Itinerary
- Day 1
Grand Junction to Moab
You'll start with a 22.3-mile bike ride along the Colorado River Trail in Grand Junction, cycling through the Grand Valley Wine Region where vineyards and red rock formations line the route. Once you finish, there's a 105-minute drive ahead to Moab where you'll check into the Best Western Plus Canyonlands Inn for the next five nights. This gives you the rest of the day to walk around town and get your bearings.
- Meals
- Lunch (Gourmet feast at scenic location), Dinner
Included Activities
- Colorado River Trail bike ride (22.3 miles)
- Grand Valley Wine Region vineyard views
Optional Activities
- Winery visit and wine tasting
Landmarks/POIs Colorado River Trail Grand Valley Wine Region - Day 2
Moab
This morning you'll ride downstream from Moab to Potash on a flat 20-mile route that follows the Colorado River, then hike out to Corona and Bowtie Arches. After a gourmet lunch, you have options: either ride 20 miles back to town under your own power or hop on a shuttle and spend more time checking out Moab's red rock landscape. Either way, you'll have some afternoon hours to explore.
- Meals
- Lunch (Gourmet feast), Dinner
Included Activities
- Colorado River bike ride to Potash (42.6 miles round trip)
- Hike to Corona and Bowtie Arches
Optional Activities
- Shuttle option instead of return bike ride
Landmarks/POIs Corona Arch Bowtie Arch - Day 3
Arches National Park
You're heading to Delicate Arch, Utah's most-photographed natural arch, which means crossing a suspension bridge over Salt Wash and looking at ancient Ute petroglyphs carved into the rock face. The hike takes you up slickrock slopes until you're standing right under the 80-foot arch itself. On the way back, you'll also hit Landscape Arch, Tunnel Arch, and Pine Tree Arch. Food today is on your own for both lunch and dinner.
Included Activities
- Hike to Delicate Arch
- Suspension bridge crossing at Salt Wash
- Ute petroglyph viewing
- Explore Landscape Arch, Tunnel Arch, Pine Tree Arch
Landmarks/POIs Delicate Arch Landscape Arch Tunnel Arch Pine Tree Arch Arches National Park - Day 4
Dead Horse Point State Park
At Dead Horse Point, a mesa sitting 2,000 feet above the Colorado River, you get to choose your route. One option is a 34.3-mile bike ride with 2,798 feet of elevation gain on smooth paths and scenic byways, taking in views of the snowcapped La Sal mountains and Canyonlands before cruising 34 miles downhill back to town. Or you can take a shuttle straight to the mesa to explore. Later that evening, there's stargazing time.
- Meals
- Lunch (Terrific lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Dead Horse Point State Park bike ride or shuttle access
- Downhill cruise from Dead Horse Point to Moab (34.3 miles)
- Stargazing
Optional Activities
- Uphill bike ride to Dead Horse Point (34.3 miles) or shuttle option for different ability levels
Landmarks/POIs Dead Horse Point State Park La Sal Mountains Canyonlands National Park - Day 5
Arches National Park & Colorado River
An early start gets you to Arches National Park's Windows area and Double Arch before the crowds show up. In the afternoon, you'll do a raft or kayak trip down the Colorado River, gliding past unusual geological formations with lunch at a ranch along the water. The mix of mild rapids and calm sections gives you chances to cool off while wearing your life jacket.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at a ranch along the river), Dinner
Included Activities
- Arches National Park Windows area visit
- Double Arch visit
- Colorado River rafting or kayaking
Landmarks/POIs Windows Area (Arches National Park) Double Arch Colorado River - Day 6
Canyonlands National Park to Grand Junction
You'll do several short hikes around Island in the Sky in Canyonlands National Park, starting with Mesa Arch and its dramatic backdrops, then moving to the overlooks at Grandview and White Rim where you can see the Green and Colorado River valleys far below from this sheer-walled mesa. After reflecting on the week over lunch, a 2-hour shuttle ride takes you back to Grand Junction.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Island in the Sky hikes
- Mesa Arch visit
- Grandview Overlook visit
- White Rim Overlook visit
Landmarks/POIs Island in the Sky (Canyonlands National Park) Mesa Arch Grandview Overlook White Rim Overlook
