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Perfect Moab Itinerary: How to Plan 2–5 Days of Adventure

Welcome to Moab - where red rock canyons, rushing rivers, and endless adventure stack up like the ultimate travel sandwich. Whether you’ve got two days or five, these curated Moab itineraries make it easy to plan your trip with the perfect mix of thrill and chill. Discover where to stay, what to do, and how to see the best of Arches, Canyonlands, and the Colorado River - all seamlessly organized by the local experts at Moab Adventure Center.

Start Here: The Effortless Moab Itinerary

If planning your Moab trip feels overwhelming, start with the easiest itinerary of all — the Southwest Sampler Package. This ready-made adventure combines Moab’s three most iconic experiences into one unforgettable trip: a scenic Arches National Park tour, an exhilarating Hummer safari, and a day of rafting on the Colorado River. You’ll stay in comfortable local lodging, enjoy all-inclusive activities, and let our team handle every detail. Just show up—and soak up Moab’s best in one seamless, adventure-filled itinerary.

Custom Moab Itineraries

Prefer to mix and match? Below you’ll find sample 2–5 day Moab itineraries that stack your adventures like the perfect sandwich—equal parts thrill, discovery, and desert tranquility. Whether you’re visiting for a long weekend or a full vacation, these plans help you make the most of every hour in Utah’s red rock wonderland.

2-3 Day Moab Itinerary

Hit the essentials without feeling rushed. Great for first-timers and families.

4 to 5-Day Moab Itinerary

For anyone making the journey to Moab, Utah our top recommendation is to book a multi-day rafting expedition first, and then plan day activities in Moab before and after the rafting trip. Why? Because for as much as we love the charm and unique culture of the town of Moab, the real draw is the wilderness of canyons and rivers that surround Moab. These remote wilderness canyons are accessible only by river, and offer a vacation experience unlike any you'll ever take. We promise! Vistas, scenery, sunsets, meals, rapids, guides that take care of it all, and several nights and days moving at the pace of a river and sleeping under the stars - that is what this area of the world offers, and Moab is the ideal "base camp" from which you will begin and end your river journey. While in Moab, you will want to see Arches National Park, do a 4x4 tour, or whatever else you fancy on the days before and after the river trip. Going off the grid like this will undoubtedly change you forever, so you've been warned! The only downside is that they are popular, and both the season and the spots available are limited — book early!

Real Adventures. Real Memories.