Moab Tours, Tickets, Activities & Things To Do

Experience one of the most unique sound and light shows in the world on this 3-hour excursion at Canyonlands National Park near Moab, Utah. Enjoy a cowboy-style Dutch oven dinner in a dining room overlooking the Colorado River. Then take a slow-moving evening boat ride as 40,000 watts of natural light illuminate the canyon’s walls. Watch as the lights, shadows, music and narration make the stories of the canyon’s formation, creation and history come to life — as learned from the early settlers of the area.

To truly experience the legendary beauty of Arches National Park, you need to explore its isolated corners. On this adventurous 4WD tour from Moab, your expert guide will help you do just that as you navigate the backcountry to spots like the Tower Arch, as well as visit the famous red rocks at Marching Men and Eye of the Whale. Bonus: Your 5-hour tour features a stop to see fossilized dinosaur tracks.

Roam over the sandstone domes and slickrock ledges of Hell's Revenge near Moab on this off-road adventure by UTV (utility terrain vehicle). You will follow an experienced guide while you drive your own 4-passenger Kawasaki Teryx 4. Navigate the difficult terrain, full of steep climbs and descents. You’re treated to views of the La Sal Mountains, the Colorado River and the sandstone cliffs of Negro Bill Canyon. Travel in a small group of up to four vehicles on a 2.5-hour morning, afternoon or sunset tour.

On this half-day 4WD adventure from Moab, explore the rugged, red stone interior of Canyonlands National Park, where you’ll experience the beauty of the Island in the Sky district and the stunning Gooseneck Overlook. Your professional guide will navigate your vehicle down the switchbacks of White Rim Road, where you will not only see the remains of ancient Pueblo civilizations, but also admire the canyon walls that drop 1,000 feet (300m) down. It’s an easy drive from Moab to Canyonlands, and the views of the meandering Colorado River help cap off this Utah adventure.

Hit the dusty trail on a 4x4 tour of Canyonlands National Park. Expert guides will take you to see the highlights of Utah’s Chesler Park such as Elephant Hill, Devil’s Lane, and Devil’s Kitchen. There’s also the option to take a 3-mile (4.8-km) hike on the spectacularly scenic Joint Trail. This full-day adventure is the perfect way to experience Utah’s backcountry away from the crowds.

Moab is blessed with the Colorado River running right through the middle of the desert, and on this Moab whitewater rafting tour, experience a scenic float down the river that also has Class III rapids. This tour takes place near Fishers Tower, which is just on the outskirts of Moab, where you can swim in the river, photograph wildlife, and listen as your guide explains the geology and history behind the canyons. With various departures during the day at 9:00 am, 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm, the half-day trip can fit into most schedules. Bring the whole family on a fun-filled half-day Colorado River trip that runs about 7 river miles (11 km) with fantastic scenery and moderate rapids. Noon departures include a lunch by the riverside.

This outdoor adventure combo from Moab takes you off-roading through Canyonlands National Park, followed by a guided rafting trip on the Colorado River. Your guide introduces you to the scenic natural wonders of Canyonlands' Island in the Sky by 4-wheel drive (4WD), including sections of the Shafer Trail and White Rim Road. Enjoy a buffet lunch before an afternoon rafting the white-water rapids of the mighty river. Admire deep canyons, ancient rock art, fossils and natural stone arches on this day trip, great for all ages.

Go off-roading by 4-wheel drive (4WD) deep into Canyonlands National Park via the White Rim Road, a scenic route of switchbacks and red rock formations. This full-day tour with an expert guide includes popular spots such as Island in the Sky, Gooseneck overlook, Musselman Arch, Lathrop Canyon and the Shafer Trail leading to the Colorado River. Take short optional guided hikes that lead to hidden passages, secret canyons and the caves of Canyonlands. Buffet lunch and round-trip transport from Moab included.

Fix your attention on the rugged beauty of Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park in Moab while enjoying views from the comfort of a climate-controlled Jeep. Taking a tour means you'll spend less time navigating and more time focusing on the scenery, without the hassle of car hire. Listen as your guide provides fascinating information about the geology, botany, and archaeology of the area.

Experience the natural wonders of Utah firsthand with a 4-hour canyoneering adventure in Goblin Valley State Park. After a basic skills session it's time to enter the 'Chamber of the Basilisk.'  Rappel down a narrow fissure on a technical route that rewards with stunning underground views. In fact, the beauty of this massive chamber is often compared to that of a gothic church. Spend ample time climbing and wandering within the canyon for even more magical angles, then begin your journey back out into Utah's vast open space.

