Moab / Arches National Park

Pont d'Arc / Ardeche

"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.

By train

Why These Two?

Both feature spectacular natural stone arches set in dramatic gorge landscapes.

Moab / Arches National Park

Pont d'Arc / Ardeche

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The True Cost

Average prices from London

World

Moab / Arches National Park

flight

Europe

Pont d'Arc / Ardeche

train

Ticket priceIndicative average

€670

€224

Distance

7,879 km

860 km

Travel time

16h10h flying + 6h airport & transfers

10h 41mincl. transfers, door-to-door

CO₂ per personSource: CE Delft STREAM

1.5t

24kg

True priceTicket + estimated hidden social & ecological costs

€859

€228

€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