Dinosaur Tracks 4x4, Half-Day
A four-hour 4x4 run from NAVTEC Expeditions that leaves the paved drive for Arches backcountry, rated 4.8 across 2,059 reviews, the most feedback of any trip here.
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Arches National Park Tours: 4x4 Rides, Sunset Trips And Flights
Every bookable Arches tour in one place: 4x4 backcountry runs, sunset and morning sightseeing, scenic flights and self-guided audio, from $15.99.
- $15.99lowest per-person from-price across these tours
- 18Tours Compared · guided, 4x4, self-guided and flight listings departing from Moab
- $15.99 to $480Price Range · listing from-prices; audio tours are per vehicle, all others per person
Half-Day Backcountry 4x4 With Dinosaur Tracks
from $240 per person
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- Duration
- 4 hours
- Meets
- NAVTEC Expeditions, 321 N Main St, Moab
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Run by
- NAVTEC Expeditions
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- Available
- Group size
- Up to 16
Arches National Park Tours By The Numbers
Not required
Timed Entry Reservations In 2026 · visitors may enter at any time during operating hours; a valid entrance pass is still required
2,000+
Documented Arches · the densest concentration of natural stone arches in the world
$30
Private Vehicle Entrance Fee · covers the vehicle and all occupants; $15 per person on foot or bike, youth 15 and under free
3 miles round trip
Delicate Arch Trail · climbs 480 feet; summer heat and winter ice are the two things that catch hikers out
5 miles
Moab To The Park Entrance · north on US-191; the park is about ten minutes from town by car
100F+
Summer Heat · July averages a 100F high and 16 days above 100F in the NPS almanac
Arches National Park Tours By Trip Type
4x4 Backcountry Tours
Full-Day Two-Park 4x4, Meal Included
NAVTEC's nine-hour 4x4 loop links Canyonlands and Arches in one long day from Moab.
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Sunset 4x4, Park Highlights
Moab Scenic Adventures packs the park's highlights into a three-hour late afternoon 4x4 loop timed for sunset, rated 4.6 across 130 reviews, with free cancellation.
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Panoramic Van, Park Entry
The highest rated trip on this site: a four-hour sightseeing run from Moab Tourism Center carrying a 5.0 across 879 reviews, with free cancellation.
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Three Parks in One Day
Moab In A Day covers Arches, Canyonlands and Dead Horse Point in eight hours, rated a perfect 5.0.
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Guided Sunset Walks
Moab Adventure Center pairs the scenic drive with short guided walks on this four-hour sunset outing, rated 4.8 across 141 reviews, timed for the best evening light and booked with free cancellation.
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80-Minute Two-Park Flight
Redtail Air covers two parks in one 80-minute flight, Canyonlands and Arches, rated 4.9 across 131 reviews.
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30-Minute Arches Flight
A 30-minute small-plane flight with Redtail Air, rated a 5.0 across 44 reviews, lifting off from Canyonlands Field, the airport 11 miles from the park entrance.
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Photographer-Led Full Day
A photography-focused full day, sunrise to after sunset, from $425.
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Self-Paced Audio Drive
GPS-triggered audio commentary you play on your own phone while driving the park at your own pace.
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Shaka Guide GPS Audio Drive
Shaka Guide's phone app narrates the drive as you go.
