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Desert Highlights

16 S 100 E · Moab, UT

Why you should go…

Desert Highlights is a private guide service based in Moab that has operated since 1997, making it the area's original canyoneering outfitter. It offers half day, full day and multi-day canyoneering trips, canyoneering and climbing courses, rock climbing, tower climbing, packrafting, and guided hiking in Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. All trips are private and tailored to a group's abilities.

  • #canyoneering
  • #rock climbing
  • #hiking
  • #guided tour

Good to know

General tours guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Confirm the meeting point

    It is often a corner, a lobby, or a dock rather than the address you searched for. Check it the night before.

  • Small groups fill first

    In high season the intimate departures sell out well before the big-bus options do.

  • Ask how much is on foot

    Knowing how much of the route is walking, standing, or outdoors tells you what to wear and carry.

  • Read the weather policy

    Cancellation windows and rain rules vary by operator, and they are easier to find before you pay than after.

What's around here?

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