Arches National Park self-guided driving tour in Moab

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Explore Arches National Park and uncover the stories behind its incredible rock formations.Begin at the visitor centre near the park entrance, passing landmarks like the Three Penguins and the Moab Fault. Pause at Park Avenue to admire the stunning formations and layers, or take a hike into the park. Take in views of the snow-capped La Sal mountains and iconic formations like the Three Gossips, Courthouse Towers, and Sheep Rock.Continue deeper into the park to see the petrified dunes and desert scrub. Learn about the Ute and Paiute people, their mythologies, and the challenges they faced during encounters with Spanish colonisers and Mormon settlers. Visit the famous Balanced Rock before heading to the Windows Arches, Double Arch, and Cache Valley, where you can marvel at Delicate Arch, Wolfe Ranch, and tribal petroglyphs. Choose whether to hike closer or view these landmarks from a distance.End your journey at the Devil's Garden, the park's farthest point. Explore formations like the Fiery Furnace, Sand Dune Arch, and Skyline Arch, or hike to Landscape Arch for breathtaking views of this surreal landscape. Whether you explore every trail or admire the vistas from afar, this adventure offers unforgettable experiences.

Highlights

  • Discover the national park's highlights like Delicate Arch and Landscape Arch
  • Learn about how these wondrous and unlikely formations came to be
  • Get the most out of your visit by setting your own pace
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Facilities

Free cancellation
mobile
3 hours
Available in English, French

What's included

  • Audio-guided tour
  • Downloadable APP
  • Digital guidebook

Not included

  • Entrance fees
  • Transportation

Where you'll meet

This self-guided tour begins at the Arches National Park Visitor Center, at the intersection of Arches National Park Road and Highway 191. As you approach, you will see a turnoff and the Arches National Park sign on your right. Please note, this is a suggested starting point.

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Important information

Know in advance: * This is a self-guided tour; no guide will accompany you, and entrance tickets are not included. The app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in one * After booking, check your email and follow the instructions immediately to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Please don't wait until you are on-site * The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service * Most stops along the tour have animated videos, allowing you to visualise what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms * Please arrange for a vehicle before you take the tour. You only need to book one tour per vehicle, not per person * The audio stories play on their own based on your location. You can start anytime and pause anywhere * Works perfectly without cellular or Wi-Fi with offline maps

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