Itinerary

Our journey into this lost land of canyon and High Desert begins with a descent down the historic Flint Trail. The curve of the canyons delivers us in equally fast and spectacular fashion to the Maze Overlook. There, breathtaking beauty beckons us further along our fantastic, self-propelled voyage.

A challenging hike through the heart of The Maze brings us to “The Harvest Scene”: a nearly life-sized series of pictographs. Etched into the narrow sandstone walls, their origin traces back from two to 4,000-years. The next 72-hours begin at a heady 7700-ft., dropping down to 3700-ft, and ultimately a sublime landing on the shores of Lake Powell. We traverse amongst Peregrine falcon aerie and Bighorn sheep habitat in the spectacular Doll House section, then through the Land of the Standing Rocks.

Bear in mind, access to this outback is severely limited. To hike in and out would easily consume a full two days. But as the only outfitter in the world to offer such an inclusive tour of the Maze, our rugged expedition vehicle is engineered to meet the demands of this area’s extreme terrain. After reaching Lake Powell, a chartered tour plane will ferry our group out of the Maze. Our flight-path takes us back over the course we just conquered on bike and foot, providing once-in-a-lifetime views and aerial photo opportunities.

From incomparable cultural legacies, to moderately challenging cycling terrain, the Maze is rated “E” for everyone. Due to Canyonlands National Park’s use and access guidelines, plus the very nature of the environment here, this trip is limited to seven guests.

Day 1-2: Meet in Moab. Shuttle to Hans Flat. Ride Flint Trail to Maze Overlook. Hike through entire Maze. Meet truck on other side.
Day 3-4: Ride to The Doll House, hike to Colorado River. Ride Land of Standing Rocks to Glen Canyon Cowboy Camp.
Day 5: Ride to Lake Powell. Picked up by charter plane, fly back over The Maze back to Moab.

* This is a general itinerary. Tour itineraries are subject to change based on the group, available accommodations and other unforeseen circumstances such as the weather, local conditions, government intervention, that may affect the quality of the trip and/or safety of the participants. Please view this itinerary as an outline as to what to expect on this tour.

Lodging

The food tastes better, the sky is certainly bigger, and your mind is clearer.

There is nothing better than rolling into camp to fresh made chips and salsa, homemade guacamole, and Dutch oven enchiladas. Then making your way to a sweet and inviting campfire, sharing your favorite anecdote or image from the day’s activities while marshmallows roast. Enjoy a small-batch, local beer before retiring to your tent. Inside: a sturdy raised cot, fluffy sleeping bag, and a plush full size pillow. Wow. You earned this. Sweet dreams.

We choose well-maintained public campgrounds with scenic vistas and comfortable arrangements. You’ll move seamlessly from one day of your trip to the next, camping outdoors and enjoying wildly healthy, delicious homemade meals.
The majority of our selected campgrounds feature indoor facilities and showers. Conversely, in more remote backcountry camping scenarios, we’ll provide portable toilets and private solar showers.

Campground Details

Night 1: Maze Overlook Campground
Nights 2 & 3: Chimney Rock Campground
Night 4: Cowboy Camp Campground

Camping gear may be rented or you may bring your own. All of our camping gear is tested and hand-chosen from top manufacturers to ensure you get a good night’s sleep. Our camp gear package includes a tent, sleeping pad, raised cot, sleeping bag, sleeping bag liner, full size pillow, and ground tarp. $108.00

Included:

• Meals (except where noted on itineraries), snacks, non-alcoholic beverages,
• Community camping gear (portable chairs, large awnings, coolers, utensils, etc.)
• Backcountry permits, licenses, park fees, reservations.
• At least two professionally trained trip leaders, a mobile first aid and mechanic station, spare bikes, and a support vehicle(s).

Not included:

• Airfare and transfer to and from our departure point.
• Lodging before or after the tour.
• Personal camping gear, rental possible $108.-
• Rental bike.
• Gratuities for guides.

Pricing / Tour dates

Tour price 2024: $ 1797.- p.p.
Camp gear package includes a tent, sleeping pad, raised cot, sleeping bag, sleeping bag liner, full size pillow, and ground tarp. $108.-
Rental bike: Specialized Full suspension mountain bike from $380.-
Specialized Turbo Levo Full Suspension from E-mountain bike $ 704.-
Tour Dates 2024:
27 Sep – 01 Oct
03 Oct – 07 Oct
05 Oct – 09 Oct
12 Oct – 16 Oct
18 Oct – 22 Oct
25 Oct – 29 Oct
27 Oct – 31 Oct
Tour Dates 2025:
13 Mar – 17 Mar
19 Mar – 23 Mar
26 Mar – 30 Mar
05 Apr – 30 Apr
11 Apr – 15 Apr
17 Apr – 21 Apr
24 Apr – 28 Apr
01 May – 05 May
10 May – 14 May
17 May – 21 May
22 May – 26 May
31 Aug – 04 Sep
05 Sep – 09 Sep
11 Sep – 15 Sep
20 Sep – 24 Sep
26 Sep – 30 Sep
11 Oct – 15 Oct
16 Oct – 20 Oct

Conditions

Deposit $500.00 pp.
The deposit payment for a tour must be paid within two weeks after the booking is confirmed.
The remaining payment is due 90 days before the start of the tour.
For tours that are booked within 90 days before the start of the tour you will pay 100% of the tour price

Information

Food is a big part of the experience. Our guides prepare all of your meals on our camping trips. Expect three delicious meals a day consisting entirely of freshly prepared foods. These include fresh organic fruits and vegetables as well as meats. We also have energy snacks aboard our support vehicles. Don’t be surprised if your guides purchase fresh fruits and healthy snacks throughout the day while you are out riding. They may just show up on the trail with a local treat! Many of our guests are vegans or vegetarians, whom we are more than happy to accommodate. If you have special diet requirements or limitations, just let us know when you sign-up and we’ll work with you to meet your needs.

Weather:
Weather predictions in this area are often unreliable due to the elevation, so it is best to be prepared for cold nights and inclement weather. Please use the following locations when checking the weather online: Moab, UT