River Rafting in Moab, Utah with Kids
Moab may be a mecca for mountain bikers but it is also a magnet for river rafters. And the rapids aren't the only attraction! Here, the Colorado and Green rivers cut an arresting path through sandstone forming dramatic canyons red, gold and black. Towering spires, broad sand beaches and vertical walls round out the scenery. But that's not all! This rugged and remote corner of Utah harbors tales of times gone by. Rock Art, more than 700 years old, adorns boulders and stone. Native American Indian ruins tell of a life long ago. Hideouts, such as Outlaw Cave, speak to Butch Cassidy and the Wild W... Read Moreest. Abandoned homesteads impart the harsh reality of frontier life. In Moab, rafting with kids is as much an adventure as just plain fun.
Moab River Rafting tours, guides and outfitters
Western River Expeditions (Outfitter)
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A rafting trip with Western River Expeditions is a gem of an adventure. The experienced guides at this rafting specialist go out of their way to make trips enjoyable for both novice and experienced rafters. What's more, they take care of every trip planning detail so that your only thought is having fun w ... Read More
A rafting trip with Western River Expeditions is a gem of an adventure. The experienced guides at this rafting specialist go out of their way to make trips enjoyable for both novice and experienced rafters. What's more, they take care of every trip planning detail so that your only thought is having fun with the kids. Western River Expeditions runs family rafting adventures in Arizona (Grand Canyon), Idaho (Snake River and Salmon River) and Utah (Green River, Cataract Canyon and Westwater Canyon) and splits their trips into 3 age groups - whole family (kids 5+), younger crowd (kids 9+) and teens (12+) - based on the difficulty of the river. All multi-day excursions are camping trips and offer an opportunity to hike and fish (license required).
Rafting the Colorado River
Alfredo De Simone
Moab Adventure Center (Adventure Travel Company)
Moab Adventure Center is all about playing hard. But that doesn't mean novice adventurers should shy away from their excursions. The guides at Moab Adventure Center understand limits. What's more, they work hard to ensure each trip is memorable and carefree for both adults and kids. Families with kids aged 5 and up can bike sliprock behind Moab, ride horses in Castle Cr ... Read More
Moab Adventure Center is all about playing hard. But that doesn't mean novice adventurers should shy away from their excursions. The guides at Moab Adventure Center understand limits. What's more, they work hard to ensure each trip is memorable and carefree for both adults and kids. Families with kids aged 5 and up can bike sliprock behind Moab, ride horses in Castle Creek and raft the Colorado River. Families with kids 10 years of age and older can try their hand at canyoneering. Those with kids aged 12 and up can raft Westwater Canyon. Families with children of all ages can hoop and holler on a hummer tour. While there is no minimum age on guided Fiery Furnace hikes in Arches National Park all participants should be physically fit.
Colorado River Rafting
Alfredo De Simone
O.A.R.S. (Adventure Travel Company)
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O.A.R.S. - Outdoor Adventure River Specialists - isn't just another outfitter. This adventure travel company has been guiding family adventure vacations since 1969. Yet what makes their rafting and kayaking trips truly exceptional is the quality of the guides; they know how to make expeditions exciting and fun for each member of the group. Family trips explore the great ... Read More
O.A.R.S. - Outdoor Adventure River Specialists - isn't just another outfitter. This adventure travel company has been guiding family adventure vacations since 1969. Yet what makes their rafting and kayaking trips truly exceptional is the quality of the guides; they know how to make expeditions exciting and fun for each member of the group. Family trips explore the great rivers of the west and come in all shapes and sizes. Some are float; others are all paddle. Unsure if the river is your thing? O.A.R.S. also offers a multi-sport adventure that enables families to try their hand at a variety of activities. Of note, each family trip has a set minimum age.
Trusted Adventures (Adventure Travel Company)
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If you haven't picked an adventure holiday check out Trusted Adventures. An alliance of seven leading adventure travel companies, this company makes finding and booking a family adventure easy. What's more, Trusted Adventures knows which trips work best for families and can make recommendations based on experience. Their extensive list of family trips includes African s ... Read More
If you haven't picked an adventure holiday check out Trusted Adventures. An alliance of seven leading adventure travel companies, this company makes finding and booking a family adventure easy. What's more, Trusted Adventures knows which trips work best for families and can make recommendations based on experience. Their extensive list of family trips includes African safaris as well as hiking, biking, kayaking, rafting, wildlife viewing, fishing, eco-tours and cultural holidays on five continents. The minimum age varies with each trip as does the type and class of accommodation.
