Photography Tours & Sightseeing Tours
Looking for an otherworldly adventure? Look no further than Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park in Utah. These two parks are sure to blow your mind with their surreal landscapes that resemble the red planet itself.
Arches National Park is home to over 2,000 natural stone arches, ranging from small body-sized holes to towering structures that span hundreds of feet in length. But that’s not all: you’ll also find soaring pinnacles, massive fins, and giant balanced rocks in this red rock wonderland. It’s a playground for photographers and artists alike, with endless opportunities to capture stunning imagery.
Canyonlands National Park may be lesser-known than Arches, but it’s no less breathtaking. Here, you’ll find a wealth of stunning canyons, vistas, and river zones that make you feel like you’re in the middle of nowhere (and, well, you are). The park is divided into four districts by the rivers that flow through it: the Island in the Sky, the Needles, the Maze, and the rivers themselves. Each of these unique areas provides new opportunities to capture stunning photos and explore the rugged terrain.
If you’ve never been to Arches and Canyonlands National Park, prepare to have your mind blown. And if you’ve been before, you know that there are always new and exciting landscapes to discover and capture with your camera. So pack your bags and get ready for an adventure that’s out of this world!
Learn more at these websites: Arches National Park | Canyonlands National Park
Custom Itinerary / Private Tours
At Big Sun Photography Tours, we understand that every traveler is unique, and we strive to provide a personalized experience for each and every one of our clients. That’s why we only offer private customized tours. We work with you to create a customized itinerary that suits your interests, available time, and physical abilities. Whether you’re interested in landscapes, macro photography, or capturing the night sky, we’ll tailor your tour to meet your needs.
Popular Locations
Mesa Arch: Rise and Shine for the Perfect Shot Experience a breathtaking view of the valley as the morning sun illuminates Mesa Arch with an unearthly glow. Though it may be a small arch during the day, at dawn it transforms into a stunning photo location. A few hours before sunrise, we’ll depart from our hotel to capture this beauty.
Landscape Arch: Nighttime Photography at Its Finest As the world’s largest natural stone arch, Landscape Arch is a must-visit destination along the Devils Garden Trail. Not only is the surrounding area full of natural stone formations, but it also lends itself well to nighttime photography. Though painting the arch is difficult, capturing it by moonlight with a starry sky makes for amazing photos.
Partition Arch: Hike Your Way to a Stunning Sunrise View While it may require a bit of a hike and some technical skill, the sunrise view of the valley below from Partition Arch is well worth the effort. If you move fast enough, you can still get a good morning shot from this location while also capturing sunrise at Landscape Arch.
Delicate Arch: An Iconic Piece of Natural Architecture Arguably the most well-known rock structure in Arches National Park, Delicate Arch is a stunning piece of natural architecture. We’re able to hike directly to the arch for a fantastic photo opportunity, particularly at night when we can “light paint” the arch with a starry backdrop. For a more unique perspective, we can also capture imagery of the arch from the cliff tops across the canyon.
Corona Arch: A Partially Freestanding Arch with Wide Openings A beautiful hike of about 1.5 miles each way will take us to the partially freestanding Corona Arch. With a 140 x 105 foot opening, it’s no wonder a small plane was flown through it. We can even climb along the top of the arch and shoot photos from above it. This is another great location for light painting.
BLM Land: While not actually in the national parks, our tours often head back-country into local BLM lands. Not only do these areas offer photography and sightseeing on par with that in the parks, but we get the added benefit of no crowds and unique locations that most do not ever get to see.
Indian Rock Wall Art: A Cultural and Historical Experience Explore prehistoric Native American rock art found along the Colorado River at Indian Rock Wall Art. Both pictographs and petroglyphs are displayed, some of which date back to 6,000 B.C. It’s an easy location to photograph, though it may require standing in the middle of the road.
More Locations: The above locations are just popular examples of the many breathtaking destinations Arches National Park has to offer. Other destinations include Hurrah Pass, Moonflower Canyon, The Windows, Sandstone Arch, Balanced Rock, Dark Angel, Devils Garden, Double Arch, Double O Arch, Eye of the Whale Arch, Courthouse Wash, Salt Wash, Navajo Arch, Skyline Arch, Tower Arch, Fiery Furnace, Cave Springs, Confluence Overlook, Elephant Canyon, and many more. Let’s create your personalized itinerary and capture stunning photos that will last a lifetime.
Back Country Wheeling:
Jeep 4X4 Off-roading: Get ready for an exhilarating ride through Moab’s rugged terrain. Our Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is equipped for 4×4 off-road travel, taking us to off-the-beaten-path locations for stunning photo opportunities. If you’re looking for a break from photography, Moab also offers some of the world’s best off-road trails, perfect for a thrilling adventure.
