Your Canyonlands tour begins at the Moab Giants Museum, near the park's east entrance. From there, you'll journey west into the deep red desert, encountering the striking formations of Merrimack and Monitor. Your first major viewpoint will be Big Mesa Viewpoint.

Continuing past the renowned backcountry trail of White Rim Road, you'll discover the hidden life thriving in this seemingly desolate desert. You'll also hear about the uranium history of Canyonlands.

Next, enjoy Basin Overlook and breathtaking views of the Colorado River. Beyond the overlook lies Dead Horse State Park, whose legend matches its eerie name. Entering the national park, you can take a break at the Island in the Sky Visitor Center.

Move on to Shafer Canyon Overlook, which offers views from three sides. Pass the secluded Lathrop Trail before reaching Mesa Arch Trailhead—a definite must-see.

Explore Upheaval Dome, a geological mystery that has baffled scientists! If you still crave more overlooks, don't worry—several incredible ones await, perfect for catching a memorable sunset.

Finally, arrive at the highly popular Grand View Point, where your tour concludes.

See all that Canyonlands has to offer, from sweeping vistas to impressive mesas to deep valleys
Discover Mesa Arch and its iconic sunrise and admire a stunning landscape from White Rim Trail
As you drive, learn about the cowboys who once tried to tame this wild and wonderful land
Don't miss a single feature of Canyonlands' expansive landscape as you explore with this tour

Important to know

Know in advance:

This is a self-guided tour; no guide will accompany you. The Action Tour Guide app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in one
Please arrange for a vehicle before you take the tour. You only need to book one tour per vehicle, not per person
After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions immediately to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do not wait until you are onsite
Works perfectly without cellular or Wi-Fi with offline maps
This tour has been developed by local guides, curated by creative writers, and narrated by professional voice artists
The audio stories play on their own based on your location. You can start anytime and pause anywhere
Most stops along the tour have animated videos allowing you to visualize what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms
This tour is valid for an entire year - from the moment of booking. You can use it multiple times over multiple trips
This tour is an audio tour guide and not an attraction entrance ticket