Unforgettable Arches: Moab 4-Hr Backcountry Off-Road Tour
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The tour will head north on US 191 passing the entrance of Arches National Park which was designated as a National Monument before being changed to a National Park in 1971. Our special use permit allows us to enter the back door to Arches via Willow Springs Road. Along this backcountry route, you'll travel through the new area of the "Utah Raptor State Park". Here where Native Americans lived back in history for thousands of years you'll see dinosaur tracks and enjoy the views of the La Sal Mountains. The Park lies atop an underground salt bed that is responsible for the arches, spires, and sandstone fins. Several of the stops include Eye of the Whale(Backcountry), Balanced Rock(Pavement), Sand Dune Arch(Pavement), Delicate Arche Viewpoint(Pavement), and the Windows Section(Pavement). The trip length is approximately 4 hours duration. All vehicles are Jeep Rubicons which are enclosed and air-conditioned.
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Adam_S, 10/6/2025 6:48:44 PM
This was a really fun experience. We got to see places of the park that we normally wouldn’t get to if we were not on a private tour. The off Roading was really cool. The one thing I would say is that it is very bouncy in the car as you were going over the rocks. You will want to keep that in mind. It’s not for everyone but the payoff is great.
Q8837GLlauraa, 10/1/2025 3:45:06 PM
It was fun, awesome and sights to behold. The tour guide Mark did a fantastic job. We also met nice people who toured with us.
gary L, 9/30/2025 6:23:49 PM
Trina, our guide was both informative and very passionate about Arches National Park and the environment. We would highly recommend her and Adrift Adventures.
Fishman0522, 9/21/2025 10:23:32 AM
We had a great day in the Arches park. Our guide Mark was excellent. Very informed and eat going. We meet a nice couple from Florida as our jeep companion. There air conditioned jeeps were fantastic. Mark showed us a number of arches that we would never of seen if we went by ourselves. If you only have enough time to do one thing, we would highly recommend Adrift Adventures.
271kazj, 9/14/2025 6:31:58 PM
Great morning with Bill, expert driving skills. Interesting & entertaining stories, highly recommended if you enjoy the 4x4 experience
littella, 9/12/2025 4:54:05 PM
We loved it! Mark, our tour guide and driver, gave us an awesome Jeep tour of the Arches back country areas and many of the most popular Arches spots. We did the early morning (7am) tour to beat the heat. Mark shared interesting information and stories, and drove expertly through the challenging back country.
Dawn_D, 8/29/2025 8:18:36 PM
Mark was a safe , knowledgeable and fun a guide . Jeep was clean. We had to change plans . The company accommodated. Must do!
Christine U, 8/22/2025 11:42:19 PM
Mark was friendly, funny and very knowledgeable and an excellent driver. My husband and I had a wonderful time and would recommend this. Thank you Mark for an awesome experience
arnouds82, 7/27/2025 7:58:07 PM
We went on a roundtrip through the USA with our (Dutch) family of four. We were two days in Moab and we chose to do this trip and it was a very good choice! We met our guide (Ric) and then we got in the Jeep. Because we were with four persons (+guide) there were no other persons in our Jeep. We went in to the national park through an other entrance then the main one. The way was rough and it was very fun to be on a path (if you could call it a path) where you only could come with such a vehicle. Ric took us to many places to do a little hike if we wanted to. He also came with many photo idea's he wanted to take for us and brought me (15) and my brother (17) to the arch to stand under it, while my mom and dad were at a distance to take a photo. Ric took us to some more popular and more crowded places, but he also took us to places/arches where nobody was, because you couldn't come there without something like a Jeep. In the Jeep we talked a lot while going to other places and Ric had lots of water bottles in the back to stay hydrated. It's fun to talk to an American when you're not from there, so the ride wasn't boring at all. After about 4 hours Ric took us back to our car and said good bye (and recommended us some places to eat dinner). Overall it was a very fun (and bumpy) ride!
4rexw, 7/1/2025 9:18:38 PM
We did the 4 hour morning tour of Arches. Our guide (Treena) was great. She kept it fun and we had lots of laughs. Very enjoyable.
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please call our office to reconfirm your reservation the day before your tour.
- We advise that if you are, or anyone in your party is, over 6'2" and/or 225+ lbs. to please consult our office prior to your trip's departure date.
- The Jeep Wranglers used have four passenger seats, and the guide/driver has all guests rotate seats throughout the trip. This makes it so that one person is not stuck in the same seat for the entire trip.
- Not recommended for those with motion sickness, vertigo, etc.
- Due to these tours being backcountry tours, you will be going off the paved roads in an elevated vehicle that has the clearance for these special off-road trails.
- Things to bring: water bottle (free refills available), sunglasses, sunscreen, visor/hat, sun protection, sturdy footwear for hiking, day pack, camcorders and cameras (bring at your own risk)
- Timed entry tickets are NOT needed for this trip.
Departure point
You will be able to see the meeting point next door to the Comfort Suites We have a large statue of a man that is made out of pipes holding a large oar in front of our parking lot.Return details
The tour will head north on US 191 passing the entrance of Arches National Park which was designated as a National Monument before being changed to a National Park in 1971. Our special use permit allows us to enter the back door to Arches via Willow Springs Road. Along this backcountry route, you'll travel through the new area of the "Utah Raptor State Park". Here where Native Americans lived back in history for thousands of years you'll see dinosaur tracks and enjoy the views of the La Sal Mountains. The Park lies atop an underground salt bed that is responsible for the arches, spires, and sandstone fins. Several of the stops include Eye of the Whale(Backcountry), Balanced Rock(Pavement), Sand Dune Arch(Pavement), Delicate Arche Viewpoint(Pavement), and the Windows Section(Pavement). The trip length is approximately 4 hours duration. All vehicles are Jeep Rubicons which are enclosed and air-conditioned.Redemption
• Advised to reconfirm your reservation with the tour office (Adrift Adventures 435.259.8594) the day before your tour. • Arrive 15 minutes before departure time. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly. • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet the requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund • For the safety and comfort of all our National Park Backcountry Jeep tour guests, if the seat belt cannot be safely fastened, then this issue will need to be taken care of before the date of your tour. We encourage guests to address all seating needs when booking. We highly recommend not leaving any possible seating issues for the day of your tour. Our jeep tours are operated in 4-door Jeep Wranglers and hold a max of 4 passengers, plus one of our well-trained and knowledgeable guides as the driver. • The Jeep Wranglers used have four passenger seats, and the guides/drivers have all guests rotate seats throughout the trip. This makes it so that one person isn’t stuck in the same seat for the entire trip. • Not recommended for those with motion sickness, vertigo, etc. • Due to these tours being “backcountry” tours, you will be going off the paved roads and are elevated to have the clearance to do these off-road trails. • Things to bring: camera, water bottle (free refills available), sunglasses, sunscreen, visor/hat, and sun protection • Sturdy footwear – for hiking • Day Pack – comes in handy if you have one but is not necessary • Camcorders and cameras – bring them at your own risk24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund