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Moab: Colorado River Dinner Cruise with Music and Light Show

1. Moab: Colorado River Dinner Cruise with Music and Light Show

Begin the evening on the banks of the Colorado River, just 2 miles north of Moab, Utah. Savor a delicious cowboy-style Dutch oven dinner in a dining room overlooking the water. After dinner, climb aboard a flat-bottomed boat and begin your river adventure. A knowledgeable and entertaining guide will point out things of interest and ignite your imagination. Once darkness settles in, the formal part of the evening begins when 40,000 watts of natural light illuminate the canyon wall. Watch as lights, shadows, music, and narration make the stories of the canyon's formation, creation, and history come to life on the walls above the river - as learned from the early settlers of the area (the Catholic conquistadors, Native Americans, and Mormon pioneers). This Sound and Light Show is a not-to-be-missed unique experience and a great end to a perfect day in Moab.

Moab: Hell's Revenge 4WD Off-Road Tour by Kawasaki UTV

2. Moab: Hell's Revenge 4WD Off-Road Tour by Kawasaki UTV

Climb aboard a Kawasaki UTV (Utility Terrain Vehicle) for an adrenaline thrill on the Hell’s Revenge Trail of Moab. Drive a specialized 4WD vehicle, with the confidence of knowing you are following a professional guide. Hell's Revenge is like a slow moving roller coaster; except it’s on slickrock! Drive across petrified mountains of rock that look like sand dunes. Although known as “slickrock,” it's actually gritty like sand paper; and unlike anything else you’ve experienced before. Along the way, stop for panoramic views from the Colorado River Overlook, and see authentic dinosaur tracks. Travel in convoys of no more than 5 vehicles for a more intimate and personal experience. Anyone over the age of 21 can drive one of the buggies if they have a valid drivers license, and are comfortable driving on terrain with steep slopes and cliffs. Each vehicle can accommodate up to 4 people.

From Moab: Colorado River Half-Day Rafting Trip

3. From Moab: Colorado River Half-Day Rafting Trip

Enjoy a guided rafting tour for all ages and levels of experience along the Colorado River. Depart from Moab and spend half the day navigating Class 1 or 2 rapids surrounded by impressive rock formations. Get picked up in Moab and meet your professional guide. Get outfitted with the necessary rafting gear and listen to your guide's safety instructions. Then embark on a wild adventure along the Fisher Towers and Professor Valley part of the river. The trip is about 7 miles and you're sure to get in some splashy rapids. Select the option including lunch to enjoy a buffet-style meal during your tour. At the end of the trip, the shuttle will take you back to Moab.

From Moab: Half-Day Canyonlands Island in the Sky 4x4 Tour

4. From Moab: Half-Day Canyonlands Island in the Sky 4x4 Tour

Discover the Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands National Park on this exciting half-day tour by 4x4 vehicle. After pickup from your hotel in Moab, drive towards the national park, meandering alongside the river. Stop outside the park boundary to explore ancient Native American rock art that was carved into the cliffs by the Ancestral Puebloans. Continue to the jeep trail that leads up to the Island in the Sky district. Along the way, you'll stop at vistas such as Fossil Point and Musselman Arch. See the remarkable Gooseneck Overlook and travel along a section of the White Rim trail. Wind up the switchbacks of the famous Shafer Trail, and enjoy one last look out over the park before driving back to Moab.

Moab: 3-Hour Scenic 4x4 Off-Road Adventure

5. Moab: 3-Hour Scenic 4x4 Off-Road Adventure

Discover the natural landscapes of Moab, Utah on a 4x4 adventure. Embark on a breathtaking experience with a dash of excitement. After meeting your guide, hop in your 4x4 vehicle and head into the landscape. Enjoy an experience focused on the natural beauty of the area and ancient rock art.  See ancient Native American petroglyph panels—rock art and carvings spanning multiple millennia. Some even go as far back as 3500 BC. Use your personal interpretation skills to decipher the images.  Admire views of gorgeous towering Canyons. Also get a look at a handful of arches, red rock spires and towering canyon walls all along the beautiful Colorado River. Have all your needs catered to with some short stops to snack, take pictures, and talk about Moab’s history.

