Castle Valley: Scenic Colorado River Float

Embark on a breathtaking full-day Colorado River adventure in Moab, Utah. Experience exhilarating rapids, serene stretches, and stunning red rock canyon walls. Book now!

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Moab - Join us at our Moab Office and prepare for an exciting river adventure! After checking in and being fitted with a life jacket, you’ll head out to Castle Valley with your guides. This breathtaking drive takes approximately 45 minutes to reach the most stunning landscapes, so relax and enjoy the view!
    At the boat launch, you’ll receive a brief…
What's Included
  • Highly experienced and in-house trained river guides
  • Safety orientation and paddle instruction
  • Self-bailing rafts, paddles, and Coast Guard-approved personal flotation devices
  • Local deli-style lunch served beachside
  • Shuttle from and back to our meet location
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Castle Valley epitomizes Western landscapes, often featured in westerns, TV shows, or commercials. If you haven’t seen it yet, it’s a sight you won’t forget once you do!
This tranquil stretch of the Colorado River winds through a stunning valley adorned with monuments, eventually carving through a majestic red rock canyon that leads back to Moab. Along…

Location
745 Kane Creek Blvd
Kane Creek Boulevard
8:15 AM is the trip MEET & CHECK IN time. Link to location on Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/B1XwWq6ZMwk During check in, participants will have time to sign waivers, get fitted for their safety equipment, do a brief safety orientation, use the restroom, change clothes if needed and ask questions.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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817mariiat
Jul 27, 2026
The best experience - We had an amazing full-day rafting trip with our guide, Darren! He was very friendly, funny, and professional. He made us feel safe the whole time and explained everything clearly. My husband and I had so much fun, and this was one of the best experiences of our trip. Thank you, Darren, for making our day so special. We highly recommend this adventure!
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Judy
Jul 19, 2026
Multiple day rafting trip in Desolation Canyon UT - We just finished a day rafting trip with Mild to Wild through Desolation canyon. This is a fun trip and a great recommendation if you are a bit leery about rafting through rap ids. The rapids are pretty mild being class twos and threes but still fun. There are a lot of stretches of water where you are simply floating but you have beautiful scenery to look at and we also spotted wild horses, bighorn sheep and blue herons along the way. We took a couple of side hikes to see petroglyphs and one to see an historic Ranch. Our guys was informative about the mountain ranges, geology, history skiing with sharing the names of the various rapids as we encountered them. It was also fun to have the opportunity to use two men kayaks at your option both on the float part and through the rapids. The guides were careful to tell you the path to follow through the rapids and how to handle any mishaps you might encounter. We can highly recommend this rafting company based on this trip and on several other trips we took with them previously. You also have a few opportunities to swim if you wish or just to dunk yourself to get cooled off. First off, it's great fun bring on the water with amazing scenery of canyon country as you float by. But, the high rating is also based on how friendly, helpful, skilled, knowledgeable and safety oriented the rafting guides are. They work hard from early morning to late evening to keep your trip both safe and fun. And they are always happy to answer any questions and to try to fix any problem you might have. . You are provided 3 great meals a day along with snacks. For example, we had chicken fajitas, creamy pesto pasta with Italian sausage and salad, and finished with steak and potatoes for our 3 dinners. If you have special dietary requirements you simply advise the company ahead of time and they will provide gluten free or sugar free or other accommodations. As a extra bonus, you are given a large insulated metal water bottle for the trip. If you don't have your own camping supplies, you can easily rent or buy some from them ahead of time. Of course, they also loan you two dry bags for the trip including a a small one for on the boat during the day and a large one that you use each evening to carry your clothes sleeping bags, etc
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Christinamf9097hb
Jun 30, 2026
Fantastic water rafting experience - Corey was a fantastic tour guide for our family full day water rafting adventure. She took my husband and I and four kids age 7-12 through fishers towers and castle island. The winds were high and to get down stream took some serious work. The kids loved the challenge. We got twisted on a rock and she got us all off safely! Lastly- rent the water blaster - water battles kept the kids entertained. For kids younger than 8- half day is probably sufficient
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Christina_m
Jun 30, 2026
So much fun! - Corey was an absolute rock star tour guide. She did an all day adventure with my husband and I and four kids age 7-12. She was patient, kept her cool and got us off the rocks whe. We were twisted up and gave us the best stories of the area. We also did our tour during crazy high winds which met we had to paddle down stream. Overall one of the kids favorite days- a new core memory and unforgettable for mom and dad. Despite low water levels our day was anything but mild!!
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E695hwcarriew
Jun 22, 2026
Book it! - We had an amazing trip with Seth. He was very knowledgeable on all things local. He kept us safe and entertained. We would definitely recommend this trip to anyone wanting a day in the water. The lunch was great as well and we were very happy to have a gluten free option when booking for our child with allergies.
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Tjj504
Jun 21, 2026
Great Adventure! - Highly recommend this team to take you on a beautiful sight seeing trip down the Colorado River! Fun, relaxing and top notch! Our guide was the best!
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Companion09021170445
Jun 11, 2026
WAG BAG! - Tom was fantastic! Great Guide. Fun and knowledgeable about the area and more. He was even a good sport sharing his WAG BAG with a fellow rafting teammate. LOL! Thanks for the great time and making this a memorable experience for me and my daughter. -Jackie/Ellen-Wisconsin!
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Ozinla
May 30, 2026
* The Best Outdoor Adventure Experience I’ve Ever Had - I couldn’t speak more highly of our experience with Mild to Wild. The four guides we had were 10+++. They were truly next level. Everything was exceptional, from setting up camp and the kitchens, to preparing three incredible meals a day plus snacks, to sharing their knowledge, expertise, and passion throughout the trip. I’ve participated in a lot of travel and adventure experiences around the world, and I’ve never experienced this level of professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine care from an outdoor outfitter. Ryan, Brandon “The Don,” Alex, and Pascal were nothing short of outstanding. What impressed me most was how hard they worked behind the scenes while always remaining positive, engaged, and focused on making sure everyone had an incredible experience. Their teamwork was seamless, and it was clear they genuinely love what they do. We received four days of five-star treatment in one of the most remote and beautiful places imaginable, and I felt completely safe the entire time. Thank you, Mild to Wild, for creating opportunities for people to experience the natural beauty of the United States in such a unique way. And thank you again to Ryan, Brandon, Alex, and Pascal for making our group’s once-in-a-lifetime adventure truly unforgettable.
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Coleco4594yy
May 23, 2026
Worthwhile Fun! - Gavin was a cool chill guy, while also being very professional and safe. Got pictures at just the right moment when our group took some rapids as a connected flotilla which he’d never seen before.
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Derek
May 12, 2026
An amazing day with Mild to Wild on the Colorado River & GAVIN!!! - We had an absolutely incredible experience with Mild to Wild River Rafting in Moab! From start to finish, everything was top-notch. Our guide, Gavin, truly made the trip unforgettable. He was extremely knowledgeable about the river and the surrounding area, and you could tell he genuinely loves what he does. Not only was Gavin informative, but he also kept us laughing the entire time. His sense of humor made the whole adventure even more fun and relaxed. Most importantly, he took great care of our group and made sure everyone felt safe and comfortable throughout the trip. The level of service we received was easily 10-star, even though 5 is the max! If you’re thinking about rafting in Moab, I highly recommend Mild to Wild—and definitely ask for Gavin if you can. You won’t regret it!
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From $154
up to 30 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).