Moab Afternoon 1/2 Day Kayaking Trip

Colorado River

About This Trip

The best way to beat the heat is to blanch it! So hop in an inflatable kayak and float through Castle Valley with us for the afternoon. Our half day kayaking trips get you 2 hours on the water admire the astounding scenery of Moab’s famous red rocks, and enjoy a few friendly class II rapids along the way.

This trip is perfect for those looking for something cool to do in Moab when the temperatures start to rise. It’s way better to be out on the water than melting on a trail, we say!

Moab, Utah kayaking afternoon half day trips start at $129.

Unbelievable, picturesque scenery of Moab’s red rocks
Friendly & splashy class II rapids
A great, fun workout for those looking to up the adventure level
The perfect way to cool off from the Moab heat
Fits into full itineraries
Rated “Utah’s Best Family Kayaking Trip”

Overview

Season

March – October

Restrictions

Inflatable Kayak: Age 8+ with guardian, or 12+ if solo. Dependent on water level.

Class of Rapids

I & II

Meet Time

1:30PM

Return

5:30PM

Boat Options

Single Person Kayak- 1 guest per kayak

Two Person Kayak - 2 guests per kayak

Book Your Trip

Afternoon 1/2 Day Moab kayaking Trip

Trip Planning

Itinerary & Map

1:30 PM

Meet at our Moab Office 745 Kane Creek Blvd

Check in, sign release forms and get dressed for the river!

Shuttle to the river for safety orientation.

Hit the river!

Take in the beautiful views of Castle Valley from the mighty Colorado River!

Tackle the Class II+ “Whites” rapid.

Enjoy the changing scenery as you enter a narrow river canyon.

5:30 PM

Arrive back at Mild to Wild.

Booking Options

Single Person Kayaks

Up the adventure level!

Up the adventure level and control your own destiny in a single inflatable kayak. The smaller the boat, the bigger the wave!

Ages 12+

Adult (14+)

$129

Youth (12-13)

$129

Double Person Kayaks

Up the adventure level!

Want to up the adventure level with a buddy? Test your coordination and get bigger splashes in a double kayak!

Ages 8-11 must be accompanied by a parent.

Adult (14+)

$129

Youth (8-13)

$129

Reviews from our Guests

    
 
 
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   Jim Wade 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It was an amazing experience.Jared the guide stopped along the way and explained all the amazing sights that we came to. Highly recommend this trip to everyone.
  
 
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   Christopher Teaf 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent in every respect
  
 
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   Cindy McCullough 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our guide was Jay. He was great. Lots of beautiful views and a history lesson along the way. Thank you 🥰
  
 
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   Kimber R 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastic!!! The experienced guides made it especially enjoyable. Anthony D. went above and beyond to help coach and encourage me as a first time white water kayaker. He is awesome!! Highly recommend! Highlight of my trip!!
  
 
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   Chris Joyce 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Peyton and Dillon were our guides for our trip. They were friendly and professional. We had a great time!
  
 
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   Deanna Myers 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our guide, Miles, was very knowledgeable. It was a great trip. Would give it 4.5 stars only because it wasn't a jeep and there were 11 people.  We were all compatible, but that is not always the case with a group that large. Overall, the trip was great.
  
 
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   Mr. Debatable 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Such an amazing trip today our tour guide miles was beyond amazing he answered every single one of my questions even though I had about 10,000. He was extremely knowledgeable and courteous and made our trip that much more memorable. I would highly recommend to anyone going to the area and I will definitely do another tour next time I visit
  
 
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   Melody Urso 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I did the Mesa Verde Tour with lunch and Ann Rapp, our guide, was the best! She not only provided us with in-depth information, history and theories about the sites we were seeing, but also took a lot of time at some of the less “popular” dwellings so we could understand the varied communities. I can’t speak highly enough of our tour and I think this is an ideal way to experience a broader picture of Mesa Verde and its history.
  
 
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   Krystal Folsom 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Tim paid close attention to our conversation on the way to the trail from Durango to Silverton Colorado and used what he learned about us to create the perfect off-roading experience. The route was exciting, scenic, and perfectly suited to our interests—a personal touch we truly appreciated. Even the snacks arrived at exactly the right moment! Tim made us feel comfortable, cared for, and completely immersed in the adventure. It was a memorable experience from start to finish, and we highly recommend both Tim and Mild to Wild!
  
 
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   Alan Phillips 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had an absolutely great time! Tim was our tour guide and he was awesome! Tim was very personable, very informative and super nice. He made sure to keep us hydrated and was always at our need. I highly, highly recommend this tour, this guide and this company!

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Payments & Cancellations

Payment Plan

We start with 50% deposit, and the remaining 50% charged 30 days prior to trip. Trips reserved less than 30 days in advance require payment in full.

Please call for alternative payment arrangements.

Cancellation Policy

Receive a full refund with written notice 24 hours or more before the trip. Less notice, no refund.

Trip Change Option

Up to 12 hours prior to departure, daily rafting trips can be rescheduled for a different day and/or time. The price of this change policy is 5% of the total trip cost. Upgrade only available at time of reservation and must be applied to each seat.

Multi-Day Trips: See our Cancellation Policy page.

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.

What to Wear & Bring

Swimsuit/Quick drying clothing
Wetsuit (early Spring & Fall) — Rentals are available!
Water shoes or secure sandals with heel straps (no flip flops or crocs!)
Hat
Sunglasses with a strap
Water bottle
Small bag or fanny pack (that you don’t mind getting wet) for the things listed below
Sunscreen
Snacks
Camera with waterproof case

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Important Considerations

Castle Valley Kayaking | Moab, Utah

This is a more independent trip option that doesn’t always come with a kayak guide, but our raft guides will be there to give you instruction when you need help.
This trip is a bit of a workout! The big, beautiful flat water sections and intermittent rapids will have you paddling most of the time.
The inflatable kayaks sits low in the water, so there will be water in the kayak the whole time. Thus, you’re going to get wet!
If everyone in your group isn’t up for the challenge of an inflatable kayak just yet, they can go along in a raft with a guide at the same time!
If you opt for the double kayaks, they can be bit more challenging than the singles because they are longer, heavier, and require coordination to maneuver together.
We do not provide snacks on this float trip, so bring some along in a small waterproof bag along with your water bottle.