Moab Morning Half Day Rafting Trip - Colorado River
Recommended by 97% of travelers
Badge of Excellence
Moab, USA
- 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Why travelers loved this
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Overview
Explore Moab’s desert beauty with your family while splashing your way down Class II rapids on the mighty Colorado. Take in the scenic red rock landscape while your raft guide points out the fascinating natural history of the area that makes it unforgettable. There's no better way to appreciate this terrain than by floating down the river that carved it.
- See the Colorado River from a whole new perspective
- Travel through Castle Valley, made famous by John Wayne westerns
- All rafting equipment and instruction is provided
- Enjoy round-trip transfers from the Moab office
What's Included
- River and land access fees included
- Trip Leaders average 2,000 river miles
- Highly maintained equipment
- Round trip shuttle from main Moab office
- Free Parking
- Pre-trip safety orientation
- Free splash jackets and helmets (if desired)
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 745 Kane Creek Blvd, Moab, UT 84532, USA
8:30 AM is the trip MEET & CHECK IN time. During check-in, participants will have time to sign waivers, get fitted for their safety equipment, do a brief safety orientation, use the restroom, change clothes if needed and ask questions.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.8:30 am
What To Expect
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Moab
2
Fisher Towers
3
Castle Valley
4
Colorado River
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.
- Service animals allowed
- Most travelers can participate
- Service animals allowed only if the animal has a life jacket and we need to be directly notified in advance!
- 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
Penny_Z
All of the employees were very nice and helpful. The safety talk was great very informative. Devon our guide was helpful kind knowledgeable and you can tell she loves her job. The float on the river was fun a little exciting and so beautiful. The trip was very organized and I felt safe. Highly recommended by me.
Reviews
4.9
based on 524 reviews
Olga_G, Oct 2025
Very organized and safe. Guides ensure everyone has a fun time and safe on this river. Bring aqua socks. Water is cold even in summer so a rash guard helped
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Dear Olga,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to know you felt safe and well taken care of during your river adventure with us. Our guides love making sure every guest has a memorable and secure experience. We appreciate the helpful tips for future guests—those aqua socks and rash guards do make a difference, especially with that cool mountain water! We hope to see you again on another Mild to Wild adventure soon.
Christine_K, Oct 2025
We chose this trip because of the mild ride. It proved to be a perfect combination of riding, paddling, sightseeing, and visiting. The experience was just enough excitement.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you, Christine, for your fantastic review! We’re so happy that our Mild to Wild experience gave you just the right level of excitement and a great mix of activities. Creating tours that offer both adventure and relaxation is our goal, and we're glad to have met your expectations. We appreciate your recommendation and hope you’ll join us again for more fun adventures!
Staci_M, Oct 2025
Low key ride down the river surrounded by incredible views! A few small rapid areas and plenty of opportunities together out of the raft and swim 😊
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you, Staci, for your amazing feedback! We're so pleased you had such a scenic and relaxing river experience, with just the right amount of excitement in our rapid sections. It's fantastic to know you enjoyed swimming and soaking in the beautiful surroundings. Your satisfaction means the world to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back—whether it's another rafting trip or a Jeep tour adventure. Until next time!
Joallen_S, Sep 2025
We really enjoyed the tour. We had the opportunity to experience the back side of Canyonlands. Something we would not have done, with our own car. Warren was fun and extremely knowledgeable. We would totally recommend the tour.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you, Joallen, for the fantastic review! We love showing guests parts of Canyonlands that are off the beaten path, and it's wonderful to hear that Warren made your tour both enjoyable and informative. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope your memories from this trip inspire many future adventures. If you ever want to explore with us again, you know where to find us!
JAMES_H, Sep 2025
Had a great rafting trip. Went for a voluntary swim in the mighty Colorado River. Scratched that off my Bucket list. Our guide was half my weight and she was still able to pull me back into the raft. Very capable guides.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much, James, for your adventurous spirit and for choosing Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours! We couldn't agree more — life IS too short not to dive right in. We're thrilled to hear you had a memorable rafting experience and ticked off a bucket list item on the Colorado River. Our guides are passionate about keeping everyone safe and making each trip exciting, no matter the challenge! We hope to see you again soon for more wild memories.
