Follow the Colorado River on a Red Rock Desert Immersion
Under towering natural arches and deep within labyrinthine canyons, Utah’s red rock country reveals its raw beauty. Wind, water and sun have sculpted a mesmerizing landscape of colorful mesas and intricate gorges, steep rock towers and shark-like stone fins. On this intimate journey, explore the highlights and hidden wonders of Arches and Canyonlands national parks, Dead Horse Point State Park and the Colorado National Monument. Discover Indigenous rock art and awe-inspiring vistas stretching to the horizon. Each evening, bypassing the bustle of Moab, unwind at our rustic luxury lodge located on the banks of the Colorado River—a lifeline for the region's diverse animals and plants that manage to thrive in this arid, high-altitude terrain. This rich itinerary delves deep into some of the most spectacular landscapes of the American Southwest, revealing iconic desert wonders in a compact time frame.
Trip Highlights
Quieter Access to World-Famous Arches National Park
Arches National Park is world-renowned for a reason; we time our visit to avoid crowds, so you experience its dramatic natural wonders in a more peaceful context
Close Encounters with the Colorado River
See, feel and learn about the life-sustaining Colorado River, which carved much of this complex sandstone plateau and nourishes the vibrant desert ecosystem
One Home Base; Myriad Adventures
Unpack your bag and settle in at our Moab-based luxury lodge on the Colorado River for the duration of the trip, with easy access to the surrounding desert wonders
WWF In Action
A Better Way to Experience Utah's Most Spectacular Landscapes
Few get to experience popular Arches and Canyonlands national parks off the conventional track. Relegated to bus tours or navigating crowded park roads in your own vehicle, along with heavily traveled trails, most visitors miss a quieter encounter with the Southwest's magnificent monuments, including secret spots revealed by our in-the-know guides. Here's what makes our approach better:
- Experience All the Wonder & None of the Hassle
Arches and Canyonlands are some of America’s most popular parks, globally coveted destinations. It's imperative to book accommodations months out, and in-demand lodging often fills within hours of space made available annually. Most visitors end up fighting to see the sights with hundreds of others, trying to plot routes while juggling maps and guidebooks. With Nat Hab, you'll worry about none of that: You get a stress-free trip with outstanding interpretation and no headaches. - An Itinerary Shaped by Our 'Insider' Knowledge
There's no question, Arches and Canyonlands are popular parks. But with us, you'll get access to hidden corners others often miss, via our “insider” knowledge, and we make sure you get to the coveted highlights at less-busy times. - Small Groups Led by Two Expedition Leaders
Our trips are limited to 13 travelers. Each is guided by two Expedition Leaders, for the utmost in personal attention, flexibility and quieter nature encounters. We divide into even smaller groups, traveling in two vehicles that can access places larger tours can’t reach, with opportunities to pursue different activities to suit varying physical ability levels. - Our Guides Know Canyon Country Like None Other
With decades of collective experience, our naturalist guides know where to find the “paths less traveled." They have secret spots where we avoid the swarms of tourists that besiege the parks' most crowded locations, and they'll inform you about every aspect of the region's wildlife, geology, natural history and Indigenous cultures. With lots of surprises up their sleeves, our Expedition Leaders share a side of these enchanting landscapes that most visitors miss. See Expedition Leader bios with traveler comments regarding the quality of our leaders. - Stay at a Secluded Lodge on the Colorado River
You won't be jostling with hordes of tourists at a hotel in downtown Moab. We've chosen a luxury lodge on the banks of the Colorado River, well outside town, as our base for daily forays into the surrounding red rock country. Smell the sage, listen to the water course past, and stay under the stars in peace. - Exclusive Custom Nat Hab Vehicles Enhance Viewing
Our customized Sprinter vans are exceptionally comfortable and equipped with captain's chairs, device-charging outlets, and a hatch top roof that lifts to allow for unimpeded sightseeing. - Our Quality–Value Guarantee Ensures a Superlative Canyons Experience
With Nat Hab, you receive our exclusive guarantee that clearly states that we will meet the high expectations we set forth in our promotional materials. To our knowledge, this is the most ambitious guarantee made by any adventure travel company. Read our important promise. - Feel Good About Your Carbon-Neutral Journey
We care deeply about our planet, as we know you do. When you travel with us, the carbon emissions from your trip are 100% offset—including your round-trip flights from home. Natural Habitat Adventures has been the world’s first carbon-neutral travel company since 2007. - Natural Habitat Adventures Is World Wildlife Fund’s Travel Partner
Because of our commitment to environmentally friendly travel, as well as the exceptional quality of our small-group nature adventures, World Wildlife Fund, the world’s leading environmental conservation organization, has named Natural Habitat Adventures its worldwide travel partner—a designation that makes us exceedingly proud!
