Moab Adventure Center

We did the Hummer tour and the white water rafting. Had a great time! The staff takes really good care of you. Thank you!

We did the Fiery Furnace tour with MAC and it was absolutely wonderful. It was the highlight of our trip to Moab. A must see. And MAC did a great job– good communication, staff is respectful of the environment, and peaceful inside the Furnace.
Of note, there were only three people on our tour– me, my husband, and my sister. I suspect many other outfitters might have cancelled since it was not a full group. I am very grateful that MAC did not!
(Of note, Adrift Adventures cancelled a rappelling tour on us 10 hours before our departure– the night before!!! This left us no time to find another option. We were pissed. I wish I had worked everything through MAC.)
We will return to Moab and book more tours via MAC. Thank you!

Best day ever! Took a four hour off-​roading tour in Moab for an amazing adventure. Mike, my Driver, knew the trails like the back of his hand. He gave us the history of the area and told us how the fin formations and arches were formed. I had full trust in his experience and capabilities throughout the drive despite going on some routes that were pretty «spectacular». I highly recommend the four hour off road tour that includes lunch as it was in the most amazing setting imaginable. And I also highly recommend Mike as your driver. It was an unforgettable experience!

If there are any adventures you wanted to partake in and you happen to be in the beautiful state of Utah I highly recommend checking out the Moab Adventure Center. They pretty much have almost anything you can think of. My boyfriend and our friends were in Utah to enjoy some good ‘ol white water rafting on the Colorado river. There were 5 of us and neither of us had ever done white water rafting before. The tour guides were great and fun. Everyone that were participating in the fun were divided into three different rafts and one raft had our lunch and extras on it. It started off nice and easy with rafts that were manageable.
After we ate we got back on the river and approached one of the first rapids, category 3 – 4, however, the water was pretty high at the time we went rafting so by the time everyone in the boat started paddling it was too late. The nose of our boat was pointing downwards into «Funnel» and we were completely flipped over. As soon as this happened I remembered Dan saying to walk your hands above you against the boat and get out of it, so I did… and off I went yonder very quickly. I was astonished but incredibly thankful my life jacket was nice and tight and I was wearing my vibrams. The water was really cold, the current really fast, and the thoughts that kept going through my head were all the tips that he told us. Put your hand on your head to signal you are ok and when you see a boat, swim towards it. So that’s exactly what I did. The boat behind us saw me and they pulled me in. My heart was beating so fast and I was catching my breath when I started looking for my boyfriend, his best friend, his fiancé and sister. I didn’t see them for awhile, and come to find out my boyfriend was under the boat for several minutes until he was pulled out. They all got into their boat but no oars, so the next rapid, Skull, they flipped again! My boyfriend and his bestie ended up going in the boat Dan was manning, and once we were past that it was smooth sailing. Everyone was ok, a bit shocked, but okay. All of the guides on this trip were professional, fun, and knew exactly what to do when the unfortunate thing happens and the boat flips over.
I’m still on the fence if this is something I would ever do again at the same time I’m glad I experienced an adventure like this AND that we are all okay ready to tell our story! I do highly recommend bringing an extra pair of glasses or contacts if you decide to go rafting and you need these, also, please please please paddle your oar! The rest of the people in your boat will thank you.

Easy transaction. Great staff. They pointed us in the right direction for a day jeeping fun and it was perfect. The jeep was great to drive. I was surprised how easy it was to get the jeep and get a clear map that they provided. I called another place and they didn’t have any maps and said to get a map at a gas station — dumb. This place on the other hand had great customer service.

Really couldn’t have asked for a smoother experience. Walked in, was greeted by a very friendly man at the desk (I wanna say his name was David) EXTREMELY helpful and not pushy about anything. I signed up for half day rafting. Took maybe 10 mins. Super easy.
We took off in the morning on time. Guides Steph and Brain were GREAT! Brian was the guide on my boat and he was so pleasant and knowledgeable. I had no fears of anything bad happening on the boat either while he was in control. Overall a wonderful experience and a great business. Definitely recommend for sightseeing around Moab.

Jet– boat tour was a blast! We did the 3 hour one that started at 1pm. Rory was our guide/​boat captain and his dry humor was the best. It was reasonably priced too!