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| Tour | Kind | Duration | Meets | From | Rating | Book |
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| Dinosaur Tracks 4x4, Half-DayNAVTEC Expeditions | 4x4 Backcountry Tours | 4 hours | NAVTEC Expeditions, 321 N Main St | $240 | ★ 4.82,059 reviews | Check availability |
| Panoramic Van, Park EntryMoab Tourism Center | Sunset And Morning Tours | 4 hours | Moab downtown (Moab Information Center) | $159 | ★ 5.0879 reviews | Check availability |
| Three Parks in One DayMoab In A Day LLC | Sunset And Morning Tours | 8 hours | Moab In A Day, Portal Building, 150 E Center St | $399 | ★ 5.0367 reviews | Check availability |
| Full-Day Two-Park 4x4, Meal IncludedNAVTEC Expeditions | 4x4 Backcountry Tours | 9 hours | NAVTEC Expeditions, 321 N Main St | $330 | ★ 4.9318 reviews | Check availability |
| Self-Paced Audio Drive | Self-Guided Audio Tours | Self-paced | Arches Visitor Center | $16.99 | ★ 4.4315 reviews | Check availability |
| Guided Sunset WalksMoab Adventure Center (Canyon Country River Adventures) | Sunset And Morning Tours | 4 hours | Moab Adventure Center, 225 S Main St | $142 | ★ 4.8141 reviews | Check availability |
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Best Month For Arches National Park Tours
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January
Crowds And Parking: Quiet: NPS calls winter "peaceful", without the crowds Timed Entry: Not required in 2026 Sunrise And Sunset: 7:35 AM / 5:21 PM Moab-Arches Shuttle: Not running (launched 10 September 2026) Touring Note: 28 days a month fall below freezing; ice can close trails and roads
Average High And Low: 44F / 22F
February
Crowds And Parking: Quiet: NPS calls winter "peaceful", without the crowds Timed Entry: Not required in 2026 Sunrise And Sunset: 7:10 AM / 5:56 PM Moab-Arches Shuttle: Not running (launched 10 September 2026) Touring Note: 22 freezing days; ranger programs paused until spring
Average High And Low: 52F / 28F
March
Crowds And Parking: Busy season begins; entrance waits can pass 60 minutes Timed Entry: Not required in 2026 Sunrise And Sunset: 7:30 AM / 7:25 PM Moab-Arches Shuttle: Not running (launched 10 September 2026) Touring Note: Rangers return; 10 days below freezing, mornings stay cold
Average High And Low: 64F / 35F
April
Crowds And Parking: Busy season; NPS advises entering before 8 am or after 3 pm Timed Entry: Not required in 2026 Sunrise And Sunset: 6:43 AM / 7:55 PM Moab-Arches Shuttle: Not running (launched 10 September 2026) Touring Note: Temperate: spring is one of the two comfortable windows
Average High And Low: 71F / 42F
May
Crowds And Parking: Busy season; trailhead lots often full by mid-morning Timed Entry: Not required in 2026 Sunrise And Sunset: 6:07 AM / 8:23 PM Moab-Arches Shuttle: Not running (launched 10 September 2026) Touring Note: Temperate; first 100F day is possible
Average High And Low: 82F / 51F
June
Crowds And Parking: Busy season; some lots full by 7:30 am in summer Timed Entry: Not required in 2026 Sunrise And Sunset: 5:53 AM / 8:45 PM Moab-Arches Shuttle: Not running (launched 10 September 2026) Touring Note: 6 days above 100F; book the earliest slot of the day
Average High And Low: 93F / 60F
July
Crowds And Parking: Busy season; some lots full by 7:30 am in summer Timed Entry: Not required in 2026 Sunrise And Sunset: 6:06 AM / 8:42 PM Moab-Arches Shuttle: Not running (launched 10 September 2026) Touring Note: 16 days above 100F; the hottest month, go early or at sunset
Average High And Low: 100F / 67F
August
Crowds And Parking: Busy season; some lots full by 7:30 am in summer Timed Entry: Not required in 2026 Sunrise And Sunset: 6:32 AM / 8:13 PM Moab-Arches Shuttle: Not running (launched 10 September 2026) Touring Note: 12 days above 100F; monsoon storms can cause flash floods
Average High And Low: 97F / 66F
September
Crowds And Parking: Busy season; entrance waits can pass 60 minutes Timed Entry: Not required in 2026 Sunrise And Sunset: 7:00 AM / 7:27 PM Moab-Arches Shuttle: Free with a park pass from 10 September Touring Note: Temperate from mid-month; monsoon season tails off
Average High And Low: 88F / 55F
October
Crowds And Parking: Busy season; entrance waits can pass 60 minutes Timed Entry: Not required in 2026 Sunrise And Sunset: 7:27 AM / 6:40 PM Moab-Arches Shuttle: Free with a park pass; last day 31 October Touring Note: Temperate: the other comfortable window; the wettest month at 1.18 in
Average High And Low: 74F / 42F
November
Crowds And Parking: Quiet: the busy season ends in October Timed Entry: Not required in 2026 Sunrise And Sunset: 7:00 AM / 5:05 PM Moab-Arches Shuttle: Not running (ended 31 October 2026) Touring Note: Cold again; 18 days below freezing
Average High And Low: 56F / 30F
December
Crowds And Parking: Quiet: NPS calls winter "peaceful", without the crowds Timed Entry: Not required in 2026 Sunrise And Sunset: 7:29 AM / 4:58 PM Moab-Arches Shuttle: Not running (ended 31 October 2026) Touring Note: 26 freezing days; visitor center closed only on December 25
