Moab Morning 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 John Wayne movie, TV show, or a commercial or two. 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 valley lined with monuments. Along the way are some of Utah’s most impressive geologic features like Fisher Towers, Castleton Tower, the Priest and Nuns, and more.
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
Service animals allowed
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.
Service animals allowed only if the animal has a life jacket and we need to be directly notified in advance!
What To Expect
Meet us at our Moab office! After you're check 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 past the most scenic monuments of Castle Valley. Fisher Towers, the Priest and Nuns, and other geologic masterpieces will be in the backdrop as we meander. 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. We'll splash through a couple mild class II rapids, adding a little more zest to the fresh morning air. Feel free to paddle with them, 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
Morning 1/2 Day Colorado River
Duration: 4 hours Option 1: A quick teaser of the splashing, cooling waves and scenic beauty of Castle Valley will keep you smiling all day and night.
What‘s Included
Pre-trip safety orientation
River and land access fees included
Free Parking
Free splash jackets and helmets (if desired)
Highly maintained equipment
Round trip shuttle from main Moab office
Trip Leaders average 2,000 river miles
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
533 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun morning on the river
kellymE1035OB,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great trip that was well organized and professional. Not much water in the river so it was more of a float but our guide Max was outstanding with interesting fun facts and bad jokes throughout the journey!!
Smooth ride with Avery
terisao2026,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Avery was our guide for the morning and an excellent one! She pointed out wildlife and fauna along the way and talked to each person on the raft. She truly enjoyed her job and made sure all of us enjoyed ourselves too. She took a few breaks for anyone who wanted to cool off and swim in the river. She was aware of her surroundings and knew how fast the river was moving at all times. Avery was very friendly and knowledgeable and we felt very safe under her expertise! Would definitely recommend this family activity when visiting Moab.
Well worth the cost!! Great adventure!
paulhH9397IT,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well worth the cost! Great adventure! Our consultant , Will was very helpful!! Tom our guide was exceptionally knowledgeable! Five years being a guide he was very professional! A plus
Well worth it!!
576denah,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tom our guide was excellent! Very nice float trip. Awesome sites and very relaxing. Great value for the money! APlus
Go for it
bokjfgrtyf,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great guide, knowledgeable, personable and haha funny. 7 - 70 on raft and everyone loved it!
Rafting Fun. Colorado River
295DavidS,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an excellent time. Our guide , Emily was great. So much fun
Colorado River Rafting
Anonymous,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Emily, tour guide was excellent!! Pointed out many of the features along our journey. Had fun jumping in river and floating for awhile.. The views we just awesome..
Such a great 1/2 day on...
jeannemancuso,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Such a great 1/2 day on the Colorado River! It was chill but fun. Adam entertained us while Kendall rowed us along. While we helped her row some, we thought we’d participate more. Later I learned that she doesn’t like to make her guests “work”… so if you want to row more, maybe mention it to your guide.
Nice time on the river
R1046ZEcynthiat,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time on the half day morning rafting trip. The meeting point was convenient, and the whole excursion was well organized. The scenic drive to the put in spot was an added bonus. Our guide Avery was friendly and informative. The river was calm and relaxing, not many rapids, but still a nice trip!
Great half day
JamesJamieJaume,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time. Avery was terrific. No complaints at all! Read the instructions, a lot of people wore crocs or flip flops. I’d probably pick afternoon if you’re pairing the day with Arches, but we did Moab Grand Tours Hell’s Revenge 4x4 sunset tour with lunch in between. Amazing day!!
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