Flatwater Fun: Stand Up Paddleboarding on the Colorado River
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Moab, USA
- 3 to 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
This stand-up paddleboard tour in Moab lets you experience the beauty and serenity of the Colorado River without dealing with any of the rapids, making it a great choice for beginner paddleboarders or families with children ages 10 and up. Follow your guide down a calm 6 mile (9.6 kilometer) stretch of river that passes red sandstone cliffs and soft sandy beaches—going slow means you can take time to admire the views.
- Moab stand-up paddleboard tour
- Paddle down a calm section of the Colorado River
- Experience paddleboarding on a river
- Popular choice among beginners and families
What's Included
- Snacks
- Professional licensed guide
- Transportation to and from river
- Water, you need to bring a personal water bottle.
- Gratuities
- Transportation to and from Paddle Moab shop
- Bring a personal water bottle.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 44 W 200 N, Moab, UT 84532, USA
Come to the Paddle Moab shop located behind Pagan Mountaineering. Please arrive 15 minutes before trip start time.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Arches National Park
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 10 years
- Service animals allowed
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 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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Reviews
4.9
based on 134 reviews
Robert_R, Aug 2025
We did the morning flat water stand-up paddle boarding tour down the Colorado River. What an amazing experience. The scenery was breathtaking, and our guide Jayden was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience fun and relaxing. I can’t recommend this enough.
Zoe_K, Aug 2025
Such an incredible time! Dominic was our guide and he was so fun to talk to, knowledgeable and great at teaching two women in our 30s how to paddleboard. It was relaxing with beautiful views and refreshing with the heat in mid-August! Will definitely use this company again! It was perfect after hiking Arches National Park all morning !
Response from Host, Aug 2025
So great. we love Dom. Thanks for the review! We are so glad you had so much fun!
Lauren_J, Jul 2025
We opted for the super chill flat water paddle experience after lots of hiking. It was not challenging but very relaxing which was great after all the hiking and hot sun. Ramie is darling and has a nice way of chatting and sharing about Moab. It is apparent she enjoys her job. I so appreciate these young entrepreneurs who bring enthusiasm and skill every day! There are more challenging options so call to find out if that is more of what you are seeking. The team is friendly, enthusiastic and well equipped to create the best experience possible. Truly one of the highlights of our trip to Moab.
Christina_B, Jul 2025
Fantastic day! The communication before the trip was great - very quick, friendly and informative. Very cool business. They are not a big company and it felt like I was in the river with my friends from back home. Jonah's knowledge/skills, authentic personality and welcoming personality made the day not just a day on the river, but an experience of the beauty of Arches, the Colorado River and meeting new friends.
Kendra_M, May 2025
Haydee and not sure the other gals name but she was blonde and curly hair (the only two girl guides) were awesome great personalities and fun. The experience was a blast and beautiful sooo fun!
James_E, Aug 2024
We had a wonderful time learning to paddleboard, and our guide "Teal" was incredible. She did a great job explaining, working with us, and doing the heavy lifting. My only complaint was that the company decided to have the trip on a windy day after a flash flood the night before. It caused the river to be difficult to navigate. Because of the wind, we all got very tired, and Teal gave us the opportunity stop after only an hour. We took the opportunity, but it seems the company should have provided a partial refund. Other than that, it was a great trip.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you for your feedback. We understand that the windy conditions made your river trip more challenging, especially in the ever-changing desert environment. Despite the flash flood the previous day, the river remained safe, and we proceeded with the trip, allowing you to paddle on the Colorado River. Since the trip was completed, a refund was not possible, as we strive to honor our commitments to guests who travel from all over the world to join us. We appreciate your understanding and hope you’ll have the opportunity to experience the trip under more favorable conditions in the future.
Adam_E, Aug 2024
The river was beautiful and the guides were great. My wife and I were put together with two other groups but everyone had fun. The guides really knew how to cater to the children while keeping everyone else engaged too. Lots of extra information on local wildlife and river facts were thrown in as well. Being able to stop and swim from along the way really helped beat the heat. Booking, check-in, and transport to and from the river were all super easy.
Carmen_S, Jul 2024
Santos and El Capitan were amazing guides! Must do in Moab, especially for beginners, if I can do it so can you!
Tim_M, Jun 2024
Our guides Teal and Jayden were fantastic! We had never paddled before and they were very informative and made us feel safe and confident. The trip was magnificent! It was peaceful, serene and calming. We will do it again
When we return! I did take my cell phone in a protective case, I do not recommend that. Pics come out with a”film” on them. Just get a disposable water camera. Also get a cata briber for your water bottle and hook it to paddle board. We did not wear shoes and it was fine. Thank you for an awesome experience! Also I am not very active and I did this!
Sarah_G, Sep 2023
When we woke up the morning for paddle boarding it was 48 degrees! This didn’t stop us and I am so glad it didn’t! The business that organizes that paddle boarding or white water rafting is very organized and all of their team members are friendly.
