Top Moab On the Water

Raft past Fisher Towers during this half-day river rafting trip on the Colorado River, not far from Moab. Drift past the red rock scenery while you paddle downstream through a series of gentle rapids. This family-friendly excursion includes personal flotation devices, dry bags and, of course, your river guide.

Join a family-friendly river rafting or kayaking trip and paddle past stunning Moab scenery, including Fisher Towers. Your full-day excursion launches at Onion Creek and covers some great white water of southern Utah. Munch on a delicious riverside lunch before running more rapids. This small-group tour is suitable for all ages and skill levels, with your choice of raft or kayak.

Moab is blessed with the Colorado River running right through the middle of the desert, and on this Moab whitewater rafting tour, experience a scenic float down the river that also has Class III rapids. This tour takes place near Fishers Tower, which is just on the outskirts of Moab, where you can swim in the river, photograph wildlife, and listen as your guide explains the geology and history behind the canyons.  With various departures during the day at 9:00 am, 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm, the half-day trip can fit into most schedules. Bring the whole family on a fun-filled half-day Colorado River trip that runs about 7 river miles (11 km) with fantastic scenery and moderate rapids. Noon departures include a lunch by the riverside.

Splash your way down the Colorado River through the rapids of Westwater Canyon, where in addition to rugged desert scenery, there’s the chance you could spot wildlife from soaring bald eagles to river otters and beavers. Over the course of a day, hold on tight as your guide helps navigate the Class III and Class IV whitewater, where rapids have names like Sock-It-To-Me, Funnel Falls and Skull. This trip provides an adrenaline rush amidst walls of red rock canyons, and is great for the traveler who loves a challenge and a bit of desert adventure.

Ride the rapids on one of the Colorado River's most scenic sections on a full- or half-day whitewater rafting tour of Fisher Towers from Moab. Grab a paddle to navigate class I and II rapids if you like, or just sit back and enjoy the scenery featured in many western films while a river guide does all the work. Learn about the river’s geology and ancient history along the way, and break for lunch at a secluded beach during this classic Utah adventure.

Our guided trips are in 6-person paddle rafts making for big fun. The section of Colorado River is a beautiful section of class II whitewater. We provide a healthy and delicious lunch on this all-inclusive tour. Beautiful scenery, towering red rock walls, and great guides is what you can expect with a Paddle Moab trip.

This outdoor adventure combo from Moab takes you off-roading through Canyonlands National Park, followed by a guided rafting trip on the Colorado River. Your guide introduces you to the scenic natural wonders of Canyonlands' Island in the Sky by 4-wheel drive (4WD), including sections of the Shafer Trail and White Rim Road. Enjoy a buffet lunch before an afternoon rafting the white-water rapids of the mighty river. Admire deep canyons, ancient rock art, fossils and natural stone arches on this day trip, great for all ages.

This white-water rafting trip covers a 14-mile (22-km) section of the Colorado River near Fisher Towers, a short drive from Moab. Stunning canyon scenery provides awe-inspiring vistas throughout the day. The full-day adventure features oar rafts operated by river guides, although inflatable kayaks are usually available upon request. At lunchtime, your guide serves a buffet-style picnic during a stop on a riverside beach.

In Canyonlands National Park, there’s a rugged beauty to the natural surroundings unlike anywhere else in the country, where the reddish brown rocks and enveloping silence create an isolated amphitheater of calm. That is, of course, unless you’re shrieking and smiling while splashing down Class V rapids as you raft through Cataract Canyon. On this 100-mile (160-km) full-day journey experience unforgettable scenery from the seat of a motorized raft. Able to handle both whitewater and flat water, this raft is the perfect method of transport for rafting in Canyonlands National Park.

Skirt past the edges of Arches National Park on this thrilling 1-hour speedboat tour up the Colorado River. Head up bumpy rapids and through the center of splash zones on a Nitro Spin King boat, which is engineered for a good time.

The Fisher Towers section of the Colorado River is heavy on scenery, with some fun rapids (depending on the water level/time of year). This is an area where many motion pictures and commercials have been filmed over the years. John Wayne and John Ford filmed a lot of old westerns in this area. Most recently filmed in this area was The Lone Ranger with Johnny Depp & Armie Hammer (2013).

Explore Moab's desert beauty with your family while splashing your way down Class II rapids on the mighty Colorado. Take in the scenic red rock landscape while your raft guide points out the fascinating natural history of the area that makes it unforgettable. There's no better way to appreciate this terrain than my floating down the river that carved it. 

