Moab Canyonlands 4WD and Rafting Adventure

Explore Canyonlands National Park by 4-wheel drive (4WD) and go white-water rafting on a guided, full-day combo tour that ventures from the Island in the Sky district to the Colorado River. Start by driving off-road through the spectacular scenery of Island in the Sky and portions of the White Rim Road and Shafer Trail. After a buffet lunch, hit the Colorado River for a fun afternoon of rafting the rapids. This is a great trip for all ages with a taste of everything: deep canyons, ancient rock art, fossils, natural stone arches and the mighty river.

Meeting Point

Navtec Expeditions

321 N Main St, Moab, UT 84532, USA

Your one-day Canyonlands 4x4 & Moab Rafting trip begins 8:00 AM at the NAVTEC office in Moab at 321 North Main Street. Please arrive at our office 15 minutes early. We return to our office at about 5:00 PM.

What's included:

• Paddle Boat (available depending on availability/requesting prior to trip)
• Lunch (buffet style) at the river
• Professional guide
• Inflatable Kayak - single or double (upon prior request)
• Ice Water for re-fills (please bring a water bottle with you!)
• All required rafting equipment
• Coast Guard approved life jackets, river dry bag for your belongings if need be

Not included:

• Soft drinks (you are welcome to bring your own)
• Gratuity to Guide :)
• Park entrance fees ($15/person unless you have an Annual National Parks Pass)

What to expect:

Duration: 8 hours

White Rim Road

, , 84532, Utah

White Rim Road 4WD Tour (4 hours)Make your own way to central Moab to meet your guide then hop into a comfortable 4WD vehicle for an exhilarating morning drive through the Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands National Park.

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White Rim Road

, , 84532, Utah

Your guide expertly steers the 4WD over rugged terrain and hair-raising switchbacks to reach the White Rim Road, a 100-mile (160-km) loop located about 1,000 feet (300 meters) above the Colorado and Green Rivers and 1,000 feet below the mesa. Travel a portion of the White Rim Road and take in stunning views of Fossil Point and the scenic landscape, then connect to the Shafer Trail, which runs from the Colorado River all the way to the top of the mesa. Stop along the route to see rock art made by ancient Pueblo civilizations thousands of years ago.

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Westwater Canyon

Utah

Westwater Canyon is one of the best spots for experiencing white-water rapids near Moab.

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Fisher Towers

, , Utah

Fisher Towers White-Water Rafting (4 hours)After you refuel with a riverside buffet lunch, switch from 4WD to white-water rafts to experience the majestic Colorado River up close. Before hitting the water, review river safety guidelines and get outfitted with a lifejacket and other river gear. Then step into a raft with an experienced river guide who steers your raft downriver.

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Utah Scenic Byway 279 Rock Art Sites

Highway 279, Moab, Utah

Enjoy the Rock Art Sites of Moab where travelers access to ancient drawings scattered along paths even a novice can navigate.

Admission Ticket Included

Canyonlands National Park

Moab, 84532, Utah

Throughout your full-day tour, your guides share the human and natural history of Canyonlands National Park and the Colorado River corridor. After a fantastic day of off-roading and rafting, you are returned to Moab where your tour ends.

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