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Private Half-Day Canyoneering Tour in Moab

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Moab, USA

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Overview

Desert Highlights is Moab's original canyoneering guide service. This half day canyoneering tour visits a route that Desert Highlights' founder created as a technical guided canyoneering route in the late 1990's. Here, we explore an area that most people would not visit on their own. With the use of ropes and other technical gear, a competent guide and a sense of adventure, we are able to explore areas that are otherwise inaccessible. The Moab desert is our home and we are passionate about sharing it with others. During your guided tour, you will not only safely descend a beautiful, water-carved canyon, but you will learn about the flora and fauna, geology and history of the area that we are so lucky to call our backyard.

What's Included

  • Transportation to and from the canyon
  • All necessary canyoneering gear including harness, helmet and gloves
  • Private tour and personalized attention
  • Snacks Please bring enough food to be out and active for 4-6 hours
  • Bottled water We recommend bringing between 1 and 2 liters of water per person.
  • Gratuities
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South 100 East
Moab, UT 84532, USA

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What To Expect

Arrive at Desert Highlights at the chosen time. Your guide will outfit you with all of the necessary gear and drive your group to the start of the canyon. We'll hike, climb, scramble, shimmy, and rappel through a beautiful red rock, water carved canyon. **The finale of the technical section sometimes includes a swim through chilly water – refreshing during the summer months, though this quality prohibits us from comfortably visiting this canyon in all but the hottest months of the year.** This tour is suitable for beginner and experienced canyoneers alike. Desert Highlights has experienced and knowledgeable guides that will literally "show you the ropes", ensuring your safety and teaching you everything you need to know to descend the canyon safely. This canyon includes a 15-foot rappel and an optional 90-foot rappel. We are extremely passionate about our backyard and you'll gain knowledge and respect for our desert environment while out on your Moab canyoneering adventure! This tour typically lasts anywhere from 4 to 6 hours.

*Please be prepared to wade or swim through water in this canyon. We require closed toe shoes to be worn for this whole trip*

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Half-Day Canyoneering Tour in Moab?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Transportation to and from the canyon
  • All necessary canyoneering gear including harness, helmet and gloves
  • Private tour and personalized attention
  • Professional, experienced and fun guide
  • SnacksPlease bring enough food to be out and active for 4-6 hours
  • Bottled waterWe recommend bringing between 1 and 2 liters of water per person.
  • Gratuities

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MDT).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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