Top Utah Kayaking Tours

This paddling trip offers a quick teaser of the scenic beauty and easy rapids of Castle Valley! Our half-day trips give you about 2 hours on the water to take in the incredible beauty of this sandstone paradise. Meet at the Mild to Wild office to check in and get ready for the river! Your guides will get you fitted for a PFD (aka life jacket) and then hop on the shuttle for a scenic 40 minute drive out to Castle Valley. Once there, we’ll have a safety orientation and some paddling instruction before you push off with the fleet for the next couple hours. Kayaking trips float with the rafting trips, and the guides will give you instruction as you paddle along. The kayaks move much faster than the rafts, so on occasion you may have to wait up for them. More time to take in the scenery, we say! This is a very mild rafting trip, with mostly calm flat water with a couple rapid sections sprinkled in along the way.

At Way to Moab, we take pride in exceeding industry standards for both safety and guest experience. Our professional guides are trained and certified in wilderness emergency medical care and bring a strong understanding of river safety, local conditions, and the unique landscapes of Canyon Country. Just as importantly, they are passionate about sharing the river and creating a welcoming, relaxed environment for every guest. Our trips are designed to balance adventure and comfort. You’ll experience the Colorado River’s fun, splashy rapids along the Moab Daily while also enjoying peaceful stretches of water where you can take in the dramatic red rock scenery of Fisher Towers, Professor Valley, and the surrounding canyon walls. Whether you’re visiting with family, friends, or exploring on your own, our guides make each trip engaging, informative, and enjoyable for all experience levels.

Spend a full day kayaking one of Moab's most scenic stretches through Castle Valley! Paddle the Colorado River in an inflatable kayak (ducky), navigating Class I-II rapids and enjoying the stunning bluffs, sculptures, and spires. This full-day trip includes a deli-style lunch and provides a great workout as you explore both calm and splashy waters. No prior kayaking experience is needed, but swimming ability is required. A guide will be there to assist you as you spin, surf, and paddle downstream.

At Way to Moab, we take pride in exceeding industry standards for both safety and guest experience. Our professional guides are trained and certified in wilderness emergency medical care and bring a strong understanding of river safety, local conditions, and the unique landscapes of Canyon Country. Just as importantly, they are passionate about sharing the river and creating a welcoming, relaxed environment for every guest. Our trips are designed to balance adventure and comfort. You’ll experience the Colorado River’s fun, splashy rapids along the Moab Daily while also enjoying peaceful stretches of water where you can take in the dramatic red rock scenery of Fisher Towers, Professor Valley, and the surrounding canyon walls. Whether you’re visiting with family, friends, or exploring on your own, our guides make each trip engaging, informative, and enjoyable for all experience levels.

Can’t decide between a land based tour or the river? This combination tour includes the best of two of our favorite trips meshed into one amazing day on the San Juan. You’ll float 8 miles paddling your own kayak or jump in a tandem with someone you love. Two short easy hikes will take you to one of the largest rock art panels in North America and a 1000 year old cliff dwelling. Unlike Mesa Verde and other National Parks this is a wilderness expedition and we often have these world class sites to ourselves. We’ll feed you lunch on the peaceful banks of the river and end the day with a rugged 4×4 Hummer ride back to Bluff.

Fall colors are at their best right now!!! Late September and early October is prime time and the forecast for those weeks looks promising, with sunshine, warm temperatures, and crisp mountain air. Come with us!!! We spend a whole day with you in the mountains. We bring all the gear, knowledge of the terrain, and provide transportation to help you have a memorable and fun filled day exploring what Utah mountains are all about. We operate on a US Forest Service Outfitting & Guiding Permit providing the authorization for us to take you in the Wasatch-Cache-Uinta National Forest. All the details are covered.