Arches, Canyonlands & Colorado River Private Tours

Hike, Bike, & Raft in Red-Rock Terrain

Experience desert solitude, brilliant blue skies, contrasting colors and epic sunsets on this private 5-day Moab Adventure. Explore the majesty of Arches National Park with its magnificent stone arches and giant balanced rocks. Immerse in the beautiful, rugged terrain of Canyonlands. Marvel at the Colorado River's power to carve magnificent canyons, and see how the forces of wind and water have shaped this landscape. Top off this desert escape with comfortable accommodations in a stunning location.

Tour the wondrous, natural architecture of Arches National Park

Explore the breathtaking, rugged beauty of Canyonlands

Experience the canyon-carving power of the Colorado River by raft

Why take this trip with us?

Reason #01

MT Sobek delivers this grand-slam in just five days - ideal if you don't have loads of time but want a real-deal adventure.

Reason #02

Along the way, professional naturalist guides offer insights into the region's incredible geology and diverse flora and fauna.

Reason #03

You will visit some of the premiere Southwest National Parks with the luxury of lodges. A fantastic way to visit these treasures and recover for your next epic daily hike.

Meet your guides

Jennie Dufour

Hailing from the northeast, Jennie grew up playing in the woods and camping in the backyard, developing a love for the outdoors. Jennie started her travel career as a travel agent and travelling the world when she could. Becoming a tour leader 8 years ago, she first started leading tours throughout the USA, Canada and Mexico. She then decided that she wanted to explore and work in other parts of the world and has since worked as an overland tour driver and leader in Eastern and Southern Africa, India, Nepal and Central America. Having worked and traveled in 49 different countries, she has now realized home is where the heart is - The Southwest USA. Always up for an adventure, in her spare time you may find her whitewater rafting the Grand Canyon, hopping on a sailboat across the Indian Ocean or hitchhiking through Morocco.

Jen Barnes

Jen, is a North Carolina native and a Florida State University graduate with a degree in anthropology. Jen has taught school in Japan, cleaned fish in Alaska, and toured the entire perimeter of India. She's a music lover, a reader of anything, a fan of superhero movies, a bicyclist, a chili hound, a serious cook, and a woman of letters. But mostly she's a tour guide. She's conducted tours throughout the Southwest, from coast to coast in America, in Alaska, and in Canada. If you make her laugh, she'll be your friend for life.

Christopher Patrick

Travel and comedy flow strong in this one. Before finding a job that would pay him to travel, Chris worked in Alaska as a salmon processor, was a recreational skier in Colorado & Wyoming, was a crew member on a catamaran on the island of St. Croix and has participated in a 100 mile ultra run. In addition, he has been around the world a couple times to see as much as he can, however he always comes back to the Southwest. He loves meeting new people and aims to entertain while educating his guests. When not on the road, Chris loves time with his niece, running to a gate to catch a plane, creating YouTube videos and training to be a cast member for SNL.

Activities

Hiking, biking, sightseeing, and river rafting, all in the most iconic regions of Moab.

Lodging

Spacious bungalows and townhouses, featuring top-notch amenities as well as 12 acres of gorgeous open space, an outdoor pool, and hot tub.

Climate

Expect warm, sunny days and cool evenings. Daytime highs range from 60° to 100°F with evening lows from 30° to 60°F.

FAQ

How should I train for my trip?

The best training is hiking. Work up to hiking similar distances with your daypack loaded with the same weight you will be carrying on your day hikes.

Can I drink the water from stream or lakes?

Purified water is available at the lodge. It is important that you do not drink unfiltered water from streams or lakes along the trail.

What kind of wildlife am I likely to see?

Wildlife commonly seen includes: Mule Deer, Utah Prairie Dogs, Chipmunks, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrels, Pronghorn (antelope), Gray Fox, Ravens, Steller's Jays, Clark's Nutcrackers, Red-tailed Hawks, Turkeys, and Mountain Short-horned Lizards. Black Bear, Elk, and Mountain Lions are rarely seen.

When is the best time to go on this trip?

The areas we visit are generally at higher elevations so the warmer months of the year are ideal. The canyons of the Southwest are wonderful destinations from mid-May through mid-October.