Moab Rafting Full Day Colorado River Trip

Overview

Castle Valley is the poster child for Western landscapes, and you’ve probably already seen it somewhere in a western, TV show, or a commercial or two. And if somehow you have, in fact, never laid eyes on Castle Valley before, you’re not going forget it once you do!

This serene section of the Colorado River moseys through a big beautiful valley lined with monuments, before cutting through a towering red rock canyon that meanders back toward Moab. Along the way are some of Utah’s most impressive geologic features like Fisher Towers, Castleton Tower, the Priest and Nuns, and so on.

As for the waters here along the Colorado River, it stays pretty warm from late spring to early fall. You’ll spend most of your time floating, with a few Class II rapids to cool you off along the way. Expect river games and stories, splash fights, and lots of fun interpretations from your guides on this mild trip!

City: Moab

Fri 20 Jun

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Starting at $131.71

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Fri 20 Jun

Starting at $131.71

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What's Included

- Highly experienced and in-house trained river guides

- Safety orientation and paddle instruction

- Self-bailing rafts, paddles, and Coast Guard-approved personal flotation devices

- Local deli-style lunch served beachside

- Shuttle from and back to our meet location

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Moab

Meet us at our Moab Office and get ready for the river! After checking in and getting fitted for a life jacket, you'll shuttle out to Castle Valley with your guides. This incredibly scenic drive takes around 45 minutes to reach the most dramatic landscapes, so sit back and enjoy! At the boat launch you'll have a quick safety orientation before pushing off onto the Colorado River for the day. In between the Class II rapids, you’ll have plenty of time to take in the sights of Fisher Towers and other monuments of this spectacular area. Your guide will share plenty of fascinating history and fun stories as you float through the scenery. This trip is mostly flat water, so we’ll stop for swims and games along the way. Lunch is usually around noon on the beach. The last half of the trip comes with more rapid sections, which you’re free to sit back and enjoy, or paddle through with your guide. At the trip's end, you'll have another scenic shuttle waiting for you back to our office.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (190)

Craig C

Mar 2025

Grayson is a wonderful guide. Very knowledgeable about the desert, the river, and river rafting. Definitely worth doing.

giannaabsi

Mar 2025

We had a group of 10 and had an amazing time with our guide, Ben! We rafted in early March, so the rapids were very chill, but Ben kept us entertained the whole time and truly made it an unforgettable experience. Additionally, the pre-communication regarding logistics was awesome. All staff were very responsive and great to work with.

christina_dorsett14

Oct 2024

Amazing full day rafting trip with Luis. We had a smaller private boat with just 6 passengers, loved that. Even though it was a calmer day on the river Luis still made it adventurous for us and told us so many amazing facts about the land. Lucked out seeing a bald eagle fly over us

Response from Host

Oct 2024

Thank you so much for the kind words for Luis! We are so glad you had a blast on the Colorado River and even saw a bald eagle out there in the desert!