Top 10 Rafting in Moab

Destination: Moab.
Desert Highlights is Moab's original canyoneering guide service. This canyoneering and packrafting tour visits route that Desert Highlights' founder created as a technical guided canyoneering route in the late 1990's. Here, we explore a part of the canyon that most people would not visit on their own. With the use of ropes and other technical gear, a competent guide and a sense of adventure, we are able to explore areas that are otherwise inaccessible. We'll also use one-person, inflatable boats (packrafts) to enjoy a scenic float along the Colorado River. These boats are fun, unique and not used by any other company in Moab. The Moab desert is our home and we are passionate about sharing it with others. During your guided tour, you will not only safely descend a beautiful, water-carved canyon and float a beautiful section of the Colorado River, but you will learn about the flora and fauna, geology and history of the area that we are so lucky to call our backyard.
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Duration: Around 7 hours.

Destination: Moab.
Desert Highlights is Moab's original canyoneering guide service. Although this multi-sport tour does not involve canyoneering (rappelling), it is a route that Desert Highlights' founder created in the late 1990's as a unique and self-supported way to explore wild and remote terrain. A tour of this fashion is not being done by any other company in Moab. This tour combines mountain biking and packrafting in order to explore a section of the Green River that can otherwise only be seen on multi-day rafting trips. We'll ride our bikes down an old mining road to a point along the Green River. Here, we'll blow up our packrafts (that we've been carrying in our backpacks!), strap our bikes down to the front and float down one of the most scenic sections of the Green River Labyrinth Canyon corridor - all in a day's work!
Known For: Moab Mountain Bike Tours, Moab Bike Tours, Moab Likely to Sell Out, Moab On the Water, Moab Zombie, Moab Zombie Slice, Moab Seasonal, Moab Rafting, Moab Likely To Sell Out.
Duration: Around 10 hours.

Destination: Moab.
Explore the serene beauty of Moab this winter with a guided rafting trip on the Colorado River. The Fisher Towers section reveals breathtaking sandstone spires and tranquil canyon walls, all under the soft winter light. This Class I–II float is perfect for beginners and families, offering a peaceful escape from the summer crowds. With opportunities for wildlife viewing and photography, this unique river experience invites you to connect with nature and unwind in the stillness of the season. To keep you cozy, we provide warm blankets, hot drinks, and ample rest breaks throughout the journey.
Known For: Moab White Water Rafting , Moab Extreme Sports, Moab On the Water, Moab Small Group, Moab Rafting.
Duration: Around 4 hours.

Destination: Moab.
This full-day Moab rafting trip is fun for the entire family! The trip includes your choice of raft or kayak, beautiful Utah scenery, convenience to town, great rapids, information on local history, geology, flora and fauna, and recommendations from our guides on other great things to see and do. Suitable for all ages and skill levels, this is a great way to spend your time in Moab.
Known For: Moab On the Water, Moab Rafting, Moab White Water Rafting , Moab Excellent Quality.
Duration: Around 5 hours and a half.

Destination: Moab.
Enjoy a private one-day float on the famous Colorado River with Moab's premier boutique adventure company. Our smaller groups, professional guides, top-notch clean gear, and first-class customer service define this family-run organization. Check in at our downtown Moab location, and then we will transport your group by private air-conditioned van to your put-on location via Highway 128, ranked by National Geographic as one of America's top scenic highways. Enjoy about 5 hours on the Colorado River with water that varies from family-friendly moderate whitewater rapids to calm floats with time for a dip on a hot day. Your river trip includes water, snacks, and a river side picnic lunch. Learn about the human and natural history of Utah's Canyon Country and follow our lead as we Leave No Trace in this beautiful desert paradise. Disconnect from everyday life, soak up the scenery, enjoy the company of your professional guide, and let the river flow!
Known For: Moab On the Water, Moab Rafting, Moab Excellent Quality.
Duration: Around 6 hours and a half.

Destination: Moab.
Our guided trips are in 6-person paddle rafts making for big fun. The section of Colorado River is a beautiful section of class II whitewater. We provide a healthy and delicious lunch on this all-inclusive tour. Beautiful scenery, towering red rock walls, and great guides is what you can expect with a Paddle Moab trip.
Known For: Moab Small Group, Moab Rafting, Moab Extreme Sports, Moab White Water Rafting , Moab On the Water.
Duration: Around 6 hours.

Destination: Moab.
Castle Valley is the poster child for western landscapes, and you’ve probably already seen it somewhere in a movie, TV show, or commercial. And if somehow you have, in fact, never laid eyes on Castle Valley before, you’re not going forget it once you do! This serene section of the Colorado River moseys through a big beautiful red-rock canyon. As for the waters here along the Colorado River, it stays pretty warm from late spring to early fall. You’ll spend most of your time floating, with a few Class II rapids to cool you off along the way. Expect plenty of fascinating interpretations and fun stories from your river guide on this mild trip!
Known For: Moab Excellent Quality, Moab Top Product, Moab On the Water, Moab Rafting.
Duration: Around 4 hours and a half.

Destination: Moab.
The Fisher Towers section of the Colorado River is heavy on scenery, with some fun rapids (depending on the water level/time of year). This is an area where many motion pictures and commercials have been filmed over the years. John Wayne and John Ford filmed a lot of old westerns in this area. Most recently filmed in this area was The Lone Ranger with Johnny Depp & Armie Hammer (2013).
Known For: Moab On the Water, Moab Rafting, Moab White Water Rafting .
Duration: Around 4 hours.

Destination: Moab.
The Fisher Towers section of the Colorado River is HEAVY ON SCENERY, WITH SOME FUN SMALL RAPIDS, depending on the water level and time of year. This is an area where many motion pictures and commercials have been filmed over the years. John Wayne and John Ford filmed a lot of old westerns in this area. Recently filmed in this area was The Lone Ranger with Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer in 2013. More recently, HBO's Westworld, season 1, which premiered in 2016.
Known For: Moab On the Water, Moab Rafting, Moab White Water Rafting .
Duration: Around 7 hours and a half.

Destination: Moab.
This half-day rafting trip is fun for the entire family! Enjoy the beautiful scenery as you raft past Moab's Fisher Towers. The trip includes transportation to and from the water, personal flotation devices, dry bags and, of course, your whitewater raft. This half-day excursion is a great way to fit Utah river rafting into your vacation.
Known For: Moab On the Water, Moab White Water Rafting , Moab Rafting, Moab Excellent Quality, Moab Extreme Sports.
Duration: Around 4 hours.