Tours/Moab/Moab Half-Day Rafting: Colorado River Adventure
Viator · group up to 40 pax

Moab Half-Day Rafting: Colorado River Adventure

4.5(708)Moab1 hour
VIATOR4.4(326)TRIPADVISOR4.6(382)

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. Choose either a half-day or full-day trip and enjoy an incredible rafting excursion for the whole family. With various departures during the day at 9:00 am, 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm, the half-day trip can fit into most schedules. Bring the whole family on a fun-filled half-day Colorado River trip that runs about 7 river miles (11 km) with fantastic scenery and moderate rapids. Noon departures include a lunch by the riverside.

Tour Options

Half-Day Raft Tour

Highlights

Ground transportation from departure location to the river put-in and return
Professional guide
Inflatable kayaks upon request, please let us know prior! :)
Provided on the 12PM half day only. 9am and 2pm only snacks
Coast Guard approved PFD's, river dry bags for belongings
Ice Water (Please bring your own re-usable water bottle)
Snacks

What's included

Included
Ground transportation from departure location to the river put-in and return
Professional guide
Inflatable kayaks upon request, please let us know prior! :)
Provided on the 12PM half day only. 9am and 2pm only snacks
Coast Guard approved PFD's, river dry bags for belongings
Ice Water (Please bring your own re-usable water bottle)
Snacks
Not included
Soft drinks/snacks (you are welcome to bring your own)
Gratuity to Guide :)

Traveller Ratings

4.5
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Important Information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Inflatable kayaks or paddle boat options are available upon request, no charge, please ask 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 requirement of 50 lbs for children (23kg)
  • It is recommended to bring: Sturdy footwear (no shoes like flip flops/crocs!), quick dry clothing, spring or fall rain suit, swimsuit or fast drying shorts, sun screen, lip balm, hat and a camera (preferably waterproof)
  • This river trip needs a minimum of 6 individuals to run. If your trip does not meet the minimum the day prior, you will be offered other tour options or get a full refund (Another option is to pay for the remaining fares)

Reviews(708)

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melissacQ6351ST
August 4, 2026
Relaxing day on the river

It was a relaxing day on the river. The water was very low so it was a slow float. Our daughter loved getting out of the boat to swim in the river as well as going down the little rapids at the end.

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Courtenay_S
July 31, 2026
Wonderful experience

Wonderful experience, smooth float down the Colorado river with a few rapids included. Nice lunch served by the river

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Amanda_D
July 27, 2026
Fun family time

Our family had 4 kids, ages 10 and up. We were worried our trip would be too mellow with the low water level in the river, but it was still a great time. Between the extra kayak, swimming, and water fights we enjoyed ourselves. Our guide, Ally, was a wealth of knowledge of the area and a great encourager of fun. :) Despite temps >100 and full sun we weren’t too hot and nobody walked away with a sunburn. Highly recommend!

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marcbV7982TU
July 26, 2026
Boring...

Sold as a 4 hr boat ride with rapids with snacks.... the rapids are more lime ripples, no snacks and its only 2 hrs!

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mariselleb2024
July 25, 2026
Extremely disappointed

I booked the river rafting tour through TripAdvisor expecting an exciting experience based on the description provided. The listing advertised a 4-hour tour, with a snack at 9:00 AM, lunch at 12:00 PM, and another snack at 2:00 PM. The guide wasn’t rude, but he spent much of the trip getting in and out of the water. He was the only one paddling, and every time he wanted to explain something, he would either stop the raft completely or let the wind push us along. At times, I could literally stand up in the raft without any concern because the water was so calm. The actual rafting portion lasted only about 2 hours. When I asked about lunch, the guide replied, “If you want, I can give you some chips.” That was it. We spent more time riding on the bus than we did on the river. I complained at the office afterward, and they simply told me that the 4 hours referred to the entire experience and that no meals or snacks were included—only the river trip. So, my husband and I paid $210 for what turned out to be little more than a short, calm float down the river. We left feeling extremely disappointed because the experience was nothing like what was advertised.

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Patricia_R
July 17, 2026
Great crew! Provided fun,...

Great crew! Provided fun, informative banter along the way. I opted for the single kayak available and had a blast.

Operator response

Hi Patricia, We are so glad to hear that you had a blast on the river with one of our duckies. They sure are fun! Thanks for taking the time to leave us a 5 star review. Best, Sierra

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davidbD3023ID
July 17, 2026
Nice trip

The trip was well organised and the guide, Nate, really made the trip. Kept us informed and entertained.

Operator response

Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for highlighting Nate going above and beyond! Best, Sierra

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Daniel_W
July 10, 2026
1/2 Rafting Trip - Must do in Moab!

Beautiful views, knowledgeable tour guide, and unforgettable memories with the family. Wyatt our tour guide made the trip such a fun adventure.

Operator response

Hi Daniel, We really appreciate you taking the time to write us this review! We are so glad to hear that Wyatt showed you a great time out there on the river. We'd be happy to take you out on another adventure anytime. Best, Sierra

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957carriej
June 27, 2026
Great guides!

Our guides, Allie, Wyatt and Steve were absolutely amazing. We loved that it was a small group, the guides were very knowledgeable and educated us about the area, as well as very fun and inviting. I would highly recommend booking with this company.

Operator response

Hi there, We are so happy to hear that our guides showed you a great time out on the river! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this great review. We hope we can take you out on another adventure sometime soon. Best, Sierra

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Jodi_P
June 24, 2026
Ali and Annie were...

Ali and Annie were awesome and the views are amazing! They do all of the paddling for you and there are several times you can get out of the raft and float down the Colorado River.

Operator response

Hi Jodi, We totally agree that Ali and Annie are fantastic! We are so glad that you had a great time on the Colorado River with them. We'd love to take you out on an adventure again, anytime! Best, Sierra

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