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Moab is the gateway to some of America's most eye-watering landscapes and crown jewels - some of the best of which are preserved in the Arches and Canyonlands National Parks (which is perfect for mountain biking). Visitors flock to Moab from far and wide, and there are plenty of ways to explore its unforgettable landscapes.

Consider scenic flights, hiking, camping, off-roading adventures, hot air balloon flights, horseback riding trips, and multi-day rafting adventures down the mighty Colorado River. There are many reasons why Moab is so famous. The best way to explore the outdoors is to be in the outdoors, and Moab offers plenty of camping and RV sites for people to spend the night.

Moab Is An Outdoor Adventurer's Paradise

Moab is just a small town of around 5,000 inhabitants, but it is surrounded by iconic scenic rivers, state parks, forests, deep canyons, and national parks. It has thousands of square miles of red rock landscapes just waiting to be explored - with nonstop fun for the whole family.

The Colorado River here is known for its family-oriented whitewater trips on the Fisher Towers section of the river. Plus it has single and multi-day trips available in Westwater and Cataract Canyons. The Colorado River can be explored by canoes, kayaks, and paddle boards on the calmer segments of the river.

Moab Adventure Center offers a full range of rafting trips on the Colorado River. They range from five-day adventures to half-day experiences. Rafting is one of the 'must-dos' of visiting Moab. Complete the tour of the Colorado River by visiting its iconic Horseshoe Bend.

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5 Day Green River Rafting Through Desolation Canyon

Moab Adventure Center's 5-Day rafting adventure through Desolation Canyon explores a remarkable wilderness of twisted mountains, towering plateaus, and dramatic cliffs. Desolation Canyon is, without a doubt, one of America's favorite rafting trips.

  • Duration: 5 days
  • Departure Times: 6:30 AM
  • Season: May-August
  • Cost: $1,955 (Adult) l Youth $1,255 (Aged 5 to 15)

Moab Adventure Center's overnight rafting trips are all-inclusive and are great options for families, couples, and even solo travelers. The tour beings with a scenic flight from Moab over to the Book Cliffs to Desolation Canyon. The adventure includes over 60 exciting class II-III rapids over the course of the five-day journey.

Along the way, the party enjoys plenty of water fights, inflatable kayak rides, swim breaks, and more. The water there is warm, and there are plenty of broad sandy beaches, cottonwood trees, and wildlife. Starr up at the star-spangled desert night sky while camping.

People will also be able to explore the human history of Desolation Canyon and its heritage from settlers, moonshiners, and ranchers. The rafting tours include transfers (Inc. a scenic flight), hiking, meals, and camping.

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Other Rafting Tours To Enjoy In Moab Down The Colorado River

There are rafting tours offered by Moab Adventure Center for everyone.

Cataract Canyon 4-Day Classic:

An all-inclusive 4-day rafting journey through the Cataract Canyon. Explore the Canyonlands National Park with the perfect river trip

  • Duration: 4 Days
  • Season: May to September
  • Cost: $1,825 Per Adult

Cataract Canyon 2-Day Express:

The 2-day express rafting trip is perfect for those who would like a multiday tour and camp out in the desert by the river but save on time and money. This tour uses new high-speed custom rafts down the 100-mile-long Cataract Canyon in just two days.

  • Duration: 2 Days
  • Season: May to July
  • Cost: $895 Per Adult

Westwater Canyon Rafting Full Day:

Camping out overnight on the river is not for everyone. The Westwater Canyon full-day rafting tour offers the best of the adventure short of spending the night out in nature. It is rated "The West's Best Short Whitewater Trip," and visitors can experience narrow canyons and rushing whitewater adventures. It is also much more affordable.

  • Duration: Approx. 10 Hours
  • Season: May to September
  • Cost: $225 Per Adult

Colorado River Full-Day Rafting Adventure:

Experience a full-day rafting tour on the Colorado River with an exclusive hot BBQ lunch at a riverside ranch.

  • Duration: Depends on The Water Levels (14 Miles)
  • Season: April to October
  • Cost: $129 Per Adult

Colorado River Morning Half-Day Rafting Adventure:

Half-day rafting tours are great for those wanting to have a taste of the Colorado River. Go out for a morning half-day adventure on mild white water rafting 7 miles on the river.

  • Duration: Depends on The Water Levels (14 Miles)
  • Season: April to October
  • Cost: $89 Per Adult

Still, arguably the ultimate rafting adventure is on the mighty Zambezi River under Victoria Falls with crocodiles and hippos in Africa.