beautiful pass. The tour takes a maximum of 24 travellers, and groups over six need to book separate reservations, though the group travels together in separate vehicles.
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