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Moab Half-Day Rafting Trip

Recommended by 97% of travelers
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Moab, USA
  • 4 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Enjoy a more immersive way to explore Utah's dramatic, red-rock scenery—and admire a new perspective on Fisher Towers—on this half-day rafting trip on the Colorado River, not far from Moab. Soak up the sights while you paddle downstream through a series of gentle rapids. This family-friendly excursion includes personal flotation devices, dry bags and, of course, your river guide.
  • See a side of the region many other Moab visitors miss
  • This Colorado River rafting tour is accessible for beginners
  • All gear and safety equipment is included for your convenience
  • Round-trip transport from Moab makes getting to the launch site easy

What's Included

  • Professional guide
  • Transport to and from the river
  • Parking
  • We provide all necessary equipment life jacket, paddles and water.
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 1140 S Main St, Moab, UT 84532, USA

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Check-in at a central meeting point in Moab, then depart for your river-rafting trip. After a scenic drive to the launch site on the Colorado River, your river guides demonstrate paddling skills and review any safety procedures. Grab a personal flotation device and dry bag to secure your belongings, then settle into your raft.

During the half-day excursion, rraft through Professor Creek, Cloudburst, and Rocky Rapid. Take in the views of the majestic Fisher Towers and other red-rock canyon scenery while enjoying the splashy thrills.

At the end of your tour, return to the starting point in central Moab.
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Fisher Towers

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Red River Adventures

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Colorado River

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • 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
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Children must be 5 years or older to participate.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 32 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Will_G
A great time on the river and just enough time with kids. Friendly guides and a beautiful trip. I would recommend to any family that is traveling with 5+.

Reviews

4.8
based on 170 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great experience.

gladys_p, Jul 2025
Meet up place was easy. The guy at check in was very nice. The girl that helped me put my life jacket on was so sweet! I just remember she was wearing blue workout shirts! The girl in the red tank top and Levi shorts was a little over the top for me. She seemed really young and was acting like a teenager. I enjoyed the other girls a lot more. I'm glad we got the guy as a guide though because he was chill and neutral . The younger girls tend to make things about themselves a lot . Really enjoy when guides focus on the actual activity and this is why I enjoy the older crowd. Will definitely be booking again in the future. Keep in mind this is a level 2 rapids perfect for families or none swimmers .

Beautiful scenic day on the Colorado river.

Krista_G, Jul 2024
Had a wonderful float down the Colorado. Very scenic. Rapids were very calm this time of year, so we just enjoyed our time on the water. Felt great to jump in and cool off. The guides and bus driver and everybody were great.

Fun on The Colorado River

janisleetobin, Aug 2023
Our guid "Man" McKensie was so knowledgable about the area and so sweet. We met a nice family from Belgium. The views were gorgeous and we enjoyed swimming in the Colorado river.

DO IT-PEACE OUT

Jill_c, Aug 2023
Exciting and enjoyable. Thanks Kera and gang your the best. Had a good time. Would do it again.''xxxxxxcxxxccxccxxxxccccccccc"ccxxxxcccccxxxxxxcccccc"

5 star 100% recommended

Donald_E, Aug 2023
Was amazing so much un funny but safe tour guides we had molly she was very nice and Olivia and ryan were the other tour guides they spoke before and after gave food recommendations and were both very funny although Olivia said to be at matrimony springs at 8 and she never showed but next time. Great for family me and my nephew loved it.

Loved it!!

Colleen_S, Jul 2023
Loved our experience! I wish I knew that the bus ride would take 40 minutes to the river launching spot, but other than that, it was great. Our tour guide was Molly, and she was awesome! We had a family of 7 including an 8 year old and 5 year old. Molly was really accommodating to the littles, and let them help paddle. We all got in to swim several times, and she let the older kids "ride the bull" on the front during the rapids. Fun enough for the big kids, but not too rough of rapids for the littles. We were on the actual river for probably 1.5 hours total. Highly recommend!!

Worth it!

Jon_D, Jul 2023
Kiera was a great guide. She was very knowledgeable and was great with our girls. Great Colorado river rafting trip!

Great experience

Yetta_N, Jul 2023
Brendan was a great guide and helped us navigate the rapids as well as swim during quiet water. He was very positive and knew much about the local scenery.

Lovely experience

Hope_L, Jul 2023
Ryan was a terrific guide… knowledgeable, kind and genuine. Even funny. Everything from the booking process to the staff’s professionalism throughout the experience was well done.

A great time on the river...

Will_G, Jul 2023
A great time on the river and just enough time with kids. Friendly guides and a beautiful trip. I would recommend to any family that is traveling with 5+.

