About This Trip

A quick teaser of the scenic beauty and mild rapids of Castle Valley! Our morning half-day trips give you about 2 hours on the water to take in the incredible beauty within this sandstone canyon.

The long flat water sections allow you to enjoy your river guide’s interpretations about the Moab area, while a couple Class II rapids sections let you cool off.

If you want some more time and a catered lunch on the river, upgrade to our Full Day Castle Valley Rafting trip! Those looking to get a great workout and more splashes should consider opting for an inflatable kayak for this trip!

Morning 1/2 day trips on the Colorado River start at $79.00.

Moab, UT Rafting - Castle Valley

Season

Late March – October

Class of Rapids

I & II

Meet Time

8:30 AM

Return

1:30 PM

Boat Options

Standard Rafts

15 foot self-bailing rafts (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 let the guide do all the work!

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 15 foot self-bailing rafts with an oar frame set up. You’ll just have less folks in the boat with you!

Ages 4+

Single Person Inflatable Kayak

Up the adventure & control your own destiny in a single inflatable kayak. The smaller the boat, the bigger the wave! Guide instruction provided from guides in the raft and onshore prior to the trip. Just follow the rafts down the river!

Single-person inflatable kayaks are available for guests 12+.

Two Person Inflatable Kayak

Up the adventure & control your own destiny in a single inflatable kayak. The smaller the boat, the bigger the wave! Guide instruction provided from guides in the raft and onshore prior to the trip. Just follow the rafts down the river!

Ages 10-11 must be accompanied by a parent.

Payment & Cancellations

Payment Options

10%, remainder split in payments.
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). Some trips will have a $2.00 Utah State Fee applied.

Cancellation Policy

Receive a 90% refund with written notice 36 hours or more before the trip. Less notice, unfortunately there will be no refund.

Optional Upgraded 24 Hour Cancellation Policy: Receive a 100% refund up to 24 hours prior to trip departure. Up to 12 hours prior to departure trips can be rescheduled, or receive a Mild to Wild Gift Certificate for trip cost. This upgrade is only available at the time of reservation and must be applied to each seat.

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Moab First Timer's Guide

Castle Valley FAQ

Itinerary

8:30 AM

Meet at 745 Kane Creek Blvd. Moab, UT 84532.

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

Take a 30-45-minute scenic shuttle to the river for safety orientation and rafting instructions.

Hit the river!

Relax and take in the scenes of Castle Valley and enjoy Utah rafting on the famous Colorado River!

Cool off with a few Class II splashes!

Say goodbye to the unbelievable beauty of Castle Valley and shuttle back to your vehicle.

1:30 PM

Arrive back at the Mild to Wild Office

River Rafting Map of Castle Valley on Colorado River – Mild to Wild Rafting

Important Considerations

Colorado River-Moab Utah-Mild to Wild Rafting

· Changing rooms and bathrooms are limited at our boatyard, so we encourage guests to come in their river getup beforehand!

· We do not provide snacks on this trip, 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