DURATION:
3 Days/2 Nights
AVAILABILITY:
Feb-Nov
GROUP SIZE:
Max 8-10
STARTS IN:
Salt Lake City
ENDS IN:
Salt Lake City
TRIP STYLE:
Lodging
Photo Above: Red Cliffs Lodge
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.
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
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
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.
Some friends and I did the 5-day camping trip to Zion and Bryce Canyon. We had the most amazing time! We honestly had so much fun and thought the trip... read more was so well organized that we booked a second trip for next summer before our first trip was even over. Our guides, Nick and Eric, were extremely professional, knowledgeable, and supportive. The hikes were perfect lengths/ difficulty level for our group. Food was excellent. Campsites were huge with clean bathrooms. They provide all the gear, which was a big plus, as we were all driving in from different parts of the West Coast. Can’t wait for our next trip! Thanks so much, MountainBased!
This was one of the best trips I’ve ever been on. We did the Zion and Bryce Canyon camping trip. Justin and Meg were amazing guides and people. The sleeping... read more arrangements in the tents were very comfty. The food was great. The sights & hikes were stunning. I highly recommend this tour company, they have what they do down pat! Thank you MountainBased, Meg, & Justin for an amazing time!
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Based on other 5 star reviews, I chose MountainBased to see the mighty five national parks and it was one of the best travel decisions I have ever made.
If you always wanted to explore the national parks but were intimidated by the driving, parking, scheduling, planning and logistics then you have just found your saving grace: MOUNTAINBASED. In... read more the haze of being under lockdown for months on end, I needed an OUTSIDE experience immediately. I desperately wanted to see the Mighty 5 National Parks in Utah but I was intimidated by the planning and logistics and stumbled across this tour company via a google search. It's the REAL DEAL and after reviewing its itinerary and tour packages its frankly the BEST DEAL out there. Mountainbased allows you to immerse yourself in nature with customized hiking experiences and camping or lodging options under professional and experienced tour guides. You will feel overwhelmed by nature in the best way: majestic arches, ancient canyons, contemplative lookouts, breathtaking breakaways and a deep exploration into nature and self, Mountainbased makes it all possible. Go out confidently with Mountainbased and feel one with nature, go an an adventure, step out of your comfort zone, meet new people from all over the world, and feel connected to life and land. Food, accommodation and transportation are all included and the services provided are exceptional. The guides on my trip (Hey Meg and Tyler!) were considerate, professional, knowledgeable, patient and outgoing while the hikes were challenging, engaging and rewarding with the most dynamic and inspiring views. I selfishly want to keep this company an exclusive secret but it's too awesome an experience not to share with anyone keen to explore- we all deserve a Mountainbased adventure.
Amazing, well organized, incredibly fun trip. Jared and Nick went above and beyond to provide a fantastic experience in COVID times. The itinerary was perfect, hitting the must-sees of 2... read more iconic National Parks. Our camping equipment and sites were top notch and comfortable. Delicious camp food and the best sandwiches ever! Nights around the campfire will never be forgotten. Sign us up for next year!
This trip was amazing! The guides Nick and Steve were awesome and had everything you could possibly think of planned with backup plans on top of it. They were both... read more hilarious as well and did a great job making sure everyone on the trip had their best vacation ever! Everyone was like family throughout the experience, we all bonded on the very first day all the way to the end of the trip. I am definitely using Mountain Based again!!!
My husband and I loved our Mighty 5 Camping trip with Tyler and Justin. Our guides knew the best sites to see, like where the perfect sunrise would be at... read more Bryce Canyon and what to do when Zion National Park flash flooded! The food was great. They made meals that worked with everyone's dietary needs and were also delicious. I still want the recipe for that Lentil Stew. We had the best group, the best guides and it was truly worth the money.
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