Tours/Moab/Moab Morning Half Day Rafting Trip - Colorado River
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Moab Morning Half Day Rafting Trip - Colorado River

4.9(540)Moab1 hour
VIATOR4.9(111)TRIPADVISOR4.9(429)

Description

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 2 hours 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!

Tour 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.

Highlights

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

What's included

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
Not included
Gratuities

Traveller Ratings

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540 reviews
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Important Information

  • 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!

Reviews(540)

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E4665ZDpaulm
June 27, 2026
Great time on the river

We really enjoyed our rafting trip. Even the drive to and from the put-in and take-out spots was fun. If I ever get back to Moab I will 100% be doing the full-day tour with them.

Operator response

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you had a great time on the river during your Moab Morning Half Day Rafting Trip. We hope to see you back for the full-day tour next time!

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Tourist35167557841
June 25, 2026
First time family rafting success!

Our family had a great day on the river. Griffin was our guide and he made the day fun, exciting and entertaining for our kids! Wish we could have done the full day in hindsight. Highly recommend this company and especially Griffin!

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ronaldrK1135EC
June 22, 2026
Fathers Day Float

Corey was our guide and was very informative from the bus ride to the raft. She got to know each of us and willingly assisted to get a big dude such as myself back into the raft. Much appreciation for our guide.

Operator response

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that Corey made your rafting experience enjoyable and memorable on Father's Day. Your appreciation means a lot to us!

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Kyla R
June 20, 2026
Trip to Moab

Tom was the coolest guide and was very knowledgeable on the different attractions we came across on the morning half day rafting!

Operator response

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that Tom made your Moab morning half day rafting trip memorable with his knowledge and cool demeanor.

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Kim D
June 19, 2026
Fun in the Utah sun

We had a great time on the rafting trip and Gavin was such a fun and knowledgeable guide! Five stars all around!

Operator response

Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Kim! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time on the Moab Morning Half Day Rafting Trip with Gavin. Your kind words mean the world to us!

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Kathy G
June 19, 2026
Cool, easy, just perfect

Nina was our guide. A delight, great captain and shared good information. Highly recommend! Thank you and take care, JnK

Operator response

Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Kathy! We're thrilled to hear that you had a perfect rafting experience with Nina and enjoyed her guidance. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again soon!

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Timothy H
June 19, 2026
A fun experience, but a lot of waiting around time due to a large group

Our guide, Avery, was excellent! She was helpful, accommodating and knowledgeable as she told us a lot of interesting things during our ride. We enjoyed our river ride. It was relaxing and the scenery was beautiful. The tour company was good, but we feel there were things which we wish we knew about beforehand. It took a long time for everyone to get ready and board the busses before we left. Once there, it took quite a while to board the canoes and get on the river. The ride itself was about 1-1/2 hours, but the logistics of getting ready, traveling to the drop off site and coming back to the starting point took a lot of time. A lot of waiting in the heat. We didn't get back until around 1:30. The total time was more than a half day. Know this if you are planning activities later in the day. If you dont like waiting around, best to find a tour company that takes smaller groups.

Operator response

Thank you, Timothy, for sharing your detailed experience! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful scenery and had a great time with our guide, Avery. Your feedback about the wait times is invaluable, and we appreciate your suggestions for improvement.

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C1105DAcaroll
June 17, 2026
2026 Road Trip

Great time. Guides were great!

Operator response

Thank you for joining our Moab Morning Half Day Rafting Trip! We're thrilled to hear you had a great time and that our guides made a positive impact on your experience.

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kellymE1035OB
June 16, 2026
Fun morning on the river

Great 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!!

Operator response

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you had a fun morning on the Colorado River with Max as your guide. His entertaining facts and humor are truly the cherry on top of the experience!

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terisao2026
June 15, 2026
Smooth ride with Avery

Avery 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.

Operator response

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that Avery provided such an excellent experience during your Moab Morning Half Day Rafting Trip. Your kind words about her knowledge and friendliness truly made our day!

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