Moab Afternoon Half Day Rafting Trip - Colorado River
Overview
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4 hours 30 minutes
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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
707 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great trip with Gavin
Z5235KJrobt,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Enjoyed the trip down the river, it was very relaxing, would’ve liked higher class rapids but it was good fun. Gavin our tour guide was very knowledgeable and passionate about the area which definitely made the experience, I’d be happy to do more activities with him.
AP ENV SCI RAFTING FIELD TRIP
amandabP4522SC,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our AP Environmental Science Class had a phenomenal rafting experience, with knowledgeable guide, Tez. Tez went above and beyond in her masterful delivery of interesting details about the Colorado River and the effect of Invasive Species on the ecosystem. We learned a lot and had great fun! HIghly Recommend.
13/10 Experience
hollij737,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I absolutely loved it!! The water was the perfect rockyness for being a beginner when I went. I loved my guide I think her name was Triz or somthing close to that! She was super knowledgeable and so muxh fun to be with.
Awesome views
angelhair111162,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful rafting down the Colorado with great views of rock formations. Seth did an amazing job steering and guiding us.
Rafting Review
Ronnie S,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rafting the Colorado River was hands down one of the most unforgettable experiences. From the moment we pushed off, the scenery was absolutely breathtaking- towering canyon walls and wildlife, and views that felt straight out of a movie. Our guide,Lenny, was incredible. She was knowledgeable and made everyone feel safe and confident. The rapids were the perfect mix of thrilling and fun. What really stood out was how peaceful and awe-inspiring the quieter stretches were. Floating along taking in the beauty and just being present in that moment was something I didn’t expect to love as much as I did. Everything was well organized, professional, and seamless from start to finish. Thank you Mild to Wild for a wonderful experience!
Lovely float down the Colorado with Lennie!
yay4films,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I had a delightful float down the Colorado River yesterday with Lennie and one other couple, Ronnie and Melissa. Because the water was very low, the rapids were tame, still fun though! The scenery is spectacular on that side of Arches. We saw an eagle flying and another in its nest, three otters eating a fish, many goose families and a great blue heron posing on a rock. Many photo ops! Lennie did a great job running the raft and directing us when needed. She also is a champ at generating small talk. It was helpful that all 5 of us are chatty! An added bonus was our charming bus driver, Dave, who welcomed every person onto the bus and shared his love for the river with enthusiasm! He also took great photos! This half-day trip is well worth the price! It was a nice alternative from the miles of hiking we had finished over the past 10 days. Seeing canyons from the water is always a special experience.
A Wonderful Trip to Remember
Lori C,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The guides are well trained and certified. Not all rafting companies have to comply with certification but here they do! Unfortunately, river was low so rapids were classified as 1.5-2 which is out of the companies control. Avery our guide was friendly, knowledgeable about the river and surrounding area. I’d go rafting anytime with her. My family enjoyed themselves. I’d highly recommend this company.
Seth & Dave Guides
Navigator39452202721,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fun trip with Seth as our guide, very personable, capable and knowledgeable! Shout out to Dave the driver and his new TW200 purchase! Very windy making it harder than it should be but not the guides fault, also water is a bit low so not very many rapids.
fun trip
Expedition595820,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did an afternoon raft trip with guides Seth and Nina and driver Dave. The guides were knowledgeable and entertaining. We had a very windy day with headwinds sometimes as strong as the current, so we had a lot of paddling to do. We had a wide range of passengers from 5 to 70 years old. The guides handled it well and we had a great time on a beautiful river. It was a reasonable price and was not crowded with groups were 5-8 per raft. Thank you to the Mild to wild team for a great trip
I'm 68 years old, trying...
Robert W,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I'm 68 years old, trying to hang onto my youth, I've white water raft in every class four and five river east of the Mississippi when I was much younger I just wanted to have a nice relaxing ride on the river. I went solo with a guide because other people backed out because of the weather it was absolutely wonderful time. I really appreciated the fact that they accommodated me and I did not have to rebook, Thank you.
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