Moab Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Moab tours and things to do in the red-rock heart of Utah: stand beneath the soaring Delicate Arch in Arches National Park, gaze over the canyons of Canyonlands, ride the slickrock trails of Hell’s Revenge by 4x4 or UTV, raft the Colorado River, watch the sunset from Dead Horse Point, and stargaze under some of America’s darkest skies. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Moab by interest
Whatever brings you to Moab — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Moab
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Delicate Arch
Utah’s icon.
Canyonlands
Vast canyons.
Hell's Revenge
Slickrock trail.
Colorado River
Whitewater.
Dead Horse Point
Epic overlook.
Fisher Towers
Red spires.
Dark Skies
Stargazing.
Island in the Sky
Canyon overlooks.
10 min awayArches NP
Sandstone arches.
40 min awayCanyonlands
Vast canyons.
40 min awayDead Horse Point
Epic overlook.
Nearby awayColorado River
Whitewater.
Rim awayHell's Revenge
Slickrock 4x4.
30 min awayFisher Towers
Red spires.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Moab visitor asks before booking.
Spring (Mar–May)
Mild and ideal — the best time for hiking and parks.
Autumn (Sep–Oct)
Warm days, cool nights and golden light — superb.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Very hot; start early and carry plenty of water.
Winter (Nov–Feb)
Cold and quiet, with red rock sometimes dusted in snow.
For rafting
Late spring and summer bring the best river flow.
Best overall
Spring and autumn are ideal.
One day
Arches National Park with an off-road tour.
Two days
Add Canyonlands and river rafting.
Three days
Add Dead Horse Point and stargazing.
For adventure
Off-roading and rafting.
For the parks
Arches and Canyonlands.
With kids
Arches, a scenic float and stargazing.
Tours & transfers
Tours include transport to the parks and trails.
By car
A car reaches Arches, Canyonlands and Dead Horse.
By UTV/4x4
Off-road vehicles tackle the slickrock trails.
On foot
Park trails lead to arches and overlooks.
Where to stay
Stay in Moab town, minutes from Arches.
US dollar
The US uses the dollar; cards are widely accepted.
Timed entry
Arches may need a timed-entry reservation in season.
Off-road tour
Ride Hell's Revenge by 4x4 or self-drive UTV.
Raft the Colorado
Take a scenic float or whitewater trip.
Sunset at Dead Horse
Time Dead Horse Point for a golden sunset.
Dark skies
Stay out for world-class stargazing.
Beat the heat
Start early in summer and carry water.
Off-road tours
Hell's Revenge tours sell out — book ahead.
Arches entry
Timed-entry permits are limited — reserve early.
Rafting trips
Colorado River trips fill up — book ahead.
Canyonlands 4x4
Backcountry tours sell out — reserve early.
Stargazing
Astro tours have few spots — book ahead.
Peak spring/fall
These seasons are busiest — book everything ahead.
Arches tour
Around $70–130 for an Arches National Park tour.
Canyonlands
About $90–160 for a Canyonlands tour.
Off-road 4x4
Roughly $90–160 for a slickrock off-road tour.
River rafting
Around $75–130 for a half-day rafting trip.
Stargazing
About $50–90 for a stargazing tour.
How to save
Choose combo tours that pair two parks in a day.
Moab through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Parks & hikes.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Ideal.
- Best for
- Rafting.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Very hot.
- Best for
- Golden light.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Superb.
- Best for
- Quiet & snow-dusted.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Cold.