Moab Rivertrippers Half Day Rafting Trip - Colorado River ~ FUN!
Recommended by 98% of travelers
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Moab, USA
- 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Free Parking
- Life Jacket / Personal Flotation Device
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Highly Experienced Guides
- Pre-trip safety orientation
- Trip Leaders average 2,500 river miles
- Round trip shuttle from main Moab office
- River and land access fees included
- Bottled water
- Highly maintained equipment
- Free helmets (if desired)
- Tip for the guide
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 97 S Main St, Moab, UT 84532, USA
Meet at the Moab Rivertrippers kiosk at **97 South Main Street, Moab, UT 84532**. We are next to the Canyonlands Trading Post, near the intersection of Main Street and 100 South, directly across Main Street from Zax Restaurant. Free parking is available along Main Street and the nearby side streets.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
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Fisher Towers
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Castle Valley
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Moab
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- 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
If I could give more than 5 stars I absolutely would! Our tour guides were both named KJ and they were both amazing! They were very knowledgeable and kept us entertained the whole trip. We were not only told everything we wanted to know about the river, but we were also told awesome things about the land surrounding it while we rafted. Our kids were very excited for the rapids, and they didnt disappoint. It was their first time riding rapids and I never had a doubt in my mind that they weren't safe in KJs hands. Thanks guys! Hope to see you again soon!
Reviews
4.9
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The guides were awesome. Friendly, kind, lots of fun - and provided great history of the area. Justin even sang to us. It was a blast!
Justin was so much fun, he worked very hard, as the wind was blowing hard against the current, to keep us on course! He made up a song that got us all singing and we all had a blast! “Waldo” was all along the river to take pictures at the rapids! Great trip down the Colorado!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for the wonderful five star review! Justin loves making every Colorado River rafting trip fun and memorable, even when the Moab wind makes him work a little harder. We are glad his song had everyone singing and enjoying the adventure. Waldo does a fantastic job capturing photos along the river and at the rapids. Thank you for choosing Moab Rivertrippers for your rafting adventure. We hope to see you on the Colorado River again!
Smaller groups- compared to other companies -allowed for personalized engagement and attention. We took our 3- year old nephew with us and he had a blast. This activity was great and safe for him and allowed all adults to have a great time. The guides were genuinely happy and glad to be sharing this adventure with us
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for the five star review! Our smaller Colorado River rafting trips allow our Moab guides to give each group more personal attention. We are thrilled your three year old nephew had a blast and that the entire family enjoyed the adventure. Thank you for choosing Moab Rivertrippers!
The team was super friendly and accommodating. They checked us in quickly, we did a safety check, and down the river we went. Justin was a awesome guide! The whitewater was just enough for a good splash but not too dangerous. We had a blast!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for the five star review! Rex is a fantastic Moab rafting guide, and we are glad you enjoyed learning about the Colorado River, floating through the rapids, and swimming along the way. Thank you for choosing Moab Rivertrippers for your Colorado River adventure!
The guys here were awesome , Gus was entertaining and funny , we really enjoyed the trip from start to finish . We had a great group with us and would recommend to anyone coming to Moab to check them out !!!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for the five star review! Gus is a fun and entertaining Moab rafting guide, and we are thrilled you enjoyed your Colorado River trip from start to finish. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to take you rafting in Moab again!
Such an amazing trip! Three families went (with kids ages 7-11). Some were nervous to go, but afterwards everyone said how great a time it was (“the best!”)! Justin is a top notch guide—he made the trip very memorable (teaching, laughing, rowing, even singing all down the river)—he really made the trip extra special. Thank you all for a wonderful experience. We’ll always remember the beauty of rafting down the Colorado River.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
We love hearing that everyone, including those who were nervous at first, finished the trip saying it was “the best!” Justin’s knowledge, humor, rowing, and famous river songs make him a truly memorable Moab rafting guide. Thank you for choosing Moab Rivertrippers to experience the beauty of the Colorado River with your families!
AMAZING experience. Justin, Gus and Chase were all top notch. HUGE SHOUTOUT OF THANKS. Can’t wait to comeback
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for the amazing review and for taking such great care of our guide team! Justin, Gus, and Chase will love the huge shoutout. We’re thrilled you had such a memorable Colorado River rafting experience with Moab Rivertrippers. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another Moab adventure!
