The 15 Moab Rafting Tours We Would Book Again

1.Fisher Towers Half-Day Rafting Day Trip from Moab

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 684 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $97 a head Our pick

You’ll ride an oar-powered raft from Moab to the Fisher Towers section of the Colorado River, with red-rock views, mild rapids, wildlife, and local stories from guides such as Annie, Trevor, Lexi, and Carter. Inflatable kayaks are available by request. Choose the noon departure if you want the included buffet lunch.

“Michelle was fun! She pointed out some fun culture without going overboard. She was great when we were out swimming to not get too far away from slow swimmers. All the crew on our trip were fun!”

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2.Moab Afternoon Half Day Rafting Trip – Colorado River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 678 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $109 a head Best rated

Spend about four and a half hours rafting near Moab, with roughly two hours on the Colorado River. Mild class I and II rapids, Castle Valley, Fisher Towers, swimming, and guide-led stories make this a relaxed introduction to rafting. Guides such as Tom, Sam, Irving, and Devin add local detail and humor. No prior experience is needed.

“Excellent, experienced guides made both our trips (rafting and jeep tour) fun and informative. Both trips were tailored to our interests and activity level, we’d definitely book again!”

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3.Moab Morning Half Day Rafting Trip – Colorado River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 522 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $109 a head

Start at Mild to Wild’s Moab office at 8:30 am for a safety briefing, gear fitting, and shuttle to the Colorado River. Float through Castle Valley beneath Fisher Towers and the Priest and Nuns, with mild Class II rapids, wildlife, guide stories, and possible swimming. Guides such as Devon, Claudia, Irving, and Ben are praised for their humor and local knowledge.

“Had a great rafting trip. Went for a voluntary swim in the mighty Colorado River. Scratched that off my Bucket list. Our guide was half my weight and she was still able to pull me back into the raft. Very capable guides.”

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4.Colorado River Guided Rafting Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 478 reviews · 4 hours · from $97 a head

Join NAVTEC Expeditions for a four-hour Colorado River trip from Moab. Your guide handles the main rowing while you enjoy Class 1 and 2 rapids, Fisher Towers, Professor Valley, local geology, and chances to swim. The noon departure includes a buffet lunch. Guides such as Jacob, Emma, and Aiden are known for mixing safety tips with good stories.

“We enjoyed the trip very much. The guide made it fun and the scenery was beautiful.”

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5.Whitewater Rafting on the Colorado River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 294 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $134 a head

Paddle Moab takes you from Moab to the Fisher Towers section of the Colorado River in a six-person paddle raft. Expect class II rapids, long calm stretches, towering red-rock walls, a riverside lunch, and guides such as Leonard, Hunter, Santo, and Tiara. The trip lasts about six hours and suits first-time rafters and families.

“Our guide Jeff gave us a lot of information abut the history of Moab at different points through the Colorado River.. Beautiful views. Nice experience.”

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6.Moab Combo: Colorado River Rafting and Canyonlands 4X4 Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 221 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $264 a head

Spend 8 hours with NAVTEC Expeditions, exploring Canyonlands by 4WD in the morning and rafting the Colorado River near Fisher Towers after lunch. Expect rough roads, steep switchbacks, petroglyphs, Class II and III rapids when conditions allow, and guides such as Matt, John, Courtney, and others who add local stories to the ride.

“Enjoyed the back roads at Canonland and the relaxing raft trip. Both guides were friendly and fun. Will want to come back. Xxxxxxx”

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7.Moab Full Day Rafting Trip with Lunch — Colorado River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 205 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $153 a head

Meet at 8:30 a.m. in Moab for a full day on the Colorado River. After a scenic shuttle to Castle Valley, you will float past Fisher Towers, enjoy Class II rapids, swim, play river games, and eat a deli-style lunch on a beach. No rafting experience is needed.

“Ashley was the guide on my raft. She was very friendly and shared lots of interesting information about the sights from the river. I did the full day version of this tour. For the small amount extra, it was very much worth it. Fo yourself a favor, and do the full day with picnic lunch. Drive to/from rafting was coordinated perfectly, and was comfortable.”

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8.Full day Fisher Towers Rafting – Moab

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 194 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $165 a head

Start at 8:15 am with Red River Adventures for a 5.5-hour Colorado River trip past Fisher Towers and Onion Creek. You will paddle a small raft or kayak through white-water sections, learn river skills from guides such as Eli, Erin, or Dave when assigned, and finish with lunch. The group limit is 20, with no more than 8 people in a raft.

