Moab Full-Day Rafting: Colorado River Adventure
Description
Experience the beauty of a rafting trip along the Colorado River near Fisher Towers, a short drive from Moab. Seemingly untouched by civilization, the landscape of stunning red rock canyons cut by the Colorado River provides awe-inspiring vistas throughout the day. Between thrilling bouncy rapids, you can swim, take photos and listen as your guide shares informative commentary about the ecology, wildlife and human history of the region. This full-day trip starts by rafting upstream from Moab near stunning Fisher Towers and cover a 14-mile (22-km) section of the Colorado River. A combination of stunning canyon scenery and splashy white water makes for a fun day and photographer’s dream. Between rapids, drift lazily between soaring canyon walls and marvel at the red rock landscape along the river. At lunchtime, your guides serve a buffet-style picnic during a stop on a riverside beach.
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Inflatable kayaks are available upon request at no charge, please provide the request in the special requirements field at the time of booking
- Please note, prior to departure, all travelers will be required to sign a liability release
- Minimum age is 6 years (50 pounds minimum)
- It is recommended to bring: Sturdy footwear (no shoes like flip flops/sandals such as Chaco's are acceptable), quick dry clothing, spring or fall rain suit, swimsuit or fast drying shorts, sun screen, lip balm, hat and a camera (preferably waterproof)
- Every trip needs a minimum of 4 individuals to go out, otherwise the trip is tentative/cannot run if the min. # of people isn't met the day prior
Reviews(113)
Our tour guide, Nathan, was very knowledgeable and had a great personality. The tour itself was enjoyable with plenty of time to relax and enjoy the water.
Staff was excellent. Told great stories about the history of Moab. They were very efficient getting us on the water
Would 100% recommend - we did the full day trip, with a stop for lunch. It was great fun, our guide Nate was full of interesting facts and was a fabulous guide. Thanks
We spent the day on the Colorado River with Ali!! She was amazing!! She literally did all the work of paddling, and stealing. On this trip we did not have to paddle, so we got to just sit back and relax!! We saw all the other companies with their large groups of people, and appreciated the small group (there was only seven of us plus our Ali)!!! The whole experience was wonderful and relaxing. I would totally recommend Navtec to anyone wanting to enjoy the day with low crowds and a lovely trip down river!!
Our guide, Nathan, was great. Very safety oriented. Was well versed on all of the local flora and fauna. My husband, son, and I all got to dip in the Colorado River, which was super refreshing. And the views of the mountains was incredible. Highly recommended.
Hi Gina, We are glad to hear that Nathan was safety oriented and shared such great information with you and your family! We will be sure to pass this great review on to him. Thanks for the recommendation and the five star review! Best, Sierra
This was an amazing day!!! We did the full day tour and Wyatt was amazing. He was professional, patient, and very knowledgeable!! I can’t thank him enough for giving us such an amazing experience. We thought we would run to Moab while in Colorado for work and so glad we did!
Hello, We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed your rafting trip down the Colorado River. Thank you for your review and kind words regarding Wyatt. We'll be sure to pass along your remarks to him. Please keep Navtec in mind for your next visit to Moab! Best, Corey
Experienced and thoughtful guides really made this gorgeous raft trip special. We were driven to the launch site and our driver Warren and guide Michelle shared unique information about the area. This includes geography, hiking trail heads, Blue Heron nesting rookery grounds, scenic drives, so helpful. The group was offered the chose to go down the river on Ducky’s or in the raft. We were the only ones that chose the Ducky (a blow up tandem kayak). Michelle gave an informative safety talk which we appreciated. We are boaters our selves and while we are familiar with the Salish Sea in the Pacific NW waters, we are new to river rafting and it is different and important to know these safety items. Nate an other guide took the single Ducky and gave us great instructions before each rapid. (All around Class 1-2.5 ish). The first rapid , first waves was a little intimidating, but we did fine, followed instructions and had a great time. Nate was encouraging and bolstered our paddling with positive feedback. He was always aware of where we were so we felt, well cared for and safe. We did the full day trip, about 12 miles of paddling down river. We would definitely recommend this option if you want a little more adventure a little more splash. By the way we are 68 yrs old, so the Ducky’s are not only for the younger people. Michelle said we may see Blue Heron and it might be fun to count how many we saw, I took her up on the suggestion. My esta-count was 12 Blue heron, 2 Bald Eagles, one was in the nest, and 2 Osprey and we heard many other birds. So beautiful, the Colorado River in this area is surrounded by amazing red rock cliffs, every turn was a feast for the eyes!! Speaking of feasts, lunch was very nice with chips, pasta salad, chicken Caesar Salad wraps, veggies, and lots of snacks to take along. We highly recommend NavTech Expeditions.
Wow — thank you for such an incredibly thoughtful and detailed review of your day on the river with Navtec Expeditions! Reading experiences like yours is exactly why we love sharing this landscape with guests. We’re thrilled you chose the duckies for your adventure and embraced the extra splash, excitement, and hands-on experience of paddling the Colorado River yourselves. It’s especially wonderful to hear that you felt supported, encouraged, and safe throughout the trip by Michelle, Nate, and Warren. Creating an experience that feels both adventurous and welcoming — whether it’s someone’s first river trip or their hundredth day on the water — is something our team cares deeply about. We also absolutely love that you took on the Blue Heron counting challenge! Twelve herons, bald eagles, osprey, canyon walls glowing above the river — those are the kinds of moments that make this stretch of the Colorado so special. Your description captured the experience beautifully. Hearing that you tackled the duckies at 68 years old may be our favorite part of the review! Adventure belongs to everyone! Thank you again for spending the day with us and for taking the time to share your experience so generously. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to Michelle, Nate, and Warren. We hope canyon country calls you back again someday!
Underwhelming. Very calm waters. Staff were great. Our guide, Hope, and driver, Clint, did a great job. The tour itself was not very exciting. I dozed off a couple of times.
Not only a fun rafting experience but also very educational. The staff was fantastic and very knowledgeable of the surroundings.
The tour guide Michelle was very informative and loves her job. Check in was very easy and fast. Easy to locate. Due to low water level (mother nature) we didn’t get to experience higher level rapids, but is was still beautiful ride and fun swimming in the eddy’s.
