Moab Full-Day White Water Rafting Tour on Colorado River in Westwater Canyon
by Adrift Adventures
Overview
This full-day white water rafting tour in Westwater Canyon near Moab lasts about 10 hours and takes you down the Colorado River through a series of rapids classified as Class III and IV. The trip begins at a meeting point in Moab where you meet your professional guide and receive a safety briefing along with the necessary gear, including a lifejacket. After that, you travel by van along Highway 128 to the river put-in, passing scenic views of Arches National Park, Fisher Towers, and the ghost town of Cisco. Once on the river, your guide rows the raft while you navigate 12 named rapids such as Sock-It-To-Me, Funnel Falls, and Skull. Along the way, you can look for wildlife including bald eagles, river otters, and beavers. You may also see petroglyphs, old mining cabins, graves, and caves from the area's early inhabitants. Midway through the trip, the raft stops at a calm sandy riverbank for a buffet lunch and an optional swim. After lunch, the rafting continues down the canyon with echoes bouncing off the red rock walls. The tour concludes with a drive back to Moab. Included are snacks, beverages like water and lemonade, lunch, local taxes, and the guidance of a professional guide and driver. Gratuities and hotel transfers are not included. This is not a private tour but private options may be available at an extra cost.
Highlights
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Itinerary
Adrift Adventures
The tour starts in Moab where you meet your professional guide and receive a safety briefing. Lifejackets and gear are fitted before traveling by van along Highway 128 to the river put-in. The guide gives more instructions about rafting. You then launch from a sandy riverbank to begin the trip.
15 min
Colorado River Whitewater Rafting
You raft about seven hours down Westwater Canyon on the Colorado River, encountering 12 Class III and IV rapids with names like Sock-It-To-Me, Funnel Falls, and Skull. Along the way, look for petroglyphs, old mining cabins, graves, and caves from the Wild West era. Wildlife sightings may include bald eagles soaring above and river otters and beavers in the water. Midday, the raft stops at a calm sandy bank for a buffet lunch and optional swim before continuing downstream and returning to Moab by van.
420 min
Colorado River and Westwater Canyon
This section of the Colorado River has carved through the red rock desert near Moab. The guide shares stories and history as you travel down the river through Westwater Canyon.
Cisco Ghosttown
The route passes through the middle of Cisco, a small ghost town.
Scenic Byway of Highway 128
The drive to the river launch point follows this scenic highway known for its desert views.
Arches National Park
The route offers scenic views of Arches National Park.
Moab
Moab is the starting and ending location of the tour.
Fisher Towers
You pass views of the Fisher Towers rock formations during the trip.
Meeting point
You will be able to see the meeting point next door to the Comfort Suites We have a large statue of a man that is made out of pipes holding a large oar in front of our parking lot.
End point
You will be able to see the meeting point next door to the Comfort Suites We have a large statue of a man that is made out of pipes holding a large oar in front of our parking lot.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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