Margaret_G, Sep 2025
The staff are all very knowledgeable and very pleasant. Our trip was very peaceful and seeing an Eagle was a surprise!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Margaret! Our staff takes great pride in making every tour memorable, and we're delighted that you found them both knowledgeable and pleasant. We're glad you had a peaceful experience and got to witness an eagle—what a treat! We appreciate you choosing us and hope you'll join us for another tour in the future.
Geri_Y, Aug 2025
Our guide Irving was great. He made sure we saw any wild life in the area including wild turkeys and bald eagles.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much, Geri, for taking the time to share your experience! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the wildlife viewing and that Irving made a positive impact on your tour. Our guides strive to make every adventure special, and it sounds like Irving did just that by helping you spot wild turkeys and bald eagles. We appreciate you choosing Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours and hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
David_H, Aug 2025
Naveteck picked us up at our motel. We chose to go to parts of the park as well as off road. We saw parts of park that we would not have seen
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your review, David! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your 4x4 ride with us and appreciated both the on- and off-road experiences. Our goal is always to show our guests unique parts of the park, and we're glad we could provide access to areas that are typically harder to reach. We hope to see you on another adventure soon!
Debra_M, Aug 2025
Claudia, our guide, was great. Felt safe and secure in her capable hands. The scenery is amazing and the ride very relaxing. Saw many birds, a beaver, and deer. Good for people with young children or folks looking for a tamer adventure (at least in August when the river is low).
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a peaceful and enjoyable ride with Claudia. Our guides work hard to ensure everyone feels safe and comfortable, and it's great to know she made your experience even more memorable. We're glad you enjoyed the beautiful scenery and the wildlife sightings along the way. We hope to welcome you and your family back for another Mild to Wild adventure soon!
The Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours Team
sterling_u, Aug 2025
We enjoyed the river, Devon was a great guide. Very knowledgeable about the river and Moab. I would highly recommend.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much, Sterling, for your kind words and for taking the time to leave us a review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your river adventure and that Devon made your experience extra memorable with his knowledge and enthusiasm. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again on another Mild to Wild adventure soon!
Megan_B, Aug 2025
Lots of good safety information to help us feel prepared. Irving and Devyn were great guides! Very knowledgeable and helpful. The sights pointed out were appreciated.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Megan! We're thrilled to hear that you felt well-prepared with the safety information and that Irving and Devyn made your experience memorable. Our guides take great pride in sharing their knowledge of the area, and it's great to know you appreciated the sights along the way. We hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!
Christina_S, Aug 2025
We had a great time and Devon made it extra special for us and even let our kids have a try at guiding the raft from the captains seat. We definitely will return on our next trip to Moab.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you, Christina, for sharing your experience with us! We’re so glad that Devon helped make your day on the river unforgettable and that your kids got to take part in the excitement. Your kind words mean a lot to our team, and we look forward to having you back for another Mild to Wild adventure in Moab!
Irina_S, Aug 2025
Thank you for giving such an experience to my grandkids! It was fun, it was interesting and they returned to the hotel being happy and impressed.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you, Irina, for your kind words! We are so glad that your grandkids had such a positive and memorable outing. Knowing that our tours made them happy and impressed is the best compliment we could receive. We appreciate you choosing Mild to Wild, and we hope to see your adventurous crew again for more fun in the future!
Camille_B, Jul 2025
We did the trip end of July and there were no rapids, which was very disappointing.
Irving was our guide and he was awesome.
I would have rated this 5 stars if we would have had the class 2 rapids.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your feedback. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your trip with us and that Irving made your experience memorable! However, we understand your disappointment regarding the lack of rapids during your tour. Water levels can fluctuate considerably throughout the season and can affect rapid conditions, especially later in the summer. We always aim to set accurate expectations and appreciate your feedback, as it helps us improve our guest communications. We hope to welcome you again during higher water flows for a more exhilarating adventure!
