Half Day of scenic driving and hiking in Canyonlands National Park
A classic tour of Island in the Sky will include driving along the main Grand View Point Road and the secondary Upheaval Dome Road, stopping at the various viewpoints or following short trails that lead to various different natural attractions, from the famous Mesa Arch, to the strange “cetacean” Whale Rock formation, to the Upheaval Dome crater.

• Shafer Canyon Overlook: A large viewing platform with a view of Shafer Canyon, on the east side of the park. This is perhaps the most beautiful view of the entire park. You can get closer to the edge, but be careful because there are no guardrails and the canyon is very deep.
• Buck Canyon Overlook: This viewpoint faces the same direction as the Shafer Canyon Overlook, but it shows a very different view. Compared to other canyons, Buck Canyon appears as a sudden break in the terrain, framed by the La Sal Mountains in the background.
• Orange Cliffs Overlook: The second and final viewpoint on the Grand View Point Road facing west, Orange Cliffs Overlook is one of the viewpoints I liked the most because of the infinite vastness of the view and the unique colors.
• Grand View Point Overlook: This is where the road ends, the southern end of the mesa past The Neck. From the parking lot, you can enjoy a wonderful view of the entire southern part of the Canyonlands, from Monument Basin to La Sal Mountains to Needles. There is also a second, even more exposed viewpoint, but you must follow a trail to get there, which I am going to talk about in the next point.

Short hikes for the group in the Islands In The Sky District

• Mesa Arch Trail: A very short trail (less than 0.5 miles round trip) that leads you to see the arch of the same name, overlooking the cliff of Island in the Sky. 
• Upheaval Dome Trail: Not many people know this, but hidden in Island in the Sky there is a huge impact crater called Upheaval Dome. 0.9 miles round trip. 
• Whale Rock Trail:  The trail is 1 mile round trip.
• Grand View Point Trail: 2 mile (round trip) trail 

Lunch in Moab at the Food Truck Park!

Afternoon In Arches National Park with Sunset Hike to The Delicate Arch.

The iconic Delicate Arch is a magnificent, free-standing arch recognized the world over. This trail to its base is fun-filled and unique- visiting petroglyphs and a smaller arch, climbing slickrock hillsides and traversing an exciting, exposed ledge.

Join us for the iconic Arches National Park Drive

The scenic drive in Arches passes many outstanding natural features. Parking is limited at all destinations, and popular trailheads like Delicate Arch and Devils Garden may fill for hours at a time, especially on weekends and holidays. Drive to The Windows Section and see some of the park's largest arches. (Add a half hour to stroll beneath either North Window or Double Arch.).

Take this half-day Colorado River rafting trip on mild class 1 and 2 rapids. The trip covers seven miles with fantastic scenery, informative guides and lots of fun.

• Raft down the Colorado River
• Take in the views of the Fisher Towers and Professor Valley
• Learn the human and natural history of the area from your guide

Full description

Enjoy a guided rafting tour for all ages and levels of experience along the Colorado River. Depart from Moab and spend half the day navigating Class 1 or 2 rapids surrounded by impressive rock formations.  Get picked up in Moab and meet your professional guide. Get outfitted with the necessary rafting gear and listen to your guide's safety instructions. Then embark on a wild adventure along the Fisher Towers and Professor Valley part of the river. 

The trip is about 7 miles and you're sure to get in some splashy rapids. Select the option including lunch to enjoy a buffet-style meal during your tour. At the end of the trip, the shuttle will take you back to Moab.

Short evening hike TBA

Accommodation:  BLM (Bureau of Land Management) Group Site in the Moab, Utah 

Paddling: Distance 7 miles / Half day guided tour | Difficulty: Easy/Moderate 

Transport:  Basecamp To Park 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Deadhorse State Park in Utah is known for its breathtaking views of the Colorado River and the surrounding canyonlands. A sunrise at this park is a truly stunning experience. As the sun rises over the horizon, the landscape comes alive with warm, golden hues, casting dramatic shadows over the red rock formations and the river below. The sky often shifts from deep blues to pinks, oranges, and purples, creating a magical atmosphere.

The viewpoint at Dead Horse Point, which overlooks the Colorado River, is one of the best spots to witness this awe-inspiring sight. The sight of the sun creeping up behind the cliffs and reflecting off the river creates a stunning interplay of light and shadow, making it a photographer's dream.

Travel back to Denver, Colorado for guest departures.