See the most iconic formations in Arches National Park from a state-of-the-art panoramic van with a curved glass roof and transparent sides that open on clear days for unobstructed 360-degree views. This 4-hour guided tour takes you from downtown Moab into the park with stops at Balanced Rock, the Windows Loop, Courthouse Towers, and the Lower Delicate Arch Overlook, with short guided walks at each one. Your guide shares the geology, history, and hidden stories behind the formations while you relax in air-conditioned comfort between stops.

Ride through Arches National Park in a panoramic open-air van with 360-degree views and built-in air conditioning
Stop at Balanced Rock, Turret Arch, North and South Window Arches, and the Lower Delicate Arch Overlook
Walk approximately 1.5 miles total on short, easy to moderate trails with time for photos at every stop
Learn about millions of years of geology, the forces that shaped over 2,000 natural stone arches, and the desert ecosystem
Enjoy included snacks, drinks, and park entrance fee with no timed-entry pass needed

This is the most comfortable way to experience Arches National Park without the stress of navigating parking, timed-entry reservations, or long desert hikes on your own.

What's Included

Guided tour in a panoramic open-air van with 360-degree views and air conditioning
Arches National Park entrance fee (no timed-entry pass required)
Snacks and drinks
Expert guide narration on geology, history, and wildlife

Things to know

Participants must be at least 5 years old. All guests must be able to walk approximately 1.5 miles total across several short hikes and must exit the van and remain with the tour group at every stop. Wear closed-toe shoes. Pets and alcohol are not permitted. The open-air roof system operates on days with good weather and appropriate temperatures; the van is fully enclosed with air conditioning at all times. No timed-entry pass is required for Arches National Park while on this tour. If you wish to enter the park before or after the guided tour on your own, you will need to obtain your own timed-entry pass and pay the individual entrance fee. Drones are not permitted in National Parks.

Itinerary

This is a typical itinerary for this van tour. The total experience is approximately 4 hours. The order and exact stops may vary slightly based on conditions and group pace.

Departure from Moab

The tour departs from the Moab Tourism Center at 606 South Main Street, Moab, Utah 84532. Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure. Your guide greets the group, provides an overview of the route, and boards everyone into the panoramic van. The van features a curved glass roof and transparent sides that, on clear days, retract to create a fully open-air experience. Built-in air conditioning keeps you comfortable even in desert heat. The entrance to Arches National Park is approximately 15 minutes from downtown Moab.

Park Avenue

The first views inside Arches National Park come as you pass Park Avenue, where towering sandstone walls rise on either side of the road like the facades of skyscrapers. Your guide explains how these formations were carved by wind and water over millions of years from the Entrada Sandstone that defines the park. A short 0.2-mile walk offers a ground-level perspective of the soaring rock walls.

Courthouse Towers

The route passes the Courthouse Towers section of Arches National Park, where massive sandstone pillars including Three Gossips, Sheep Rock, The Organ, and Tower of Babel stand like ancient fortresses against the sky. Your guide narrates the geology from the van as you take in these formations through the panoramic windows, with the La Sal Mountains visible in the distance.

Balanced Rock

The van stops at Balanced Rock, one of the most photographed formations in Arches National Park. A 55-foot boulder sits atop a thin sandstone pedestal, appearing to defy gravity. A short 0.3-mile loop trail takes you around the base for photos from every angle. Your guide explains how differential erosion created this improbable structure and how long it may continue to stand.

The Windows Loop

At the Windows section of Arches National Park, you walk the Windows Loop trail (approximately 1 mile total) to visit Turret Arch, North Window Arch, and South Window Arch. These massive openings in the sandstone fins frame views of the desert and mountains beyond. Your guide points out the geological layers visible in the rock and the differences between the arch types.

Panorama Point

From Panorama Point, the van pauses for wide-open views of the Fiery Furnace, Devils Garden, and the La Sal Mountains from a high vantage. On clear days, the contrast between the snow-capped peaks and the red sandstone of Arches National Park is striking.

Lower Delicate Arch Overlook

The tour includes a stop at the Lower Delicate Arch Overlook, where a short stroll brings you to a viewpoint of the park's most famous formation. Delicate Arch stands alone against the sky, and at sunset the sandstone shifts through shades of red, gold, and orange. This overlook offers the view without the strenuous 3-mile round-trip hike to the arch's base.

Return to Moab

After the final stop, the van exits Arches National Park and returns to the Moab Tourism Center at 606 South Main Street.

Pass-by and stop highlights include: Park Avenue, Courthouse Towers, Three Gossips, Sheep Rock, The Organ, Tower of Babel, Balanced Rock, fossilized sand dunes, Panorama Point, the Fiery Furnace, La Sal Mountains, Turret Arch, North and South Window Arches, and the Lower Delicate Arch Overlook

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