Utah Rafting

Itinerary

DAYS 1 & 2» Meet at Western River Expeditions’ Moab Adventure Center at 7:30 AM where you’ll take a short bus ride to the launch site for Cataract Canyon. After meeting your incredible all-women guide team, you’ll set off onto the Colorado River. Leave all the busyness of life behind as you glide along smooth-flowing currents winding through Canyonlands National Park where sculpted sandstone, isolated buttes, and red rock castles stir the soul and spirit. Hike to ancient Native American ruins, pictographs and a magnificent outlook high above the mighty Colorado River. When we arrive in camp each night, a professional massage therapist will be available. Each morning, as the sun warms the canyon walls, a trained yoga instructor will lead the group in some refreshing stretches and exercises.

DAY 3 » As the canyon deepens to 2,000 feet, the mood of the river changes drastically. Here you’ll paddle over 30 fun whitewater rapids! You can enjoy the fun and excitement of paddling with other women in our 18 -foot paddleboats or you can hold on for a fun ride in an oar boat. At the end of the day, you’ll relish one more night camping on the river’s edge. Completely relax as the final rays of sun paint the canyon walls and your guides prepare delicious appetizers, barbeque dinner, and Dutch-oven dessert. Fall asleep under one of the world’s most astounding views of the night sky.

DAY 4 » As the canyon deepens to 2,000 feet, the mood of the river changes drastically. Here you’ll paddle over 30 fun whitewater rapids! You can enjoy the fun and excitement of paddling with other women in our 18 -foot paddleboats or you can hold on for a fun ride in an oar boat. At the end of the day, you’ll relish one more night camping on the river’s edge. Completely relax as the final rays of sun paint the canyon walls and your guides prepare delicious appetizers, barbeque dinner, and Dutch-oven dessert. Fall asleep under one of the world’s most astounding views of the night sky.

Pre-Trip Travel Information

Beginning in the quaint town of Moab, Utah this trip offers plenty of opportunity for additional activities, shopping, dining and relaxing. Schedule a few days before or after your trip to explore downtown Moab, Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, and participate in some unforgettable Moab adventures such as an off-road Hummer Safari or canyoneering. We highly recommend adding a Sunset Hummer Safari to your itinerary. You’ll ride over incredible sandstone fins out to a beautiful sunset overlook that will take your breath away. At any time before departure, Western can add to your itinerary additional activities, lodging, airport shuttle, and jeep rental. Simply give us a call and we’ll arrange everything for you.

Where and When to Meet
Meet the night prior to your trip for a pre-departure orientation at 8:00 PM. Orientation will take place at Western River Expeditions’ Moab Adventure Center, located in the center of town at 225 S Main Street, Moab, Utah 84532 (phone: 435-259-7019). The first day of your trip, you’ll need to check out of your accommodations, eat a good breakfast and meet for 6:30 AM departure at the Moab Adventure Center.

Where to Stay
Moab offers plenty of hotel choices in town as well as condominiums and guest homes. Some of the closest hotels include Gonzo Inn, Big Horn Lodge and Best Western Canyonlands. You’ll want to reserve at least one night of lodging before your trip.

How to Get to Moab
If you’re flying, the following options are generally the most common:

• Fly directly to Moab, Utah (CNY)
  and get a shuttle into town or rent a Jeep
• Fly to Grand Junction, Colorado (GJT)
  and rent a car (1.5 hour drive)
• Fly to Salt Lake City, Utah (SLC)
  and rent a car (4 hour drive

Travel Time to Moab, Utah
from Closest Major Airports:
Salt Lake City, Utah ................ 4 hr drive
Denver, Colorado ................... 6 hr drive
Denver, Colorado ................... 1 hr flight
Las Vegas, Nevada ............... 8 hr drive

Post-Trip Travel Information

You will likely want to reserve at least one night of lodging on the final day of your trip as you’ll return to Moab around 3:00 PM. If you will be traveling on but wish to shower before leaving Moab, we can direct you to several locations in town that offer shower facilities.

Tip » We highly recommend adding a Sunset Hummer Safari to your itinerary. You’ll ride over incredible sandstone fins out to a beautiful sunset overlook that will take your breath away.

For optional 2-hour to full-day excursions in Moab, Utah before or after your trip plus helpful Moab area information, visit www.moabadventurecenter.com.