The 5 Best Moab River Rafting

1.Colorado River Dinner Cruise with Music and Light Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,302 reviews · from $108Our pick

Enjoy a cowboy-style Dutch oven dinner north of Moab, then join guides such as Izzy or Rory on a calm Colorado River cruise. As night falls, a 40,000-watt light show projects canyon stories onto the cliffs, with music, narration, and bright desert stars.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our time. The food was excellent and the cruise with music and light show was very well put together. Hearing the history narrated along with the music and light show was spectacular and made for an enjoyable experience.”

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2.Moab Afternoon Half Day Rafting Trip – Colorado River

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

Meet at 1:30 pm in Moab for a 4.5-hour Colorado River outing through Castle Valley, past Fisher Towers and red-rock canyons. Your guide handles the raft and shares geology, wildlife, and local stories while you paddle gentle class I and II rapids. Equipment and round-trip transport are included.

“Very great experience, friendly and professional staff, very beautiful view from the river, thank you very much Will get back 🤗”

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3.Moab Morning Half Day Rafting Trip – Colorado River

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

Meet at Mild to Wild’s Moab office at 8:30 a.m. for a half-day float through Castle Valley. Guides such as Devon, Claudia, Irving, and Ben share local stories while you pass Fisher Towers, spot birds, swim if conditions allow, and handle a few mild rapids.

“We enjoyed the river, Devon was a great guide. Very knowledgeable about the river and Moab. I would highly recommend.”

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4.Colorado River Guided Rafting Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 478 reviews · 4 hours · from $97Best value

Join NAVTEC Expeditions for a four-hour Colorado River float from Moab. Your English-speaking guide handles the boat, explains the geology and local stories, and navigates Class 1 and 2 rapids near Fisher Towers and Professor Valley. Choose the noon departure for a buffet lunch.

“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

Paddle Moab takes you down the Colorado River in a six-person raft with a licensed guide, gentle rapids, red-rock views, and a riverside lunch. Guides such as Leonard, Hunter, Santo, and Tiara add local stories and calm instruction. Bring a bottle, sun protection, and shoes that can get wet.

“Wonderful landscape, very nice guide who knows a lot of things. Great adventure, i highly recommend doing this tour.”

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