Moab: Moab Giants Dinosaur Park and Museum Entrance Ticket

6. Moab: Moab Giants Dinosaur Park and Museum Entrance Ticket

Travel back through time with your VIP Pass to Moab Giants Dinosaur Park, the ultimate dinosaur adventure for all ages. Explore the park at your own pace and have fun with the whole family. The ticket includes access to all outdoor and indoor attractions. Walk with over 100 life-size dinosaurs on the half-mile Moab Giant Outdoor Trail then, visit two Dig-It-Out sites, the Playground, PaleoCamp, and Rock Art Gallery. Enjoy interactive exhibits and games dedicated to the formation of tracks and what we can learn from them at the Tracks Museum. Then, head to the 3D Theater for a movie depicting the Big Bang and evolutionary theories. Next, visit the new Prehistoric Aquarium Experience. See ancient sea creatures on 3D virtual screens as if you were there with them. Prepare yourself to come face to face with the ancient giant shark Megalodon during an unforgettable realistic 5D experience.

Goblin Valley State Park: 4-Hour Canyoneering Adventure

7. Goblin Valley State Park: 4-Hour Canyoneering Adventure

Hidden amongst the spectacular hoodos and mesas of Goblin Valley State Park lies a truly fantastic canyoneering adventure. Embark on a journey through unbelievable rock formations, testing your skills with assistance from friendly rappelling experts. Meet your guide with a warm welcome and get an overview of the area's fascinating history. Your guide will provide basic safety information along with an introduction to the basics of rappelling and canyoneering. Enjoy magnificent views of the Valley of the Goblins and Robbers Roost. Following a short scramble through the Valley of the Goblins, enter a beautiful slot canyon that disappears into a dark and mysterious chasm in the Earth. Put on your canyoneering gear and rappel 90 feet (27 meters) into a spectacular and awe-inspiring chamber resembling a Gothic cathedral. Enjoy delicious refreshments inside the Chamber of the Basilisk.

Cisco: Westwater Canyon Full-Day Rafting Trip with Lunch

8. Cisco: Westwater Canyon Full-Day Rafting Trip with Lunch

If you are looking for an exciting full-day rafting trip, this is the trip for you. This stretch of the Colorado River is a mix of calm and wild rapids for 17.6 miles from Westwater Ranger Station to the Cisco take-out. There will be sections of calm water to take in the views and the stunning canyon walls, with a long stretch of consistent Class III-IV rapids. To minimize impact on this fragile environment, the Bureau of Land Management permits only a small number of people on the river each day so a guided trip is your best chance at getting on the water! Start the day meeting at the meeting point and get the boats ready for push off! Then enjoy the morning floating down the canyon towards the rapids. Enjoy the uniquely colored black rock cliffs and red sandstone walls of the canyon. After a calm float down the river, you'll go through all 11 class III-IV rapids, starting with Little Dolores and then navigate through Skull, and finish in Last Chance. After conquering all the action-packed rapids and working up an appetite, you'll get to enjoy a riverside lunch with beautiful scenery. Finish the day with a nice calm stretch of water to the take-out at Cisco and then get transported back to the meeting point.

From Hanksville: West Moab Hidden Wonders Canyoneering Tour

9. From Hanksville: West Moab Hidden Wonders Canyoneering Tour

Explore the spectacular and awe-inspiring red rock canyons of southern Utah in an adventurous way. Climb and hike up canyons to experience one of the most beautiful wilderness landscapes in America at Robber's Roost. Get a warm welcome from your guide and get an overview of the area. Receive safety information and an introduction to the basics of rappelling and canyoneering. Enjoy hands-on guidance enabling any experience level to embark on a challenging outdoor adventure. Enter the canyon and witness how challenging teamwork and a variety of canyoneering techniques enable you to explore some of the canyon's most beautiful hidden worlds. For many, the first experience in canyon country is transformational. Feel the experience in your heart and soul, drawing on your inner strength to soar above the challenges ahead of you.

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We just simply enjoyed it and socializing with other guest from different parts of the country. The staff was very organized both in the dinning room and on the boat. The cowboy dinner was good. The ride on the river was narrated. It was very cool that evening and the staff passed out blankets for everyone. I thought the trip was a good value as well. We were happy with the whole evening.

This event was just magical! Great food and great history lessons on those gorgeous Moab rocks. The best bit was cruising under the stars. Staff was so amazing as well. You have to do this.

Very nice cruise. The staff was very friendly and informative. The scenery was spectacular and the dinner was pretty good

Nice dinner and well organized. River cruise after was informative and pleasant. Great family run business.

Rafting very tame, guide Dave excellent and he made us a delicious lunch. Actual ride about two hours.