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Moab, Utah is popular for its breathtaking natural beauty. So it is only natural that istserves as the perfect backdrop for romance. After all, how great would Moab look in the background of a romantic selfie – or perhaps even in a proposal picture? Moab also sets the perfect mood for an anniversary trip, a Valentine’s Day trip, or even just a romantic weekend getaway.
Another reason Moab makes a great romantic destination is because of all the great romantic activities and excursions you can enjoy there. So today we go over some of the best.
1. A Couples’ Hike
Hiking in Moab can be fun by yourself. But when you do it with your partner, an adventurous hike can become quite romantic. Especially if you consider taking a sunrise or sunset hike.
You can find a list of Moab hiking trails here. You can get great hiking gear here.
2. Hot Air Balloon Ride
A fun way to enjoy the beauty of the area in a romantic atmosphere is by doing it from up in the air on a hot air balloon ride! This guided Moab hot air balloon ride gives you a chance to see amazing locales such as Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, and Dead Horse Point State Park.
3. Arches National Park Airplane Tour
Another way to get a great view of the beauty of Moab is through this Arches National Park Airplane Tour. You’ll spot Elephant Butte, Delicate Arch, Devils Garden, Landscape Arch, and Courthouse Towers on this 30-minute aerial tour.
4. Canyon Country Sunset Helicopter Tour
Want to get aerial views during a romantic sunset? Then take this Canyon Country Sunset Helicopter Tour. Seeing the beautiful rock formations intensified by the sunset is truly breathtaking – and very romantic.
5. Colorado River Dinner Cruise with Music and Light Show
What can make a romantic dinner even better? How about combining it with a cruise?
This Colorado River Dinner Cruise with Music and Light Show is a great choice if you are looking for just that. It begins with a cowboy-style Dutch oven dinner in a dining room that overlooks the water.
After dinner, you’ll begin a river adventure on a flat-bottomed boat a few miiles north of Moab on the Colorado River. A guide will point out areas of interest along the way.
Once it is dark, you’ll see 40,000 watts of natural light illuminate a canyon wall. Music, lights, and narrations help tell stories of the canyon’ss creation and history, as learned by the early settlers of the area (Native Americans, Mormon pioneers, and Catholic conquistadors).
6. Mountain Biking
Another thing you can do as a couple is mountain biking. It’s a fun way to see the area while being together. You can rent a mountain bike at The Moab Brand Trails here.
7. Hell’s Revenge Self-Driven Guided UTV Tour
Another fun thing to do together is to drive a UTV through Moab’s famous Hell’s Revenge trail. Expert instructors will guide you and lead you on this Hell’s Revenge UTV Tour. There are moderate to challenging terrain so drivers of all experience levels can enjoy this experience. And driving your own UTV means just you and your partner will be the only passengers, making the whole experience more intimate.
