Colorado River Whitewater Rafting Tours
Enjoy a fun-filled day whitewater rafting on the Colorado River in Moab, Utah
Choose a Canyonlands by Night & Day morning or afternoon Colorado River whitewater rafting half-day trip, or stay all day. Whatever your choice, you’ll enjoy the spectacular scenery along the Colorado River.
A.M. 1/2-Day Colorado River Whitewater Rafting Tour > Class I & II
We launch for a half day of Colorado River whitewater rafting at Hittle Bottom, against the backdrop of an astounding view of magnificent Fisher Towers. Calm waters on the first leg of the journey provide time to relax and learn about the unique geology of Professor Valley. Once you’ve become accustomed to the river and are ready for some fun, you’ll hear the whitewater of Onion Creek Rapids just around the bend. The excitement continues with Professor Creek, Cloudburst, and Ida Gulch rapids but with time to relax and swim in between. This is an ideal rafting trip for families, couples, and groups. The A.M. trip is available daily and departs at 8:15 A.M. and returns to the departure point at 12:30 P.M.
Pricing
Adult (13 and older): $92 + tax
Youth (ages 5 – 12): $75 + tax
What to Wear
Please bring a hat for the sun, sunscreen lotion, and clothes in which you will be comfortable when wet. Sneakers, Teva sandals, or aqua socks (no flip-flops) are suggested. We furnish containers for your cameras and personal items as well as Coast Guard-approved life jackets.
Transportation
If you need a pick-up at your motel or campground, please feel free to contact our office.
P.M. 1/2-Day Colorado River Whitewater Rafting Tour > Class I & II
On one of our most popular trips, you’ll sample the beauty and excitement of the P.M. half-day Colorado River Whitewater Rafting Tours. This trip begins at Ida Gulch rapid. Enjoy an upgraded exclusive hot barbeque lunch at Red Cliffs Lodge, a riverside ranch where you’ll have plenty of time to relax, use a bathroom, 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 and stir up fun with water fights. This is an ideal rafting trip for families, couples, and groups. The P.M. trip is available daily and departs at 11:00 A.M. and returns to the departure point around 4:00 P.M.
"Our guide was great and got all of us on her raft involved (water fights, rowing, etc.). I also appreciated the camaraderie between the guides. They had fun and still watched out for each other. What a great group. I was very impressed.We did this as a mother/daughter trip. We had so much fun, we are planning on doing this again next year but bringing a bigger group. The bus driver kept us entertained, our guides were great, and the river experience was phenomenal!"
—Kristen
Pricing
PM Raft with Hot Lunch
Adult (13 and older): $110 + tax
Youth (ages 5 – 12): $90 + tax
What to Wear
Please bring a hat for the sun, sunscreen, and clothes in which you will be comfortable when wet. Sneakers, Teva sandals, or aqua socks (no flip-flops) are suggested. We furnish containers for your cameras and personal items as well as Coast Guard-approved life jackets.
Transportation
If you need a pick-up at your motel or campground, please feel free to contact our office.
Luxury Lunch
With this exclusive hot lunch option, your raft will pull over to a riverside resort. At the Riverside Deck, you’ll enjoy the amazing views and a delicious BBQ lunch, including your choice of hot dogs, veggie burgers, pulled-pork sandwiches, and various salads and drinks. The trip will also include a refillable water bottle for each person that you get to keep as a souvenir!
You’ll also have access to a bathroom and an opportunity to sit back and take in the beautiful ranch before heading out for more fun.
Full-Day Colorado River Whitewater River Raft > Class I & II
Your Colorado River Whitewater Rafting tour begins with a beautiful drive up the river corridor where the raft will be launched onto one of the most popular stretches of the Colorado River. You’ll experience rapids such as Onion Creek, Cloudburst, Ida Gulch, and the famous Whites Rapid. You’ll also have plenty of time to relax and swim, plus a delicious Hot Lunch at a riverside resort is included. The full-day trip will travel 14 river miles and depart at 8:15 A.M. and returns to the departure point around 4:30 P.M.
This is an ideal rafting trips for families, couples, and groups. After lunch, hold on tight as we raft famous White’s Rapid and stir up fun with water fights.
"My husband and I had a wonderful Moab rafting trip and can’t wait to do it again! The guides were fantastic, the food was amazing—the whole experience was awesome!"
—Jessica on the Full-Day Raft with hot lunch upgrade
Pricing
Adult (13 and older): $134 + tax
Youth (ages 5 – 12): $110 + tax
What to Wear
Please bring a hat for the sun, sunscreen lotion, and clothes in which you will be comfortable when wet. Sneakers, Teva sandals, or aqua socks (no flip-flops) are suggested. We furnish containers for your cameras and personal items as well as Coast Guard-approved life jackets.
Transportation
If you need a pick-up at your motel or campground, please feel free to contact our office.
Luxury Lunch
With the hot lunch option, your raft will pull over to a riverside resort. At the Riverside Deck you’ll enjoy the amazing views and a delicious BBQ lunch, including your choice of hot dogs, veggie burgers, or pulled-pork sandwiches, along with various salads and drinks. The trip will also include a refillable water bottle for each person.
You’ll also have access to a bathroom and an opportunity to sit back and take in the beautiful ranch before heading out for more fun.
Westwater Canyon Colorado River Whitewater Rafting Tour > Class III & IV
Enjoy the serene solitude of Westwater Canyon surrounded by red sandstone spires. The Colorado River cascades through the ever-deepening sandstone monuments and into the narrow Black Granite Gorge. Here the river meets opposition from the canyon walls creating fast and furious rapids giving Westwater its reputation of highly exciting raft trips on the Colorado River.
This trip is designed for adventure seekers and canyon lovers and especially those looking for great rapids on a remote and regulated river, where there is a better chance of seeing wildlife and experiencing the true remoteness of the Westwater Canyon.
Named by National Geographic magazine as “The West’s Best Short Whitewater Trip,” Westwater Canyon is a spirited oar-powered and paddleboat trip* on the Colorado River.
Guides expertly row through exciting waves and swirling pools dwarfed by stunningly beautiful and unique black, gold, and red canyon walls. Hikes to historic cabins, mysterious caves, and Indian petroglyphs punctuate the river’s course. Rapids such as Funnel Falls, Skull Rapid, and Sock-it-to-Me provide plenty of excitement while calmer waters on the first and last part of the river offer a nice balance to the perfect day trip.
*Note: Water levels through Westwater Canyon fluctuate throughout the year providing varying levels of whitewater intensity based on the time selected. Use of paddle boats may depend on water levels. We reserve the right to not use paddleboats at certain water levels.
"We had such a great time on Westwater Canyon Rafting. Our guides did an excellent job. We had a great trip!!! "
—Nancy Brock
Pricing
Adult or Youth (12 and older): $229 + tax
What to Wear
Please bring a hat for the sun, sunscreen lotion, and clothes in which you will be comfortable when wet. Sneakers, Teva sandals, or aqua socks (no flip-flops) are suggested. We furnish containers for your cameras and personal items as well as Coast Guard-approved life jackets.
Age Requirements
The minimum age of participants is 12.
Timing
The trip departs at 7:45 A.M. and returns around 5 P.M.
Please note: Westwater Rafting is not offered every day and it is a specialized trip. If you have questions regarding dates of departure, please call one of our friendly reservationists at (435) 259-5261. There may be dates available not shown on our tour calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions