Cataract Canyon 5 Day Rafting Trip in Colorado River
Overview
The 5-day Cataract Canyon trip delivers a premier Colorado River adventure. Explore 96 miles of Canyonlands National Park, from rim views to ancient sites, culminating in world-class Colorado River whitewater. Discover Jurassic petrified wood fields, Native American ruins, and hidden side canyons unseen on shorter trips. Enjoy a flexible schedule, savoring beach camps and the rapid section. Expect a night serenaded by the waves. Motor through 50 miles of flat water, journeying deep into red rock country. The Green River confluence heralds the whitewater's rumble. Sixteen miles of thrilling rapids follow, navigated by oar and motor. Then, motor 28 miles to the takeout, past Gypsum Canyon. This extended trip allows for a truly immersive Canyonlands experience, blending exploration and whitewater excitement.
What's Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Drybags (for packing clothing & necessities while on the river)
- Pre-Trip Orientation
- Safety Orientation and River Navigation Instruction
- Coast Guard-approved Personal Flotation Devices, Helmets, and Splash Jackets
- Snacks
- Experienced, professional, and interpretive guides
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
745 Kane Creek Boulevard
Moab, UT 84532, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Scenic Flat Water & Red Rock Canyons
3 Stops
Dead Horse State Park & Canyon Views
1 Stop
Whitewater & Green River Confluence
1 Stop
Rapid Action & Side Canyon Exploration
1 Stop
Lake Powell Floating & Departure
3 Stops
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Cataract Canyon 5 Day Rafting Trip in Colorado River?
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Activity code: C-22803P59
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Breakfast.
- Dinner.
- Lunch.
- Drybags (for packing clothing & necessities while on the river).
- Pre-Trip Orientation.
- Safety Orientation and River Navigation Instruction.
- Coast Guard-approved Personal Flotation Devices, Helmets, and Splash Jackets.
- Snacks.
- Experienced, professional, and interpretive guides.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 10. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Cataract Canyon 5 Day Rafting Trip in Colorado River is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Cataract Canyon 5 Day Rafting Trip in Colorado River will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Drybags (for packing clothing & necessities while on the river)
- Pre-Trip Orientation
- Safety Orientation and River Navigation Instruction
- Coast Guard-approved Personal Flotation Devices, Helmets, and Splash Jackets
- Snacks
- Experienced, professional, and interpretive guides
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
