Rafting in Moab - Our Top 15 Colorado River Trips

1.Fisher Towers Half-Day Rafting Day Trip from Moab

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 684 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $97Our pick

Float through the Fisher Towers section of the Colorado River on a four-hour Moab trip with Navtec Expeditions. Guides such as Annie, Carter, Trevor, and Lexi provide safety help, local stories, and wildlife notes. Expect mild rapids, optional inflatable kayaks, and lunch on the 12 p.m. departure.

“If you are looking for a relaxing river ride, this is a great trip. However, if you are looking for excitement and adventure, this is not it Our guide was very pleasant and knowledgeable. However, there was a lot of waiting around.(waiting for the bus to pick us up and even in the river -our guide kept saying he was wasting time because we were ahead of schedule so we were going extra slow) And there were no snacks provided.”

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2.Moab Afternoon Half Day Rafting Trip – Colorado River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 678 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $109Top rated

Spend about 4.5 hours rafting near Moab, with a scenic shuttle, safety briefing, Class II rapids, and views of Fisher Towers and Castle Valley. Guides such as Tom, Irving, Sam, and Annie add local geology, wildlife, river lore, and humor. No rafting experience is needed.

“Gentle, scenic rafting trip near Moab. Excellent guide (Annie) who provided interesting background and commentary”

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3.Moab Morning Half Day Rafting Trip – Colorado River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 522 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $109

Start at Mild to Wild’s Moab office at 8:30 am, gear up, and ride a shuttle into Castle Valley. On the Colorado River, guides such as Devon, Claudia, Irving, and Ben point out Fisher Towers, wildlife, geology, and local stories while you float through mild rapids and may swim.

“We had a great time and Devon made it extra special for us and even let our kids have a try at guiding the raft from the captains seat. We definitely will return on our next trip to Moab.”

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4.Colorado River Guided Rafting Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 478 reviews · 4 hours · from $97

Join NAVTEC Expeditions for a four-hour Colorado River trip from Moab. Your guide handles the rowing while you watch Fisher Towers and Professor Valley, hear local geology and history, and tackle gentle Class 1 and 2 rapids. The noon departure includes a buffet lunch.

“Navtec was amazing before, during and after the trip. This was a great family excursion and we had competent, fun guides!!”

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5.Whitewater Rafting on the Colorado River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 294 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $134

Paddle a six-person raft through the Fisher Towers section of the Colorado River near Moab. A licensed guide such as Leonard, Hunter, or Santo handles the river, shares local stories, and stops for a riverside lunch. Expect calm water, several class II rapids, red-rock views, and a little splashing.

“did the full day tour, 10/10 would recommend. It’s a great time on the water. Everyone was super nice and friendly. Had a great time.”

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6.Moab Combo: Colorado River Rafting and Canyonlands 4X4 Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 221 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $264

Spend 8 hours with NAVTEC Expeditions combining a rugged Canyonlands 4WD ride with a Colorado River float near Fisher Towers. Guides such as Matt, John, and Courtney are praised for local knowledge. Expect Shafer Trail switchbacks, rock art, riverside lunch, and mostly gentle Class II and III water.

“The 4 x 4 is actually an old Toyota SUV, the guide, however, made the trip he was so knowledgeable. Took time to take pictures. The rafting was a unique experience to see the canyonlands from below.”

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7.Moab Full Day Rafting Trip with Lunch — Colorado River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 205 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $153

Spend about seven hours on the Colorado River with Mild to Wild, starting with a scenic shuttle from Moab to Castle Valley. Your guide handles safety and paddling basics, then leads you through calm water, Class II rapids, swims, games, and a beachside deli lunch. No rafting experience is needed.

“This event is great for young families. It's a slow float down the Colorado rive. It's hot and much of the time is spent in water fights and jumping in and out of the boat. If you have a family with kids about the age of 8-12 this would be perfect. I bailed half way to get out of the heat and boredom. Bad on me for not doing better research. In terms of Mild to Wild" this is way on the Mild side.”

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8.Full day Fisher Towers Rafting – Moab

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 194 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $165

Set out from Moab at 8:15 a.m. for a 5.5-hour Colorado River trip past Fisher Towers and Onion Creek. You’ll paddle a small raft or kayak with guidance from Red River Adventures guides such as Erin, Dave, or Eli, then enjoy lunch before returning to town.

