The 14 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 $97

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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6.Colorado River Sunset Boat Tour with Optional Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 115 reviews · from $129

You’ll cruise the calm Colorado River for 1.5 hours as canyon walls turn gold and red at sunset. Your English-speaking guide, including guides such as Brandon, Richard, or Rory, points out Little Arch, petroglyphs, Jug Handle Arch, and Intrepid Potash. Add a western BBQ dinner after the boat ride.

“very fun trip. excellent guide with lots of knowledge and personable. Well worth the money. Dinner was excellent with lots of choices and tasty. Brandon was a great guide.”

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7.1-Hour Colorado River Speed Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 61 reviews · from $97

Meet 2 miles north of Moab for a one-hour Colorado River speed boat ride with an English-speaking captain. Expect red-rock scenery, rapids, splashdowns, 360-degree spins, loud music, and soaking-wet fun. Captain Rory is praised for his humor and lively style.

“Best tour ever! We had a great time enjoying the ride and scenery.”

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8.Calm Water Cruise in Inflatable Boat on Colorado River

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 59 reviews · 5h 30m · from $154

Spend 330 minutes on a small-group RHIB cruise south of Moab. Your English-speaking guide points out Canyonlands geology, Native American art, ruins, and river bends, with a short walk to petrified wood. Hotel pickup, dry storage, life jackets, and drinks are included.

“We enjoyed everything about the trip. Brian was great - he shared a lot of information as well as stories. He took us in a short hike too. And we enjoyed the other couple that went with us.”

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9.Canyonlands 4×4 Drive and Colorado River Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 53 reviews · 9 hours · from $264

Spend nine hours with NAVTEC Expeditions exploring Canyonlands’ Island in the Sky by 4x4, including the White Rim and Shafer Trail. After lunch by the Colorado River, board a raft for mellow class I and II rapids near Fisher Towers. Guides such as Greg and Clint add local stories and good humor.

“Our guide, Carmen was wonderful. She had a great sense of humor. My son and husband were able to use the kayak while I stayed on the raft. They were very accomadating. Definitely the place to go for river rafting”

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10.Whitewater Rafting on the Colorado River

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 50 reviews · 6 hours · from $120

Paddle a six-person raft through Moab’s red rock country with an English-speaking guide such as Jeff, Shawn, Santo, or Leonard. You’ll handle class II and III rapids near Fisher Towers, pause for a riverside lunch, and enjoy two scenic stretches of Colorado River.

“Great day on the river. Our guide Jeff was top notch. Very knowledgeable and a great story teller. Loved seeing the landscape from a different point of view. Highly recommend!!!”

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11.Half-Day Rafting Trip on Colorado River

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 36 reviews · 4 hours · from $109

Spend four hours on a calm stretch of the Colorado River near Castle Valley, with about two hours on the water. Your English-speaking guides handle the safety briefing, paddling basics, and shuttle ride while pointing out sandstone spires, hoodoos, and bluffs. Expect mild rapids, not a wild ride.

“was een leuke ervaring zeker als je nog nooit geraft hebt. anders kun je beter kiezen voor een wildere vatiant.”

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12.Flatwater Stand-Up Paddleboard Tour on Colorado River

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 26 reviews · 3h 30m · from $95Best value

Spend 3.5 hours on a family-friendly SUP trip beside Arches National Park. Paddle Moab provides river transport, snacks, and an English-speaking guide such as Jonah, Rammi, or Teal. Expect calm water, sandstone cliffs, swimming, and no rapids.

“We had a wonderful time with our guide Rammi. She was very helpful with a couple of new paddleboarders. She guided us down the river safely, and was very informative. We highly recommend floating the river with her.”

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13.2-Hour Scenic Jet Boat Ride on the Colorado River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 1 day · from $122

Join an English-speaking captain for a smooth two-hour jet boat ride through Moab’s red-rock canyons. Guides such as Jessie and Ho point out geology, wildlife, and river history while you enjoy an open-air ride, photo stops, drinks, and wide canyon views. Expect sun, wind, and some spray.

“Ho was a wonderful guy! He gave us a lot of great information about the river, the canyon, and animals. He was fun! He made it a truly enjoyable experience.”

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14.Colorado River : Morning Half-Day Colorado River Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 10 reviews · 4 hours · from $114

You’ll float from Hittle Bottom past Fisher Towers and Castle Valley, then meet Onion Creek, Professor Creek, and Cloudburst rapids. Guides such as Hannah and Jacob have earned praise for their friendly, entertaining approach. Expect about 2.5 hours on the water within a 4.25-hour outing.

“Teleurstellend…te duur voor wat het eigenlijk was…dit is géén rafting, maar een tochtje varen op een rubberboot. Gids Jacob was wel goed…”

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