Arches National Park Tours

When you book a guided tour with Moab Adventure Center, your timed entry is included, so you do not need to purchase a timed-entry ticket in advance. Our National Park Service permits allow us to enter the park without you needing to secure a separate reservation.

Moab Adventure Center tours visit many of the park’s most iconic landmarks, including Balanced Rock, The Windows Section, Double Arch, and Delicate Arch Viewpoint. Your guide will also highlight lesser-known spots and provide fascinating insights along the way.

Moab Adventure Center tours do not include the 3-mile round-trip hike to Delicate Arch, but our tours do visit the Delicate Arch Viewpoint, which provides distant views of Delicate Arch without the strenuous 3-mile hike. If you’re up for the full hike, we can offer insights for visiting Delicate Arch on your own time.

Tours of Arches National Park are a favorite for families thanks to their short hikes, dramatic scenery, and family-friendly pace. Our guides keep the experience educational and entertaining for guests of all ages. A shorter scenic flight is also a great options for families to see Arches National Park.

Tours still run in light rain or cooler temperatures, but in the case of severe weather, we’ll help you reschedule or find another experience you’ll love. If we can't find anything that works for your schedule, Moab Adventure Center will refund your booking.

Yes, many guests combine a morning Arches tour with an afternoon Hummer Safari or Canyoneering Adventure. Or you can combine a Sunset Arches Tour with a morning raft trip, Hummer Safari, Hot Air Balloon experience, zipline, or mountain biking adventure. Our team can help you plan the perfect day in Moab.

Picking the best tour of Arches National Park depends on what you’re looking for. The Morning Tour offers great lighting and cooler temperatures for walking. The Sunset Discovery Tour captures the park in golden hour, perfect for photography. Both tours involve some walking on paths to view the sites, but most would not consider it strenuous hiking. If you want to see it all with zero effort, the Arches Scenic Flight Tour gives you a bird’s-eye view of Arches’ most iconic landmarks in just 30 minutes.

No, you do not need to do a tour to visit Arches, but taking a tour of the park can make a big difference. A guided tour includes your timed entry and helps you skip the stress of finding parking or planning your route. You’ll also get local insights, stories, and photo tips that bring the landscape to life. Most people come away with a much deeper understanding and appreciation for one of American's most astounding national parks.

You’ll see many of the park’s most famous and accessible arches, like Double Arch, Turret Arch, North & South Window Arches, Delicate Arch Overlook, and Balanced Rock, on our guided tours. A tour with Moab Adventure Center will also take you from the park entrance to the very back of the park so you'll drive the entire park during the course of your tour with stops along the way. 

Some areas, such as Delicate Arch or the Fiery Furnace, require longer hikes or separate permits, but most visitors say the highlights they experience with us are unforgettable. Many visitors will start with a tour and then come back on their own to do a longer hike once they have their bearings on the whole park.

The ground tours of Arches make frequent stops and require short walks to spectacular sights. The Windows section requires a total of 1 mile of walking. Other stops are shorter.  You will need to be able to get in and out of the vehicle several times on this tour. If you have mobility limitations, please call one of our friendly reservationists at (435)-259-7019 to discuss your individual needs and to find the right tour for you.

If walking is a challenge, you might also consider a scenic flight over Arches. You'll need to be able to get in and out of a small plane, but there would be less walking to see the sites.

Both the Morning and Sunset Tours are family-friendly. They offer short walking distances, flexible pacing, and air-conditioned vehicles. Kids especially love the chance to explore the Windows Section and climb around Double Arch.

Yes! All of our guided tours include VIP access, so you don’t need a timed entry pass or to worry about finding a timed-entry ticket on the day you want to visit. We handle it all.

Absolutely. Even if you can drive the park yourself, a guide removes the stress of navigating, finding parking, and figuring out what to see. You’ll also get more out of the experience with local stories, geology insights, and photography tips.

Yes. One of the biggest challenges in Arches is finding parking at popular viewpoints and trailheads—especially during peak season when lots fill early in the morning. On a guided tour, you don’t need to worry about timed-entry reservations or hunting for a parking spot. Your guide handles all logistics, so you can step off the vehicle right at the best viewpoints without the stress. It’s one of the biggest advantages of joining a tour instead of driving yourself.

Morning and late-afternoon tours are the most popular because they avoid the midday heat and offer the best lighting for photography. Sunset tours in particular are a favorite, as the arches and red rock formations seem to glow in the golden light. If you’re looking for cooler temperatures and fewer people, early morning tours are also a great choice. The “best” time really depends on whether you prefer a peaceful start to your day or a dramatic finish at sunset.

Arches is open year-round, and each season offers a different experience. Spring (April–May) and fall (September–October) are the most popular, with mild temperatures and colorful desert light—ideal for hiking and photography. Summer (June–August) brings hot afternoons and larger crowds, but guided tours help you avoid parking stress and can be scheduled in the cooler mornings or evenings. Winter (November–March) is the quietest season, with fewer visitors and snow-dusted red rock landscapes that feel magical. The “best” time depends on whether you value smaller crowds, cooler weather, or the chance to see Arches in a different light.