Moab Afternoon Half Day Rafting Trip - Colorado River
Recommended by 97% of travelers
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Moab, USA
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Get a taste of what eastern Utah has to offer and spend your afternoon rafting down the Colorado River in the Moab area on this exciting excursion. Take in the desert landscapes as you navigate rapids and paddle through red rock canyons, Castle Valley, and Fisher Towers. After a few hours on the water, feel rejuvenated and excited to explore the rest of Moab.
- Learn about the local geology and history
- All necessary rafting equipment is provided
- A central meeting point makes for an easy start
- No prior whitewater rafting experience is required
What's Included
- Free Parking
- Free splash jackets and helmets (if desired)
- Highly maintained equipment
- River and land access fees included
- Round trip shuttle from main Moab office
- Pre-trip safety orientation
- Trip Leaders average 2,000 river miles
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 745 Kane Creek Blvd, Moab, UT 84532, USA
Look for the Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours sign. Your tour time is your check-in time. Link to location on Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/B1XwWq6ZMwk - Imaps will take you to the wrong location
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.1:30 pm
What To Expect
1
Fisher Towers
2
Castle Valley
3
Colorado River
4
Westwater Canyon
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 99 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Randy_D
Our guide was Evee, she was great. She got us involved with rowing which added to the experience and told us interesting things about the area along the river. Very nice float with some rapids thrown it . We would definitely do it again!! Thanks Evee
Reviews
4.9
based on 736 reviews
Mike_P, Jun 2026
Family friendly rafting adventure was perfect for our kids (9&11) first time. They are ready to try something more aggressive next time! The guides kept it fun and were full of knowledge about the surrounding area. All around excellent time!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Mike! We're thrilled to hear that your family's first rafting experience was enjoyable and that your kids loved it. We can't wait to welcome you back for another adventure!
Andrea_G, Jun 2026
Cory was a wonderful guide on our raft trip on the Colorado. She was skilled, knowledgeable, and ensured that everyone—from young to old—had a great time. We saw eagles and heron on the river, and we even had a chance for a refreshing swim in the river. We highly recommend this trip with Mild to Wild.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Andrea! We're thrilled to hear that Cory made your rafting trip on the Colorado River such a memorable experience. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again on another adventure!
Mattie_W, Jun 2026
Eli was our river guide and he was great. He had a lot of fun facts about the area and our whole family enjoyed it.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback, Mattie! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family enjoyed the Moab Afternoon Half Day Rafting Trip with Eli as your guide. His knowledge and passion truly enhance the experience!
Owen_O, Jun 2026
Great experience with Cory. Spent perfect amount of time on river. Highly recommend tour. No previous rafting experience is necessary. Don't have to go swimming in river, but I'd recommend doing so. See some nice wildlife along the route. Rapids are nothing crazy (at least when I went).
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Owen! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time on the Moab Afternoon Half Day Rafting Trip with Cory. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and it's fantastic that you enjoyed the wildlife and the experience overall!
Gina_S, Jun 2026
Experienced guides. Max was fun and knowledgeable. River was low but there were still rapids and it was nice to enjoy the scenery from the water.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
We greatly appreciate your kind words, Gina! It's fantastic to know that Max was able to provide a fun and knowledgeable experience during your rafting trip. We hope to see you on the river again soon!
Elissa_L, Jun 2026
It was more like a scenic float because not much snow melt this year but it was awesome. Irving was a great guide and was great with the kids.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Elissa! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the scenic float and that Irving made such a positive impact on your experience with the kids.
Tessa_D, Jun 2026
Neena was great and very knowledgeable about the landmarks and area. The boat was very safe. Kids had fun!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review, Tessa! We're thrilled to hear that Neena made your rafting trip enjoyable and that your kids had a great time.
Alicia_R, Jun 2026
We enjoyed our trip down the Colorado and recommend this tour to Moab visitors. Our guide was wonderful!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Alicia! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the Moab Afternoon Half Day Rafting Trip and that our guide made a positive impact on your experience.
Deborah_K, Jun 2026
There are no rapids in the half day trip. even on the best days, the guides say there are only # 1-2 rapids, very disappointing.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your feedback, Deborah! We're glad to hear you enjoyed our guides during your Moab Afternoon Half Day Rafting Trip. We appreciate your thoughts about the river conditions, and we hope to provide you with a more exciting experience in the future!
Kim_H, May 2026
This is a very leisurely ride down the river, guide does 95% of the work. Great for sightseeing and taking pictures it not really a physical thing.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your review, Kim! We're glad you enjoyed the leisurely experience on the Colorado River and had the chance to take great pictures. Your feedback is important to us, and we hope to see you on another adventure soon!
