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Arches and Canyonlands Multisport

Summary

Magnificent sandstone arches. Ancient petroglyphs. Old West mustangs, bighorn sheep, and stunning vistas. Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Parks are crammed with history, legend, and natural wonders. Stay in one lodge the entire time in Moab, with plenty of time to explore and relax. There are 3 days of cycling, 2 days of hiking and one full day rafting trip on the Colorado River on this 6-day tour of an incredible region.

Rennrad

6 Tage

233 km / 145 mi

$ 3,398.- / € 3,468.-

Arches National Park and Canyonlands national park
Rafting on the Colorado river
Great Basin Desert, Grand Valley Wine Region
Hike to the most photographed arch in the world Delicate Arch
Dead Horse State Park

Deposit for this tour is 25%

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Details

Typ

Rennrad

Dauer

6 Tage

Niveau

Leicht

Tour führung

Gruppentour

Tagesdistanz

40-60 km / 25-37 mi

Gesamtdistanz

233 km / 145 mi

Unterkunft

Luxus, Vollpension

Gepäcktransport

Daily luggage transfers

Fahrrad

Inbegriffen

Daten

26 Sep 2023 - 01 Oct 2023
02 Oct 2023 - 07 Oct 2023

Start date Sept. 26 is fully booked

Start

Grand Junction

Ziel

Grand Junction

Flughafen Anfang

Grand Junction Regional Airport

Flughafen Ende

Grand Junction Regional Airport

Preise Please note the prices are subject to change depending availability

Preis pro Person / please note the prices are subject to change depending availability

The tour price per person

$ 3,398.-

E-bike rental

E-bike Fastroad E+ EX Pro
With THRIVE E+ EX PRO, you get an all-access pass to speed no mater what your fitness level
Designed with Liv’s 3F Design Philosophy, Thrive E+ EX Pro is the first road E-bike built specifically for women. Get up to speed fast with the new SyncDrive Pro motor that provides a natural, yet powerful, E-bike experience. The new motor also features a Smart support mode that automatically adjusts the support level based on your ride. PedalPlus 6-Sensor Technology translates six measurements about your riding and adds the perfect amount of power at just the right time for a fast and fluid ride quality. The EnergyPak Smart 375 battery is so sleek, you’ll have your friends looking twice to know it’s an E-bike.

$ 200.-

Optional

Zuschlag zur Einzel

Wenn Sie auf Reisen nur eine einzige zusätzliche Gebühr. With some group tours you can avoid a single supplement by sharing a room with another rider.

$ 917.-

Itinerary

Included / Not Included – lodging

Day 1: Meet in Grand Junction and cycle the Colorado River trail past wineries and vineyards

Within in minutes of meeting, we are riding on the Colorado River Trail in Grand Junction, Colorado. It’s a great warm-up ride and provides the perfect orientation to the region. In addition to geological wonders, the Great Basin Desert abounds with ranching and agriculture. Wine is the up-and-coming crop in what is known as the Grand Valley Wine Region, and this route takes you past many of the valley’s vineyards. Reds you’ll find most often include merlot, cabernet sauvignon, shiraz/syrah, and cabernet franc, and whites are typically chardonnay, riesling, and viognier. We feel there’s no better way to kick off the week than to pedal to some wineries and raise a toast! After cycling near Grand Junction, it’s a 90-minute drive to our base for the week in Moab, Utah. We spend all five nights on the tour at the Best Western Plus Canyonlands Inn so you should have plenty of time to explore town.
Meals: lunch, dinner. Lodging; Best Western Plus Canyonlands Inn
Distance: 34 miles, elevation +788 ft / – 998 ft

Day 2: Cycle downriver from Moab and take a short hike to Corona Arch

Go for another ride alongside the Colorado River downstream from Moab to Potash and hike to Corona and Bowtie Arches. Moab offers some of the best road riding in the West! Low traffic, smooth roads and sunshine mean riding here is often fantastic when the weather at home is hostile. And the scenery! Massive cliffs, red sandstone walls graced with ancient petroglyphs, the docile Colorado River. Today, ride a flat 20 miles beside the river, enjoy a gourmet feast for lunch, then charge 20 miles back to town or shuttle back for more time to explore Moab. We stop along the way for a short hike to Corona and Bowtie arches as well.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Lodging; Best Western Plus Canyonlands Inn
Distance: 43 miles, elevation +1474 ft / – 1474 ft. (*This route is mostly flat; elevation stats are skewed by cliffs and overhangs.)

