Arches + Canyonlands Weekend | 3-Day Lodging Trip

DURATION:

3 Days/2 Nights

 

AVAILABILITY:

Feb-Nov

GROUP SIZE:

Max 6-12

 

STARTS IN:

Salt Lake City

ENDS IN:

Salt Lake City

 

TRIP STYLE:

Lodging

Aerial View of Red Cliffs Lodge

OVERVIEW

Looking for a quick weekend getaway? We have the perfect adventure for you and your friends or family. Spend three unforgettable days in the Moab area as we explore two of Utah’s most spectacular National Parks – Arches & Canyonlands.  Come prepared to get some dirt on your hiking boots as we explore this rugged and expansive landscape filled with some of the world’s most unique rock formations. Stay busy each day and relax in the evenings at one of Moab’s most stunning resorts – Red Cliff’s Lodge – nestled beneath towering canyon walls and overlooking the mighty Colorado River! Click here to learn more about our relaxed booking and travel options.

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MountainBased is an authorized Permittee of the National Park Service

HIGHLIGHTS

• Unique lodging at Red Cliffs Lodge on the Colorado River
• Hike to renowned arches such as Landscape Arch, Double Arch, and the iconic Delicate Arch
• View the vast landscape of Canyonlands from the “Island in the Sky”
• Enjoy the breathtaking scenery from Dead Horse Point
• Explore the adventure town of Moab
• View unforgettable sunsets along the Colorado River

TOUR DATES

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ITINERARY

Day 1: Depart Salt Lake City for Canyonlands National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park, and Moab

Lunch view at Dead Horse State Park on Day 1

Pickup Location: Main Lobby at the AC Marriott Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown – 225 West 200 South Salt Lake City, Utah 84101

Today we will be introduced to some of the most incredible canyon vistas that span as far as the eye can see.  Canyonlands – split into 3 distinct districts – provides some of Utah’s most impressive rock formations. We will explore the Island in the Sky District in addition to a stop at the amazing Dead Horse Point State Park for a famous view of the Colorado River. This evening we will arrive to our accommodation for an included dinner.  This evening be sure to peek outside and enjoy the spectacular night skies of southern Utah.

Driving time: 4 Hours

Hiking: 1-2 miles – Minimal elevation gain

Accommodation: Red Cliffs Lodge just outside of Moab

Day 2: Arches National Park – Free time in Moab

This morning, enjoy a deluxe breakfast as you view the sunrise from the hotel’s back patio.  Once loaded up on food and hot coffee, it’s time to begin our adventure for the day and explore Arches National Park for some awesome hikes and sightseeing. Arches is home to over 2,000 natural arches – the most found anywhere in the world.  Plan on exploring the Devil’s Garden area of the park where we will see a wide assortment of arches including the longest in the park, Landscape Arch at 306 feet!  This afternoon we will explore a bit more of the surrounding Moab area and spend some time in town.  We will return to the hotel this evening for dinner and sunset along the Colorado River.

Driving time: 1-2 Hours (local)

Hiking: Moderate difficulty

Accommodation: Red Cliffs Lodge just outside of Moab

Day 3: Arches National Park + Return to Salt Lake City

This morning you can enjoy another hot breakfast  before we head back to Arches National Park to visit one of the most famous features in the entire National Park system – Delicate Arch!  This hike leads you to one of the Southwest’s most iconic (and photogenic) rock formations.  After we complete the hike, we will enjoy an included lunch before making our return trip to Salt Lake City!

Driving time: 4 Hours

Hiking: 3 miles – 500+ feet elevation gain

Return to Salt Lake City: We plan to return to SLC by approximately 6:00pm.  If you plan to depart from Salt Lake International Airport after the trip, be sure you do not book a flight prior to 10:00pm or 22:00 due to various circumstances out of our control.

GUEST REVIEWS

Bryce & Zion Explored- Camping Truly an amazing experience! I’m so glad I found this company on my search for a southwest hiking adventure. Everything was top notch- the trail choices, the food, gear, driving, music, history of the parks and Utah, and what I appreciated the most- our guides Chad and Nick P. They really went above and beyond to make the week spectacular. Super supportive, encouraging and enthusiastic- you can really tell they love what they do. They were so informative and passionate every step of the way. I really appreciated how organized everything was and perfectly timed. I’ve been wanting to explore southern Utah for a long time and I’m so happy this is how I kicked it off. Utah is beautiful and so so interesting. This trip blew my mind and surpassed all expectations. I’ll be back for another trip for sure! Thank you Chad, Nick P and the MountainBased team! If you’re debating on booking- just do it! More than worth it. It’s challenging and rewarding and you get to meet amazing people too.

15Natty

1 week ago

A great introduction to Utah’s National Parks Definitely hire this guided travel team. Camped 4 nights, visited the big 5 NP’s and excellent state parks. Hiking was great, not too rigorous because of travel time. A great introduction to the parks. We’ll be back!

MonaG190

1 week ago

Most Memorable Trip The 5 day camping trip with MountainBased was fantastic! We were a small group of individual travellers and it was such a great experience visiting the different places together. Our guides were great. Everything about the trip was exceptionally well organised and it was a lot of fun. Look forward to doing another trip with MountainBased again in the future. Thanks so much for such incredible memories, guys!

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1 week ago

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• Departure
  Main Lobby at the AC Marriott Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown - 225 West 200 South Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
• Departure Time
  Please arrive by 7:15AM (07:15)
• Return Time
  Approximately 6:00PM (18:00)
• Included
  2 Nights Lodging

  Round-trip transportation in a brand new 15 passenger van

  A highly experienced, professional guide (Certified Wilderness First Responder)

  All National Park fees

  2 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 1 Dinner

  Emergency equipment and first-aid kit

  Freshly prepared meals
• Not Included
  Guide gratuity (Recommended 15-20% of trip cost)

  1 Dinner Not Included