Private 3-Hour Sunset Tour

Private Sunset, Three Hours

Private 3-Hour Sunset Tour

★ 5.0 · 21 verified reviews on the listing

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Duration
3 hours
Meeting point
Moab In A Day, 150 E Center St, Suite 103, Moab
Cancellation
Free cancellation
Run by
Moab In A Day LLC
Pickup
Meet at the start point

Overview

This private sunset tour from Moab In A Day runs for 3 hours and keeps the vehicle, the guide and the pace to your group alone. The start time shifts with the season, anywhere from 4:00pm to 5:45pm, because the whole point is to be in position for sunset. You meet at the operator's office on Center Street in Moab and return there at the end.

Guides on this tour come in for consistent praise in reviews. One reviewer even reported watching the sunset and the rising moon at the same time, which is the kind of moment the timing of this tour is built around.

It suits visitors who want an expert introduction to the landscape. Reviewers with children said the guide adapted well to a family audience. If you only have a day or two in Moab, past guests also noted the advice they got here shaped the rest of their trip.

What's Included

Included

  • INCLUDED: The start time for the tour varies from 4:00pm to 5:45pm depending on the changing sunset.
  • CANCELATION POLICY: 24hrs including sudden illnesses. Please purchase separate travel insurance.

Not Included

  • EXCLUDED National Parks entry: $15/person extra or free for up to 4 w/ 1 valid pass
  • Hotel pickup

Itinerary

  1. Meet in MoabMeet at 150 E Center St, Moab, Suite 103. Hotel pickup is not included, so you make your own way to the office.
  2. Departure timed to sunsetThe tour sets out between 4:00pm and 5:45pm depending on the time of year, so the group arrives at viewpoints around the best evening light.
  3. Scenic viewpointsThe group travels to viewpoints, with commentary on the geology, history and environment of the area, and time for photos. Reviewers described the views themselves as a highlight of the evening.
  4. Sunset viewingThe group settles in for sunset before heading back.
  5. Return to MoabThe activity ends back at the meeting point on Center Street, roughly 3 hours after departure.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you plan the evening well, from park entry to what the tour does and does not cover.

  • Buy park entry. National Park entry is not included in the tour price and costs extra per person, though holders of a valid park pass get in for free. The operator recommends not buying entry in advance since passes are non-refundable; you can purchase entry from the National Park on the day.
  • Arrive at the office. There is no hotel pickup. You meet the guide at the operator's Suite 103 office at 150 E Center St in Moab, and the tour ends back at the same spot.
  • Photo help. Asking the guide to shoot a few frames seems to be a normal request on this tour.
  • Learning focus. Reviewers repeatedly mention guides with strong knowledge of geology, local history and the ecosystem. If you like asking questions, this format gives you three hours of direct access to someone who knows the region.
  • Flexible pace. Because only your group participates, the tour can bend to your interests. One reviewer said the company happily switched the itinerary when their group had a single day in Moab, and another praised a guide who was flexible with the plan.
  • Timing shifts. The departure window moves with the sunset, between 4:00pm and 5:45pm across the season. Check the confirmed start time on your booking details before you head out, since it may differ from other tours you have taken in Moab.

Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, so travellers with limited mobility should weigh that before booking. There is no hotel pickup, and park entry is an additional per person cost unless someone in the group holds a valid pass. Cancellation is strict: anything cancelled less than 24 hours before the start time gets no refund, and the operator states this applies to sudden illness as well, which is why they suggest separate travel insurance. Gratuities are also not included, with the listing noting guests typically tip around 15 percent.

Before You Book

Is hotel pickup included?

No, hotel pickup is excluded. You meet the guide at the operator's office at 150 E Center St, Moab, Suite 103, and the tour ends back at the same meeting point.

Is National Park entry included in the price?

No. Entry is paid separately at 15 dollars per person, though up to four people can enter free with one valid park pass. The operator advises buying entry on the day from the National Park rather than in advance, since advance passes are non-refundable.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. Only your group participates, so the guide's attention is yours for the full 3 hours. Several reviewers said this made the tour feel flexible and tailored to what their group wanted.

What time does the tour start?

The start time varies between 4:00pm and 5:45pm depending on the time of sunset, which changes through the year. Your booking confirmation will carry the exact start time for your date.

Can children join, and is it accessible?

The listing says most travellers can participate, and one reviewer praised their guide for being wonderful with kids, so families do take this tour. However, it is not wheelchair accessible. Service animals are allowed.

What is the cancellation policy?

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the tour start time, based on local Moab time. Inside that 24 hour window there is no refund and no changes are accepted, even for sudden illness, so the operator recommends buying travel insurance. If you feel unwell on the day, with fever, cough or similar symptoms, the listing asks you to cancel.

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