We had a blast on our west water rafting day trip. If you’re looking for adventure, make sure you book a white water trip, not just river rafting. We encountered 12 – 13 rapids– most of them category 3 – 4. Our guides, Ben, Daniel and Carter were extremely informative and professional– they were thorough with instructions and individually checked everyone’s life jackets making me feel very safe. I felt very confident in their knowledge, especially considering the seriousness of some of the rapids. They were also very personable and were great at making sure everyone had fun.
There were a few times where we could get out of the boat and ride a few of the mild rapids solo which I highly recommend.
We didn’t get to paddle ourselves but they explained that it all depends on the water level. The guides did all of the paddling and they make it look so easy but you could tel during the more difficult rapids they worked really hard.
They provide lunch and water and there was plenty to go around.
I highly recommend Moab Adventure Center– very professional, easy to book and a great adventure. Definitely a highlight of our vacation.

had a great time on the pm rafting tour! wayne our bus driver was awesome. Beautiful drive. Brian our river guide was great — super chill and funny and informative, but authoritative and in control. river was calmer than expected, only two small Rapids but what can you do. highlight was the lunch stop at the winery and lodge. this is almost worth the price alone! usually «lunch included» means some crappy sandwich or hot dog. this was legit — burgers, fancy buns, sloppy joes, 4 different kinds of salad, and grilled cookies. yes you heard me. great vibes with this company. if you want a chill day and don’t want to get thrown from the boat, go here !

We booked the full day rafting trip and had a blast! The experience of rafting the Colorado River is extraordinary to begin with, but Moab Adventure Center provided the extras that made our day. First, our guide, Aaron, was exceptional. He’s a personable, fun guy with the perfect mix of local knowledge and life experience to keep the trip entertaining. Next, the food. Oh, the food. The Adventure Center has partnered with a ranch/​restaurant right on the riverside. The spread of burgers, dogs, and pulled pork we were greeted with was outstanding. There was an array of delicious side dishes as well. To contrast, after lunch we passed a number of competing rafting companies feeding their patrons cold cuts and crackers on the riverside.
In short, we will definitely be back for a multi-​day trip in the near future. I’m sure the other guides provide an excellent experience, but we’ll definitely be requesting Aaron on our return trip.

So glad that we came to Moab Adventure Center! They took us on a trip down the Colorado and we had a blast. We will see you guys again, thanks for a great adventure!

This was my 2^nd visit to Moab and my first time white water rafting. Our guide Meghan was really friendly and professional. They had a shuttle picked us up from the hotel right on time and took us to the Moab Adventure Center where all of us and those rafting filled the van and was taken to the Colorado River via beautiful scenery around us. It was class 2 and I was told the rapids were low at this time. We all had a great time, the lunch at Red cliff that was included on half day rafting was pretty good. Meghan kept us entertain and let us be the captain and also gave some time to anyone who wants to swim. I am definitely coming back for class 4&5 rafting!

What an incredible experience! The main goal was white water rafting, but the couple days we were here they were either booked or didn’t have river permits (we are last-​minute planners). They immediately volunteered the phone numbers and names of other companies that they highly recommended who had permits for the dates we were available (talk about amazing customer service)!!
We DID book some other excursions with Moab Adventure Center: the guided, permit-​only Fiery Furnace hike in Arches National Park. WOW!!! This is a must-​do hike! But do not go without a guide — you will likely get lost and need rescuing. There are no trails — but that’s what makes it so incredible. You feel like the only people who are there or who have ever been there! Our guide was the best!!! Her name is Molly — try to get her if you can.
We also booked a Hummer 4×4 Sunset Safari off-​road excursion. We had Molly as our guide for this as well — this is a woman of many incredible talents and she is funny and very knowledgeable about the area. Again, she is highly recommended! This was one of the highlights of our trip! Super impressed with the off-​road experience! Bring your camera and your go-​pro if you have one!
We definitely highly recommend Moab Adventure Center for all your excursions! The variety and quality are impressive!

We were terribly disappointed by the AM rafting tour. The tour is rather expensive for what you get: 60 $ for 3 hours of mellow waters where nothing happens. The guide is actually doing all the work and is paddling alone 95% of the time. We encountered exactly three rapids in the 3h trip, and this is where we got to do something: paddle for 10 secs and that’s it.
This was a long way from adventure…
Still, apart from that, everybody there was very friendly and everything went smoothly. So three stars for the staff!

My boyfriend and I signed up for river rafting and horseback riding through Moab Under Canvas, and they work with the Moab Adventure Center.
We had a wonderful time river rafting the half day afternoon trip with our guide Megan! Loved that we stopped for lunch at Red Cliffs Lodge!
We also enjoyed our horseback riding trip we booked through them.

