Half-Day Family-Friendly Moab Raft Trip
Description
Enjoy an afternoon in canyon country on the Colorado River with Moab's premier boutique adventure outfitter. This rafting trip covers 7 miles of river, including class I-III rapids (depending on seasonal flows) and plenty of flatter areas for taking a dip and some tranquil floating. We frequently spot wildlife along the way including bald eagles, peregrine falcons, great blue herons, desert bighorn sheep, mule deer, beavers and river otters. Trips are capped at 25 guests and transportation is conducted in air-conditioned vans. Wild West Voyages features top-notch pro guides and clean gear. Wild West Voyages is known for its smaller group tours and high emphasis on safety, fun, and the educational component of the tour. Your guide is well-read in the area's human history, geology, biodiversity, local lore and current events. We can't wait to share it with you!
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Itinerary
Treat yourself to a day of "river magic." Admire the golden light and ever-changing desert colors on the nearby canyon walls and distant La Sal mountains. After check-in, your group will enjoy air-conditioned transportation along the world-class scenic Highway 128 on the way to the river. After a group safety talk and PFD (flotation vest) fitting, we launch on the Colorado River. Look for wildlife along the route: you might see bald eagles, river otters, great blue heron, migratory bird species, desert bighorn sheep, beavers, gray fox, and more. Your guide is educated in geology, flora, fauna, and human history of the area and can't wait to share with you! This family-friendly stretch of river is characterized by calm water sections (ideal for taking a dip on a hot day) punctuated by class I-III rapids (depending on seasonal flows). Splash factor is biggest in May and June.
Enjoy photographic views of the stunning Fisher Towers, which preside over the valley where your river trip begins.
Meet us at our downtown Moab location, and enjoy historical information and local lore as we drive through the town on our way to the Colorado River.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Age minimum 5 and weight of 50 lbs.
- Please list any health condtions we should know about. By providing this information,YOU ARE NOT forfeiting participation. Please let us know how to best accommodate any special needs of anybody on the trip. Wild West Voyages aims to make river experiences accessible for all who wish to participate.
Reviews(56)
We rented a couple rafts and the giant standup paddle board to float a section of the river up the Canyon with our family. We had about 24 people and these guys did a great job outfitting us all and getting us on the road. We had a wonderful time and their equipment is high-quality and made the trip super easy and fun.
Great time on the river with my grandchildren (11 and 16) . Our guide (Jason) was great, very knowledgeble and pleasant to be with.
We did the half day private trip with our family and it was great. Jeremy and Jay were friendly and professional. Trip was fun, just a little white water but that was not in their control. Highly recommended
Great experience and ourtour guide was outstanding and knowledgeable. Highly recommend
Constance was amazing we had a fabulous time. Extremely capable and knowledgeable
In gratitude for your review and celebration of good times on the river, I am creating an acrostic with your guide's name: Capable On the water Nimble thru rapids Safety-oriented Thoroughly prepared Amicable Nutty Clever Experienced Thanks for joining us; you're the reason we're here!
Chris and Ellie were excellent guides and provided great insight and specifics about the environment and topography of the area. Would definitely recommend!
A lot of my most beautiful days have taken place on rivers, so your review title means a lot to me :) Chris P has been with Wild West for over ten years now, and Elly is a nearly-lifelong local. So glad you get the benefit of this top team! Thank you for boating with WWV. We hope to see you again!
Our family has an amazing rafting tour down the Colorado River with Crispy and crew. Our guides were super knowledgeable, sharing so much information about local flora, fauna and geologic history. Stunning landscapes and a few fun rapids account the way. We went in March when the river is low, so it was pretty calm and very scenic. Highly recommend the personalized experience of Wild West Voyages, we even got to try our hand at paddling the raft!
My favorite words from your review include: knowledgeable, sharing, stunning, fun, scenic, personalized, and raft! Thank you for your stellar review and for boating with WWV and Chris P! Let's do it again soon!
We had a wonderful time with Jonah guiding us on the morning rafting trip down the Colorado River. The scenery was beautiful and Jonah was a wealth of knowledge about the geology and ecology of the area. As an added bonus, we got to see the resident flock of 9 bighorn sheep!
Hooray for fall rafting with an awesome guide like Jonah and abundant wildlife! We admire the bighorn sheep so much that we have a plush bighorn toy in the office who is our mascot. His name is "Abraram Linkhorn," named not surprisingly by Jonah. :) Thank you for enjoying this experience the Wild West way!
Fantastic experience from start to finish. Guide was incredibly informative and great with all ages. River was calm and scenery amazing. Highly recommend.
Hi Warren, thank you for shouting out to our pro staff! As a small, boutique-style company, we have a select staff that continually strives to provide you with top-notch experiences. We value your visit and appreciate your business. Looking forward to next time! Your friends at WWV
What a wonderful trip on the Colorado River. We were told that this would be a calm cruise on the river and it was. The scenery was sooo beautiful! Jonah our tour guide/raft captain was a fountain of information. The history of the area, explained the topography and pointed out the wildlife. What a great experience. Do yourself a favor and take a ride down the Colorado with Wild West.
Fall is a perfect time for low-key splash and intense, colorful natural wonder along the Colorado River. The opportunity to see it with a top-notch knowledgeable guide like Jonah compounds the experience! Thank you for this review and for shouting out to Jonah and Wild West Voyages. "See you around the bend!"
