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 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.
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
Options
Half Day Trip
Reviews
688 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing rafting Adventure
ladibugmy,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This trip was amazing and icing on the top to end my vacation with rafting in Moeb..Galvin was my tour guide and he was amazing.. felt safe and had a blast.. a mydt .. so scenic and beautiful an fun!
Fantastic tour!
Robert D,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Alex was a great guide. We recommend going in this tour. It was a wonderful time and the scenery was amazing as always in the Moab area.
Amazing Rafting tour
Myeisha J,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This this excursion with the cherry top to my last few days in Moeb.. It was so scenic, fun and beautiful. I had a blast. Thank you, Galvin. You are amazing great stories and took good care of all of us.
Beautiful morning on the Colorado
Sunshine09268583010,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sedate, relaxing float led by the excellent and entertaining Seth from Ft Worth. The weather was perfect and there was wildlife to view.
Great Float Trip
Q7660ONhollyk,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great trip with Sean! A great way to spend an afternoon floating on the river!
Great Float!
glbtechdesign,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mild to Wild provided a great way to spend a hot afternoon in sunny Moab. The staff, both behind the counter, and the rafting crew were all top notch. Well organized, entertaining and all around great people. This was a great first rafting trip for us so we chose the mild afternoon version which took us down the Colorado River in the beautiful Castle Valley. Highly recommended!
Very very mild…
Falana W,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Due to very low water levels, this was a very very mild float with a few ripples. Guides did their best to keep it entertaining with water splash battles between the boats, which helped cool us off too. Was still nice to be on the Colorado and the scenery was beautiful.
Great day on the river!
Andrea A,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great day! It was a mix of fun, funny stories and just a good time! Our guide was Shawn and he made it a great time on the river! Will definitely do again!
Great rafting experience for our family of four.
U3604TXmelaniem,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Shout out to our guide, Seth! He gave our family a fantastic trip. Smooth ride with some fun rapids. Seth was very knowledgeable and friendly- we recommend Mild to Wild and Seth as your guide!
Enjoyable 1/2 Day
michellebG9281YQ,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a guided tour from Tom. He was very personable and knowledgeable with some interesting stories to share as well.
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