Splash your way down the Colorado River through the rapids of Westwater Canyon, where in addition to rugged desert scenery, there’s the chance you could spot wildlife from soaring bald eagles to river otters and beavers. Over the course of a day, hold on tight as your guide helps navigate the Class III and Class IV whitewater, where rapids have names like Sock-It-To-Me, Funnel Falls and Skull. This trip provides an adrenaline rush amidst walls of red rock canyons, and is great for the traveler who loves a challenge and a bit of desert adventure.

Canyonlands, like the American West itself, is vast. To see even a percentage of it by foot takes at least a week, and you'd only scratch around the edges. Take to the skies during this unforgettable small plane tour and see Canyonlands in all of its grandeur. Every seat is a window seat offering spectacular views, and every passenger receives comfortable headsets for a complete narration of the scenes below from your seasoned pilot.

Ride into the sunset on a 2.5-hour UTV tour over the slickrock landscapes of Hell's Revenge. Drive your own 4WD utility-task vehicle or ride with a guide. Either way, you won’t miss the rock-crawling excitement of Moab's most sought-after off-road destination. Bump along the Devil's Backbone and other sandstone domes and steep ledges. You’re guaranteed great photo ops!

This tour is unlike any other! Experience some of the best of the Arches Backcountry. Arches receives 1.5 million visitors each year and you can find them all clustered along the 26 miles of paved roads, but there are places in the park that are as quiet as they were back in the 50s when this park inspired Edward Abbey's famous western epic "Desert Solitaire". Travel back in time with us and experience the solitude and hidden secrets of Arches National Park.

Zoom along the smooth waters of the Colorado aboard a speedy jetboat during this 2.5-hour cruise experience at sunset. Enjoy the cooler temperatures on the water as you explore the river’s arches, red rock cliffs, and petroglyphs. Finish the trip back at the dock, where you’ll enjoy an included dutch oven dinner savored with a view of the sunset.

Outdoor enthusiasts will learn canyoneering skills including rappelling, rope-assisted down climbs and chimneying through slot canyons on this half- or full-day adventure from Moab. Travel into the red rock terrain of southern Utah by 4WD, then practice navigating narrow canyon walls as you learn the basics from a professional guide. Spend the morning or afternoon on an easier route, or select a moderately difficult full-day tour (including lunch) at Robbers Roost — a 2-hour drive away. Suitable for physically fit adventurers; all equipment provided.

See Moab from a new perspective thanks to this 3-hour daytime jet boat excursion on the Colorado River. Enjoy the dramatic scenery of the 2,200-foot (670-meter) canyon walls from the water, check out a fossilized sea bed, view Indian petroglyphs, and see where several films and commercials were shot, plus much more. Morning and afternoon rides are available.

Raft past Fisher Towers during this half-day river rafting trip on the Colorado River, not far from Moab. Drift past the red rock scenery while you paddle downstream through a series of gentle rapids. This family-friendly excursion includes personal flotation devices, dry bags and, of course, your river guide.

This white-water rafting trip covers a 14-mile (22-km) section of the Colorado River near Fisher Towers, a short drive from Moab. Stunning canyon scenery provides awe-inspiring vistas throughout the day. The full-day adventure features oar rafts operated by river guides, although inflatable kayaks are usually available upon request. At lunchtime, your guide serves a buffet-style picnic during a stop on a riverside beach.

Explore Utah on two wheels and enjoy outdoor adventure in the desert on this half-day mountain bike tour in Moab. Choose to bring your own bike or rent a full-suspension mountain bike, then follow a guide along rugged biking trails around Moab. During your 4-hour tour, pick from a wide range of routes of varying difficulty. Spin along rolling terrain to Deadhorse Point or Klondike Bluff, follow the Moab Brand Trails or get your adrenaline pumping along Slickrock and the Magnificent Seven Trails.

•Ride with your guide or go it alone on this exciting UTV tour through Moab’s most enticing off-road destination: Hell’s Revenge! Enjoy a true rock-crawling trail and some spectacular scenery as you surrender to the power of your vehicle! Small group size makes for a truly personalized adventure where no one misses a bit of the stunning desert landscape.

Join a family-friendly river rafting or kayaking trip and paddle past stunning Moab scenery, including Fisher Towers. Your full-day excursion launches at Onion Creek and covers some great white water of southern Utah. Munch on a delicious riverside lunch before running more rapids. This small-group tour is suitable for all ages and skill levels, with your choice of raft or kayak.

Explore Moab's desert beauty with your family while splashing your way down Class II rapids on the mighty Colorado. Take in the scenic red rock landscape while your raft guide points out the fascinating natural history of the area that makes it unforgettable. There's no better way to appreciate this terrain than my floating down the river that carved it. 

Skirt past the edges of Arches National Park on this thrilling 1-hour speedboat tour up the Colorado River. Head up bumpy rapids and through the center of splash zones on a Nitro Spin King boat, which is engineered for a good time.