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!
In demand: 12 of the next 38 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
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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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Half-Day Family-Friendly Moab Raft Trip lasts about 4h 10min. The itinerary has 3 stops.
Prices start at $119 per person for this Moab experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:45 AM and 2:00 PM.
It can: 12 of the next 38 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is From McDonald's on Main Street, head one half mile west and find our driveway on your right. Follow the long blue fence to where our location opens up to plenty of parking! Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 25 participants.
Wheelchair accessible 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.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 66 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Wild West Voyages.
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We had a great trip down the river. From check-in to check-out we could have not had a better experience. Our guide, Jay, was extremely knowledgeable and so this trip was educational and fun! The river was so peaceful and relaxing with just enough rapids to keep it exciting. Big shout out for the entire crew for making our first rafting experience a great one!
Jay our tour guide was entertaining and knowledgeable
True that. Jay's a veteran guide and total pro. And on top of that, the Colorado River provides so much opportunity for a perfect day. We are pleased to make it happen. Cheers from WWV!
Such a fun and informative tour! Thank you so much Jay, Jason and Glen for showing us such a great time in the blazing heat!
What a great combo of guides to create a dream team for the day! When it's this hot out, the river is the place to be. And we are happy to get you there! Thank you for touring with WWV!
Wonderful trip. Very family friendly. The staff was so nice and knowledgeable. Constance was an awesome guide and patient with the kids-even let them paddle ans made sure they had plenty of time for swimming alongside the raft. She was so knowledgeable about the water and the local area. Really enjoyable experience. Would go again!
Katie, thank you for this feedback! The things you say here are the whole idea behind what we do. (Also because we love rivers and enjoy sharing the love). Your words go a long way and will mean a lot to Constance as well. Let's go boating again!
We rented kayaks for the self-guided friendly float. They communicated great and made sure we had everything we needed to have a safe and fun trip. With a group that ranged from age 3 to 63, this is not an easy thing to do and I appreciated their extra efforts! Will definitely use them again the next time we head to Moab!
Great to hear back from you all; it gives us extra pep in our step (float in our boat?) to know it worked out so well for the whole group! Looking forward to the next time! Let's go boatin'!
This is an absolute must do in Moab. It was a very scenic, relaxing, and enjoyable trip on the Colorado River. Our guide, “Chrispy,” was phenomenal. He was extremely knowledgeable and provided us with a wealth of information about the river and geological structures. This adventure was also very entertaining as we had super soaker encounters with other rafters on the river! We will definitely do this again when we return to Moab.
Denise, you just described an excellent summer day on the Colorado River with a top-notch raft guide! Exactly what we are going for. It makes our day that we (especially Chris P) made your day! Thank you for rafting with us, and for the shout out to Chris P. Let's hit the river again soon!
My husband and I did a half day kayaking tour with Austin and Brennen as our guides. They were excellent, the drive to the river was very scenic and we really enjoyed kayaking.
Donna, I have passed your words on the Austin and Brennan and they are sure to enjoy this five star feedback. For me, July is a great time to kayak because you are more up close and personal with the river, and the splash feels great on a hot summer day. Thanks for kayaking with Wild West Voyages! Happy trails from WWV
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.
Scott, your words perfectly describe the rental and shuttle experience we aim for you to have. Thank you for taking the time to let us know we did a great job getting you out there. Hooray for rivers, rafts, and giant paddle boards! We hope to see you again for your next river day!
Great time on the river with my grandchildren (11 and 16) . Our guide (Jason) was great, very knowledgeble and pleasant to be with.
The river provides, as we say. Our local stretch of the Colorado River, combined with and excellent guide like Jason, is in our minds the perfect family-friendly, multi-generational experience. We can't thank you enough for joining us and for sharing about it here. Wishing you and the kiddo happy and safe adventures! Your friends at WWV
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
What a great way to make memories with your family! Your guides love being on the river with you, and find the local stretch of the Colorado, in all its different moods, provides something for everyone. Thank you for boating with Wild West Voyages. Safe and happy travels to you!
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