Moab Travel Guide
USA

Moab 3-Day Itinerary

The perfect long weekend in Moab. Three days of must-see attractions, local favorites, and insider tips — from $75 to $370 per day.

Trip Overview

Duration
3 Days
Best Time
March to May, September to October
Budget Cost
$225
Mid-Range
$495
1
Day 1
Arches National Park: Delicate Arch hike

Arches National Park: Delicate Arch hike, Windows Section, Balanced Rock

Estimated cost: $165 (mid-range)
2
Day 2
Canyonlands Island in the Sky

Canyonlands Island in the Sky, Dead Horse Point overlook, Colorado River sunset

Estimated cost: $165 (mid-range)
3
Day 3
Slickrock mountain bike trail

Slickrock mountain bike trail, Moab Giants dinosaur museum, Corona Arch hike

Estimated cost: $165 (mid-range)

Total 3-Day Cost Estimate

Budget
$225
$75/day x 3 days
Mid-Range
$495
$165/day x 3 days
Luxury
$1110
$370/day x 3 days

Insider Tips

  • Hike to Delicate Arch at sunrise or sunset — the 3-mile round trip is manageable and extraordinary
  • Arches requires a timed entry reservation ($2) April-October — book on recreation.gov weeks ahead
  • Rent a mountain bike for Slickrock Trail — it's a classic but genuinely technical, not beginner-friendly
  • Canyonlands Island in the Sky (40 min away) gets far fewer visitors than Arches
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