Average High And Low: 45F / 23F
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| Month | Average High And Low | Crowds And Parking | Timed Entry | Sunrise And Sunset | Moab-Arches Shuttle | Touring Note |
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| January | 44F / 22F | Quiet: NPS calls winter "peaceful", without the crowds | Not required in 2026 | 7:35 AM / 5:21 PM | Not running (launched 10 September 2026) | 28 days a month fall below freezing; ice can close trails and roads |
| February | 52F / 28F | Quiet: NPS calls winter "peaceful", without the crowds | Not required in 2026 | 7:10 AM / 5:56 PM | Not running (launched 10 September 2026) | 22 freezing days; ranger programs paused until spring |
| March | 64F / 35F | Busy season begins; entrance waits can pass 60 minutes | Not required in 2026 | 7:30 AM / 7:25 PM | Not running (launched 10 September 2026) | Rangers return; 10 days below freezing, mornings stay cold |
| April | 71F / 42F | Busy season; NPS advises entering before 8 am or after 3 pm | Not required in 2026 | 6:43 AM / 7:55 PM | Not running (launched 10 September 2026) | Temperate: spring is one of the two comfortable windows |
| May | 82F / 51F | Busy season; trailhead lots often full by mid-morning | Not required in 2026 | 6:07 AM / 8:23 PM | Not running (launched 10 September 2026) | Temperate; first 100F day is possible |
| June | 93F / 60F | Busy season; some lots full by 7:30 am in summer | Not required in 2026 | 5:53 AM / 8:45 PM | Not running (launched 10 September 2026) | 6 days above 100F; book the earliest slot of the day |
| July | 100F / 67F | Busy season; some lots full by 7:30 am in summer | Not required in 2026 | 6:06 AM / 8:42 PM | Not running (launched 10 September 2026) | 16 days above 100F; the hottest month, go early or at sunset |
| August | 97F / 66F | Busy season; some lots full by 7:30 am in summer | Not required in 2026 | 6:32 AM / 8:13 PM | Not running (launched 10 September 2026) | 12 days above 100F; monsoon storms can cause flash floods |
| September | 88F / 55F | Busy season; entrance waits can pass 60 minutes | Not required in 2026 | 7:00 AM / 7:27 PM | Free with a park pass from 10 September | Temperate from mid-month; monsoon season tails off |
| October | 74F / 42F | Busy season; entrance waits can pass 60 minutes | Not required in 2026 | 7:27 AM / 6:40 PM | Free with a park pass; last day 31 October | Temperate: the other comfortable window; the wettest month at 1.18 in |
| November | 56F / 30F | Quiet: the busy season ends in October | Not required in 2026 | 7:00 AM / 5:05 PM | Not running (ended 31 October 2026) | Cold again; 18 days below freezing |
| December | 45F / 23F | Quiet: NPS calls winter "peaceful", without the crowds | Not required in 2026 | 7:29 AM / 4:58 PM | Not running (ended 31 October 2026) | 26 freezing days; visitor center closed only on December 25 |
4x4, Van, Audio Drive Or Flight: How Arches National Park Tours Differ
| 4x4 Backcountry Tour | Van Sightseeing Tour | Self-Guided Audio Drive | Scenic Flight | |
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| Price per person | $204 to $337 | $139 to $211 | $15.99 to $24.99 per vehicle | $255 to $480 |
| Length | 3 hours to 9 hours | 3 to 4 hours | Self-paced | 30 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes |
| Where it starts | Downtown Moab or the south end of town; hotel pickup on some listings | Downtown Moab offices, or optional hotel pickup | Start at the park entrance road; the app plays as you drive in | Canyonlands Field Airport, 11 miles from the park entrance |
| Walking involved | Short optional hikes; the longest listed is a 9-hour day with a moderate hike | Short guided walks at the main viewpoints; one listing totals about 1.5 miles | As much or as little as you choose; you drive yourself | None |
| Park entry and permits | Mostly not included: most listings charge $15 per person or accept a pass | Included on the Moab Tourism Center, Mild to Wild and morning listings; not included on the small-group and private sunset listings | You pay the $30 vehicle fee yourself | No entrance fee on the listing; you fly over the park |
| Timed entry in 2026 | Not required | Not required | Not required | Not applicable |
| Guest ratings on this site | From 4.6 to 4.9 across 2,638 reviews on the listings used here | From 4.8 to 5.0 across 1,354 reviews on the listings used here | From 4.4 to 4.5 across 427 reviews on the listings used here | From 4.9 to 5.0 across 175 reviews on the listings used here |
| Who it suits | Visitors who want the parts of Arches that ordinary cars cannot reach | First visit with a short time window and no wish to drive | Budget travellers with their own car who like to set the pace | Visitors who want the whole landscape in one view and cannot hike |
