Moab Rafting 1 Day Trip
Colorado River
About This Trip
Spend the day drifting through the incredible sites of Castle Valley on the Colorado River! This is a very mild, scenic float trip with long flat water sections and a few rapids along the way to cool off. You’ll have plenty of time to admire the scenery, relax and enjoy your river guide’s knowledge of Moab and the surrounding area.
Those looking to get a great workout in and more splashes in the Class II rapids should consider hopping in an inflatable kayak for this trip! Throughout the drift, we’ll stop for swimming, games, and a delicious lunch on the beach.
Full-day trips on the Colorado River start at $99.00.
Boat Options
Standard Rafts
15 foot rafts, seating up to 10 guests
We use 15 ft self-bailing rafts with oar frames to give the guides more power and control over the raft. Paddle as you like, or sit back and relax!
Premium Rafts
Experience a smaller guide to guest ratio (up to 6 guests) and a more personalized trip!
Just like the standard option, we use the same 15 foot self-bailing rafts with an oar frame set up— You’ll just have less folks in the boat with you.
Ages 4+
Two Person Inflatable Kayak
Want to up the adventure level with a buddy? Test your coordination and get bigger splashes in a double kayak!
Guide instruction is provided either by a kayak guide or raft guides. Rafters and kayakers travel together throughout the trip.
Ages 8-11 must be accompanied by a parent.
Single Person Inflatable Kayak
Up the adventure level and control your own destiny in a single inflatable kayak. The smaller the boat, the bigger the wave!
Guide instruction is provided either by a kayak guide or raft guides. Rafters and kayakers travel together throughout the trip.
Single-person inflatable kayaks are available for ages 12+.
Payment & Cancellations
Payment Options
- 1/2 down, 1/2 charged 30 days prior to trip.
- 1/3 down with remaining balance charged in thirds.
- Call for other arrangements!
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.
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), as well as $2 for the UT State Lands Fee.
Cancellation Policy
Receive a 90% refund with written notice 36 hours or more before the trip. Less notice, unfortunately there will be no refund.
Trip Change Option: Up to 12 hours prior to departure, 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.
Itinerary
Important Considerations
· Changing rooms and bathrooms are limited at our boatyard, so we encourage guests to come in their river getup beforehand!
· While lunch is provided on our full day trips, we do not provide snacks, so bring some along in a small bag along with your water bottle if you think you’d like to have them!
· Castle Valley is continuously being sculpted by wind, so expect these desert gales on your trip— particularly in the afternoon.
· The rapids in Castle Valley are mild and interspersed between long flat-water sections. If you want level up on the adventure and exercise, consider choosing your own destiny in an inflatable kayak!
· There are some logistics for the guides before and after your time on the water, so there’s some waiting involved. We appreciate your understanding in advance!
What to Wear & Bring
- Swimsuit/Quick drying clothing
- 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 stuff listed below
- Sunscreen
- Snacks
- Camera with waterproof case
Trip Highlights
- Perfect bucket list river trip and rated “Utah’s Best Family Rafting Trip”
- Picturesque scenery of Moab’s red rocks
- Fun & splashy class I-II rapids (a mild float with time to relax and swim)
- Big sandy beaches
- Wildlife: Birds of prey, big horned sheep, deer, cottontails
- Fun and informative river guides
- Time for games, swims, and relaxation