Day 3: Hike and explore natural engineering wonders at Arches National Park.

Arches National Park boasts some of the most incredible hikes in the world. No trip to this part of Utah would be complete without experiencing Arches. In the morning, explore short trails at “The Windows” admiring Double Arch, Turret Arch and Parade of Elephants, among others. Afterward, hike to the most-photographed arch in the world: Delicate Arch. Now the unofficial symbol of Utah, this feat of natural engineering seems to defy the laws of gravity, balancing gracefully some 80 feet above the sandstone. En route, you’ll cross a suspension bridge over Salt Wash and take a side spur to view an impressive Ute petroglyph depicting horses and a bighorn sheep hunt. From there it’s a short distance up the sloping slickrock to stand under Delicate Arch.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Lodging; Best Western Plus Canyonlands Inn
Hiking miles 4-7, Elevation Mostly easy hiking with some slickrock.

Day 4: Enjoy Dead Horse State Park by Bicycle and on foot.

Dead Horse State Park. Climb up to it. Cruise down from it. Or … do both! You choose. Dead Horse Point is a stunning mesa perched 2,000 feet above the Colorado River, with views of the snowcapped La Sal mountains and the Canyonlands. Today, choose between riding up, cruising down, or doing both: it’s the perfect day for riders of different levels. Ride up from Moab on a smooth 8-mile bike path that turns onto a scenic byway with a wide shoulder. Climb a consistent, but not steep, grade for 20 miles until you arrive at the mesa, where Old West cowboys once corralled wild mustang. Want to stick to flat roads and gentle downhills? We’ll shuttle you directly to Dead Horse Point to explore this amazing amphitheater. After a terrific lunch, cruise 34 miles mostly downhill back to Moab. Dinner is on your own tonight.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch. Lodging; Best Western Plus Canyonlands Inn
Distance: 34 (up to 68) miles, elevation +870 ft / – 2798 ft. (Optional) Up To Dead Horse:
+2798 ft / -869 ft

Day 5: Spend the day floating a picturesque section of the Colorado River

Water is, in many ways, the primary “artist” behind the geological sculptures of this area. Spend a whole day rafting (or kayaking) down a spectacular stretch of the Colorado River made famous by dozens of movies. Admire the scenery without hiking or pedaling! Our outfitter provides everything you need. Stop to kick your feet up in the shade and enjoy lunch at a ranch along river. The rapids here are mild, and the calm stretches in between are perfect for cooling off by floating down the river in your life-jacket. If you prefer to stay dry, you can also ride this scenic section of the river on the road on your own today instead, up to 65 miles with 1100’ of gain/loss.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Lodging; Best Western Plus Canyonlands Inn

Day 6: Visit the “Island in the Sky” In Northern Canyonlands National Park

Go for a series of short hikes to see the sights at “Island in the Sky” in northern Canyonlands National Park. This amazing sheer-walled mesa rising above the junction of the Green and Colorado River valleys provides the perfect place to reflect over a fantastic week. Contemplate history at the Pueblo granary ruins at Aztec Butte. Admire, and photograph, one last amazing truly amazing arch with perhaps the best backdrop of them all – Mesa Arch! Finish with dizzying views at Grandview and White Rim overlooks. After lunch we shuttle (90-min.) back to Grand Junction.
A negative Covid test will be required within 72 hours of departure for all non-fully vaccinated guests. or Proof of a completed Covid vaccination course can be used in lieu of a Covid test. A "completed Covid vaccination course" means that the guest has had 1 or 2 shots (depending on vaccine brand) and has completed the 2-week waiting period post final shot
Meals: Breakfast, lunch.
Hiking miles 3-5, Elevation Short, relatively easy hikes with some slickrock.

