Multi-day Colorado and Green River Expeditions 2025
Our Colorado River expeditions float you through the wild heart of canyonlands and its adjacent areas. You’ll visit anasazi ruins, pictographs and petroglyphs; hike through silent canyons; and have ample time for swimming, relaxing and exploration on our longer trips.
Colorado River / Cataract Canyon
Through Canyonlands National Park
(Ultimate whitewater adventure during 2025’s high water season!
This 120-mile expedition takes you through the renowned Cataract Canyon in Canyonlands National Park. It offers some of the wildest, most exciting whitewater in the country during the months of May, June and early July, when the spring run-off fills the canyon’s watercourse with raging torrents. From July to October, the river calms itself with lower water, but is by no means placid. Later summer offers pristine sandbars and warm water. Those interested in doing more hikes in Canyonlands National Park will be interested in our 6 day trip, which offers an emphasis on hiking. (4% access fee not included in all Cataract Canyon trips)
- 2 person tents
- Sleeping bag and pad
- River bag and storage box
- All meals starting with day one lunch and last day lunch.
Return transportation – Not included in the pricing
- Charter flight $290 per person – Best option to return to Moab. Six passenger single engine plane takes 40 minutes flying over Canyonlands National Park back to Moab.
- Overland Van $125 per person (tax inc.) – This is a 3 hour ride through the desert. This option is for guest who do not like to fly in small planes.
- Shuttle Guest Vehicle $350 per vehicle (tax inc.) if the party is traveling toward Bryce Canyon, Zion, or Las Vegas areas (Not near Page, AZ).
3-DAY MOTORIZED TRIP (Photo C)
Departs every Tuesday and Friday, April to October.
$1045 adult / $945 child (10 to 17. During high water May & June minimum age 16).
4-DAY MOTORIZED TRIP (Photo C)
Departs every Monday and Thursday, April to October.
$1245 adult / $1095 child (10 to 17. During high water May & June minimum age 16).
5-DAY ROWING TRIP (Photo A)
Departs every Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday, March through October.
$1425 adult / $1295 child (10 to 17. During high water May & June minimum age 16).
6-DAY ROWING TRIP (Photo A)
Departs every Saturday and Tuesday, March through October.
$1499 adult / $1360 youth (10 to 17. During high water May & June minimum age 16).
(4% access fee not included in all Cataract Canyon trips)
Ask about other dates of departure.
Ask about inflatable kayak and stand-up paddleboard options for flat water portions of the 5 and 6 day excursions.
CATARACT CANYON EXPRESS – May & June only
TWO DAY TRIP: You’ll experience the flat water sections of the Colorado River (flatwater jet boat option to awaiting rafts at the confluence of the Green and Colorado Rivers photo C above). Late afternoon you’ll motor off Lake Powell with camp at river’s shore and return from Hite Marina back to Moab on the second day. Lunch/Dinner/Breakfast/Lunch included. $899 adult/child (10-17). Trip includes guide, van ride back, all meals, tents and sleeping bags. Departs 7 am daily. Ask about group discounts for 10 or more people.
Our crew offers a chance to explore the regions of Canyonlands and Cataract Canyon. Each trip is different, as we have people join us from around the country as well as abroad. You’ll meet everlasting new friends and establish a relationship with the river’s romance and magic. (4% access fee not included in all Cataract Canyon trips)
COLORADO RIVER/FISHER TOWERS
FAMILY OVERNIGHT SPECIAL – This section of the Colorado River offers the first time river runner a relaxed introduction to the great outdoors. A fantastic family adventure for children down to the age of five. Be careful though – this trip just might transform you into a river junkie.
Running down the Colorado adjacent to the Fisher Towers area – one of the world’s natural wonders – this is a perfect short trip if you are only going to be in the area for a few days. We supply all meals, tent, sleeping bag and pad.
2-DAY/1-NIGHT FLOAT TRIP
Departs every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, April to October
$420 adult / $330 child (5 to 17) Contact our office for groups of 10 or more. Youth Groups please inquire about pricing. ($3.00 River Use Fee Not Included In Trip Prices)
ALL WOMEN’S COLORADO RIVER/FISHER TOWERS
This section of the Colorado River offers the first time river runner a relaxed introduction to the great outdoors. A fantastic river adventure for all ages with small rapids and calm water secitons. Running down the Colorado River adjacent to the Fisher Towers area – one of the world’s natural wonders – this is a perfect short trip if you are only going to be in the area for a few days. We supply all meals and camping gear.
2 Days 1 nights Departing April through September every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
$350 per person includes tents and sleeping bags.
COLORADO RIVER/WESTWATER CANYON
In Westwater Canyon the Colorado River is funneled into a narrow corridor of black polished shist overlain with red sandstone cliffs. Not only is the canyon spectacular, but the rapids are a blast. Funnel Falls, Skull, Sock It To Me, and several more rapids come one after the other in an intense and rollicking expedition that brings out the bronco rider in all of us.