“Exceptional tour company and very engaging tour guides who made our experience memorable. Wonderful lunch after time on the river. Highly recommend these folks!”

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9.Full-Day Colorado River Rafting Tour at Fisher Towers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 190 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $138 a head

Spend about 7.5 hours rafting from Hittle Bottom through the Fisher Towers area and Colorado River scenery. Expect calm water, a few small rapids, swimming opportunities, lunch, drinks, and guides such as Kelly, Liz, Hannah, and Austin. Round-trip transport from Moab is included.

“Rafting the Colorado River is the perfect companion to visits to nearby Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. We booked the afternoon trip and were picked up at the Red Cliffs Lodge where we were staying. Pickup was right on time and everything was well organized at the launch site. Actually, it's more of a transfer point. If you book the morning trip with Adrift, they put in higher up the river and end at where we joined the rafts with ours being guided by Austin who did a great job. The full day option just combines the two sections. The lower section which we were on includes the only class…”

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10.Moab Half-Day Rafting Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 170 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $115 a head

Paddle a small raft through Professor Creek, Cloudburst, and Rocky Rapid on a four-hour Colorado River trip from Moab. Guides such as Molly, Jonas, Lucas, and Ryan add safety tips, local stories, and family-friendly fun. Expect Fisher Towers, calm stretches, chances to swim, and roughly 1.5 hours on the river.

“Had a wonderful float down the Colorado. Very scenic. Rapids were very calm this time of year, so we just enjoyed our time on the water. Felt great to jump in and cool off. The guides and bus driver and everybody were great.”

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11.Colorado River Rafting: Half-Day Morning at Fisher Towers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 154 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $107 a head

Float the Colorado River beneath Fisher Towers on a four-hour morning trip from Moab. Your guide rows while you enjoy red-rock cliffs, film locations, wildlife, and small Class 1 and 2 rapids. Guides such as Liam, Spencer, Jacob, and Noah have earned praise for their stories and easygoing style. Pickup from select hotels is included.

“Our guide, Spencer, was fantastic. He got input from all re:comfort levels, and made the trip so enjoyable. He also did a great job of encouraging all kinds of conversation. So we enjoyed the experience as well as the company on the boat!”

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12.Colorado River Rafting: Afternoon Half-Day at Fisher Towers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 152 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $107 a head

Set out from Moab at 11:00 a.m. for a guided float below Fisher Towers. Your guide rows while you take in red-rock cliffs, film locations, wildlife, and stories about geology, archaeology, and river life. Expect Class 1 and 2 rapids, possible swimming, an included lunch, and a 30 to 45-minute shuttle ride each way.

“We enjoyed the beautiful views, and our tour guide Austin was knowledgeable and laid back. We definitely recommend the half day out on the river while you are here.”

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13.Westwater Canyon Full-Day Rafting Adventure from Moab

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 124 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $248 a head

Spend about 10 hours rafting Westwater Canyon from Moab, with guides such as Will, Paul, Reed, and Matt leading the way. Choose an oarboat for a relaxed ride or ask about a paddleboat. Expect roughly three hours of transport, calm river stretches, scenic canyon walls, a buffet lunch, and thrilling Class III and IV rapids.

“We had a great time with Lake and Paul! The river was high and at times fast, they did a great job mastering the river!”

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14.Fisher Towers Rafting Full-Day Trip from Moab

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 102 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $124 a head

Spend about 7.5 hours on the Colorado River near Fisher Towers with Navtec Expeditions. Expect a safety briefing, transport from Moab, an oar-powered raft, Class II and III rapids, swimming, wildlife and history commentary, and a riverside lunch. Inflatable kayaks are available at no extra charge by request.

“Easy going day . Educational and fun . Lovely food . Spectacular scenery. Our guide Clint was very knowledgeable helpful and friendly. He engaged with all parties including everyone on the raft in his banter . This is not a wild exciting white water rapids day … as the organizers say , “class 5 views and class 1 rapids . Thank you Navtec. Claire Keenan”

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15.Cataract Canyon Rafting Adventure from Moab

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 85 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $1,015 a head

Leave Moab early for a full day on the Colorado River in a motorized RHIB. Your guide handles more than 30 rapids, including Big Drop and Hell-to-Pay, while sharing canyon geology, wildlife, and history. You can swim, hike, eat lunch by the river, and choose ground transport, a scenic flight, or a vehicle shuttle back.

“Kindness of the staff and a very experienced captain. Beautiful landscape that make you bear the heat.”

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