We had a great time with our trip down the river. It was just the three of us so it was great with it being just us.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for joining Moab Rivertrippers for a Colorado River rafting trip! We’re glad your group of three enjoyed having a more personal river experience, and we appreciate you taking care of your guide. We’d love to know what could have made the trip a five-star experience. We hope you’ll give us another opportunity to earn that fifth star on your next visit to Moab!
Justin and Chance and Rex were awesome. They couldn’t do enough for us. Too bad the water was so low…not a lot of rapids…more of a lazy river trip
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for joining Moab Rivertrippers and for recognizing Justin, Chance, and Rex! This section of the Colorado River is offered as a scenic rafting trip rather than a whitewater adventure, so the experience is typically a relaxing float with a few mild rapids. We’re glad our guides took such great care of you, and we appreciate your generosity toward the team. We hope to see you again in Moab!
Great fun and great guides! Very knowledgable, we learnt a lot and had lots of laughs. Was one of our best days of the holiday.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
We love hearing that your Colorado River rafting trip was one of the highlights of your holiday! Sharing laughs, local knowledge, and Moab’s beautiful scenery is exactly the experience our guides hope to provide. Thank you for supporting Moab Rivertrippers with your review and for showing your appreciation to the guide team. We would love to take you rafting again on your next Moab vacation!
Our time with Rivertrippers was great...The guides were funny and knowledgeable. Very good people here at Rivertrippers in Moab!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for rafting with Moab Rivertrippers! We’re glad our guides kept you laughing while sharing their knowledge of the Colorado River and the Moab area. We’re especially grateful that you recognized the good people behind our company. Reviews like yours make a real difference to a small business, and we hope to welcome you back for another scenic river adventure!
Very experienced guides and such an awesome adventure would definitely do it again, we had so much fun.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for choosing Moab Rivertrippers for your Colorado River adventure! We’re thrilled that our experienced guides made the trip so much fun. Your review means a great deal to our small business and helps other travelers discover scenic rafting in Moab. We appreciate your support and would love to take you rafting again!
Great first time raft trip. Our guide was very knowledgable about the area. He kept us entertained the whole trip. We will book again!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for choosing Moab Rivertrippers for your first rafting adventure! We’re glad your guide’s knowledge of the Moab area and entertaining personality made your Colorado River trip so memorable. Thank you for taking great care of your guide, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another Moab rafting experience!
Our guide Abby was great and made the best of a very challenging day on the river! It was very “gusty” and we were not making much progress, but Abby had a great attitude and coached us through it.
The scenery was breathtaking and if it were so “breezy,” we would have had a better experience.
We also wished there were more rapids… we only went through two Class 1 rapids, so not much action.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Kim, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for recognizing Abby. We will be sure she sees your kind words. She's an outstanding guide, and we're glad her positive attitude helped make the best of a windy day.
We completely understand that strong winds can change the feel of a river trip. Unfortunately, weather is one of the few things we simply cannot control. We do ask our guests, when leaving reviews, to rate us on the things we can control such as our staff, equipment, check in experience, transportation, and overall service rather than conditions like weather or river flow.
We also noticed your comment about wanting more rapids. Our Moab Daily Float is clearly described as a Class I and II scenic float designed for relaxing, swimming, and taking in the incredible red rock scenery. If you're looking for a more adventurous experience with exciting whitewater, we'd love to have you join us on our Westwater Canyon trip in the future.
For reference, this is how we think about reviews:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ = Great adventure. We delivered on what we promised, even if perfection doesn't exist.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ = Great adventure with a few minor issues that were within our control.
⭐⭐⭐ = Average experience with several service related issues that need improvement.
