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This tour has a total of 17 stops in the park. Check out the itinerary here for a complete list of stops and if you’re looking for more information to help plan your trip, here’s what you need to know before you go! 

You can learn more about advance reservations to Arches National Park here

Please note, entry to the park is timed, which means you will only be able to visit during your allotted time slot. Again, you can make your reservation here

  • Sneakers
  • Hiking clothes
  • Water bottle
  • Bug spray
  • Sunscreen
  • Sun glasses and/or hat
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Snacks
  • Cash
  • Car charger *VERY IMPORTANT*
  • Phone mount
  • First aid kit

  • $30 per car for the Scenic Drive
  • $15-$20 per person for Lunch
  • $10-$20 per person for gifts/souvenirs at the Visitor Center 
  • $2.00 per vehicle for advance reservation fee (April- October) 

The park is open 24 hours a day but the visitor center is open during these times:

  • April - September - 7:30 am to 6:00 pm
  • October - early November - 8am-6pm
  • December - March - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Yes! Feel free to join the tour along the route. Just make sure that you follow the numbers in chronological order from where you are starting from.  If you don’t begin at one of the tour starting points you’ll miss a few stories, but you’ll still have a great experience. 

Yes, this tour has a Classic and Reverse option. In the Classic version, you’ll start just outside the park’s entrance and make stops along the scenic drive. The Reverse option also starts outside the park, but you’ll drive all the way to the end of the scenic drive and make stops on your way back! The stops on both tours are the same. 

Still have questions? Send us an email at aloha@shakaguide.com or give us a call at (808) 201-8138.

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