Nancy_S, May 2026
Informative and fun guides. Half day afternoon float enjoyed by our family group. Not much water when we went, but a few rapids for beginners.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Nancy! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family enjoyed the Moab Afternoon Half Day Rafting Trip and found our guides informative and fun. We hope to see you on the river again soon!
Danielle_W, May 2026
Wonderful day out on the river! We learned a lot and had a great time with our guides and the other guests. Our assigned guide was Larson, and he was very passionate and funny. Bald eagles, blue herons, oh my.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Danielle! We're thrilled to hear you had a fantastic time on the Colorado River with Larson and enjoyed the beautiful wildlife. Your enthusiasm is contagious, and we hope to see you again for more adventures!
Marion_L, May 2026
The river was really low at this time of the year, so it was more of a scenic tour. But the people in our amazing guide Luis made it all worthwhile! But the duckies looked really fun and I wish I would’ve done those instead :)
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Marion! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the scenic tour and that Luis made your experience memorable. We hope you'll consider trying the duckies on your next visit!
Valerie_C, May 2026
When your "Dadventure" schedule already includes death-defying swings and sunrise balloon flights, you figure it’s time to slow things down with a gentle float down the Colorado River. Smart move.
Mild to Wild nailed it. We drifted through Castle Valley like we were in a nature documentary, except with better snacks and zero risk of getting eaten by wildlife. The red rock towers looming over us were absolutely ridiculous — like someone gave Mother Nature a box of Legos and told her to go big. Every bend in the river brought another “whoa” moment.
Our guide, Tom, was the MVP of the day. The man knows his stuff. He kept us laughing while dropping nonstop facts about Moab’s geology, the river’s history, and why those giant rock formations look like they were designed by a very ambitious alien. Zero boring lecture vibes — just perfect mix of funny stories and cool info that actually stuck.
It was the ideal Dadventure breather: peaceful, scenic, and just floaty enough to make us feel like we earned a nap. No screaming, no white knuckles, just good conversation, epic views, and quality father-daughter time on the water.
If you’re in Moab and need a break from the adrenaline stuff, book this trip. Mild to Wild and Tom made it effortless and memorable.
10/10. Would drift again (probably right after the next Moab swing… once my heart rate recovers). 🛶🏞️😂
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you, Valerie, for such a delightful review of our Moab Afternoon Half Day Rafting Trip! We're thrilled to hear that the experience with Tom on the Colorado River was the perfect 'Dadventure' breather. It sounds like you both truly enjoyed the peaceful drift and breathtaking scenery; we're glad we could contribute to your memorable adventure!
Jamae_B, May 2026
Very friendly and professional group of folks running the rafting business. All personnel are well informed and really seem to enjoy their jobs. Rafting trip was exactly as advertised. And Irving was helpful, low key and passed on some great insights into the local are.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Jamae_B! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your Moab Afternoon Half Day Rafting Trip on the Colorado River and that Irving made such a positive impact on your experience. Our team always strives to provide a friendly and informative atmosphere, and we're glad you felt that during your trip.
Lori_C, Apr 2026
The guides are well trained and certified. Not all rafting companies have to comply with certification but here they do! Unfortunately, river was low so rapids were classified as 1.5-2 which is out of the companies control. Avery our guide was friendly, knowledgeable about the river and surrounding area. I’d go rafting anytime with her. My family enjoyed themselves. I’d highly recommend this company.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Lori! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family had a great time with Avery on your half-day rafting trip. Our guides' expertise and commitment to safety are our top priorities, and it’s delightful to know that Avery made your experience enjoyable despite the lower rapids.
Robert_W, Apr 2026
I'm 68 years old, trying to hang onto my youth, I've white water raft in every class four and five river east of the Mississippi when I was much younger I just wanted to have a nice relaxing ride on the river. I went solo with a guide because other people backed out because of the weather it was absolutely wonderful time. I really appreciated the fact that they accommodated me and I did not have to rebook, Thank you.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Robert, it means a lot to us that you trusted us with your river adventure, especially given your incredible rafting background. We're delighted you had a wonderful experience and didn't have to alter your plans when others backed out—thank you for choosing us!
Melisa_J, Apr 2026
We rode a big bus up the canyon and heard lots of interesting things on the way of the canyon. The boat ride was fantastic and had a lot of fun even though the water level is low it’s still gives you a rush we got a good workout paddling and even got to see an American Eagle.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for sharing your adventure with us, Melisa! We're thrilled you enjoyed the canyon stories during the bus ride and that the rafting delivered excitement despite the lower water level. Spotting an American Eagle must have been a real highlight!
Puja_D, Apr 2026
We had a great ride down the Colorado with our family. Very exciting yet felt safe. The rapids weren’t too crazy but exciting enough with our kids under 12.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad your family felt both excited and safe on the Colorado, especially with your young adventurers under 12 enjoying those perfect-sized rapids.