Thank you again for rafting with us, and we hope to welcome you back. Moab Crew & Abby
Everything we experience with Chance and Moab Rivertrippers was great from start to finish. The energy of everyone was fantastic. We had the full range of a young child, a pregnant mom, adults and older adults that all had a great day! Chance gave us his all to make sure we had fun, explained details of the river and history of the surrounding area.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for spending the day with Chance and Moab Rivertrippers! We love hearing that everyone in your multigenerational group—from your youngest guest to the older adults—had a great time rafting the Colorado River. Chance’s energy, knowledge, and stories about the river and Moab’s history make him a fantastic guide. Thank you for taking great care of him, and we hope your family joins us for another Moab rafting adventure!
Great time! I was thankful for them providing water. Sun is hot so important to wear a hat and sunscreen. The water felt so good to escape the heat.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for joining Moab Rivertrippers for a Colorado River rafting trip! Moab’s summer temperatures can climb above 100 degrees, so hats, sunscreen, plenty of drinking water, and a refreshing swim in the river make a big difference. We’re glad you had a great time cooling off and enjoying the scenery. Reviews like yours are incredibly valuable to our small business, and we hope to see you again for another Moab adventure!
It was great, a truly caring and knowledgeable staff made this a great experience and adventure. Very enjoyable and so scenic.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for rafting the scenic Colorado River with Moab Rivertrippers! We’re delighted that our caring and knowledgeable team made your trip such an enjoyable adventure. Reviews like yours mean so much to a small business and help other visitors discover our Moab rafting tours. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back!
Everything was good! From the drive in the open bus to the launch area, to the going down the river. Great views, swimming in the river was fun and our tour guide KJ was very knowledgable, had good sense of humor and very protective of the safety of the group, Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for the five star review and recommendation! We are glad you enjoyed the open air bus ride, beautiful Moab scenery, swimming, and rafting the Colorado River. KJ’s knowledge, sense of humor, and attention to every guest make him an outstanding river guide. Thank you for choosing Moab Rivertrippers!
Awesome trip, excellent guides! Easy family friendly float. Low snowpack year so easy section of the Colorado, but would be good for families any year.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Here's a response that feels more natural and less repetitive:
One of the things we love most about this stretch of the Colorado River is how it allows families to enjoy the incredible scenery of Moab while experiencing the river in a fun and approachable way. Conditions can vary throughout the season, but creating a memorable adventure for guests of all ages remains the same. We are glad our guides helped make the day enjoyable and appreciate you sharing your experience. We hope to see you back on the river again in the future.
Very fun, relaxing ride down the Colorado River. Very good guide, very informative. Nice people, very good value. They provide water for you, although we brought our own. You don’t have to paddle if you don’t want to, but of course you can. Recommend this company completely.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
A relaxing float on the Colorado River is one of the best ways to experience the beauty of Moab. We are glad you enjoyed the scenery, found the trip informative, and felt the experience was a great value. Our goal is to create an adventure that is enjoyable for everyone, whether guests want to paddle along or simply sit back and take in the views. We appreciate your recommendation and are happy you chose Moab Rivertrippers for your time on the river.
KJ was amazing! Great experience and tons of fun. We really enjoyed our time during the rafting trip.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
KJ has a way of turning a simple rafting trip into a memorable Colorado River adventure. We are glad you had such a fun experience and enjoyed your time on the water. Our team loves sharing the beauty of Moab while creating an atmosphere where guests can relax, have fun, and make lasting memories. We will be sure to pass your comments along to KJ and the rest of the crew.
It takes a long time to begin to get into water. Set up takes awhile. Maybe due to first outing for the day.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
We appreciate the feedback and are glad you joined us on the Colorado River. Our trips do include a safety briefing, transportation to the river, and getting everyone properly fitted with equipment before launching. The first trip of the day can occasionally take a little longer as our team prepares boats and equipment for a safe and enjoyable experience. We appreciate your patience and hope you enjoyed the scenery, wildlife, and time on the river once the adventure got underway.
What a wonderful day on the water. It was mostly relaxing with great scenery and a few rapids. Very family friendly.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
The Colorado River offers a great balance of beautiful scenery, relaxing stretches of water, and just enough excitement to keep things interesting. We are glad you enjoyed your day on the river and found the trip to be a great fit for families. Experiences like this are what make rafting in Moab so special. We appreciate you spending part of your adventure with Moab Rivertrippers and hope to see you back on the water again soon.