My recent Cataract Canyon Classic trip was just filled with amazing experiences. In my «mundane» life I am generally plugged in 24/​7, and the opportunity to escape that for a few days, and see things (the milky way across a stunning night sky, the stark beauty of the canyon), experience things (the rapids, hiking up a 1200-​foot canyon wall), and bond with great people was worth every penny.
Western River runs a very smooth trip, taking care of all the logistics so you can just enjoy yourself and really live the experiences. The guides were awesome — they worked as hard as mules, and had the enthusiasm of people who really enjoy their jobs and like interacting with people. And the people — the chance to bond with strangers and over just a few days become close friends with a group is an under-​promoted part of what made the trip so enjoyable.
The experiences themselves — the nature, the hiking, the rafting and camping were everything I expected them to be and more. You do find out a bit about yourself — I discovered how much I like hiking, and overcame the fear to jump down off a 25 foot ledge into a pool at the base of a waterfall.
I highly recommend this vacation, it will truly put you in a different place, a different world for a few days!

My husband and I went to Utah as adventurous outdoorsy people. We spent several days biking and hiking before spending our final day with the folks from Moab Adventure Center on a full day rafting the Westwater Canyon. We chose this trip so we could have the bigger rapids. We were not disappointed!
From the get-​go, the signing in, travel to the launch area and safety talks were professional and easy. Once on the river the guides were incredibly helpful and courteous hosts. We rafted on gentle waters a bit, swam in the Colorado River and stopped for a leisurely lunch. During the online booking I noted I was gluten intolerant (not really expecting a special meal just for me but thought maybe if they had several requests…) and they provided gluten free bread just for me. Very impressed they actually read my note in the reservation and got this for me!
After lunch the rapids began. EXCELLENT! Our rafts guide, Russel, was great at guiding and making it exciting too. During gentle times he told the history of the canyons, rocks, wildlife, etc. and not in some boring way– he had us laughing out loud! I will stop rambling of my adventures so you can now go book your own!

There is not a single bad thing to say about this company. Everyone was super friendly and full of information! And they pickup from local hotels which is really nice.
I went on the morning, half day white water rafting adventure with 7 other family members. You ride a bus to the destination and then are given safety speeches and assigned guides.
The rafting itself was incredible. We were able to go through 4 different rapids, and in total traveled 7 miles. The guides try to keep you as safe as possible while making sure you are having fun.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity. IT IS WORTH IT!

Did the 2 day Cataract Express this week and it was one of the most fun experiences of my life! High water levels this year made the rafting even more exciting. The water’s like a brown boiling sea at the confluence & its amazing to go thru it via raft. Western River Expeditions/​Moab Adventure Center can be trusted to get you through safely while having the time of your life. They provide the camping gear and cook all the meals, you just need to show up with your personal things. Also, you meet really cool people from all over the world on these trips. I joined my group solo & it wasn’t weird at all. Everyone was totally cool & we had a great time!
Last year I went on the 4day Grand Canyon rafting trip, which was also very good, if you’re considering that trip. I can recommend Moab Adventure Center wholeheartedly.

I booked the horseback riding tour through Moab Adventure Center and it tops my favorite list of things I did on my 10-​day trip through Utah. First off Red Cliffs Lodge was beautiful, including its corral area. Although it takes about 30 – 40 minutes to get from Moab city center to the lodge, the scenery is spectacular alongside the Colorado River.
The guides (who are authentic cowboys and cowgirls) gave as a brief and informative intro on how to ride… this is an easy ride even for first-​timers. We had three guides for a group of 12 riders, so there was plenty of help to go around. The guides were fun to interact with and so were the horses. Each horse had their own personality but very gentle-​minded creatures. My husband had Harley and I had Batman, the former was all-​business and focused on the task at hand, the latter was distracted with eating most of the time but was receptive to a firm hand.
The 2 hr ride itself was spectacular. We didn’t take the same trails so the ride was very interesting. Towards the end we rode through a creek as well. Castle Valley hosted several movie shoots including John Wayne movies so it’s the quintessential place to ride. Make sure to wear close toed shoes that are comfortable and clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty. The dust at Castle Valley is a deep red and it will get all over your hair and clothes. Sunglasses and hat are also key! Be careful with your fancy cameras – make sure you have a sturdy strap and use your lens cap. Also, bring at least two bottles of water with you – they give you a saddle bag to store your personal items.