Jennifer_T, Jul 2025
Great fun. Long morning for a half day trip. It takes time - understandably - to get people safety briefed, transported to the launch site, into boats and off. Took about 2 hours from checkin to getting on the water. But once we did it was great fun. Annie was a great guide on our boat. We spotted a heron and got to go swimming:
Tour operator could have provided water or a cooler as part of it like other providers do. But otherwise a great trip.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Dear Jennifer_T, thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We're glad you enjoyed your morning with us and that you had a fun experience with Annie as your guide. Safety and preparation are always our top priorities, which sometimes adds a little extra time before the adventure begins, but we're thrilled to know you had a great time on the water and enjoyed the wildlife. We sincerely appreciate your suggestion about providing water or coolers. Your feedback helps us improve, and we will consider adding this amenity for future tours. Hope to see you on another Mild to Wild adventure soon!
Jeffrey_K, Jul 2025
From start to end, it was a great experience. Claudia was our guide she was fantastic. She pointed out various viewpoints, historical sites, and wildlife. She made sure everyone had a great time. The scenery was spectacular as we rafted down the river
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much, Jeffrey, for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic time on your Colorado River adventure. Claudia takes great pride in sharing her knowledge and making sure every guest has a memorable experience—it's wonderful to know she made such a positive impact on your journey. We hope you'll join us again soon for more spectacular scenery and fun on the river!
Liane_K, Jul 2025
We had so much fun on this trip. We loved Miles our guide. He shared information along the way. Telling us stories. Even pulled us out of the river when we went for a swim to cool off.
I think it was Devin who kept us entertained on the bus ride to the launch and back. She was a hoot.
And Dave was an excellent bus driver. Also keeping us entertained. He drives really good for a blind guy.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much, Liane, for sharing your wonderful experience! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic time on our half-day rafting trip. Miles, Devin, and Dave will be delighted to know that they made your adventure memorable—from river stories to laughs on the bus. We appreciate your kind words about our team and hope to see you again soon for another exciting outing with Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours!
Toni_G, Jun 2025
Fun and beautiful ride down the Colorado River. Very thorough safety briefing followed by a bus journey to where we’d begin our adventure. Stunning scenery along the way. The rapids weren’t very rapid but it was still fun and incredibly relaxing - kind of like our guides - we had a mix of chill and entertaining. A really excellent way to enjoy some epic views.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thanks for your kind words and for highlighting the relaxing, fun atmosphere of your trip! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the scenery, the safety briefing, and the unique personalities of our guides. While the rapids may have been mild this time, we’re so pleased it was still a memorable adventure. Whenever you’re ready for your next journey—'mild' or 'wild'—we’ll be here to help you explore again.
All the best,
The Mild to Wild Team
Dave_S, Jun 2025
At the end of June the river rapids were fairly tame. It was a very relaxing and enjoyable experience
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you, Dave, for your kind feedback! We're glad you had a fabulous and relaxing time rafting with us. Our trips are designed to cater to all adventure seekers, and June flows tend to be perfect for those looking for a gentler ride. We appreciate you choosing Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours and hope you'll join us again soon for more unforgettable memories. All the best, The Management Team.
Robert_W, Jun 2025
Sam was an excellent guide and the raft trip was awesome and a great introduction to rafting! The views were amazing!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for your fantastic feedback, Robert! It’s wonderful to know that your Colorado River trip was a memorable one and that Sam helped make it so enjoyable. We agree—the views are truly spectacular! Thank you for choosing Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours; we hope to guide you on many more exciting journeys. Warm regards, The Management Team
Danielle_D, Jun 2025
Where do I start?! We did a half day ride on the Colorado and it was fun and relaxing all at the same time. I recommend bringing a good bottle of cold water. You will need it. Sunscreen is definitely a good idea. They have an office to check-in with snacks, drinks, and souvenirs!!! On the bus, Devin (she ended up being our awesome guide) was pointing out viewpoints along the way to our drop off. Let me tell you this gal was a wealth of knowledge and had a great sense of humor!!! 🙃 all the guides were well versed on the river, but I have to say our boat was Yee-haw-some!!! Again, Devin was full of info about the ecosystem, the red rocks, and history. I have to give her an extra shoutout for getting the bus to sing Happy Birthday to my husband!!! Thx Mild to Wild for the memorable trip. See ya’ on the next one!!!!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Hello Danielle,
Wow—what a fantastic review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your tour and that Devin (and all our guides) made it so special. There’s nothing we love more than helping guests create lasting memories—especially when it comes with a birthday serenade! Thank you for your kind words and advice for future guests. We’ll make sure Devin sees your shoutout. Looking forward to welcoming you and your family back for another incredible experience soon!
