How many days do you need in Arches National Park?

 

Arches National Park Tours
Arches National Park Tours

It will depend on whether you want to sightsee only or hike some of the trails.

How many days do you need for basic sightseeing? 

You only need half a day at Arches for basic sightseeing. You can see all the iconic stops and do some short walks in 4-5 hours. Here are the stops to hit for an easy sightseeing tour of Arches:

Park Avenue

La Sal Overlook

Courthouse Towers Viewpoint

Petrified Dunes Overlook

Balanced Rock

North Window & Turret Arch Hike 1 mile

Double Arch Hike 0.5 miles

Panorama Point

Delicate Arch Lower Viewpoint

Sand Dune Arch Hike 0.5 miles

Skyline Arch

How many days do you need for sightseeing plus some hiking? 

If you’re planning on sightseeing and doing a little bit of light hiking you need one full day. One serious hike can take anywhere from 2-3 hours in addition to the 4-5 hours of sightseeing.

 

 

How many days do you need for sightseeing plus extensive hiking?

1-2 days, but can be as much as 3, depending on how many hikes you want to do.

Basic sightseeing stops 4-5 hours including all the driving

Delicate Arch Hike will take 2 hours (+ 1.5hrs driving if you’re coming in just for this hike)

Devil’s Garden to Double O Arch – 4 hours (+ 1.5hrs driving if you’re coming in just for this hike)

Fiery Furnace (permit required) – 2-3 hours (+ 1.5hrs driving if you’re coming in just for this hike)

Devils’ Garden Full Primitive Loop – 6 hours (+ 1.5hrs driving if you’re coming in just for this hike)

Tower Arch – 3 hours (+ 2hrs driving if you’re coming in just for this hike)

Whether you’re visiting Arches National Park just to drive through it in a car, or to get out and walk a few short walks or to do some heavy hiking you will be immersed in a landscape that is unlike any other and envelops you from the moment you enter the park. This park is a fully immersive experience for every visitor. You’ll be surrounded by rocks that are reminiscent of Petra Jordan or Ancient Egypt. If you weren’t planning on walking much we do encourage you to try at least a few of the short walks because there is nothing as mind-bending as standing underneath the arches which often feel like portals to another dimension!

If you only have one day in Moab and you want to maximize your sightseeing…

Join us for the beloved Discover The Best Of Moab In A Day; Arches, Canyonlands and Dead Horse Point tour. This tour hits all the most important highlights of the three parks and allows for a few fun walks and many fantastic photos! Read all the amazing reviews on TripAdvisor:

 

  • star ratingGuide was Great - Ryan was fantastic! He personalized our tour and put in extra effort. We learned a ton and had fun. If you want to get the most out of one day... read more

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    October 27, 2024
  • star ratingThree parks in one day!  - We really enjoyed our adventure with Moab in a Day! Our guide, Ryan, was enthusiastic about the local area and history of the National Parks. We spent most... read more

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    October 22, 2024
  • star ratingThe way to go in Moab  - Booked a private tour so we could go at our pace and explore our interests so booked Discover Moab in a day which does Arches, Canyonlands and Dead Horse Pt.... read more

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    October 16, 2024
  • star ratingExcellent way to get a glimpse of the parks  - We had the opportunity to visit three national parks in one day with this company, and overall, the experience was very positive.
    The guide was extremely knowledgeable and shared... read more

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    October 15, 2024
  • star ratingMajestic and enthralling.  - This tour was the best investment of a 3 month trip across several states. Our tour guide, Tom, was extremely knowledgeable about everything we saw. The three parks we... read more

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    October 5, 2024
  • star ratingUnforgettable views. Take this tour!  - Our tour guide Ryan was very thoughtful and strategic in choosing what to see and when. He considered the impact of the sun on the tour group as well as... read more

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    October 4, 2024
  • star ratingExcellent Guide and Tour!! - We learned a lot from our guide, Bill. He had extensive knowledge about the vegetation, the animals, the geology, and even the dirt! We would highly recommend this tour!!

    avatar thumb Janette G
    May 13, 2024
  • star ratingBest Tour Ever!  - This was easily the most thorough tour I had been on in my life. It lasted the entire day, and there was nothing Tom didn't know about each location. There's... read more

    avatar thumb Ralph H
    May 1, 2024
  • star ratingGreat arches tour  - This was the best tour of my vacation Ryan was the best loved e erything we did. Definitely made the experience wonderful for our family

    avatar thumb Jim R
    April 8, 2024
  • star ratingGreat experience!  - I rarely write reviews, but I wanted to thank our guide and driver, Tom, for an amazing day on March 22, 2024. Tom was part Biologist, Geologist, and amateur photographer,... read more

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    April 7, 2024

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