Moab: Arches National Park Self-Guided Driving Tour
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Country: United States
Description
Discover the stunning formations and harsh beauty of Utah's rocky desert with this comprehensive self-guided driving tour of Arches National Park.
Begin your adventure into the stunning Utah landscape at the visitor center by the entrance to Arches National Park. As you set off on your journey, pass the towering formation of the Three Penguins and the geological Moab Fault, then pause at Park Avenue. Simply admire the formations, colors, and layers here or hike the trail into the park.
Next, check out the distant snow-capped La Sal Mountains, the iconic Three Gossips, and the towering series of formations from the Courthouse Towers to Sheep Rock.
Continue deeper into the park, admiring the petrified dunes and desert scrub while learning about the native Ute and Paiute tribes. Hear about their mythologies, way of life, and eventual struggle against Spanish invaders and Mormon settlers.
Your journey into Arches will then bring you to the famous Balanced Rock formation, followed quickly by the two most popular stops: the Windows Arches and Double Arch. Enjoy jumping out and exploring these geological marvels up close.
After, make your way through Arches’ unique Cache Valley to Delicate Arch, the unrivaled highlight of this park. Check out the nearby historic Wolfe Ranch and tribal petroglyphs, and decide if you want to see the famous arch from a viewpoint or hike closer for greater detail.
Your adventure continues through the unique Salt Valley of Arches to stunning formations like the Fiery Furnace, Sand Dune Arch, Arches Forest, Skyline Arch, and Tapestry Arch. These are all optional stops and hikes.
Finally, make your way to the farthest point in the park: the Devil’s Garden. Here, hop out to visit the famous Landscape Arch as the crowning vista of a surreal landscape.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the alien landscape of Arches National Park
- Discover the park’s highlights, such as Delicate Arch, Landscape Arch, and more
- Marvel at craggy rock pillars, unlikely formations, and eroded mountainous fins
- Learn about the formations’ history and the magical Paiute mythology behind them
- Set your own pace and stop where you like to get the most out of your visit
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This is a self-guided tour; no guide will accompany you. The tour app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in one.
• Please arrange for a vehicle before you take the tour. You only need to book one tour per vehicle, not per person.
• After the booking, you will receive an email with a link to the app needed to take the tour and a unique password to access the tour within the app.
• This tour has been developed by local guides, curated by creative writers, and narrated by professional voice artists.
• Most stops along the tour have animated videos allowing you to visualize what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms.
• This tour is valid forever, from the moment of booking. You will not need to change the booking if your travel plans change.
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
You are required to bring and wear a mask
This is a self-guided experience and not an entrance ticket. It begins at Arches National Park Visitor Center, Arches Entrance Rd, Moab, UT 84532. Be sure to check your email before you begin to download the Action Tour Guide app, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require good data/wifi. From there, simply follow the audio instructions and the route. Have questions? Visit Action Tour Guide’s Help page: https://actiontourguide.com/faq/
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