Desert Highlights is Moab's original canyoneering guide service. This canyoneering and packrafting tour visits route that Desert Highlights' founder created as a technical guided canyoneering route in the late 1990's. Here, we explore a part of the canyon that most people would not visit on their own. With the use of ropes and other technical gear, a competent guide and a sense of adventure, we are able to explore areas that are otherwise inaccessible. We'll also use one-person, inflatable boats (packrafts) to enjoy a scenic float along the Colorado River. These boats are fun, unique and not used by any other company in Moab. The Moab desert is our home and we are passionate about sharing it with others. During your guided tour, you will not only safely descend a beautiful, water-carved canyon and float a beautiful section of the Colorado River, but you will learn about the flora and fauna, geology and history of the area that we are so lucky to call our backyard.

- Professional, highly trained guides with trip leaders averaging over 2,000 river miles of experience - Highly maintained boating equipment - Safety is our #1 priority!

See Moab from a new perspective thanks to this 3-hour daytime jet boat excursion on the Colorado River. Enjoy the dramatic scenery of the 2,200-foot (670-meter) canyon walls from the water, check out a fossilized sea bed, view Indian petroglyphs, and see where several films and commercials were shot, plus much more. Morning and afternoon rides are available.

Moab is renowned for outdoor adventure and scenic beauty. Get the best of both while splashing your way down the Colorado during this full-day whitewater rafting trip through Westwater Canyon. From Moab, shuttle out to your put-in and get ready for a wild ride down class III and IV rapids flanked by majestic red rock formations. Lunch, swim, then back in the boat for more adventure.

This bad boy is going to keep the kids entertained for HOURS! There is only 1 of these available to rent in Moab and it comes with everything you'll need. Take it to Kens Lake (9 miles south) or to the Colorado River - our experienced and knowledgeable front desk agent will help you determine exactly where you'll want to go depending on what experience you're looking for. Its perfect for 2-6 people who want to cruise down the river, or a gaggle of children for a birthday party at the lake. Your rental comes with all life vests, paddles, air pumps, and straps you might need to make this a truly unforgettable afternoon. Board is inflatable so we can put it right on top of your 4runner or we can roll it up and put in in the back of the mini van. Valid ID and Credit card must be present at check-in. All participants must be present at check-in to sign waivers.

Zoom along the smooth waters of the Colorado aboard a speedy jetboat during this 2.5-hour cruise experience at sunset. Enjoy the cooler temperatures on the water as you explore the river’s arches, red rock cliffs, and petroglyphs. Finish the trip back at the dock, where you’ll enjoy an included dutch oven dinner savored with a view of the sunset.

A spectacular Moab, Utah Rafting Adventure! Escape amidst Moab’s magnificent red rock canyon walls and soaring stone towers on a legendary Colorado River raft trip. Experience the cooling splashes from the rapids in Utah’s hot desert and serene stretches with time to swim. Nature’s playground will provide much needed rejuvenation. Share a relaxing day of breathtaking scenery as you experience mild Colorado River rafting through the world famous Castle Valley and Fisher Towers. Our guides will point out the fascinating geology and stories of local history as you explore the most picturesque Utah river trip. Convenient to Canyonlands and Arches, you can experience and sample in just a half or full day trip.

Rent our inflatable Stand up paddle boards for the day! All rentals include everything needed to go paddle boarding! Take them to the lake or the river for beautiful and relaxing fun.

Our equipment is new and in excellent condition, cleaned and ready for fun in the sun! Our experienced and helpful staff will point you in the right direction for the type of paddle boarding experience you are looking for. Full day rental and half day rentals are available You can get discounted pricing by reserving at our website or calling us directly.

We will be navigating up and through canyons, climbing up fins, and rappeling off arches in the heart of red rock country. As the day gets warmer it will be time to eat lunch and move to the Colorado River. A dramatic change will have us stand up paddling through the canyons of the Colorado Plateau.

This is the only party paddle board available to rent in Moab! This is great for birthday parties at the beach or river running with your best friends! Guaranteed a great time!

Clapper Adventures is a boutique guide service run by Evan Clapper based in Moab Utah. We specialize in providing unique custom adventures to off-the-beaten-track places and have a long record of safely guiding all manners of technical activities. Not only do we share excitement and beauty with our clients we aim to instill an appreciation of the natural world through expanding guests knowledge of and connection to whats around them. We aim to find the sweet-spot of challenge where you can experience the true spirit of adventure. Evan wants you to feel as if you have shared our time together as a true partner and friend.