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    Private Packrafting Tour on the Colorado River in Moab

    Choose your Colorado River float, from calm water to Class I–II rapids

    5.0 stars• 282 reviews
    From$308/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    3 - 5 hours

    Includes

    Boats, paddles, PFDs

    Highlights

    Explore the Colorado River in a lightweight, one-person packraft on a private tour with just your group and your guide. Pick a relaxing flat-water section or add a scenic float with Class I and II rapids over 3–5 hours.

    • Customize your route for flat water or Class I–II rapids
    • Paddle a lightweight, one-person inflatable packraft
    • Float 5 mi/8 km or more depending on the section
    • Join a private trip designed for your group
    • Choose a morning or afternoon departure

    What's Included

    • Packraft
    • Paddle
    • PFD (personal flotation device)
    • Backpack
    • Drybag

    Things to know

    Suggested minimum age is 7; for children paddling their own boat, suggested minimum age is 13. Expect to get very wet.

    Cancellation Policy

    Groups under 10: Full refund if you cancel before 2 weeks; within 2 weeks but outside 48 hours you’re charged a $20/person deposit; within 48 hours no refund. Groups 10+: 10% deposit due at booking (non-refundable unless guides cancel due to weather); balance due within 48 hours.

    FAQs

    No. You can join the packrafting tour with zero boating experience, and your guide can tailor the river section to your group.

    Bring enough food and water to be out for 3–4 hours. Pack a snack and 1–2 liters of water per person.

    Wear clothing and shoes you do not mind getting wet. Open-toed sandals are OK if they have a strap that secures your heel; avoid flip-flops.

    Meeting details

    Our office is located in Moab at 16 South 100 East.

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    1 Person - Private Tour

    $308.91

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    2 People - Private Tour

    $154.45

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    3 People - Private Tour

    $142.58

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    4 or more people - Private Tour

    $127.12

    Priced Per Person | All Ages | Call for groups of 14 or more

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    Review summary

    5.0
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    Jake, Kai, Joe, Eliza, Skyeler, and the rest of the crew have built something genuinely special in Moab. Reviewers consistently rave about the depth of knowledge their guides bring, whether it's geology, local wildlife, or plant life, with many noting it transformed a fun outing into a real learning experience. The booking process gets just as much praise as the trips themselves, with Kai in particular highlighted for taking time to understand what guests are actually looking for and matching them to the right adventure. The range of experiences on offer is broad, from multi-day hiking itineraries across Arches and Canyonlands to canyoneering routes with 200-foot rappels that you simply couldn't find on your own. Families with kids, school groups, and solo adventurers all show up in these reviews, and the guides seem genuinely skilled at calibrating the experience to the group. One Seattle school has been returning every year for six years, which says a lot about consistency. Safety protocols are mentioned frequently and always in a reassuring, confidence-building way rather than feeling restrictive. It's hard to find a single complaint across the board, and that kind of sustained reputation in a competitive outdoor guiding market is worth paying attention to.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed 4 full days of guided hiking with Desert Highlights. I called Kai prior to booking and she listened carefully as I explained our past hiking experience and what we were looking to accomplish. We spent one day in Arches, one day in the Canyonlands Island in the Sky, one day in the Canyonland Needles and one day in Bureau of Land Management. The hikes were exactly what we were looking for in terms of length and distance. Our guide Eliza was very professional, knowledgeable and fun! We were very happy that we used Kai's recommendations for lodging and restaurants. We will recommend Desert Highlights to our friends.

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    Jack Berger

    April 29, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed 4 full days of guided hiking with Desert Highlights. I called Kai prior to booking and she listened carefully as I explained our past hiking experience and what we were looking to accomplish. We spent one day in Arches, one day in the Canyonlands Island in the Sky, one day in the Canyonland Needles and one day in Bureau of Land Management. The hikes were exactly what we were looking for in terms of length and distance. Our guide Eliza was very professional, knowledgeable and fun! We were very happy that we used Kai's recommendations for lodging and restaurants. We will recommend Desert Highlights to our friends.

    Photo of Jack Berger

    Jack Berger

    April 29, 2026

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