Embark on a scenic drive and raft down the Colorado River, tackling mild rapids and enjoying calm stretches. Relish an exclusive riverside BBQ lunch at a picturesque ranch.

 

EXPERIENCE:

Begin your adventure with a picturesque drive along one of the West’s most scenic highways, setting the stage for a day of exhilarating rafting on the Colorado River. This river stretch, famous for its cinematic landscapes, offers a mix of mild rapids like Onion Creek and Whites Rapid, interspersed with peaceful stretches perfect for a cooling swim.

Midway, you’ll stop at a riverside ranch exclusive to Moab Adventure Center guests. Here, enjoy a hot BBQ lunch buffet under the shade of the pavilion. Choose from freshly-grilled burgers, chicken, hot dogs, or veggie patties, complemented by side salads, giant cookies, lemonade, and iced tea.

Choose your rafting style with two available options: participatory paddle rafts or more adventurous 2-person inflatable kayaks, depending on weather and river conditions. After lunch, continue your journey downriver, facing White’s Rapid shortly after resuming. The tour concludes with a return drive, dropping you off at the starting point, full of memories and thrilling experiences.

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Experience the excitement of gentle rapids and calm floats on the Colorado River
Savor a hot-off-the-grill BBQ lunch at an exclusive riverside pavilion
Choose your adventure with paddle rafts or two-person kayaks
Capture the wild west scenery from a luxurious lunch stop at Red Cliffs Lodge
Enjoy a full day of water and wilderness, with 5.5 hours on the river

 

 

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