Established in 1997, Desert Highlights has pioneered many of Moab's best canyoneering trips. Every guided trip is private, so your adventure is tailored to the abilities and goals of your group.
Over the years, we've expanded our offerings. Whether you join us for canyoneering, rock climbing, packrafting or hiking in the National Parks, rest assured you've picked Moab's top guide service with tours that are unmatched by anyone else around!
Our guides are highly trained, experienced and passionate about giving you the experience that you're looking for. While our top priority is to keep you safe, we're here to make sure that your time with us will be enjoyable, educational and will create lasting memories of your time in Moab!
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Awesome wilderness canyon with many fantastic rappels and superb arches! Very few Moab canyons contain as many exquisite natural arches as the journey through Granary Canyon. And what a journey it is! Six fantastic rappels and a lot of tricky…
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Short hikes to stunning narrows and fun slot canyon exploration! Nestled in the North Wash canyon system, the Irish Canyons are an excellent choice for those looking to get into more narrow, technical slot canyons. Many options exist, whether you’re…
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Easy hiking and long, dramatic rappels! This half day Moab canyoneering trip takes us across ancient sand dunes and down into a lush canyon with flowing water via two spectacular rappels, each around 100 feet in length. The first rappel…
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Canyon hiking and rappelling followed by an afternoon of packrafting on the Colorado River! We’ll begin the day in a half-day canyon tour of your choice, then eat lunch along the Colorado River and finish the afternoon with a scenic…
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Ascend to new heights while rock climbing on Moab's world-class sandstone walls! Our private half day climbing trips are a great introduction to desert rock climbing. With just your group and your guide, you'll visit a local Moab climbing area…
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A DH exclusive! A maze of sandstone fins with unparalleled views and a huge rappel! During this canyon tour, we enjoy easy climbing, big views and a 220-foot rappel - the longest guided rappel in Moab! This adventure is a…
exploreOur highly trained, professional and fun guides have years of experience and are passionate about exploring the desert and sharing this landscape with you!
Within Desert Highlights, guides hold professional certifications including Wilderness First Responder, AMGA Single Pitch Instructor and Whitewater Rescue Technician.
These companies come highly recommended by our team!
