Salt Lake City to Arches National Park tour

Cancellation Policy

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.

  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Inclusions:

  • Knowledgeable Tour Guide
  • Transportation
  • Lunch
  • Park Entrance Fees
  • Water
  • Taxes, Fees, and Gratuity Associated With All Activities (Tour Guide Tips Excluded)

Itinerary:

  • Today you will explore the two National Parks outside Moab – Canyonlands & Arches National Park! Canyonlands is known for its districts, Canyonlands includes rugged land, canyons and plateaus carved by two rivers: The Colorado and the Green. The most popular place to visit is the Island in the Sky District which is a sheer walled mesa in the Northern part of the park. It has some of the most popular viewpoints including Grand View Arch, Mesa Arch, and Green River Overlook. You will see some fantastic views on this tour! You will have a stop for lunch before heading to Arches.

    Known for its over 2000 naturally created sandstone arches, Arches is full of amazing hikes, scenic views and much more! You will have a chance to explore Arches through hiking and a scenic drive. You can choose from the following: Delicate Arch, Landscape Arch, Windows Sections, (all time permitting). Please note that it takes approximately 4-4.5 hours each way from Salt Lake City. The tour lasts approximately 12-14 hours.

Pricing:

  • $1199.00 for up to 4 people all inclusive
  • Each additional person is $250/person
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Salt Lake City to Arches National Park tour
Salt Lake City to Arches National Park tour

Arches National Park & Canyonlands Airplane Tour from Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City to Arches National Park tour
Tour Code: 588-3247 Available: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Depart From: Salt Lake City, UT Duration: 6 Hours

Highlights: Visit Arches National Park (Delicate Arch, Fiery Furnace, Negro Bill Canyon, Tower Arch).

  • 6 hours tour: 4 hours Tour plus 2 hours round trip flight
  • A minimum of 2 people required for the booking

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Explore Arches National Park, famous for its incredible and unique geological formations, on a private full-day tour from Salt Lake City.

About this activity

Free cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

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Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.

Covid-19 precautions

Special health and safety measures are in place. Check your activity voucher once you book for full details.

Duration 14 hours

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Live tour guide

English

Pickup included

Pick-up is available from Salt Lake City area, Provo or Park City.

Private group

  • Enjoy a private tour customized to your interests and activity level
  • Hike the red rocks beneath towering sandstone arches
  • Photograph the longest spanning arch in North America - hurry before it's gone!

Take a private day tour to Arches National Park and discover its many stunning rock formations. Learn from your expert guide how this unique landscape was created and see some of the most famous formations like Delicate Arch, Landscape Arch, Balanced Rock, and Double Arch. This tour departs from your preferred location in the greater Salt Lake City area. A three and a half hour drive in a luxury SUV will deliver you to Arches National Park. After a picnic lunch, your guide will show you the best of what Arches National Park has to offer according to your interests and activity level. During your time in the park your guide will discuss the phases of arch creation, why the rocks are different colors, and the erosion process that creates these magnificent natural icons. For the photographers, your guide will share their expert knowledge of when and where to capture the best pictures. On the return trip to Salt Lake City, stop at your choice of several highly recommended local restaurants for dinner (at your own expense). After, continue the drive and be dropped back to the Salt Lake City area by 10PM.

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Snacks, water, and soft drinks
  • Picnic Lunch
  • Private travel in a luxury SUV up to 6 guests
  • Hiking poles
  • Park entrance fees
  • Tips
  • Dinner

  • People with pre-existing medical conditions

What to bring

  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Hiking shoes
  • Sunscreen
  • Closed-toe shoes

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • This tour will take place regardless of weather conditions.
  • Dinner will be at a local restaurant of your choice, but is not included with the tour price.

What is there to see between Salt Lake City and Arches National Park?

The top stops along the way from Salt Lake City to Arches National Park (with short detours) are Temple Square, Canyonlands National Park, and Deer Valley Resort. Other popular stops include Utah Olympic Park, Salt Lake Utah Temple, and Loveland Living Planet Aquarium.

How much time do you need at Arches National Park?

Two days in Arches is ideal though and would give you enough time to explore the Fiery Furnace on the ranger-led hike and do a few more of the longer hikes. One day is really all you need at the Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands National Park if you're sticking to the overlooks and shorter trails.

What is the best month to visit Arches National Park?

The best time to visit Arches National Park is April through May and September through October, when daytime temperatures average about 60 to 80 degrees. In the summer, temperatures can exceed 100 degrees, which can make exploring the park's trails very uncomfortable.

Is it worth it to drive through Arches National Park?

In fact, this road is so beautiful that it definitely deserves a mention among the most beautiful scenic drives in the world! Yes, you can drive through Arches National Park and easily see some of the most spectacular scenery. That's what makes it one of the most popular National Parks in the USA.