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Moab Kayaking Trip on the Colorado River 4 hr

TourTruth score 7.0 out of 10

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13 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Moab
  • 4 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Paddle the Colorado River through Castle Valley’s sandstone scenery, with gentle water, a few mild rapids, and about two hours on the river.

About this tour

Trade the desert trail for a paddle through Castle Valley, where sculpted sandstone rises above the Colorado River. This half-day Moab kayaking trip pairs gentle water with striking scenery, making the journey as memorable as the time spent paddling.

Check in at the Mild to Wild office, get fitted with a Coast Guard-approved life jacket, then ride the shuttle about 40 minutes to the river. After a safety orientation and paddling instruction, set off with experienced guides for roughly two hours on the water. Most of the route is calm, with a few mild rapid sections along the way. Kayaks travel faster than the rafts sharing the river, so you may pause occasionally while the group catches up, giving you extra time to take in the valley.

Inflatable kayaks, paddles, guides, and round-trip transportation are provided. Lunch, snacks, gratuities, and wetsuit rentals are not included; wetsuits cost $15 and are recommended in March and April. Choose this Moab kayaking trip for an easygoing way to experience the Colorado River and Castle Valley from the water.

Highlights

  • Paddle through Castle Valley’s sandstone scenery
  • Glide across mostly calm water with a few mild rapids
  • Learn paddling skills and river safety from experienced guides
  • Enjoy about two hours on the water

What's included

Included

  • Experienced, in-house-trained river guides
  • Inflatable kayaks and paddles
  • Shuttle to and from the meeting location
  • Coast Guard-approved life jackets

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Lunch and snacks
  • Wetsuit rentals ($15; recommended March–April)

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Important information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended
  • Meet at the Mild to Wild office for check-in
  • The shuttle ride to Castle Valley takes about 40 minutes
  • Kayaking trips share the river with rafting trips, and kayakers may occasionally wait for the rafts

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.77 from 13 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.0.

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