Things to do in Moab, Utah (UT): The Best Boat Tours & Water Sports

December 20, 2021 Timmy Ribble

Moab attracts all types of outdoor adventurers. Mountain biking is huge here—experts claim it has some of the best trails in the world—as are rock-climbing and hiking. And the setting, with its gorgeous red rocks, can't be beat.
Restaurants in Moab

1. Red River Adventures

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5.0 based on 1,260 reviews

Red River Adventures

No longer simply a rafting company, Red River Adventures is a leader in Moab multi-sport vacations! Don't be fooled by others offering "one stop" shopping only to be shuffled among the true providers once you arrive. We are the only guide service in town that holds permits to guide river, canyoneering, rock climbing, SUP and National Parks trips in house. On land or water our guides can do almost everything. For those trips we can't run ourselves, we've teamed up with some of Moab's best and will let you know, in advance, who will be guiding you. For one day or more we've got something for everyone!

2. Moab Adventure Center

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5.0 based on 2,291 reviews

Moab Adventure Center

Moab Adventure Center offers the easiest way for you to plan and reserve all your outdoor adventures and vacation packages in Moab, Utah. We'll help you plan an unforgettable weekend getaway or a full week of the perfect adventures! Raft the legendary Colorado River. Experience an off-road Hummer Safari, Arches National Park tours, mountain biking, hot air ballooning, canyoneering, scenic flights, jet boat tours, zipline, horseback riding, private tours, jeep rentals and more!

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5.0 based on 2,181 reviews

NAVTEC Expeditions - Day Tours

Three generations of experience Rafting the Colorado River, Canyoneering, & Exploring the back-country of Canyonlands and Arches National Parks.

4. Canyonlands Field Institute

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5.0 based on 49 reviews

Canyonlands Field Institute

Join CFI for a scheduled or custom river or land-based trip, or try a combination of the two! Hiking trips supported by pack stock or vehicles take you to rare desert treasures, while our wide range of river rafting and camping experiences show you historic and inspiring places only accessible by water. Plan a trip for your family, or gather a group of friends for a memorable experience of a lifetime. We offer something for everyone! You’ll enjoy a balance of moderate physical exercise, optional nature hikes from camp or along the river, time to read from our rich trip library, great food and company, interesting campfire conversations, spectacular night skies and the profound silence of desert back country. We work with local personalities, guest experts, and quality, locally-owned services. Trips are tailored to age groups, in some cases, because of the nature of the content and level of abilities. Each trip is clearly outlined with age requirements. Youth fees apply up to 17 years of age.Why CFI? CFI strives to create unforgettable experiences. Unique land and river trips focus on activities that bring families and friends, and student groups together to build shared memories and appreciation for the place we call home.- We focus on participation and learning. With our knowledgeable guides, everyone has a role as we explore the desert environment through active, fun, and unique learning experiences, hands-on sciences, cultural history, and day-to-day living.- Our trips are moderately priced. We are committed to taking a sensible approach to trip planning and provide affordable lodging, delicious and healthy meals, and comfort without the pampering.- CFI incorporates green thinking. We believe in buying locally from the many resources we have close to home, and teaching “leave no trace” and other environmentally sound practices on every trip.- And we are a nonprofit organization. While we provide rich experiences for you, your trip dollars help underwrite outdoor education programs for schools and youth.

5. Sheri Griffith River Expeditions Day Trip

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5.0 based on 195 reviews

Sheri Griffith River Expeditions Day Trip

No place has captured people's hearts and imaginations like the mighty Colorado River, her canyons and her tributaries - the Yampa River, the Green River, and the Dolores River.Sheri Griffith River Expeditions is the premier whitewater rafting outfitter offering " A Touch of Class" to all of our river rafting adventures on the Green and Colorado Rivers since 1971.

6. Moab Rafting and Canoe Company

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5.0 based on 36 reviews

Moab Rafting and Canoe Company

Moab Rafting and Canoe Company is an owner-operated business dedicated to seeing that our customers have excellent adventures and create wonderful memories that will last a lifetime. We offer river trips through Utah’s amazing red rock Canyon Country. We offer Self-Guided Calm Water Day and Overnight Canoe Trips on the Colorado River, and specialize in Multi-Day Guided and Self-Guided Canoe Trips on the Green River (Labyrinth and Stillwater Canyon) and Guided Rafting Tours on the San Juan River. Moab’s best local river guides and top quality equipment ensure a safe and memorable trip for paddlers of all ages. In addition to river excursions, we also have a Land Shuttle Service for the river "Self Trippers" and Camping Equipment Rental for your convenience. DOGS (and CATS for that matter) are welcome on any of our canoe trips!

7. Paddle Moab

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5.0 based on 182 reviews

Paddle Moab

We started as a stand up paddleboarding company in 2012 in our hometown of Moab, Utah. We offer high quality river tours, rentals, and lessons, from first time paddlers to advanced are welcome. We focus on experiencing the natural beauty of the surrounding Red Rock walls and the majestic Colorado River. We strive to offer the highest quality, most enlightening, and fun for the whole family SUP tours. Our knowledgeable, safe, and friendly guides, tell great stories, offer exceptional service and strive to create a memorable adventure for your group. In 2019 we expanded our offering to include canyoneering, rafting, and kayaking. These are all things we love to do and want to share with you.

8. Moab Jett

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5.0 based on 506 reviews

Moab Jett

The first and only company in Moab, Utah to offer New Zealand style jet boat tours on the Colorado River, bordering Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. Come join us for the ride of your life!

9. Adrift Adventures

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5.0 based on 1,589 reviews

Adrift Adventures

Based in Moab, Utah, Adrift Adventures features a variety of kayak, jeep/4x4, and raft vacations in the most rugged and beautiful canyon country of Utah; which includes Canyonlands National Park, the wild Colorado River and Green Rivers, the Fisher Towers area, Arches National Park and the majestic LaSal Mountains. Ride the whitewater force that created all of this geologic splendor on a river trip through the renowned Cataract Canyon of the Colorado River, or the scenic Desolation Canyon of the Green River. If overland 4x4 adventures are more to your taste, let our skilled, professional guides take you on a jeep tour that will take you into the backcountry of Arches and/or Canyonlands National Parks. Also offered: ATV/Razor tours, Mountain Biking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP), Canyoneering, Rappelling or Kayak tours through the little-known, magnificent landscapes of Canyonlands; or on a horseback ride through the 12,000-foot LaSal Mountains of Southeastern Utah. Our combination jeep, hummer or horseback with raft trips offer the ultimate in vacation variety.

10. Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours

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5.0 based on 434 reviews

Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours

Enrich your life with a friendly escape in nature on a mild Colorado River trip. Escape amidst Moab’s magnificent red rock canyon walls and soaring stone towers as your soak in the cooling splashes of the magnificent Colorado river. Connect with nature, family, friends and adventure in the outdoors.

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