"Natural arches and kayaks, not 8,000 km away"
World Famous
Moab / Arches National Park
USA
Over 2,000 natural stone arches in a red-rock desert wonderland.
European Alternative
Pont d'Arc / Ardeche
France
A stunning 60-meter natural stone arch spanning the Ardeche River, gateway to a 30km gorge.
The True Cost
Average prices from London
World
Moab / Arches National Park
flight
Europe
Pont d'Arc / Ardeche
train
€631
True price saved
True price reflects hidden social and ecological costs such as CO₂ and air pollution.
1.4t
Less CO₂
98%
Emission reduction
Prices are market averages, not lowest fares. Hidden costs based on CE Delft external-cost factors.
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Estimates from London, adjusted for current fuel prices
Moab / Arches National Park
by flight · 7,879km
Pont d'Arc / Ardeche
by train · 860km
from €110
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Save 1.4t CO₂ vs flying
Moab / Arches National Park
Pont d'Arc / Ardeche
Why These Two?
Both feature spectacular natural stone arches set in dramatic gorge landscapes.
Travelling to Moab / Arches National Park
By flight · 8,100 km
CO₂: 1,507 kg
Travelling to Pont d'Arc / Ardeche
By train · 850 km
CO₂: 24 kg(98% less)
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Photo · Moab / Arches National Park by Unsplash · Pont d'Arc / Ardeche by Unsplash