Meeting Place
Address:
The OARS Warehouse
2540 S HWY 191
Moab, Utah
6 Days from $1899
View Dates & PricesRafting in Utah on the Colorado River through Cataract Canyon has it all: breathtaking scenery, multiple days of relaxing flat water, and one action-packed day of Class III-IV whitewater rafting. Add to that rollicking Utah hiking expeditions by foot in Utah’s dramatic canyon country among multi-million-year-old rock formations and you have a whitewater rafting adventure suitable for the whole gang. Explore Canyonlands National Park created in the wake of the John Wesley Powell expedition of 1869 and get a taste of the wild waters of the Colorado River from the deck of an oar raft, dory, inflatable kayak, or stand up paddleboard (paddle rafts may be available by request).
Feeling Fearless? Crank your adventure up a notch with a trip down Cataract Canyon in late spring. Snowmelt from the Rockies yields big runoff, massive Class IV-V rapids and some of the country’s most exciting whitewater.
The OARS Warehouse
2540 S HWY 191
Moab, Utah
Adult: $1999
Youth: $1899
Women’s Wellness: $2299
Special Offer: Save $200/person on our April 18th, May 18th, July 9th and 26th, and September 5th trips, and our August 11th All-Adult departure when you book online by April 30th using promo code SCENIC20023.
Premier Pricing: Save $200/person when you are one of the first four to book a 2023 departure by March 31, 2023 and reference “Premier Pricing” at time of booking. Cannot be combined with other offers or discounts.
Price includes a scenic flight over Canyonlands National Park
Deposit: $400
Additional Cost:
• Sleep Kit $40 | Tent included
Prices subject to National Park Service Review
• April 18
• May 10, 18, 26
• June 3, 11, 20
• July 1, 9, 18, 26
• August 3, 11, 27
• September 5, 14
• October 2, 10
• All Adult: May 10; June 11; August 11
• Women’s Wellness: September 15
• Stars & Guitars: September 14
O.A.R.S. Canyonlands, Inc.is an authorized concessioner of Canyonlands National Park
We respect and recognize that many of the river canyons on state and federal lands where we operate are the ancestral homes of indigenous communities. Where we operate on the Colorado River between the Potash Boat Ramp and Hite Crossing, we acknowledge the territories of the Ute, Pueblo of Canyonlands National Park, Southern Paiute, and the Navajo Nation.
“Everything was so well planned out. The staff was first rate, fun, competent, knowledgeable, great oarspeople and guides and inspiring. The food was excellent.I don’t see how you could [improve]. It was just about perfect. When my 16 year old daughter who loves cities and European vacations and just tolerates outdoor trips said it was the favorite trip she has ever taken I think that says it all.”
-Alex Pearson ~ Merion Station, PA
“We booked this trip on short notice so did not have high expectations of what or what not to expect. We have already recommended OARS to three groups who are going to do the Cataract or Grand Canyon. Our Travel company here in New Zealand have asked us for an assessment of our raft trip. You will definitely get a big tick!!”
-Dynes McConnell ~ Tawanga, New Zealand
“A group of strangers bonded on the river for six days….The time went by too fast. Please slow it down. This trip rates with the two that I took through the Grand Canyon on the dories when Martin Litton owned them. What more can I say.”
-Philip Fradkin ~Point Reyes Station, CA
“The knowledge, expertise and professionalism of our guide made our trip perfect; it exceeded our highest hopes. The food was also exceptional. At times, it seemed as if he was practicing sorcery — we could not believe the meals that appeared before us in the wilderness.”
-Mary Sue Fisher ~ Maplewood, NJ
“The entire trip was wonderful and I feel a majority of the success of the trip was due to the guides that we had; they were great. Their knowledge and guidance were extraordinary. They made everyone feel secure and comfortable. They were both fun and entertaining while doing their job with the utmost service and guidance. I felt like I was on a trip with friends I had known for quite a while. I doubt I would have felt the same way about the trip if I had had different guides. I can not say enough about both of them, I think they should be nominated (and win) for raft guides of the year!!!!!
-Marie Tarpey ~ Bronx, NY
“The river guides were friendly, fun, and entertaining. Group dynamics helped to make this trip enjoyable. The hikes were great. Meals were outstanding.”
-Julie Valentino ~ Benicia, CA
“I enjoyed the group interactions, the scenery, weather and river. I hoped that the trip would enable me to relax and unwind and it certainly delivered. Most of all I appreciated the efforts that our three guides/ baggage lady put in to making the trip a great experience for everyone.”
-Jacquetta Goy ~ London, England
“I enjoyed the whole experience; the guides were informative and pleasant. The weather and scenery were great. The hikes were a good break from motoring and a way to get in touch with nature. The food was good and well prepared!”
-Drew Fruhwirth ~ San Diego, CA
“Everything was great! The awesome scenery. The delicious food. The knowledgeable, friendly, accommodating, caring, dedicated, skillful, fun-loving guides. They were beyond compare My fellow passengers. Author Philip Fradkin reading from John Wesley Powell’s journals at night as the moon rose over the canyon walls. The blue sky. The echo of the thunder at night. All the stars. Learning, seeing, relaxing, gazing up at God’s magnificent creation…it was all unforgettable. It was one of the best weeks of my life. Six days wasn’t long enough! I wanted to keep going down the Colorado all the way to Mexico.”
-Mary Jane Skala ~ Chagrin Falls, OH
“I thought the landscape was breathtaking, and very well described in your brochure. From the description, I had a sense of the pace, and the type of the scenery, and I thought you captured it very well. The guides were amazing- very competent at all of their jobs- from boatmen/women to naturalist guides to cooks to entertainment leaders. I felt both safe and comfortable, and their enthusiasm for the out of doors was contagious. I am not an outdoors type person as a rule, and I felt they were very patient with us all- laid back without being uninvolved. Kudos to all of them.”
-Gwendolyn Parker ~ Norwalk, CT