Mollie was our guide and...

Carolyn_H, Jul 2023
Mollie was our guide and she was very good. Three of the four children in our group had never rafted before, so it a good experience for them. The adults enjoyed her knowledge of the area

Fun, as expected

Caryapps_D, Jul 2023
Before our trip includes the bus ride to and from the drop off/pick up locations. That meant that our time on the water was not as long as I would have liked it to be. We had four rapids that we went across, class two and class one, and my kids (16, 7) really enjoyed it. This was their first time. The guides were great, and the process was very efficient for getting the rafts in the water, and getting out. We were allowed to swim alongside the raft, and that was great! The water was really cold, but it was refreshing after sitting in the hot rat for 10 to 15 minutes.

Fun for families

Christopher_R, Jul 2023
Fun! Humorous and knowledgeable guides took us on a half day tour over four rapids (class 1-2) in the Lions Park area with plenty of time in between for games on the raft. Maybe a little too much time in between each rapid, but that’s just the nature of the river. Great for first timers and families in particular.

The humour and attention...

Sheri_A, May 2023
The humour and attention to safety with the guides, especially Jonas. He was hilarious and made the day a great one!

Great Adventure

Stephen_C, May 2023
Took my five kids. We had a great time. All the guides were friendly and helpful. Our guide Jonas did a great job. Scenery, rapids, and trip in general were great!

1/2 day raft tour

Cheryl_W, Sep 2022
Very nice trip. Not a lot of water movement as the level was low but it was still a great time. The kids loved going down the rapids outside the raft in the water. It was fun but not too rough for them.

First time rafters!

Carey_W, Aug 2022
Fun family day & our guide, Meredith, was very fun & knowledgeable!!! Didn’t really know what to expect or take but worked out in the end. Great for first time rafting! Ready to move up to the next level!!!

Great rafting experience!

Nick_P, Aug 2022
Amazing experience! Our family (2 adults, 2 teenagers) had a wonderful time on the river. Not at all stressful if you are unsure about rafting. Opportunities to make it more exciting for those who want more adrenaline. Beautiful scenery, excellent guides.

UTV trailing

Mike_K, Jul 2022
Seeing hells hot tub and dinosaur tracks. Jared our guide did an awesome job. He was very through patient and calm. He answered all our questions and even gave us water throughout the trip.

Awesome

Rebecca_I, Jul 2022
We had an awesome time! Everyone was knowledgeable and gave insightful commentary! Would recommend them to anyone visiting the area!

Fun on the river

Gail_Q, Jul 2022
Wonderful staff; both bus driver, Alicia, and our guide, Lucas, we’re awesome! The rapids were super fun. Can’t wait to do it again when the river is higher.

Our Red River Adventure

Stephen_G, Jun 2022
Our guide Lucas. Great guy and even better mustache. Incredible views and they allowed us to have fun on the raft. Great time on the Colorado river

A Good Time Was Had By All

Denise_B, Jun 2022
Lucas was our guide. He provided expert instructions and interesting details along the float. The experience was perfect for first-time rafters of all ages.

The rain and lightning...

Chris_B, Jun 2022
The rain and lightning stopped us all from going. The staff however was pleasant to work with and knowledgeable about the area. Worked with us on a credit since the weather shut it down.

Great for kids

ANDREA_M, May 2022
Our guide Claire was great. Fun float trip with several more fun rapids. Low intensity but still fun.

Perfect Sampler River Trip– a little of everything and all of it spectacularly scenic. Great guides.

LisaAdams, May 2022
Our half day float trip was just the right amount of fun and adventure for our siblings reunion. Loved the smaller rafts and the exciting rapids. Helpful, knowledgeable, friendly staff. We were surprised at how quickly it came to an end, but swift water will make that happen. Would rather have people wanting more rather than eager to be finished.

Great views

April_K, Sep 2021
So much fun and such a great way to get views from the water. Water levels were very low because it is late in the season, but it made for a very calm but fun "white water drift" and allowed me to get amazing photos. Dan or "River Jesus" was so great and made sure we all got the most out of our trip.

Great experience!

Tony_S, Sep 2021
Big Adam was a great guide. The scenery was beautiful and class 2 rapids were fun to navigate. Trip was just the right amount of time.

Great time on the Colorado River!

Tim_D, Aug 2021
Hitting a little rapids and seeing a bald eagle 🦅 flying overhead. The views were awesome as well! Our guide was outstanding!!!

Awesome

Gustavo_G, Aug 2021
Great trip! We made memories with my son! I felt safe and it was a great experience ! They are really organized and really professional! We really enjoyed our trip!

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