Utah's Arches & Canyonlands Easygoing Walking Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

5 days

4 nights

Activity Levels 1-2

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Deluxe Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

Utah's Arches & Canyonlands Easygoing Walking Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

5 days

4 nights

Activity Levels 1-2

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Deluxe Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2025: Apr-May, Sep-Oct

From $3,599 - $3,949 /person

Dolce Tempo Journey among Epic National Parks in the Southwest

The vast canyons of the Colorado Plateau. Sandstone spires that soar in fiery hues. Walk amid Utah’s magnificent arches and the massive monoliths of a red-rock wonderland. Gaze upward at blue sky and outward toward a spectacular desert wilderness. Explore the twists and turns of famed canyons and pinnacles at your own pace.

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Highlights

  • Geologic grandeur is yours to discover on foot as you walk right up to Delicate Arch and Double Arch, and wander amid the rippling rock layers of Colorado National Monument
  • Behold different perspectives on the rugged landscape from breathtaking Island in the Sky in Canyonlands to scenes of the golden sun on the tips of soaring sandstone formations
  • Savor classic southwestern American fare and sip a post-stroll libation surrounded by Moab’s iconic cliffs while gazing up at a blanket of stars—there’s nothing like a desert sky
  • View vast desert panoramas of the Colorado River from the high mesa of Dead Horse State Park
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Colorado & Utah

Start/EndGrand Junction, Colorado

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Itinerary

Days 1-2

Description

Begin your exploration of Utah's desert wonderland with a hike to Corona and Bowtie Arches, two striking pothole arches located just west of Moab • Canyonlands National Park, containing some of the most remote land in the continental United States, offers a different perspective with its landscape of mesas and canyons • From atop the park's Island in the Sky area, you can see the Colorado River twisting through a gooseneck canyon 2,000 feet below you • As we walk around nature's potholes on slickrock—an ancient seabed—the colorful spires of the Needles provide the view • Wander around the quirky town of Moab or relax by the hotel pool.

Accommodations
Hoodoo Moab

(2 nights)

Nights 1-2

Hoodoo Moab
Moab
*Deluxe Hotel

Find mountain and city views at this modern hotel with an ideal location in Moab. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 3-5

Description

Prepare to be awestruck in Arches National Park, home to the world's greatest concentration of natural sandstone arches • Explore one of the most unique areas of the park: the Windows Section • Check out some of Arches' most iconic features, including Double Arch and Delicate Arch • You may spot climbers scaling the towers as you relax and soak in views of Castle Valley, Onion Creek and the Colorado River • A twisting adventurous trail serves up views of the soaring sandstone formations known as Fisher Towers, just one of this week’s many geologic wonders • Explore to your heart's content before heading to our glamping resort that bridges comfort and nature • Journey to Colorado National Monument • Meander through geologic time on the Monument Canyon Trail.

Accommodations
ULUM Moab

(2 nights)

Nights 3-4

ULUM Moab
La Sal
*Deluxe Hotel

Nestled at the base of Moab's famed red cliffs, this upscale glamping retreat has individual canvas-walled tents each with a private deck—perfect for stargazing. (pool)

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Adventure-Ready Hotels

Ideally located with ready access to trip activities, our Casual hotels are also known for their character and charm.

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Nights 1-2

Hoodoo Moab
Moab

*Deluxe Hotel

Find mountain and city views at this modern hotel with an ideal location in Moab. (pool, spa)

Nights 3-4

ULUM Moab
La Sal

*Deluxe Hotel

Nestled at the base of Moab's famed red cliffs, this upscale glamping retreat has individual canvas-walled tents each with a private deck—perfect for stargazing. (pool)

From $3,599 /person

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E-bikes are available to travel companions by request only.

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