Moab
Rafting

The Colorado River approaches Moab, Utah

Moab Rafting Trips

Moab rafting trips are a very popular way to explore the red rock canyons of southern Utah. If you're familiar with the iconic landscape surrounding Moab, you'll know there's really no other place on earth quite like it. Did we mention that two of the most picturesque National Parks - Arches and Canyonlands - flank the borders of the town? The fact that one of the world's most notorious whitewater rivers (the mighty Colorado River) flows right through the middle of it all, is just icing on the sandstone layer cake. With so many half-day, full-day, and multi-day rafting trip options near Moab, Utah, you're sure to find the river adventure just right for you. Go ahead and explore the trips below, starting with the shortest and nearest to Moab and working outwards into the remotes canyons in the "back of beyond".

Overview of Moab Rafting Trips

Colorado River Full Day »

Your journey begins with a beautiful drive up the river corridor where you’ll launch your raft onto one of the most popular stretches of the Colorado River. You’ll experience rapids like Onion Creek, Cloudburst, Rocky Rapid, and Whites Rapid. You’ll also have plenty of time to relax and swim, plus you’ll savor our delicious riverside buffet. When you raft with Western's Moab Adventure Center, you can choose your level of excitement and involvement - paddle rafts or inflatable kayaks are included in the rate!

Moab Full Day Rafting

Colorado River A.M. River Trip »

We launch our rafts onto the Colorado River at Hittle Bottom backed by an astounding view of magnificent Fisher Towers. Calm waters on the first part of journey provide relaxation and some time to learn about the unique geology of Castle Valley. After you're accustomed to the river and ready for some fun, you'll hear whitewater just around the bend - Onion Creek Rapid. The excitement continues with Professor Creek, Cloudburst with plenty of time to relax and swim in between. Trip ends above Rocky Rapid. This is an ideal rafting trips for families, couples and groups. Paddle your own craft with paddle rafts or inflatable kayaks.

Moab A.M. Rafting Trip

Colorado River Mid-Day. River Trip »

On one of our most popular trips, you’ll sample the beauty and excitement of the full-day trip on an PM half-day river adventure. This trip begins above Rocky Rapid rapid. Enjoy an exclusive hot barbeque lunch at a riverside ranch where you'll have plenty of time to relax and take in the one-of-a-kind scenery on this stretch of river. After lunch, hold on tight as we raft famous White's Rapid. On this trip, you can paddle in a raft or inflatable kayak. The PM trip is an excellent option for combining the river adventure with other fun-filled tours available at the Moab Adventure Center.

Moab Mid-Day Rafting Trip

Ready for Western's Multi-Day Expeditions?

Western River Expeditions specializes in multi-day adventures into some of the most remote and hard-to-reach places in North America. It takes time to get there, but that doesn't mean you won't enjoy taking your time! If you're ready to plunge into whitewater rafting for more than what the day-trips offer, then consider the list below, or select and download the Expedition Guide per trip you're most interested in and learn about it on your own time, offline.

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4 Day Southwest Sampler »

The 4 Day Southwest Sampler trip takes the 2 Day Raft & Camp trip and packages your Moab vacation with two more days in town, staying 2 nights at the Marriott SpringHill Suites., exploring Arches National Park with a guided Sunset Bus Tour, and an exhilarating 4x4 Hummer Safari on the Hell's Revenge trail.

4 Day Southwest Sampler

5 Day Green River Desolation Canyon »

Desolation Canyon 5 Day trip is ideal for families to take the kids and grandparents for memories that will last a lifetime. Rapids are milder and fun, sandy beaches are plentiful and wild remote scenery is non-stop.

5 Day Green River Desolation Canyon

4 Day Cataract Canyon Classic »

One-hundred miles of Colorado River through Canyonlands National Park will astound you with some of the largest rapids in North America and scenery that rivals that of the Grand Canyon. Return flight to Moab, Utah.

4 Day Cataract Canyon Classic

2 Day Cataract Canyon Express »

High-speed, custom rafts now allow you to journey through the Colorado River’s legendary 100-mile Cataract Canyon in just 2 days–perfect for those with busy schedules yearning for a quick, but refreshing dose of adventure. This trip begins and ends in Moab, Utah.