Cataract Canyon 2 Day Rafting Trip

Raft the Colorado River in Canyonlands National Park

About This Trip

The Cataract Canyon 2 day rafting trip is a chance to explore the spectacular sites of the Colorado River through Canyonlands National Park. This is a fully motored trip to cover the 96-mile stretch. Long days will be spent on the water (and rapids!!), and there won’t be much time in camp or side hikes along the way. It’s a speedy trip, but an unforgettable one!

Cataract Canyon 2-day raft trips starting at $989.00.

Cataract Canyon Quick Facts

Overview

Location / Season

Canyonlands National Park, UT

May – June

Restrictions

Raft: Ages 10+ Low Water, 14+ High Water

Class of Rapids

High Water: IV – V

Low Water: III – IV

Meet Time

7:00 AM

Boat Options

Standard Raft - 12 guests

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2 Day Cataract Canyon Rafting Trip

Trip Planning

Map & Facts

TOP 10 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT CATARACT CANYON:

Cataract Canyon length: 96 miles
Cataract Canyon put-in: Potash
Cataract Canyon take-out: Hite Marina
Cataract Canyon rapid class: Class III, IV and V
Cataract Canyon’s top rapids: Big Drops 2 & 3, Capsize, Rapid 5
Best for Ages: 10+ low water, 14+ high water
Located in: Canyonlands National Park
Notable scenery: Dramatic Red Sandstone, Dead Horse State Park, Green River Confluence
Notable sites: Ancient granaries, Horseshoe bend hike, Petrified wood field, Tex’s Grotto, Doll’s House
Average CFS: 2,000 – 60,000 CFS

Booking Options

Standard Rafts

15 foot self-bailing rafts ( 12 guests).

We use Oar Boats or Paddle Boats on these trips depending on water levels. Oar Boats, typically used at high water, come with a frame that give the guide more control with oars. With Paddle Boats, typically used at low water, the guide just has a paddle and relies on you to help get through the rapids!

*12 person minimum for a trip to depart. We will call you if your trip does not meet the minimums. The first day will use a motorboat to get into the rapids section of Cataract Canyon.

Ages 10+

Adult (16+)

$989

Youth
(10-15)

$989

Military/
Senior (65+)

$989

Reviews from our Guests

Sandra Perez

We booked a tour of Mesa Verde for a full day. Arrived at 8:00; returned at 4:30. The day was not a blue bird sky day - we had clouds, drizzle, rain and grey but the experience was surreal. Overlooks of amazing architecture in the cliffs, pit adobes in the corn fields, storage of grain in the cliffs - all viewed easily from the road and overlooks. Easily seen but not easily understood. That’s where our tour guide, Jay was an incredible asset. He added so much to our viewing of these spaces that we will take away incredible knowledge of the Pueblan People. And then the tour of the Palace. WOW! In fact, WOW was the word of the day! Jay was the best of the best. I have gone with Viator before and have not been disappointed. They pick the best tour companies in the area. Thanks Jay for a wonderful experience.

R C

Eli was amazing!!!! Well guided and have to say we were the only boat to have one maybe two people go overboard! Haha! But seriously, calm, knowledgeable and fun!

Deb Terry

From start to finish our guide, Tim made sure that we had the absolute best experience on the Jeep tour! The sites that he took us to, the information he gave us ensured a memory of a lifetime! Highly recommend!

Crystal Lemmons

The half day kayak trip was an adventure worth experiencing. Eli was our guide and was helpful and enjoyable.

R Di Wu

Hannah our guide was amazing!! She took expert care of two moms and our 5 and 7 year old kids!! All the other guides played water gun battle with our kids the whole trip!! Paton was the other guide and I forgot the other names 😭 everyone was awesome 😀 Highly recommend!! We also tried Tom's for Canadian food like the guides recommended and it was delicious!!! Thank you!!! Will be back!!!

Oleksii Misiura

First time on the rafting, and i received best experience, highly recommend this place to visit Special thanks to the instructors Eli, Hannah and Payton, best guy's!

Dmytro Dmytrenko

Really emotional and fun trip, thanks to all team. Everyone should try kayaking

Trey Walker

Creed and Peyton were awesome guides! Would highly recommend checking out this place.

Nikki Coppola

Peyton was an awesome guide! Beautiful scenery and so much fun!

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Payments & Cancellations

Payment Plan

We start with 35% down, then 35% at 180 days, and 30% at 60 days before your trip. Please call for alternative payment arrangements.

Booking closer to your trip?

Within 180 days: 65% due at booking
Within 60 days: paid in full at booking

Minimum deposits apply.

Cancellation Policy

60+ days: Receive a refund less $200 per person unrecoverable fees.
45+ days: Reschedule for another trip/date, or receive Mild to Wild gift certificate less $200 per person.
Less than 45 days, unfortunately there will be no refund. Substitutions/name changes are allowed.
RoamRight Travel Insurance is recommended to help cover unforeseen circumstances, such as cancelled flights, sickness or medical evacuations.
Guests needing to be evacuated from the canyon will be charged a minimum of $1,000 per person.

Fees

In addition to the listed trip cost, we collect an additional 9% for River and Land Access Fees (ie. Forest Service, BLM, City, Private Land Use).

Trip Departure Policy

We reserve the right to switch river/locations based on current conditions and a minimum number of participants. This trip requires 4 participants or paid seats to depart.

Free Courtesy Hold

We don’t want you to miss out on this trip so we’ll hold your spots, payment-free, for 24hrs while you make your final arrangements & prepare for payment.