Above and below Westwater the river meanders serenely through red rocks and you’re invited to join us for a two or three day trip. Eagles sail over canyon walls and along the stream banks which are as beautiful and relaxing as the rapids are exciting.
Contact our office for additional trip departures.
- 3-DAYS/2-NIGHTS
Departing daily in April through October
$725 adult/child $675 (ages 10-17) [$10/person fee not included] - 2-DAYS/1-NlGHT
Departing daily in April through October
$570 adult/child $530 (ages 10-17) [ $10/person River Use Fee not included]
GREEN RIVER/DESOLATION CANYON EXPEDITIONS
Desolation Canyon is perhaps our most popular family river vacation. A less-known national treasure, Desolation is one of the most scenic, historic and colorful waterway areas on the western rivers. Its brightly colored formations are monuments to the force of Mother Nature.
Wildlife thrives: you may see mule deer, desert bighorn sheep, prairie dogs, or waterfowl and desert birds, along with yucca, sage, numerous cacti and wildflowers. Huge cottonwood trees over untouched beaches offer exquisite campsites.
Feel the power of the river pull as your oar or paddle raft drifts along the calmer sections of the Green. Desolation Canyon has an abundant supply of rapids; over 60 overall on this 84-mile trip. The trip includes a scenic charter flight from Moab to the trip’s put-in site at Sand Wash.
Additional launch dates are often available. Please inquire with our office.
- 5-DAY ROWING TRIP/Inflatable kayak or paddle boat option by request
Departs: April 28
May 5, 14, 15, 19, 26, 29
June 2, 9, 13, 16, 23, 30
July 7, 9, 14, 21, 23, 24, 27
Aug 3, 11
$1320 Adult/$1120 Child (8 to 17) [$50/person River Use Fee not included] - 4-DAY ROWING TRIP/Inflatable kayak or paddle boat option by request
Departs: April 28
May 5, 14, 15, 19, 26, 29
June 2, 9, 13, 16, 23, 30
July 7, 9, 14, 21, 23, 24, 27
Aug 3, 11
$1245 Adult/$1045 Child (8 to 17) [$50/person River Use Fee not included]
- Trip includes:
- Scenic Flight to trip starting point
- Camping gear – sleeping bag, tent, sleeping pad
- All meals starting with lunch day one, and last day lunch.
Option-guided rowing trips, inflatable kayaks, and paddle participation trips are available. Please specify with reservation.
HIKER’S GETAWAY VIA INFLATABLE KAYAKS OR GUIDED ROWING BOATS! – GREEN RIVER / DESOLATION CANYON 6 DAYS 5 NIGHTS
Desolation canyon offers an unforgettable journey through geologic time. You’re journey will begin with a 45 minute scenic flight, taking you directly to the put-in. Then during the next 6 days you’ll hike to natural bridges, arches, and other prodigious rock formations delicately carved over millions of years. You’ll also visit old cowboy hideouts and ancient archeological sites. Crossing blooming meadows you’ll catch views of the thriving wildlife and be awed by the colorful scenery Mother Nature has created. As you explore the silent canyons you’ll find seldom seen Indian writings. Amid all of the beauty, Desolation Canyon has over 60 rapids. Make sure you bring twice as much film as you think you are going to need! Kayaks are optional, if you would rather be on a raft where the guide rows that is fun too! You also have the option of going back and forth between the two.
Departs:
May 5, 14, 15, 19, 26, 29
June 2, 9, 13, 16, 23, 30
July 7, 9, 14, 21, 23, 24, 27
Aug 3, 11
Trip Price: $1595 adult $1195 youth (10 – 17) [$50/person River Use Fee not included] Scenic flight, sleeping pad, tent and sleeping bag included.
GREEN RIVER/LABYRINTH CANYON EXPEDITIONS by Sea Kayak, Paddleboard, Inflatable Kayak, or Sit-On Kayak (Calm Water Trip)
The approximately 60-mile river journey through Labyrinth Canyon on the Green River is a peaceful, remote excursion into Utah’s Canyonlands. This seldom traveled waterway offers incredible scenery. Our Labyrinth Canyon trips offer the perfect solution for those who want the advantages of a wilderness experience in a remote location. Millions of years of geology and awesome beauty are contained in each river mile.
You’ll take a journey in time, exploring ancient Indian petroglyphs and soaking in the river’s history, geology and archeology. These tangled canyons create a fascinating puzzle you’ll enjoy unwinding over your four day trip.
- 5-DAY TRIP
Departs every Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday, April to September.
$1099 Adult/ $999 Child (10 to 17) - 4-DAY TRIP
Departs every Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday, April to September.
$975 Adult/ $875 Child (10 to 17)
CAMPING GEAR INCLUDED
Adrift Adventures
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P.O. Box 577 - Moab, Utah 84532
Call 1-435-259-8594
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