Best wishes,
The Mild to Wild Team
Sarah_R, Jun 2025
Awesome views even with the Colorado River being low. Perfect for families as it was pretty laid back.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Dear Sarah, thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! We're delighted that you enjoyed the stunning views along the Colorado River, even with the lower water levels this season. It's wonderful to hear that our tour was the perfect, laid-back adventure for your family. We hope to welcome you back for another Mild to Wild experience soon!
Ron_M, Jun 2025
Levi was a great guide - beautiful scenery, he accommodated swimming and fun (but not enough) rapids.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your review, Ron! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your trip with Levi and the beautiful scenery. We appreciate your feedback about the rapids and always strive to match the adventure level to our guests’ preferences—next time, let us know if you'd like even more excitement! Hope to raft with you again soon!
Tessa_G, Jun 2025
The half-day trip was an hour or less on the water. There was a lot of downtime (signing waivers, trip safety, bus ride, bathroom break, several roll calls, etc). Although the scenery and our guide was great, I was disappointed by the trip length.
Penny_Z, May 2025
All of the employees were very nice and helpful. The safety talk was great very informative. Devon our guide was helpful kind knowledgeable and you can tell she loves her job. The float on the river was fun a little exciting and so beautiful. The trip was very organized and I felt safe. Highly recommended by me.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with our team and that we could provide a fun and safe adventure for you. Devon will be especially delighted to know you enjoyed her guidance and passion for her work. We take great pride in our safety practices and organization, so your feedback means a lot to us. Thank you for recommending Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours—we hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
Best regards,
The Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours Team
Aurel_H, May 2025
It’s great for all ages and rafting experience. Our guide Wilson told us all about the river, and pointed out the wild life along the way.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you, Aurel, for your fantastic review! We're so happy to hear that everyone in your party, regardless of age or rafting experience, had a great time on the river. Wilson and the rest of our team are passionate about sharing the wonders of Moab, and it's wonderful to know that you enjoyed learning about the river and its wildlife. We look forward to seeing you again for more incredible journeys!
Erika_F, May 2025
More of a float than a rafting rapids experience. Very easy and chill. Nice and relaxing. Our guide was really knowledgeable about the area.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your review, Erika! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the relaxing float and had a great time with our knowledgeable guide. At Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours, we strive to create experiences that are accessible, safe, and fun for everyone, so it’s wonderful to know your trip met these expectations. We hope to see you again if you’re looking for a more adventurous rafting experience next time!
SarahJoy_D, May 2025
This was a fantastic river trip in Castle Valley. We cannot recommend this trip enough. Our guide, Ben was fantastic. He helped all the newbies feel comfortable and gave an overall great trip. Loads of fun history and geological information.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you, Sarah, for sharing your experience! It sounds like you had a memorable and educational journey with Ben down the Castle Valley river. We’re proud to have guides like Ben on our team who provide both fun and fascinating insight for our guests. Your high recommendation means the world to us, and we hope you’ll join Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours for more unforgettable trips in the future.
Deepak_S, Apr 2025
Family friendly fun ride on the Colorado river. We got wet due to some flashes. Our guide Riley was great.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hello Deepak, thank you for taking the time to review your rafting trip with us! It’s fantastic to hear you had a family-friendly, fun experience—sometimes those flashes make for the best memories! We’re glad Riley made your journey memorable, and we hope to welcome you and your family on another Mild to Wild adventure soon. Your feedback means a lot to our team.
Sincerely,
Management at Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours
Beverly_B, Apr 2025
Fantastic! Hayden was a terrific guide. The scenery was magnificent and the ride was perfect for a family float. I was so comfortable, I would go with Hayden on a more challenging trip. He knew what he was doing!!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you, Beverly, for your kind review! We're so glad you enjoyed your family float and that Hayden made your trip both safe and fun. We take pride in our guides' expertise and the stunning landscapes our trips explore. Hearing you're ready to try something even more adventurous with Hayden is the highest compliment! We look forward to seeing you on the river again soon with Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours!
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