* This is a general itinerary. Tour itineraries are subject to change based on the group, available accommodations and other unforeseen circumstances such as the weather, local conditions, government intervention, that may affect the quality of the trip and/or safety of the participants. Please view this itinerary as an outline as to what to expect on this tour.

Included

Lodging
All meals except one lunch and one dinner on your own.
Road / hybrid bike, E-bike rent possible
Rafting, guided hikes
Luggage transfer

Not included:

Night before and after the tour.
Flights to and from the tour
Gratuities guides

Lodging:

Best Western Plus Canyonlands Inn
The hotels, inns, and B&Bs we use are always among the finest the area has to offer. Our smaller group sizes allow us to stay at some award-winning places that can’t handle groups of 25 or more. We work closely with the innkeepers to make sure they understand your needs and ours.

A negative Covid test will be required within 72 hours of departure for all non-fully vaccinated guests. or Proof of a completed Covid vaccination course can be used in lieu of a Covid test. A "completed Covid vaccination course" means that the guest has had 1 or 2 shots (depending on vaccine brand) and has completed the 2-week waiting period post final shot.
All of our guides are fully vaccinated.

Map & Routes

Karte

Satellit

Bicycle

A road or Hybrid bike is included in the price,

E-bikes

are available for an extra fee.
Prior to your bike tour, we request your height in order to choose the right frame size for you. (If you have a fit sheet or sizing information on your personal bicycle, you are welcome to send that to us, and we will do our best to match your geometry and specs.) On the first day of each bicycle tour, your guides tweak your bike fit to make sure you are as comfortable as possible. If they can’t get the fit just right, we typically carry a couple of extra sizes. We try to make sure we have the right size and type of bike you need to enjoy your cycling vacation.

Giant Defy ADV 3

Choose the longer route. Climb higher mountains. This all-new endurance road bike is purpose-built to help you tackle long-distance road rides in all types of conditions. It’s smooth, it’s efficient, and it’s fast.
Ride farther and faster with an all-new composite frameset that’s engineered with endurance geometry and built-in compliance. Handcrafted with Advanced-grade composite material, it’s engineered with tube shapes that are optimized to absorb road shocks and vibrations. And the frame is still stiff in all the ways that matter—for pedaling efficiency as well as steering and cornering precision. It’s made with a specific carbon layup to give it just the right feel. And for added control, it features integrated disc brakes with flat mounts and 12mm thru-axles. The D-Fuse Seatpost and handlebar system also help reduce road vibrations, adding to its smooth, compliant feel on the road.
Components: Giant Conduct disc brakes, Shimano Tiagra groupset, 50/34 cranks, 11 x 34 cassette, Giant S-R2 tubeless wheelset 700x28c

Hybrid / flat Bar Road bike

The perfect balance of road bike speed and city bike versatility. Built on a lightweight ALUXX SL aluminum frameset, this new flat-bar road bike puts the rider in a comfortable position that’s smooth and efficient. The fast-rolling 700c wheels and vibration-absorbing composite D-Fuse seatpost help smooth out rough roads. The fast-rolling 700c wheels can accommodate large tires up to 32c, perfect for tackling rough roads with confidence and control, while integrated ergo bar ends keep your hands comfortable on longer adventures. Powerful disc brakes give you added control in all types of weather, and easy-to-use rack mounts make FastRoad SL a smart choice for commuting, fitness riding and weekend adventures.
E-Bike Thrive E+ EX PRO
With THRIVE E+ EX PRO, you get an all-access pass to speed no mater what your fitness level
Designed with Liv’s 3F Design Philosophy, Thrive E+ EX Pro is the first road E-bike built specifically for women. Get up to speed fast with the new SyncDrive Pro motor that provides a natural, yet powerful, E-bike experience. The new motor also features a Smart support mode that automatically adjusts the support level based on your ride. PedalPlus 6-Sensor Technology translates six measurements about your riding and adds the perfect amount of power at just the right time for a fast and fluid ride quality. The EnergyPak Smart 375 battery is so sleek, you’ll have your friends looking twice to know it’s an E-bike.