ARCHES & CANYONLANDS WALKING & HIKING TOUR [WUCQ] (5 Days)
Grand Junction, CO, United States to Grand Junction, CO, United States
Backroads
Canyons stretch across the Colorado Plateau like an enormous wind-scoured sculpture garden. Soaring sandstone spires tinged in brilliant orange and red. Intricate canyon labyrinths in a million crimson variations. Around every delicate arch, behind each massive monolith, the landscape of this red-rock wonderland invites exploration.
At a Glance
Grand Junction, CO, United States
Moab, UT, United States
Gateway, CO, United States
Gateway, CO, United States
Grand Junction, CO, United States
All lodgings
All breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners included
Expertise and services of our experienced Trip Leaders
Snacks and beverages between meals
Additional guides and experts from the region on many trips
Van shuttles to support a variety of route options
Comprehensive Travel Planner with detailed pre-trip information
Private guided tours at museums, historic sites, wineries and other select attractions as noted in the Travel Planner
All gratuities at hotels and restaurants on Inn Trips
Special events, including wine tastings and other select attractions as mentioned in the Travel Planner
On biking and multisport trips use of fully equipped Backroads titanium bike plus helmet and accessories Trailercycles, carriers and kid-sized helmets for Family Trips
Equipment and experienced guides for kayaking, rafting, snorkeling, sailing and canoeing as described
Park and other entry fees
Fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel as listed in the Travel Planner
Select coach transfers
Baggage transfers and porterage
Backroads water bottle
Backroads T-shirt
Airfare
Alcoholic beverages (Backroads provides wine at select events)
Some meals
Gratuities for Trip Leaders
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Itinerary
- Day 1Location(s)
- Grand Junction, CO, United States
HotelRed Cliffs LodgeMealsLunch, Dinner, SnackWind your way up, down and around an adventurous trail leading toward expansive views of the soaring sandstone formations known as Fisher Towers, a series of enormous monoliths |Look for climbers scaling the towers and enjoy sweeping views of Castle Valley, Onion Creek and the Colorado River below | The afternoon is yours to relax at our rustic riverside hotel.
- Day 2Location(s)
- Moab, UT, United States
HotelRed Cliffs LodgeMealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner, SnackPrepare to be awestruck in Arches National Park, home to the world's greatest concentration of natural sandstone arches | Hike to some of the park's most iconic features, including Double Arch and Delicate Arch |Explore to your heart's content before returning to the comfort of our lodge | Opt to relax poolside or visit the lodge's Moab Film and Western Heritage Museum.
- Day 3Location(s)
- Gateway, CO, United States
HotelGateway Canyons ResortMealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner, SnackMarvel at the wilderness and incredible scenery of Canyonlands National Park, the largest and least developed of Utah's national parks | Follow spectacular trails atop the park's Island in the Sky area, a vast mesa with an incredible view of the Colorado River as it twists through a gooseneck canyon 2,000 feet below you.
- Day 4Location(s)
- Gateway, CO, United States
HotelGateway Canyons ResortMealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner, SnackWalk from the doorstep of our resort onto the scenic Lumsden Canyon Trail | Journey to Colorado National Monument, home to 20,500 acres of sandstone monoliths and red-rock canyons
- Day 5Location(s)
- Grand Junction, CO, United States
HotelNoneMealsBreakfast, Lunch, SnackMeander through geologic time on the Monument Canyon Trail.