COMBINATION TOURS - River and Off Road Adventures

Get your heart thumping in the big rapids of Cataract Canyon, then slow it down as you walk in the footsteps of ancient American Indians in Canyonlands National Park Needles region.

Cataract Canyon Favorite / Needles Ancient Paths Expedition

TOUR INFO

The Cataract Canyon Favorite is our very best trip! Combine that with the Ancient Paths Expedition into Canyonlands National Park, and you are seeing the park in-depth, up-close and in all of its diversity! You’ll experience whitewater as intense as any found in America and 100 miles of river through Canyonlands National Park with exploration into side canyons. You blast through the rapids in our excitement boat, the powerful and maneuverable J-rig raft. You’ll also visit 1000-year old Native American ruins and rock art sites. The Needles region of the park is one of the most well-kept secrets in America. To see the really pristine areas of the park, you must either hike many miles or be an accomplished four-wheeler. We remove the boundaries for you and delivers you via 4X4 trails to the most desirable campsites in the park. We guide you to archeological sites that few people ever see. Add to that stunning arches and windows carved out of rock over millions of years tucked away in one of America’s most incredible landscapes, and you are off on the adventure of your lifetime. This ultimate combination trip delivers it all: Canyonlands National Park, Cataract Canyon, over 100 miles of wilderness, deep exploration into pristine lands, the solitude of backcountry camping, 4X4 trails, and ancient American Indian rock art and ruins. You can’t find a better way to escape civilization!

MAIN ATTRACTIONS: Indian rock art and ruins, backcountry exploration, rugged 4-wheeling, natural arches, wilderness camping, intense Class II-V whitewater, geology, hiking, Canyonlands National Park, unforgettable scenery.

SUITABLE FOR: People looking for deep immersion in the wilderness, combining solitude with big adventure, travelers looking for both land and river excitement.

Departs Saturdays at 7:30 AM from Moab, Ut. Returns to Moab about 5:30 P.M.

First Departure: April 3, 2005 Final Departure: October 16, 2005

6 Days/5 Nights; Rate per Person U$1210 / U$ 1170 Youth

Deep immersion in Canyonland National Parks pristine Maze region AND the full-tilt whitewater of Cataract Canyon. Who says you cant have it all?

Maze Wilderness Immersion / Cataract Canyon Express

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A trek into the Maze takes you into the very heart of the pristine wilderness for which Canyonlands National Park is known. Once you enter the park, you’ll know you are in one of the least-visited areas of the country. Your expedition will include visits to some of the world’s finest, undisturbed rock art panels and ruins left by ancient American Indians. You’ll visit the Great Gallery rock art panel, famous for its ghostly or shamanic imagery. In the Doll House section of the park, you will see another famous archeological treasure, the Harvest Scene. All of your hikes in the desert will leave you feeling relaxed, strong and confident, if not a little reluctant to return to civilization. After three days in the Maze region, you’ll hike down to the Colorado River and meet the "excitement boat," the sturdy, J-rig raft. On this rig you’ll blast through some of the most intense whitewater in all of the United States in legendary Cataract Canyon! Two days on the river and you’ll coast onto the waters of Lake Powell, an amazing blue lake enclosed by red rock grottos and canyons. A wilderness immersion doesn’t get any better than this!

MAIN ATTRACTIONS: Solitude, 4-wheeling, ancient Native American rock art, hiking, Intense Class III-V whitewater, camping, Canyonlands National Park, unbeatable scenery

SUITABLE FOR: Travelers looking for a total immersion into the wilderness, folks wanting a classic big whitewater experience, people who want to slow down to the pace of the desert, photographers, intense lovers of nature

Departs every Sunday at 8: 00 AM from Moab, UT. Returns to Moab Friday about 5:00 PM

First Departure: April 2, 2005 Final Departure: October 15, 2005

5 Days /4 Nights: U$1050

Colorado River Splash and Canyonlands 4X4

TOUR INFO

There is no better or easier way to experience the best of what canyon country has to offer than to climb aboard this exciting, one-day mini-expedition! You play in splashy class I-III rapids and drive deep into the back country of Canyonlands National Park in a rugged (but air-conditioned!) four-wheel drive vehicle. See it all, do it all….Utah Outventures and their partners make it happen for you and your family!

This Trip is also available with a reversed itinerary - further activities: Hot Air Balloon Adventures

Canyonlands National Park, Indian writings, 4X4 adventure, Class I-III rapids

People of all ages, travelers with limited time, families

First Departure: April 15, 2005 Final Departure: October 15, 2005

1 Day $89.00 including lunch
$75.00 children

Canyonlands Jetboat / Jeep Classic

TOUR INFO

The Big Picture

Of the thousands who come to see famed Canyonlands National Park, only a privileged few ever see this spectacular wilderness up close. We exclusively hold a National Park Service permit to take you where others don’t go. If you think that whitewater rafting and camping is too rigorous, but you still want to see the real canyonlands, this is your expedition!

This classic day trip, suitable for people of all ages, delivers big adventure, a few thrills, and the best sightseeing available anywhere in canyon country. Exclusive only to Utah Outventures Expeditions, this trip takes travelers in comfort to sights hidden from those who don’t go a little off the beaten path. No wonder it’s one of our most popular expeditions!

Half of your day we skim along on calm water of the Colorado River, deep in the heart of Canyonlands National Park. The second half you board comfortable, air-conditioned 4X4 rigs where you climb 2000 feet out of the canyon to the "Island in the Sky," the highest mesa in Canyonlands National Park. The awesome vistas from the top will take your breath away!

Main Attraction: Amazing scenery, river journey, Canyonlands National Park, 4X4 ride, 1000-year old Indian ruins and writings

Who Should Go People of any age, travelers with limited time, families, people wanting to see the back country without hassle or fear

Length 1 Day / Cost $85.00 full day adult
$77.00 youth (16 & younger)