5 Jeep and 4x4 Tours in Moab to Build a Day Around

1.Arches National Park 4×4 Adventure from Moab

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,014 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $196Our pick

Ride with a local guide such as Marcia, Ron, Ben, or Courtney into Arches National Park’s backcountry. You’ll reach Tower Arch, Eye of the Whale, Marching Men, and fossilized dinosaur tracks by 4WD, with short optional hikes, hotel pickup, water, and lemonade included.

“Our Guide, Marcia, drove us to places in Arches National Park the general public would never get to experience, both in our off-road vehicle and hikable terrain. She was extremely knowledgeable about the history and geology of the various rock formations, and could answer any questions we had. She was always concerned about our comfort and safety. My husband and I (in our 70s) felt like we had a wonderful experience on the only day we had to visit Arches National Park.”

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2.Canyonlands National Park Backcountry 4×4 Adventure from Moab

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 458 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $210

Ride from Moab into Canyonlands’ Island in the Sky district in a four-door Jeep Wrangler. Your guide handles Shafer Trail’s tight switchbacks while explaining geology, Pueblo history, film sites, and the White Rim Road. Guides may include Mark, Ric, Randy, Trina, or Nic.

“Rik was an entertaining guide who was very knowledgeable, and concerned for your safety. We had lots of laughs, great views and learned so much from him. It was a great experience!!”

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3.Half-Day Arches National Park 4×4 Driving Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 440 reviews · 4 hours · from $196

Ride with an English-speaking guide through Arches National Park’s rough backcountry, reaching Tower Arch, Eye of the Whale Arch, the Marching Men, and dinosaur tracks. Guides such as Adam, Marcia, Seth, and John tailor short hikes and explanations to your group. Hotel pickup, water, and lemonade are included.

“Highly recommend this adventure. Adam was a fabulous guide and we all had a great time.”

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4.Canyonlands National Park Needles District by 4×4

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 298 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $353

Spend about 10 hours exploring Canyonlands’ Needles District from Moab in a small 4x4 group of up to 12. Guides such as Charlotte, Matt, Ben, and Justin handle Elephant Hill’s rough terrain, share geology and local history, and lead an optional 3-mile Joint Trail hike. Lunch, water, and transport are included.

“Beautiful national park with great hikes and impressive driving by our excellent guide Matt. The family really enjoyed this full day to the Needles.”

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5.Full-Day Canyonlands and Arches 4×4 Driving Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 289 reviews · 9 hours · from $337

Ride a small-group 4x4 from Moab through Canyonlands and Arches, descending Shafer Trail, viewing petroglyphs, Musselman Arch, Tower Arch, and dinosaur tracks. Guides such as Mike, Courtney, Ron, and Hayden tailor short walks and explain the geology. Lunch, hotel pickup, and park transport are included.

“Outstanding! Our guide Adam was EXTREMELY knowledgeable and very personable! He gave us an excellent overview of both Arches and Canyonlands and he did it in a way that was very interactive. He catered to our needs and wishes and made us laugh while learning. He prepared an outstanding lunch and had plenty of water. One of the best experiences during our 2 weeks in the Southwest. I highly recommend!”

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