Float beneath towering red fins and sip a riverside lunch on this full-day Colorado River trip from Moab. Warm water, Class II rapids, and in-depth local interpretation make it a relaxed yet scenic river day.
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Sunlight cuts across red sandstone as the raft slips from the sand and the Colorado River begins its slow undoing of the desert. You feel the current more as company than force — a warm, steady hand that carries you past towering spires like Fisher Towers and Castleton Tower, then threads the canyon where the rock tightens and the river quickens. Guides split their time between paddle instruction, local lore, and calling out geological details.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
6–7 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most levels; able to get in/out of a raft and walk short, uneven beach approaches.
Wildlife
History
The canyon walls are primarily Wingate and Entrada sandstones shaped by Mesozoic sands; the valley area has long-standing significance to Indigenous peoples and later became a climbing and film landscape.
Conservation
Practice Leave No Trace at beach stops, pack out all trash, use reef-safe sunscreens, and follow guides’ instructions to protect fragile riparian zones and cultural sites.
Reserve your spot on the Moab Full Day Rafting Trip with Lunch — Colorado River today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring water shoes
The boat launch and beach stops are rocky and hot; closed-toe water shoes improve traction and protect feet when boarding and swimming.
Use reef-safe sunscreen
The desert sun reflects off canyon walls—apply broad-spectrum, reef-safe sunscreen and reapply after swims to protect skin and river ecology.
Secure valuables
Pack phones and keys in a waterproof case or leave them in your vehicle; river shuttles and swims make loose items vulnerable.
Hydrate and layer
Bring a refillable water bottle and a light quick-dry layer for early-morning chill on the shuttle and breezy canyon sections.
Water shoes
Protects feet on rocky launches and makes swimming easier.
summer
Swimsuit and quick-dry change of clothes
Useful for comfort after swims and for the return shuttle.
summer
Reef-safe sunscreen and hat
Keeps you protected under intense desert sun and minimizes environmental impact.
summer
Small dry bag or waterproof phone case
Keeps valuables dry during raft maneuvers and splashes.