“We whent on the Fish tower raft trip over the fourth of July weekend and had a great time. Our family age group began at age seven and the oldest was fifty five. Family-friendly excursion was allot of fun and would go again. You are on the Colorado River you will get wet and exposed to the weather.”

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9.Full-Day Colorado River Rafting Tour at Fisher Towers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 190 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $138

Set out from Moab at 8 a.m. for a 7.5-hour Colorado River trip past Fisher Towers and Castle Valley. You will get lunch, water, scenic Highway 128 transfers, and a professional guide such as Kelly, Hannah, Liza, or Austin. Expect a relaxed float with a few rapids, not an all-day whitewater rush.

“Super activité sur le Colorado ! Les guides sont fabuleux (nous avions Ben) s’emploient à rendre la journée très agréable et intéressante. Les baignades font un bien fou sous cette chaleur ! Eau fraîche fournie durant toute la descente et repas super sympa sur la plage. Vraiment top !”

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10.Moab Half-Day Rafting Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 170 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $115

Paddle a small raft through calm Colorado River water and class 1 and 2 rapids, with Fisher Towers and red rock canyon scenery overhead. Guides such as Molly, Lucas, Jonas, and Ryan lead the trip, while included transport, gear, water, and a dry bag keep the morning simple.

“Lucas was our guide. He provided expert instructions and interesting details along the float. The experience was perfect for first-time rafters of all ages.”

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11.Colorado River Rafting: Half-Day Morning at Fisher Towers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 154 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $107

Spend about four hours floating the calm Fisher Towers stretch of the Colorado River near Moab. Your guide rows while you watch red-rock cliffs, possible wildlife, and old movie locations. Expect Class 1 and 2 rapids, with a possible Class 3 section depending on water levels.

“We had a great time on our rafting trip with our guide, Liz. She made the experience fun! We would highly recommend this excursion for a nice, relaxing way to see the area and enjoy the Colorado River.”

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12.Colorado River Rafting: Afternoon Half-Day at Fisher Towers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 152 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $107

Set out from Moab at 11 a.m. for a four-hour float beneath Fisher Towers. Your guide, such as Wes, Gigi, Tim, or Austin, rows while you enjoy geology, film history, wildlife, lunch, and mild Class 1 and 2 rapids. Swimming may be possible, and paddle boats require advance notice.

“Jacob was an excellent guide. He made the trip most interesting and fun. The whole experience was wonderful and Jacob made it more so.”

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13.Westwater Canyon Full-Day Rafting Adventure from Moab

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 124 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $248

Spend about 10 hours rafting Westwater Canyon from Moab, with guides such as Will, Paul, and Reed handling the oars or coaching a paddleboat crew. Expect Class III and IV rapids, long calm stretches, canyon scenery, a generous buffet lunch, and a scenic drive to and from the river.

“Was very disappointed my group was stuck on the pack raft and was not able to paddle on a raft that was not crowded with motors and metal boxes. The rapids were maybe an hour plus a few minutes and hardly worth the $200 a person. Long day of travel and outboard motor noise. Hardly the experience I was expecting.”

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14.Fisher Towers Rafting Full-Day Trip from Moab

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 102 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $124

Spend about 7.5 hours on the Colorado River with NAVTEC Expeditions, floating beneath Fisher Towers, splashing through seasonal Class II and III rapids, swimming, and stopping for lunch. Guides such as Raven, Katie, Joe, and Cole provide river safety, local stories, and natural history along the way.

“Our guide, Cole, was great. The trip was good but I wish we would have gone with the same people who we started with. The other people were half day trippers and we were the only all day trip.”

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15.Cataract Canyon Rafting Adventure from Moab

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 85 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $1,015

Leave Moab early for a full day on the Colorado River with NAVTEC Expeditions. Your guide pilots a motorized RHIB through Cataract Canyon rapids, including Big Drop and Hell-to-Pay, with time for swimming, lunch, and canyon views. Guide Glenn has earned praise for clear, useful commentary.

“Kindness of the staff and a very experienced captain. Beautiful landscape that make you bear the heat.”

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