Canyonlands National Park: White Rim Backcountry Tour

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Canyonlands National Park: White Rim Backcountry Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

White Rim Trail — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Go deep into Canyonlands National Park on a full-day tour by 4-wheel drive (4WD) that travels the famous White Rim Road. Experience the landscape up close on short optional hikes that lead to hidden passages, secret canyons and caves. Your route includes Island in the Sky, Gooseneck overlook, Musselman Arch, Lathrop Canyon and the Shafer Trail leading to the Colorado River. With an expert guide to show you the treasures of the White Rim Road, experience an unforgettable day in the Canyonlands.

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At a glance

Duration: 9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: NAVTEC Expeditions

Ages: Youth (0–16 years) · Adults (17–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Ice Water (please bring a personal water bottle)
Included: Professional guide
Included: Buffet Style Lunch
Included: Transport by 4x4 vehicle

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Signature on required "Acknowledgment of Risk" form
Not included: Car/booster seat (required for children 7 & under)
Not included: Admission fees: Canyonlands National Park

Itinerary

Utah Scenic Byway 279 Rock Art Sites

10 min

Short stop to discuss the petroglyph panel and ancient cultures of the Moab and Canyonlands area
Potash Road

20 min

Brief stop to view a petroglyph panel, then off road to pass the Potash Salt Ponds
Dead Horse Point State Park

Passing by

The 4 wheel drive road we travel is below Dead Horse Point State Park. You'll see it from an angle that most visitors do not.
Canyonlands National Park

4 hours

This is a backcountry tour of Island in the Sky. We travel by 4-wheel drive vehicle.
Lathrop Canyon

one hour Admission included

Follow the canyon down from the White Rim to the Colorado River
White Rim Road

2 hours Admission included

This rugged portion of the 25-mile (40-km) White Rim Road loop offers incredible views around every bend. Explore more of this amazing landscape on several short optional hikes just beneath the White Rim Sandstone level. Follow your guide on moderately challenging hikes to caves, caverns and breathtaking viewpoints over the mighty Colorado River. Or simply relax near the vehicle and soak up the views at Gooseneck Overlook, Lathrop Canyon, Musselman Arch
Shafer Trail Viewpoint

10 min Admission included

Perhaps the most exciting part of the day is the return from the White Rim road up the switchbacks of the Shafer Trail! We stop at the viewpoint to look down into the canyons and and incredible places we visited throughout the day.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

You can meet us at our office 15 minutes prior to departure at 321 N. Main St. in Moab. We have parking for your convenience and there is also free curbside parking all around if our lot is full.

Please contact Navtec directly for pick-up. There is a $10 fee per group.

End point

You can meet us at our office 15 minutes prior to departure at 321 N. Main St. in Moab. We have parking for your convenience and there is also free curbside parking all around if our lot is full.

Please contact Navtec directly for pick-up. There is a $10 fee per group.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Things to Bring: reusable bottle (your guide will have lots of extra water available), sun protection/camera/suitable attire and footwear for the weather if need be
NAVTEC Expeditions is an authorized concessionaire of Canyonlands and Arches National Park
If you have an Annual National Parks Pass, please bring this for your park entrance fee, otherwise you will need to purchase a day pass for each park individually for $15
Every 4x4 tour needs a minimum of 3 individuals to run. If your trip does not meet the minimum, you will be offered other tour options or get a full refund (Another option is to pay for the 3rd fare)