Our tour guide was awesome though! She was so knowledgeable about the area. It was such a beautiful paddling experience. So calm and peaceful. This could be for families, first time paddle boarders, or even experienced paddle boarders just looking for a relaxing time.
Thank you for making this experience so wonderful and a memory we don’t forget from Moab!
Suzy_Y, Jul 2023
Great morning out on the river. Shaggy and Ethan were fun and very knowledgeable about the history of Moab. Really enjoyed this super chill meditative activity. Great vibes all around. Will be back.
Ava_C, Jul 2023
Shaggy was so knowledgeable about Moab's history, geology, flora, fauna, etc. He made the trip feel like we were hanging out with a very smart friend. The water was calm and the views were breathtaking. It was just the chill activity we needed after a busy week of hiking.
Josephine_M, Jun 2023
The guide was so helpful and knowledgeable about how to paddle board. He was patient, explained things very well, and made me feel safe. And… “Juanito”, who was the “true” guide, was an absolute best and adorable addition to the tour. I felt like family from the minute I stepped into the door. Definitely a must do again.
stephanie_f, Jun 2023
Laughed when my husband fell into the water. Views was amazing. Loved just sitting on board and letting current carry us. I took in the amazing views.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
So glad you had an amazing time. Moab is beautiful.
Eileen_C, Jun 2023
Sharing our near death experiences once we realized the significance of my Bolivian friend even trying to go out on a river again.
Sydney_J, Aug 2022
Super chill trip down the river. Our guide Jeff was great. Had a blast for our first time! Thanks Paddle Moab.
Bailee_R, Jul 2022
New to paddle boarding the group was a little nervous prior to but as soon as we hit the water with Zach we felt perfectly calm and enjoyed our experience. Zach was very knowledgeable and filled the trip with little facts throughout. We loved it!
Keli_B, Jul 2022
Bev was an amazing paddle board excursion leader! We inadvertently forgot our water (a big problem with the temperature over 100 degrees) but Bev came to the rescue and let us borrow one of her bottles. Though we were newbies, our entire group was able to stand and maneuver on our boards by the end of the journey. We also learned a lot about the history and geography of the region, as well as other fun tidbits of past residents of the Moab area. Bev was encouraging and let us go at our own pace. Highly recommend!
Alexander_S, Jun 2022
A great way to begin many adventures that Moab has to offer! Me and my wife had blast relaxing and floating the current :)
Brian_R, Jun 2022
Mom falling immediately… But getting it out-of-the-way quick! Santos was the best guide! Loved every minute, highly recommended!
Judith_G, Jun 2022
Our guide Alex was great. Informative along the way! Would definitely recommend this trip to anyone !!
Laura_N, May 2022
It was a nice relaxing experience the guides where very nice and friendly 5 stars if I can give them
alexa_a, Apr 2022
Ethan was awesome!!! So knowledgeable and shared great info of the history with us! He also made sure we all felt safe and comfortable while having fun:) went above and beyond for our tour!
Response from Host, Apr 2022
YAY! Ethan is great. Thanks for the review!
joe_g, Sep 2021
The beauty and uniqueness of Moab is indescribable. What made our excursion even more special was our very knowledgeable and personable tour guide Sav. It was a prefect morning. I would highly recommend this company.
Peter_W, Jul 2021
Beautiful and relaxing paddle through Aches National Park. Even if you’ve never paddle boarded before you will be comfortable enough to handle this trip within 10 mins. Of hitting the water.
DANA_W, Jul 2021
This tour was a blast! 6 miles of paddling, floating, swimming and chilling out while our guide told us all sorts of tidbits about the local area. We had Cabot and he was great! This tour is great for beginners and experienced paddlers alike. We went in July, and it was 110 degrees, this tour offers minimal shade (and obviously lots of standing).
Gordon, Jul 2021
Teal and Ben were terrific guides for my husband and daughter’s first SUP excursion. I followed in my car and Teal gave me great directions on where to meet up with my family.
The headquarters are a bit hard to find—if you can find the now closed coffee shop Eklectic, you can find the small sign on the fence that directs you to the lot behind the coffee shop where Paddle Moab is located.
Definitely SUP with Paddle Moab!
Deanna_C, Jun 2021
What a great experience! Ben and Andy, our guides, were especially nice. We took the Spish Splash trip (some little rapids) and we had a ball. All varieties of SUP experience ce among the group and every e did great. Thanks for a great adventure!
Chris_S, May 2021
The guides were excellent, it was our first time on a SUP, I left exhausted, but I left feeling comfortable and confident. The views alone are worth the price and throw in this great crew, you will have a memorable trip. Thank you so much!!! A memory we will never forget!
isabelle_T, Aug 2022
Fantastique nous avons adorée notre expérience et notre guide était très bon et patient 😉. Le paysage WoW 🤩
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