Top Moab White Water Rafting

Moab is blessed with the Colorado River running right through the middle of the desert, and on this Moab whitewater rafting tour, experience a scenic float down the river that also has Class III rapids. This tour takes place near Fishers Tower, which is just on the outskirts of Moab, where you can swim in the river, photograph wildlife, and listen as your guide explains the geology and history behind the canyons.  With various departures during the day at 9:00 am, 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm, the half-day trip can fit into most schedules. Bring the whole family on a fun-filled half-day Colorado River trip that runs about 7 river miles (11 km) with fantastic scenery and moderate rapids. Noon departures include a lunch by the riverside.

Adventurous travelers looking for a fun but not-too-extreme adventure will love this white-water rafting tour on the Colorado River. You'll be paddling through relatively small class II rapids, which is ideal for first-time rafters. Admire the amazing canyons and cliffs as you drift along calm sections, then paddle hard and be prepared to get wet as you ride the rapids.

Raft past Fisher Towers during this half-day river rafting trip on the Colorado River, not far from Moab. Drift past the red rock scenery 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.

After a busy morning of sightseeing around Moab, let yourself unwind by booking this afternoon river rafting tour on the Colorado River. Immerse yourself in the scenery of the river's Fisher Towers section, filming location of several movies. Unwind as you float down the calm river, soaking up the views and looking out for wildlife.

This outdoor adventure combo from Moab takes you off-roading through Canyonlands National Park, followed by a guided rafting trip on the Colorado River. Your guide introduces you to the scenic natural wonders of Canyonlands' Island in the Sky by 4-wheel drive (4WD), including sections of the Shafer Trail and White Rim Road. Enjoy a buffet lunch before an afternoon rafting the white-water rapids of the mighty river. Admire deep canyons, ancient rock art, fossils and natural stone arches on this day trip, great for all ages.

Ride the rapids on one of the Colorado River's most scenic sections on a full- or half-day whitewater rafting tour of Fisher Towers from Moab. Grab a paddle to navigate class I and II rapids if you like, or just sit back and enjoy the scenery featured in many western films while a river guide does all the work. Learn about the river’s geology and ancient history along the way, and break for lunch at a secluded beach during this classic Utah adventure.

Get a taste of what eastern Utah has to offer and spend your afternoon rafting down the Colorado River in the Moab area on this exciting excursion. Take in the desert landscapes as you navigate rapids and paddle through red rock canyons, Castle Valley, and Fisher Towers. After a few hours on the water, feel rejuvenated and excited to explore the rest of Moab.

Immerse yourself in the serene nature that surrounds the Colorado River. This small-group river rafting tour takes you through the river's scenic Fisher Towers section, filming location of several movies. Unwind as you float down the calm river, soaking up the views and looking out for wildlife such as mountain goats.

This white-water rafting trip covers a 14-mile (22-km) section of the Colorado River near Fisher Towers, a short drive from Moab. Stunning canyon scenery provides awe-inspiring vistas throughout the day. The full-day adventure features oar rafts operated by river guides, although inflatable kayaks are usually available upon request. At lunchtime, your guide serves a buffet-style picnic during a stop on a riverside beach.

Splash your way down the Colorado River through the rapids of Westwater Canyon, where in addition to rugged desert scenery, there’s the chance you could spot wildlife from soaring bald eagles to river otters and beavers. Over the course of a day, hold on tight as your guide helps navigate the Class III and Class IV whitewater, where rapids have names like Sock-It-To-Me, Funnel Falls and Skull. This trip provides an adrenaline rush amidst walls of red rock canyons, and is great for the traveler who loves a challenge and a bit of desert adventure.

Join a family-friendly river rafting or kayaking trip and paddle past stunning Moab scenery, including Fisher Towers. Your full-day excursion launches at Onion Creek and covers some great white water of southern Utah. This small-group tour is suitable for all ages and skill levels, with your choice of raft or kayak.

In Canyonlands National Park, there’s a rugged beauty to the natural surroundings unlike anywhere else in the country, where the reddish brown rocks and enveloping silence create an isolated amphitheater of calm. That is, of course, unless you’re shrieking and smiling while splashing down Class V rapids as you raft through Cataract Canyon. On this 100-mile (160-km) full-day journey experience unforgettable scenery from the seat of a motorized raft. Able to handle both whitewater and flat water, this raft is the perfect method of transport for rafting in Canyonlands National Park.

Experience the great outdoors of Utah in an exciting way on this canyoneering and packrafting tour from Moab. Stop at a lesser-visited part of the canyon in the heart of the Moab desert and use technical gear to explore several crevices. Then, paddle down the Colorado River using inflatable boats, or packrafts, for a fun and relaxing float.