KJ and Carter were awesome. My kids 5 and 9 had a great. I was pleasantly surprised that the photos came with the package and didn’t cost anything extra. KJ was very knowledgeable about the animals and things which made the trip great. My kids jumped in when they were hot and I couldn’t have been happier about the trip.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Seeing families make memories together on the Colorado River is one of the best parts of what we do. We are glad your kids had such a great time and enjoyed cooling off in the river along the way. KJ and Carter work hard to create an experience that is both fun and informative, and it is great to hear that KJ's knowledge of the local wildlife and canyon environment added to the adventure. We are also happy you enjoyed the included trip photos. We appreciate you choosing Moab Rivertrippers and hope to welcome your family back for another adventure in the future.
Chance and KJ were fantastic! KJ was a great river guide and extremely accommodating. He was super knowledgeable about Moab’s ecosystems and rock formations, and they both had such great insights into the area. The river rafting was fun and easy, and the water felt great when we took a quick dip! Highly recommend booking this experience.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
The Colorado River is an incredible place to experience the landscapes that make Moab so unique, and we are glad KJ and Chance helped bring that experience to life. From the canyon geology and rock formations to the local ecosystems and wildlife, there is so much to discover along the river corridor. It is great to hear you enjoyed the relaxing float, the chance to cool off in the water, and the insights shared by the team throughout the trip. We appreciate the recommendation and are thrilled you chose Moab Rivertrippers for your adventure.
Great day on the Colorado River with my family. We had Abby as our tour guide. It was so fun and yet peaceful. Beautiful landscape as you follow the river. Bonus we saw big horn sheep & blue herons on the trip. Highly recommend
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Few experiences capture the beauty of Moab quite like a day on the Colorado River. We are glad your family enjoyed the mix of peaceful floating, fun moments on the water, and the incredible scenery along the canyon walls. Spotting bighorn sheep and blue herons is always a special bonus and a reminder of how much wildlife calls this river corridor home. We will be sure to share your kind words with Abby. We appreciate the recommendation and are happy we could be part of your Moab adventure.
My fiancé and I went into this not knowing what to expect. Our guides were so personable with all of us on the raft. They also gave us great insight on the land, the history of the town, and absolutely tons of info about the river.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Part of what makes a Colorado River rafting trip so special is discovering everything that surrounds the river itself. We are glad our team helped make the experience comfortable and engaging while sharing the history of Moab, the landscape, and the river corridor. Building those personal connections with guests is something we take pride in, and it is great to hear that stood out during your trip. We appreciate you choosing Moab Rivertrippers and are happy we could be part of your adventure together.
Amazing experience! Class 1-2 rapids the day we went out. It was a fun and safe experience. Informative as well. Highly recommend especially if new to rapids. Beautiful views!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thanks for rafting with Rivertrippers in Moab! We are glad you enjoyed the Class I and II rapids and the incredible views along the Colorado River through Castle Valley. Our scenic float trips are a great way for first time rafters to experience Moab from the water while learning about the area's history, geology, and wildlife. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you back on the river again soon!
This was the best tour! I highly recommend to anyone. Our guide KJ was so knowledgeable and explained so much of the wildlife and surrounding areas. It was the perfect tour for a family of all ages!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thanks so much for rafting with Rivertrippers in Moab! We are glad you had such a great time on the Colorado River through Castle Valley. KJ loves sharing the wildlife, history, and scenery that make this part of Moab so unique. We truly appreciate the recommendation and are happy to hear the trip was a great fit for your whole family!
Amazing! 1000x better than I imagined. I was a little nervous and apprehensive but our amazing guide KJ made the experience worth while. He is so knowledgeable about all things along the Colorado river and Utah in general. We got way more out of this adventure than expected. Worth every penny. I'd give it 10 stars if I could. Just AWESOME!!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thanks so much for rafting with Rivertrippers in Moab! We are thrilled to hear your Colorado River adventure through Castle Valley exceeded expectations. KJ does an incredible job helping guests feel comfortable while sharing the history, wildlife, geology, and scenery that make rafting in Moab such a unique experience. We truly appreciate the amazing review and are honored to have been part of your Utah adventure!
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