Where Arches National Park Tours Start And Stop
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Arches National Park
- Panoramic Van, Park Entryfrom $159 per person
- Three Parks in One Dayfrom $399 per person
- Self-Paced Audio Drivefrom $16.99 per vehicle
Moab
- Dinosaur Tracks 4x4, Half-Dayfrom $240 per person
- Panoramic Van, Park Entryfrom $159 per person
- Three Parks in One Dayfrom $399 per person
Canyonlands Field
- 80-Minute Two-Park Flightfrom $480 per person
- 30-Minute Arches Flightfrom $255 per person
- Arches Visitor CenterArches National Park
- Delicate Arch Trailhead (Wolfe Ranch)Arches National Park · 16 km from Arches Visitor Center in a straight line
- The Windows Section (North Window)Arches National Park · 11 km from Arches Visitor Center in a straight line
- Devils Garden TrailheadArches National Park · 19 km from Arches Visitor Center in a straight line
- Fiery Furnace ViewpointArches National Park · 15 km from Arches Visitor Center in a straight line
- Balanced RockArches National Park · 11 km from Arches Visitor Center in a straight line
- Park Avenue TrailheadArches National Park · 2.0 km from Arches Visitor Center in a straight line
- Moab downtown (Moab Information Center)Moab · 7.8 km from Arches Visitor Center in a straight line
- NAVTEC Expeditions, 321 N Main StMoab · 7.3 km from Arches Visitor Center in a straight line
- Mild to Wild office, 745 Kane Creek BlvdMoab · 6.8 km from Arches Visitor Center in a straight line
- Moab Reservation Center, 2182 S Hwy 191Moab · 12 km from Arches Visitor Center in a straight line
- Moab In A Day, Portal Building, 150 E Center StMoab · 7.9 km from Arches Visitor Center in a straight line
- Moab Adventure Center, 225 S Main StMoab · 8.0 km from Arches Visitor Center in a straight line
- Canyonlands Field Airport (Redtail Air)Canyonlands Field · 19 km from Arches Visitor Center in a straight line
What Guests Say After The Tour
“The best tour ever! The little bus was so comfy and I got to relax and sight see without a care in the world! 100% recommend.”
“It was a fantastic way to visit the park! Our guide was entertaining and knowledgeable about the region.”
“Very knowledgeable guide, comfortable transportation, lots of water provided along with snacks. All 6 of us LOVED this tour and highly recommend.”
“What a great way to see the park!”
Where To Stay In Moab Near The Park Entrance
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Moab
North Moab, about 2.1 miles from the Arches entrance road, a 5 minute drive
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Moab, within about 6 miles of Arches National Park
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Moab, about a 20-minute drive
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Who Operates The Trips?
Nine operators run the 18 trips compared here, from NAVTEC Expeditions and Redtail Air to Moab In A Day. Morning and sunset sightseeing comes from Moab Tourism Center, Mild to Wild Rafting and Jeep Tours and Moab Adventure Center.
Which Tours Rate Best?
Four trips carry a 5.0: the Moab Tourism Center sightseeing run at 879 reviews and the Redtail Air Arches flight at 44. Moab In A Day owns two more, at 367 and 118 reviews, while the NAVTEC crowd-escape leads volume with 2,059 reviews at 4.8.
Can I Book Every Tour?
Yes, all 18 listings are bookable now, and none were placed by an operator paying for position. Nothing here pads the count.
What Does A Tour Cost?
Every trip publishes a from-price, spanning $15.99 per vehicle for the cheapest self-guided audio tour to $480 per person for the combo flight over both parks. Your final total depends on travel date, group size and any extras, and the live booking page shows it before payment.
How Long Is Each Tour?
Four hours is the standard shape here, covering ten tours from the sightseeing departures to most 4x4 routes. Shorter picks include the three-hour sunset drives and the 30-minute Arches flight, while both NAVTEC full days run nine hours.
Where Do Tours Start?
Guided tours generally start in Moab, with operators meeting guests in town or near the park entrance five miles to the north; the exact meeting point is listed on each booking page. Scenic flights are the exception, since Redtail Air departs from Canyonlands Field Airport, roughly 11 miles from the park entrance.
Arches Planning Guides And Answers
Guides
- Airplane Tour Guide
- Audio Vs Guided Tour
- Best Time To Visit
- Canyonlands From Moab
- Delicate Arch
- Easy Arches Tours
- Entrance Fees And Tickets
- Fiery Furnace Guide
- From Salt Lake City
- Moab 4x4 Tours
- Moab Beyond Arches
- Moab Departures
- Moab To Arches Drive
- Moab Tour Companies
- One-Day Combo Tours
- Photography Tours
- Private Tours Of Arches
- Stargazing And Night Tours
- Sunrise And Morning Tours
- Sunset At Arches
- Timed Entry Rules
- Tour Stops Explained
- What To Bring
- Where To Stay In Moab
- Which Tour To Book