Utah’s Canyons & Cliffs
Epic Canyons, Arches, and Trails
Arches and Canyonlands National Parks preserve the raw beauty of the rugged American West: the wonder of sandstone arches that reach for the heavens and cavernous canyons that yawn into the depths of the earth. The Canyons and Cliffs experience can be tailored for the Photo Enthusiast or a Thrill Seeker tour. Satisfy a taste for world-class mountain biking on numerous red rock trails, including the famous SlickRock Trail.
Photographers and adrenaline seekers alike can join the “rock-crawlers” on famous Jeep trails over petrified sand dunes. Discover ancient history in the tracks of giant dinosaurs and fossils. Soak up a refreshing float trip down the Colorado River. This is truly the home of epic canyons, gravity-defying arches, and awesome adventures! Combine this trip with our Colorado’s Best Kept Secret for the complete Western experience.
Expedition Map
This map shows the location of Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and Durango. Note the dashed lines that mark the four corners area where Arizona, Utah, New Mexico and Colorado all collide.
Durango Colorado
Arches National Park
Canyonlands
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Trip Options
We have crafted this amazing trip as either a photo adventure or a thrillseekers adventure. Book the minimum spots and fully customize the entire trip (see Trip Details below).
Canyons & Cliffs - Group (6+) | 7 days | $4,550
Canyons & Cliffs - Private (2+) | 7 days | $5,550
Canyons & Cliffs - Thrills & Photos | 10 days | $7,550
Utah’s Canyons & Cliffs and Colorado’s Best Kept Secret Trip | 10-14 days | $8,300
Photography Workshop | 6 days | $5,800
Utah’s Canyons & Cliffs and Arizona’s Grand Canyon Trip | 10-14 days | $8,600
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Trip Details
Prices and Group Sizes
Prices are per person & for either photo adventure or thrillseeker option. Book the minimum and fully customize your trip (6 normal minimum and 2 is the minimum for the private option).
Available Dates
These trips are available: March, April, May, Sept, October & November. Trips run Sunday-Saturday or request custom dates. Contact us for availability and to help select the best time frame for your goals.
What is Included?
Includes: Ground travel, premier lodging, user fees, equipment rentals, activity (listed in itinerary) and all meals.
Excludes: Flights, drinks, travel / personal insurance, gratuities, add-on acitvities or days (single rooms are additional, prices subject to change).
Sample Itinerary
THRILLSEEKER OPTION:
Day 1 – Rendezvous
Fly into Durango, CO. Welcome dinner & overview.
Day 2 – Sunset Hike
Drive to Moab followed by a hike into and on top of Corona Arch.
Day 3 – Arches Park
Explore the most breathtaking rock formations and dessert terrain found on earth. Hike through 300 ft. (90+ m) arches and pertified dunes.
Day 4, 5 – Bike World- Famous Trails
Ride the amazing Slickrock mountain bike trail loop. Coast down the memorable Porcupine Rim Trail above the Colrado River (trips vary).
Day 6 – Canyon Lands
Hike the edge of spectacular red canyons and experience grand views like Mesa Arch.
Day 7 – 4×4 Jeeping
Safely crawl up and down the vertical petrified sand dunes and enjoy epic views around every corner.
PHOTO ADVENTURE OPTION:
Day 1 – Rendezvous
Fly into Durango, CO. Welcome dinner & overview.
Day 2 – Sunset Hike
After arriving in Moab we will take a short hike to the spectacular Fisher Towers for evening photos.
Day 3, 4 – Arches Park
See the wonders of Arches Nation Park and snap your best sunset shot of the famed Delicate Arch.
Day 5 – Jeep & Raft
See the red sandstone cliffs from open-top Jeeps, then raft the refreshing rapids of the Colorado River.
Day 6 – Canyon Lands
Enjoy and capture spectacular canyon vistas and massive formations seen nowhere else on the planet.
Day 7 – Dinosaur Tracks
View and touch real dinosaur tracks and petroglyphs. Hike to the top of Corona Arch for the experience of a lifetime— and a photo to prove it!