Robert_D, Mar 2026
Alex was a great guide. We recommend going in this tour. It was a wonderful time and the scenery was amazing as always in the Moab area.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much, Robert, for choosing Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours and for your fantastic review! We're happy to hear you had a wonderful time with Alex as your guide and enjoyed the spectacular scenery of Moab. Your recommendation means the world to us. We look forward to hosting you on another adventure in the future!
Myeisha_J, Mar 2026
This this excursion with the cherry top to my last few days in Moeb.. It was so scenic, fun and beautiful. I had a blast. Thank you, Galvin. You are amazing great stories and took good care of all of us.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your fantastic review, Myeisha! We're thrilled to hear that your rafting excursion was the highlight of your trip to Moab. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to Galvin – he's a valued member of our team and always goes the extra mile for our guests. We hope to welcome you back for more scenic adventures with Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours!
Falana_W, Mar 2026
Due to very low water levels, this was a very very mild float with a few ripples. Guides did their best to keep it entertaining with water splash battles between the boats, which helped cool us off too. Was still nice to be on the Colorado and the scenery was beautiful.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Dear Falana, thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the beautiful scenery of the Colorado River and appreciated the efforts of our guides to keep things fun, even with the low water levels. While water flows can affect the intensity of the adventure, we strive to make every trip memorable, and your feedback encourages us to keep improving. We hope you'll consider joining us again in the future, perhaps when the river's a little wilder. Safe travels!
Andrea_A, Mar 2026
We had a great day! It was a mix of fun, funny stories and just a good time! Our guide was Shawn and he made it a great time on the river! Will definitely do again!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much, Andrea, for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you had an amazing time on the river with Shawn as your guide. Creating fun and memorable experiences is what we strive for at Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
Tony_K, Oct 2025
Great guides and very knowledgeable. Can’t wait to go back! We enjoyed the history lessons on the area as well. Thank you!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you, Tony, for the excellent review! We're glad you had a memorable time exploring with our team and enjoyed learning about the local history. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we hope your next trip with Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours is just around the corner!
Patty_B, Oct 2025
Great group rating guides took 3 boats on a roughly 7 mile trip on the Colorado River. At this time of year it's a pretty mild trip with only a few easy rapids. Team was professional, fun, & our guide Tom told us a lot about the area. The scenery is beautiful and it was nice to be on the river that carved it's way through to the Grand Canyon and beyond!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your Mild & Wild float with us on the Colorado River. Our team, and especially Tom, will be delighted to know their professionalism and knowledge made a positive impression. The beauty of the river is truly something special, and we’re grateful you chose to explore it with us. We hope to welcome you back for more adventures—maybe next time with wilder rapids!
Warm regards,
The Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours Team
Jae_P, Sept 2025
Great trip! Very relaxing nice scenery and overall great experience. A few exciting spots but nothing to severe
Would definitely do again.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere, beautiful scenery, and the right amount of excitement on your trip. It means a lot to us that you would choose to adventure with us again. We look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic experience!
Best regards,
The Mild to Wild Team
Cathy_S, Sept 2025
The trip was nice but definitely not wild ... it's mostly mild. Great for kids or older folks. Our guide was great -- very personable and knowledgeable. He made the trip fun.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Dear Cathy, thank you for sharing your feedback! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the trip and our guide helped make your experience fun and informative. We specialize in trips suitable for guests of all ages, but we also offer some more adventurous options for those seeking a wilder experience. Please reach out if you'd like recommendations for your next trip—we'd love to show you our wilder side! Thanks again for rafting with us.
donoth_p, Sept 2025
Nice and easy rafting .. mild rapids
Guides were wonderful
Beautiful scenery
Rafts easy to get in and out
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the gentle rapids, beautiful scenery, and easy access of our rafts. Our guides take great pride in providing a comfortable and memorable experience for all our guests. We appreciate you choosing Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours and hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
Susan_A, Sept 2025
Weather was cold and rainy, but Gavin, our guide, did a great job.
He told us all about the area and the wildlife.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you, Susan, for taking the time to leave us this thoughtful review. Even in less-than-ideal weather, our guides like Gavin strive to make every experience memorable and engaging. We’re so glad he could share the local stories and wildlife with you. We hope your next adventure with Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours brings perfect weather and even more great memories. Safe travels!
Richard_S, Sept 2025
Great time. Wonderful staff. Enjoyed the rafting. Would recommend for an afternoon adventure. Fun time.
Response from Host, Sept 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We're happy to hear you and your group had a great time with us and that our team made your rafting adventure memorable. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to having you join us again for even more exciting adventures in the future. Sincerely, The Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours Management
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