Colorado River Rafting: Afternoon Half-Day at Fisher Towers
Overview
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4 hours
Mobile ticket
The Fisher Towers section of the Colorado River is HEAVY ON SCENERY, WITH SOME FUN SMALL RAPIDS (depending on the water level/time of year). This is an area where many motion pictures and commercials have been filmed over the years. John Wayne and John Ford filmed a lot of old westerns in this area. Most recently filmed in this area was The Lone Ranger with Johnny Depp & Armie Hammer (2013).
Additional Info
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Please call our office to reconfirm your tour the day before tour date
Please bring a Water Bottle
YOUTH 50 LBS AND UNDER CAN NOT PARTICIPATE DUE TO INSURANCE AND PFD REGULATIONS
What To Expect
Fisher Towers
The Fisher Towers section of the Colorado River is heavy on scenery, with some fun rapids (depending on the water level/time of year). This is an area where many motion pictures and commercials have been filmed over the years. John Wayne and John Ford filmed a lot of old westerns in this area. Most recently filmed in this area was The Lone Ranger with Johnny Depp & Armie Hammer (2013). For this tour you will need to meet at our office (unless a hotel/campground pick up has been arranged). At 378 North Main St. (right next door to the Comfort Suites). From out office we will transport you up Hwy 128 (Top 10 most scenic highways in America) to Rocky Rapid (about mile 17). This will take 30-45 minutes, depending on traffic and other circumstances. Once at Rocky Rapid, your guide will go over some river safety instructions, once everything has been covered you will board the raft. Unless you have requested a paddle boat, your guide will be doing all the rowing, so you get to sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenery. As you make your way down the river to Take-Out Beach, and your departure point for the Afternoon Half Day tour, your guide will provide you with archeology, geology, and river history. Your guide will also point out various land marks and answer any questions you may have on your journey. Once the raft reaches the take out point at Take-Out Beach, you will disembark from the raft. The guides will then need to load the boats and equipment back up on the trailer, then you will be able to load back up on our shuttle vehicle, and we will bring you back to our office in Moab, concluding your adventure. The drive back from Take-Out Beach could take 30 or more minutes. This is a calm water trip, with small rapids, class 1 & 2. Depending on water levels there is the chance for a class 3 rapid on this section. The rafts are set up where the guide will be doing all the rowing. Paddle boats (where everyone paddles) are an option upon request (24 hour advance notice required).
Moab
Tour starts in this small town
Options
Colorado River Rafting - Fisher Towers Section - Afternoon Half Day
What‘s Included
Professional guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Lunch
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
cups and water
Gratuities
This is not a private tour. Please contact our office for pricing. (additional fees apply)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
156 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Rafting fun
Robin L,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our group of six had a wonderful time rafting down the Colorado river with Braydon. He was very knowledgeable about the area. He took good care of us.
Afternoon rafting
pdd1216,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We actually did a full day event which started with a morning 4X4 Jeep ride through Canyonlands. We got back to the Adrift Adventure center and were quickly moved to meet our river guide and get fitted with life vests and loaded onto the bus. There was no time for a bathroom break. The owner is all business and very task-oriented; he definitely keeps the process moving and you can tell he has high expectations of his staff. We had two rafts going our and Sam and Evans were our guides. There was a 1/2 hour bus ride to get onto the river. The guides gave directions and let us know what to expect every step of the way. We briefly got on the river and pulled over for lunch. Again, the guides were on their game and got lunch set up and served (Deli.sandwiches, fruit, salads and cookies). It was a hot day and we were all ready to get back on the water quickly but there was no rush. Evans was our guide and he was engaging with all of the guests. There were 3 separate parties on the raft and we were all very comfortable with him and each other by the end. The water is low so it isn't a a fast ride. The wind was blowing upstream quite hard and Evans had to work hard to row and navigate the raft. There were 5-8 mild rapids along the way.. I'm glad we did it but I was ready to be done by the time we got there. I'm most impressed with how hard the guides worked and kept a great attitude throughout the entire trip.
Relaxing trip after hiking Arches day before
J6643ICcatherinef,May 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Glorious 1/2 day on the Colorado River. The guides were fantastic and really worked hard to make a nice, relaxing trip. Our guide, Evans was professional, friendly and has a great temperament for this kind of work. Extremely pleasant!
Fun on the Colorado
catherinekB7366LK,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00I would have liked a bit stronger rapids, but we knew it would be fairly calm. They were honest about that. Otherwise, we had lots of fun. Our guide was very knowledgeable. I learned a lot about the river and the surrounding terrain. The lunch was great.
Colorado float trip
Walter P,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The float trip with a few rapids, lunch is very good guide was very good. Trip was a little bit over four hours, including lunch
Breathtaking journey down the river
Linda Y,Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fantastic journey down the Colorado River made even more enjoyable by our guide Ethan. The views from the raft were breathtaking and Ethan made our trip more enjoyable with his easygoing personality and ability to include everyone in the conversation. Highly recommend this tour!
Such a great trip!
melinda V,Jul 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Went on a river raft trip with our tower, Natalie who was fun and informative. Had 9 in our group family of from London, me and my husband, Natalie and a couple from Gaza. Lots of laughs, a wonderful lunch, and such scenic beauty!
Floating through the wild, wild, west!
lauramD3647NL,Jul 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An absolutely amazing and unforgettable way to spend the afternoon. My 14 year old daughter and I loved this experience. Our guide, Phil, was fantastic. They provided a delicious picnic lunch on the banks of the river. I highly recommend booking with Adrift Adventures. The owner, Mike, was very helpful and kind too.
Great Half Day In Moab
Connector22567552244,Jun 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed our 1/2 day rafting experience with Adrift. Our guide, Ethan, was knowledgeable and friendly. Lunch was included, would recommend to those 'just getting their feet wet' with this sport.
Boring float trip
sunnypbg,Jun 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Definitely a float. Maybe a few very short class 1 rapids if that. But WAY more of a calm float than we expected. Our guide unfortunately wasn’t as good as it seems some of the other mentioned guides. While he was nice, there wasn’t much said on the way to the float (and anything that was said couldn’t be heard very well in the back of the van). He did mention that we were skipping the better rapids because there was a chance if we went the way he chose we might see eagles or mountain goats (saw nothing). Would have been nice to be given the option as we would have chosen the rapids over a chance to see an animal. He pointed out a few things along the way (like where Tom Cruise filmed a scene) but nothing too exciting. Lunch was deli sandwiches, but due to the amount of meat there appeared to be, my family each only took 2 slices of deli meat to save enough for everyone and it was not really enough to cover the bread much less make a substantial sandwich. It took longer than expected to get to lunch because most of the beach pull outs were full. The beach we finally pulled out at was small with no shade and we pretty much just plopped in the sand for a quick bite to eat. Overall I’d rather pay more for a more thrilling adventure. If you are looking for an easy float this might be for you. Probably better suited for young kids (under 8) and senior citizens.
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