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Explore the wonders of Moab on this guided cycling adventure
Experience the amazing beauty of the sandstone landscapes that surround Moab.
Take challenging bike rides on roads that wind through canyons, mountains, and deserts.
Visit the Delicate Arch and other famous rock formations of Arches National Park.
Stay in one central hotel so you only have to unpack once and take full advantage of local amenities.
Explore the otherworldly landscapes of Moab on the 6-day guided Magnificant Moab Cycling Tour! Moab and the surrounding area is one of the gems of Utah, offering quintessential rocky desert scenery and incredible cycling routes. The roads are usually quiet, so you won’t have much to distract you from the amazing sandstone scenery.
This tour explores the one-of-a-kind Canyonlands and Arches national parks from your central hotel in Moab. Ride rolling hills, challenging steep sections, and flat stretches, pushing your skill level. You’ll be rewarded every mile with views of Utah’s best landmarks, like Delicate Arch and Double Arch. The Magnificent Moab Cycling Tour is one of the best ways to experience Utah’s best.
Explore the otherworldly landscapes of Moab on the 6-day guided Magnificant Moab Cycling Tour! Moab and the surrounding area is one of the gems of Utah, offering quintessential rocky desert scenery and incredible cycling routes. The roads are usually quiet, so you won’t have much to distract you from the amazing sandstone scenery.
This tour explores the one-of-a-kind Canyonlands and Arches national parks from your central hotel in Moab. Ride rolling hills, challenging steep sections, and flat stretches, pushing your skill level. You’ll be rewarded every mile with views of Utah’s best landmarks, like Delicate Arch and Double Arch. The Magnificent Moab Cycling Tour is one of the best ways to experience Utah’s best.
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Magnificent Moab Cycling Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Welcome Dinner and Bike Prep
Meet the shuttle at the Grand Junction airport or arrange to be picked up from your hotel to begin the tour. After the drive to Moab, you’ll have time to fit your bike and get prepared for your upcoming rides. Tonight you’ll have an orientation dinner with the group.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Moab
Distance: None
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 Colorado River Ride
After taking the shuttle to Cisco, you’ll begin your bike ride back to Moab. Your route follows the Colorado River as you ride through the spectacular sandstone landscape. The Colorado River runs from Colorado into the Gulf of Mexico, crossing the border and covering 1,450 miles. Enjoy the fantastic views from its shores.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Moab
Distance: 45 miles, 1,876ft of ascent
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Day 3 Cycle to the Arches
Bike through the strange orange and red landscape to the Arches. You’ll get off your bike to hike to the Delicate Arch, a natural sandstone formation, before heading back.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Moab
Distance: 57 miles, 5,090ft of ascent
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Day 4 Bike Ride to Island in the Sky
Today you’ll be cycling to the Canyonlands National Park, a favourite for adventurers both local and from abroad. The dramatic mesa known as the Island in the Sky is your destination! This red-rock formation almost looks like another planet.
Enjoy the stunning views before heading back to your hotel for the evening.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Moab
Distance: 65 miles, 3,800ft of ascent
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Day 5 Ride the La Sal Loop
Your route today will be challenging and spectacular. You’ll ride along the Colorado River and into the dramatic La Sal Mountains, taking on great climbs and exhilarating descents as you make your way around the La Sal Loop.
After the excitement of the day, kick back with a drink and dinner in Moab.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Moab
Distance: 72 miles, 6,016ft of ascent
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Day 6 Final Ride and Return to Grand Junction
After yesterday’s exertions, you’ll appreciate the easier ride today. In the morning you’ll cycle the Blue Mountain Loop through the Abajo Mountains, which are often snow-capped despite the desert heat.
When you return, the shuttle will bring you back to Grand Junction where your tour concludes.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Moab
Distance: 43 miles
Meals: Breakfast
Magnificent Moab Cycling Tour Price and Dates
This guided cycling tour in Moab is run as a fixed-departure tour where you’d be joining a group, however, custom private tours can be organized for those willing to travel with their group only (please contact us with your preferred date and the number of people in your group and we will create the itinerary just for you).The prices below are per person:
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Accommodation on Magnificent Moab Cycling Tour
This tour is based on 3-star hotel accommodations. The hotel offers comfortable rooms and in a great location.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other, comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
You can pay a supplement of USD530 to have a private room in the hotel. The required supplement for solo travellers is included in the listed price.
What’s Included in the Magnificent Moab Cycling Tour?
Meals
5 breakfasts and 5 dinners and are included in this tour.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 5 nights are included. Accommodations before and after the tour in Grand Junction are not included but can be added as a supplement.
Transportation during the Tour
Transport for you and your luggage is included as outlined in the itinerary. Round trip transport between Grand Junction and Moab is also included at the beginning and end of the tour.
Also Included
- English-speaking guide
- Van shuttle
- Park entrance fees
- Trail maps and narratives
Not included
- Travel insurance
- Flights
- Bike rental
- Tourist taxes if applicable
- Visas if required
- Personal equipment
- Beverages both non-alcoholic and alcoholic or meals not previously mentioned
- Fees not mentioned as included
- Gratuities for guides, drivers, servers, and hotel if desired
Optional Extras
- Bicycle rentals including touring saddles, odometers, pumps, tire irons, and patch kits
- Helmets
- Single occupancy upgrades
- Any additional nights before or after the tour
- How hard is the Magnificent Moab Cycling Tour?
- Do I need a visa to travel to the United States of America?
- Are meals included on the Magnificent Moab Cycling Tour?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Grand Junction to start this tour?
- Is the Magnificent Moab Cycling Tour guided?
- Where does the Magnificent Moab Cycling Tour end?
- Are equipment rentals included?
- Can I bring my own bike?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to the United States of America?
- When is the best time to travel to the United States for this tour?
We rate this tour as a 5/5. This trip is a challenging bike tour that is recommended for experienced road cyclists with a high fitness level. You’ll cover up to 72 miles a day on paved roads with climbs up to 6,016 feet, so experience with steep climbs is recommended.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
5 breakfasts and 5 dinners are included in this tour. Please note that your non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages are not included.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover cycling. Get your Travel Insurance.
Fly into Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT). You will be picked up from the airport or from a hotel if you arrive early.
Yes, you will have an English-speaking guide for the duration of the tour.
This tour ends with a drop-off at the Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT).
Bike rentals are available for an additional fee. There are various style and size options available to rent to mitigate the challenges of shipping your bike. Please bring any additional equipment desired.
Yes, you bring your own bike. If you would like to do so it is recommended that you use a reputable specialty company to ship your bike ahead of time to the first hotel. You can also bring your own saddle and pedals to combine with your rental bike.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
The best time to travel to Moab is the spring (April-June) when the weather tends to be warm and sunny and the crowds are lighter than summertime.
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Timberline Adventures specializes in fully supported cycling, hiking, and multisport adventure tours in the United States and Canada.
Over the last 38 years, our adventure experts have crafted unique itineraries consisting of only the best routes and trails. We are all about striking the perfect balance of challenge, discovery, and tons of fun! Our epic tours include visits to 35 different national parks, and we take great pride in introducing our guests to some of the wildest and most beautiful areas in North America, like Glacier, Yosemite, Acadia, Big Bend, and so much more!
We share in the joy, exhilaration, and sense of accomplishment that is a part of every single tour, and the quality of your experience is how we measure our growing success.
