Moab Afternoon Half Day Rafting Trip - Colorado River
Overview
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4 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
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!
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Pre-trip safety orientation
River and land access fees included
Free Parking
Highly maintained equipment
Free splash jackets and helmets (if desired)
Trip Leaders average 2,000 river miles
Round trip shuttle from main Moab office
Gratuities
What To Expect
Meet us at our Moab office! After you're checked in and fitted for a life jacket, we'll take a scenic shuttle out to the most dramatic section of Castle Valley along the Colorado River. After a quick safety orientation we'll hit the river, floating into the beautiful red rock canyon of Castle Valley. In between the friendly class II rapid sections, your guide will share stories about the area's rich history, how these geologic wonders formed, and probably some river lore and good old fashioned dad jokes. The afternoon section comes with more rapids between the flat water stretches, so feel free to paddle with your guide, or sit back and enjoy the splashes. After a couple hours on this serene stretch of the Colorado River, we'll take out and shuttle back to our office.
Options
Half Day Trip
Reviews
647 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best way to spend a Saturday
Marianne J,
Aug 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great trip on the Colorado river with my pre-teen kiddos. The river was calm with a few class one rapids. He got to jump in the river, too, since it was hot. Great guide!
Very great experience,...
Rafal G,
Aug 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very great experience, friendly and professional staff, very beautiful view from the river, thank you very much Will get back 🤗
Great way to cool off. ...
Tracy M,
Aug 12, 2025
- Viator
4.00Great way to cool off. Our guide was helpful & enjoyed what he was doing. Felt safe with instructions they provided even though it was our first time white water rafting. Pleasant experience.
Great Half-Day River Tour for Families
Laura P,
Jul 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00We went on the half-day, 5-mile rafting tour and had a fantastic experience. The trip was very well organized by Mild to Wild — everything ran smoothly from start to finish. Irving was a great guide! He kept things fun, safe, and engaging for everyone. Our nine and ten year old kids especially loved jumping into the river and playing with other kids on the nearby rafts. We felt comfortable the whole time and really enjoyed this unique and memorable adventure. Highly recommend!
Mild to Wild with Sam on the Colorado River
Alexandra D,
Jul 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our 1/2 day float on the Colorado River with Mild to Wild Tours was fantastic. We were paired with Sam, who was wonderful. He provided fun while also teaching us many interesting facts about the River and surrounding land. He was very safe and professional. We had a blast in the class I and II rapids and also were able to jump into the River several times for some swimming and cooling off. Our whole group decided this was the best of our adventures in Moab.
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