Follow ancient footsteps to geologic wonders
discover why moab is the center of the outoor world
FinD your tour
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See every classic arch, take stunning photos that will make your friends jealous, and hike as much as you can over the slickrock and sand.
Rates for half/full days:
1 person: $200/$400
2 people: $150/$300 per
3 people: $133/$266 per
4 people: $120/$240 per
5 people: $110/$220 per
6 people: $100/$200 per
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See the awe-inspiring power of water and time. Enjoy the quick hikes to the stunning overlooks at Island in the Sky, seeing the depths of the canyons and the towering buttes, or experience the remote beauty of the Needle district.
Rates for half/full days:
1 person: $200/$400
2 people: $150/$300 per
3 people: $133/$266 per
4 people: $120/$240 per
5 people: $110/$220 per
6 people: $100/$200 per
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Enjoy National Park views without National Park crowds. Jaw-dropping arches, diverse landscapes, and ancient petroglyphs adorn the public lands within the Moab desert. Enjoy a trip to the creek or explore below the sandstone towers.
1 person: $200
2 people: $150 per
3 people: $120 per
4 people: $120 per
5 people: $120 per
6 people: $120 per
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Enjoy this iconic state park that offers shorter hikes to stunning views. See the canyons carved by the Colorado River and the unique Cerulean evaporation pools of the nearby Potash mine. (4 hours)
1 person: $200
2 people: $150 per
3 people: $120 per
4 people: $120 per
5 people: $120 per
6 people: $120 per
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Are you celebrating a wedding or elopement? Or want to take beautiful family-photos with the stunning desert as your backdrop? Join us with a professional photographer to capture you and your loved ones at the most beautiful arches and canyons that Moab has to offer.
Up to 7 guests can be booked with short notice. 8 or more require advanced notice to acquire special permits.
Call or e-mail for a quote.
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Have a hyper-specific itinerary in mind? Unmovable time restraints? Disability?
Or maybe you have a large group for an important life event. Wedding, bachelor party, family reunion, you name it.
We’ll craft the perfect tour to fit you. Call or e-mail and let’s make your dream trip happen.
Meet your Lead guide
Hello! I’m Ian. After growing up in New Jersey and graduating from Ithaca College, I moved to Moab in 2022 to stay for one season, but I fell in love with this beautiful place and never left.
I’m a Wilderness First Responder and former canyoneering guide, elementary school teacher, and on-trail educator.
Why Canyon Footprints?
Educational
To us, it’s not just about seeing this land, but understanding it. Our tours unpack the history of the people who have lived here before and still. Learn the geologic history told to us by the rocks and how every aspect of the fragile desert ecosystem works together.
Private
Don’t cram onto a bus with 20 strangers, but have a private tour with your family and friends. With a guide/client ratio of up to 1/6, you’ll get a personalized experience designed to fit your group.
Experience
Your guide will come from a background with years of outdoor educational experience. From Outward Bound to trail stewardship to early-childhood education, you can trust that your guide comes from a background in competency and professionalism, perfect for both adults and children.
Custom
It’s not our tour. it's yours. Have a specific Itinerary, time restraints, or disability? in town for a special event? We’ll craft the perfect tour for you.
Hear What Other People are saying
“What a great way to take in the arches. Ian was amazing! Kind, knowledgeable, and very accommodating. We booked last second and he went out of his way to make it work for us. We would recommend this hiking tour 100%.”
- Sarah S.
“Ian is an experienced outdoorsman—hiking, biking, climbing. He has deep knowledge of the Moab geology and ecology, is protective of the terrain, and is fun to be with.”
- Ann A.
“Ian… is a knowledgeable and personable guide. He made the hiking experience feel easy (and safe) as a novice. This tour was one of my favorite activities in Moab. Would definitely recommend to a friend.”
- Kieran H.
“Ian is a passionate and knowledgable tour operator and enjoys helping others make the most of their stay here in Moab. I would recommend this company for anyone looking for a fun, informative, family friendly and private tour of the national parks.”
- Zach R.
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All guests are required bring at least 1-2 liters of water with them on a tour. Supportive hiking shoes or trail runners are also required. We also recommend wearing synthetic clothing that covers your skin and supplementing with sunscreen. Hats and sunglasses are also recommended.
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We will pick you up directly from your accommodations in one of our company vehicles or from an agreed upon meeting point.
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Your guide’s skills and experience will reduce the likelihood of this happening, but if something goes wrong, you’re in safe hands. All guides will carry devices with satellite capabilities and are certified wilderness first responders.
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We can recommend a number of other quality guide services for other activities, such as rock climbing and off-roading. We also know all the best restaurants and hotels in town. Let us know what you’re looking for and we’ll find the best options for you.
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Yes, all guests still need their own pass to get into the parks. For National parks, Annual Parks Passes support up 4 guests in your party aged 16 or older. Children under 16 are not charged. Regular passes cost $15.
There is $5 fee per guest for entrance to Dead Horse Point State Park.
No passes are needed for Moab BLM tours.
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The BLM is the Bureau of Land Management. Under the Department of the Interior, they protect federal public land for conservation and multiple recreation uses. In Utah, BLM land makes up roughly 42% of the state’s land area.
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We love all of our fur friends. Sadly, we can only permit service animals to join us in the National Parks. For Moab Desert and Dead Horse Point tours, all pets are permitted to join us, but non-service animals require and additional fee.
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We never want finances to be something getting in the way of enjoying outdoor recreation. Give us a call and let’s see what we can do! We want to get you outside and learning.