4 days in Moab, Canyonlands National Park & Arches National Park Itinerary

The gateway to Utah's popular canyon country, Moab sits engulfed in the middle of desert wilderness.

Start off your visit on the 20th (Sun): enjoy unforgettable views with a balloon tour and then see Off-Road Tours. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 21st (Mon): stroll through Balanced Rock Trail, then take in the dramatic natural features at Arches National Park, and then take in the exciting artwork at Tom Till Gallery.

For where to stay, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Moab trip planner.

Tampa to Moab is an approximately 9.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Tampa to Moab. Plan for colder temperatures traveling from Tampa in November, with highs in Moab at 55°F and lows at 29°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Mon) early enough to drive to Canyonlands National Park.

Canyonlands National Park features myriad canyons and buttes that the Colorado River, Green River, and their tributaries have carved over millions of years in hues of red and orange.

For where to stay, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Canyonlands National Park trip tool.

Traveling by car from Moab to Canyonlands National Park takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. November in Canyonlands National Park sees daily highs of 55°F and lows of 29°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 22nd (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Arches National Park.

Mother Nature kept reaching for red when she painted Arches National Park's 2,000 sandstone arches, resulting in one of the country's more distinctly shaped and colored landscapes.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Tue): explore the striking landscape at Delicate Arch.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Arches National Park trip maker.

Drive from Canyonlands National Park to Arches National Park in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In November, plan for daily highs up to 55°F, and evening lows to 29°F. You will have some time to spend on the 23rd (Wed) before leaving for home.