Mild to Wild Half-Day Tour
4 hours · Mild to Wild Rafting and Jeep Tours
from $139per personThis half-day tour from Moab covers Arches National Park with a guide who drives the scenic roads and leads short walks at the stops.
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Panoramic Van, Park Entry
Panoramic Van Tour With Park Entry
from $159 per person
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- Duration
- 4 hours
- Meeting point
- Moab Tourism Center, 606 S Main St, Moab
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Run by
- Moab Tourism Center
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Group size
- Up to 14
Overview
This four hour outing from Moab Tourism Center covers the marquee formations of Arches National Park in a van with a roof section that slides open in good weather. Guests meet downtown at 606 South Main Street and ride out with a guide who handles the driving, the commentary and the park entrance fee, which is included in the tour price.
The route mixes short walks with scenic drives. Stops include Balanced Rock, Panorama Point, the Lower Delicate Arch Viewpoint, the Windows section and Double Arch, plus pass bys at Courthouse Towers and the Petrified Dunes. Combined walking across the whole tour comes to roughly 1.5 miles, split into short stretches rather than one long hike. The group is capped at 14 travellers, and snacks, drinks and a guide are included.
It suits people who want a structured look at the park, especially those who would rather not drive it themselves. Reviewers often mention guides who explain the history and geology of the formations and share stories about the area, which several said made the ride itself part of the appeal. It is not the right fit for wheelchair users, and the operator asks that everyone in a party be able to manage the short walks, since the group cannot be split up. Hotel pickup is not included, so travellers make their own way to the meeting point.
What's Included
Included
- Snacks
Not Included
- Gratuities, are always appreciated!
- Hotel pickup
Itinerary
- Meet at Moab Tourism CenterCheck in at 606 South Main Street, on the corner of Main Street and Kane Creek Blvd. The listing allots 15 minutes here before departure.
- Enter Arches National ParkA 15 minute transfer into the park with the entrance fee included in the tour. You pass by Courthouse Towers and the Petrified Dunes on the way.
- Balanced RockA 15 minute stop with admission included.
- Panorama PointA 10 minute stop, free admission.
- Lower Delicate Arch ViewpointA 30 minute stop with admission included.
- Windows SectionThe longest stop at 45 minutes, with admission included.
- Double ArchA 20 minute stop with admission included, before the return drive to Moab.
What To Expect From The Tour
A few practical things shape how this tour plays out, from where you sit to what you carry.
- Sit in the back. The open roof only covers part of the van. One reviewer advised sitting at the back if you want the open air section, since other seats sit behind glass.
- Short walks. The combined hiking distance is about 1.5 miles spread across the stops. The group cannot be separated, so everyone in a party needs to be able to manage short walks.
- Food and drink. Snacks and drinks are included, with water and soda mentioned by reviewers. Some mentioned charging cables on the vehicle as a bonus.
- Weather matters. The open roof is weather permitting, opening only on days with good weather and temperatures. The whole experience requires good weather, and poor conditions can mean a different date or a refund.
- Photo timing. One reviewer found late afternoon and sunset a great time to visit and called the convertible top a different perspective. Bring a camera, though stops are short.
- Getting there. Hotel pickup is not included. Allow time to find the downtown meeting point, since one reviewer missed the open air seats after arriving late and misunderstanding where the tour began.
Common issues. The main complaint in reviews is seating: the open roof covers only part of the van, so not everyone gets the open air view, and one reviewer felt there was not enough time off the vehicle for photos. The listing states the tour is not wheelchair accessible and not recommended for travellers with back problems, and everyone must be capable of the short walks since the group cannot split up. The open roof depends on the weather. Gratuities are not included, and neither is hotel pickup. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before start time are not refunded.
Before You Book
What is included in the price?
The four hour tour includes the guide, snacks, drinks and the Arches National Park entrance fee. Gratuities and hotel pickup are not included, and tips are appreciated by the guides.
Where does the tour start?
At the Moab Tourism Center, 606 South Main Street in downtown Moab, on the corner of Main Street and Kane Creek Blvd. Hotel pickup is not provided, so travellers make their own way to the meeting point.
How much walking is involved?
The operator estimates a combined 1.5 miles of short walks and hikes across all the stops. A moderate fitness level is recommended, and the group cannot be separated, so every guest needs to manage the walks.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
No. The listing states it is not wheelchair accessible, and it is not recommended for travellers with back problems. Service animals are allowed.
What is the cancellation policy?
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 poor weather, guests are offered a different date or a full refund.
What should I bring?
Water and snacks are supplied, so comfortable shoes for the short walks are the main requirement. One reviewer noted the van is locked when the group walks away from it, so bring whatever you need on the stops.
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