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Westwater Canyon Full-Day Rafting Adventure from Moab

Westwater Canyon Full-Day Rafting Adventure from Moab

Overview

Experience the beauty and thrills of rafting in Utah during a full-day trip on the Westwater Canyon section of the Colorado River. Get an adrenaline rush as expert guides take you through rapids like Marble Canyon, Sock-It-To-Me, Funnel Falls and Skull, then relax and take in the scenery with beautiful ancient rock during calm water sections with rest breaks . This stunning red rock canyon scenery combined with Class III and IV white-water provides an unforgettable outdoor experience suitable for adventurous people who love a challenge.

City: Moab

Mon 18 Nov

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Starting at $235.00

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Mon 18 Nov

Starting at $235.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Ground transportation from departure location to the river put-in and return

Professional guide

Quality buffet-style lunch and extra ice water

Wetsuits (depending on the time of year due to water temps/weather)

All required rafting equipment - Helmets & Coast Guard approved PFD's

River dry bags for belongings if need be

Additional Info

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
All passenger weights MUST be advised at time of booking; minimum weight requirement is 50 lbs (23 kg)
Please note, prior to departure, all travelers will be required to sign a liability release
Minimum age is 8 years old
It is recommended to bring: Sturdy footwear (no flip flops/crocs-sandals like Chaco's are acceptable), quick dry clothing, spring or fall rain suit, swimsuit or fast drying shorts, sun screen, lip balm, hat and a camera if wanted (preferably waterproof)
Camping gear can be rented from the tour operator at an additional cost for overnight trips
This river trip needs a minimum of 4 individuals to run. If your trip does not meet the minimum, you will be offered other tour options or get a full refund (Another option is to pay for remaining fares)

What To Expect

NAVTEC Expeditions - Day Tours

Get started in the morning after making your way to the office in central Moab. Meet your guide for a safety orientation, then get outfitted with a lifejacket and other necessary gear. A van transfers you to the put-in site on the river where your guide gives a safety briefing and paddle lesson. Then step into your boat, push off from the bank and start down the Westwater Canyon section of the Colorado River.

Colorado River

Your full-day rafting trip through Westwater Canyon provides both challenging white water and stunning scenery. Raft through 12 Class III and IV rapids including Funnel Falls, Skull and Sock It To Me. Your expert guide rows your oarboat through the rapids while you hang on and enjoy the thrills and splashes. On most trips, paddleboats are also available and participants help power the raft while following directions from the guide. Between bouncy white-water sections, take in the stunning scenery of the canyon.

Westwater Canyon

The Westwater Canyon formed when the Colorado River cut across an ancient mountain range, the water channeling through hard rock to create the narrow canyon. Learn about the geology of the area from your guide, as well as its history and wildlife. You may see petroglyphs as well as remnants of the wild west such as old mining cabins and even an outlaw’s grave. Look for bald eagles roosting in old-growth cottonwood trees, river otters playing in the eddies and beavers slapping their tails.

Moab

At noon your guide steers you to shore for a delicious buffet lunch on a riverside beach. Have time to rest in the shade, snap pictures and soak up the canyon’s beauty. Once you're refreshed, hit the river again for more fun. At the end of an exciting day of rafting, your guide returns you to Moab.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (87)

georgesR6660IY

May 2022

The friendliness of the guides and staff. Our guide Jess and Kate were excellent. We were on a boat that were all had to paddle and Jess instructed us about the rapids and what we needed to do. He keep stressing team work and over emphasizing safety and preparing for the worst so no matter what we would be safe. He made it fun and I felt like it was a real adventure w pretty forgo rapids. Some of the biggest is some time. We hit it right w go water and a great team. Holly made a great lunch and was very friendly. Champ, was not our guide but I meet him on the way back. What a guy loaded w knowledge and information. All the staff on the trip appeared to be severing us for the pleasure of doing the experience and certainly not for the money. However I thought the guidance we got before the trip could have been better organized. The basics were listed but we were confused on how much cloths to bring and what we were going to expect. When we stopped the day before staff was nice but clueless until we passed a little about what we signed up fore. My expectations were not near what we got they were much much better.

Antoine J

May 2022

So outside of the raft flipping on Skull rapids and being trapped under the raft and almost dying, it was ok. I personally would never do this again or recommend to anyone who thinks this will be casual fun. It is very dangerous. Luckily the staff were very well trained, knowledgeable and kind so that’s why I have to give at least 3 stars. If you’re a thrill seekers and like to live life on the edge, go for it. But if you’re like me and wanted a fun adventure to mix into your trip, think twice. Stick to level 1 or 2 rapids.

RachelsRocks

May 2022

We had never gone rafting prior to this trip, but thought if we were gonna do it we might as well really go for it, so we booked the Westwater full day tour with class 3 & 4 rapids. Our guide Chantze was incredibly experienced and knowledgeable about what we were doing as well as the area we were in, putting my mind at ease. We were out with a total of four guides, all of them were great, but we would certainly ask for Chantze again specifically. We had an amazing time, and would recommend a million times over. Thank you for an exhilarating and memorable experience!! (And I’ll get that GoPro video up soon!)