We did the UTV 2-hour guided tour and chose Hell's Revenge. The staff was very friendly and helpful when booking and we were so happy with our guide. Richard is so knowledgeable as he's been a guide of all kinds in Moab for over 30 years. He was fun and always made sure we were well informed and stopped for scenic views and photographs. He always made sure we were doing good before moving on. Our family had a great time and would recommend! read more

This activity was a little bit difficult to rate. I gave it a three stars because the activity itself was fun, but the food was poor and the price was a bit steep. As many have mentioned this is a cowboy style dinner that you eat in a banquet hall before the ride. The food was all you can eat eat, and the staff were more than accommodating. However, the food was just average to poor. The meat was dry, and the BBQ sauce was just ridiculously sweet. Basic salad, corn, very dry rolls, canned beans and a dessert that was about two bites of a cobbler with a squirt of whipping cream. We barely touched it. The boat ride was great. We loved being on the water really enjoyed hearing the story about the history of Moab. The lights did bring a unique perspective to the rocks which against the night sky. We were lucky that the sky was completely dark and great night for stars. I would've liked to have learned more about the constellations since this is such a great place to stargaze. Overall I'm glad we did it. It was a fun activity, But for the price and the taste of the food I'm not so sure if it was worth the price. I like how it is a family run business . I would suggest improving your menu such as updating the food. It sounds like the menu has been the same for a while and it's kind of tired. it may help to update your recorded presentation to something a little bit more current , and maybe add some constellation information. I think you have a good thing going, but it could really use a fresh update. read more

The event did not live up to the description on the website. The dinner is before the boat in a conference room at long tables Buffett style. Edible but wasn't great. After about an hour in the conference room you go to boat. Very slow, very boring. Boat goes maybe 1/2 mile up river very slowly. Does circles and idles in place for 2 hours while you listen to a recording of the history of Utah settlers. Felt like a 5th grade history lesson and we actually fell asleep. The light show is not spectacular it's a truck on the road shining a flood light on the canyon wall while the story plays. Overall super boring, lacks enthusiasm and not at all what we were expecting. They need to change it up, do something different and be more expletive on the website to manage expectations. read more

The only saving grace from this experience was our guide, who was friendly and funny. But for her, this would be a zero-star review. The best thing about the dinner was either the Italian salad dressing or the Diet Coke. The rest of the food, while edible, was neither served hot nor particularly tasty. As for the light show, that was a complete, utter joke. The light show consisted of a pickup truck slowly driving beside the boat and illuminating the canyon walls with a bright white light. Seriously!! The "show" reminded me of a 7th grade history/science lesson as a 1970s / 1980s teacher might have done it. "Bored to tears" comes to mind describing this experience. By the end, all I could think was "Well, those are three hours of my life that I can never have back." EXTREMELY disappointed with every aspect of this experience. NEVER again!! read more

Recently I took my family on the Moab Light & Sound Show. I had experienced this tour about ten years ago and remembered it as a magical moment of our trip, so I happily spent nearly $100 per person to share it with my family. To say I was disappointed would be an understatement. The experience began awkwardly, with the boat traveling backward, and unfortunately it never improved. Because the Colorado River is experiencing historically low water levels, the boat can now travel only about a mile upstream before it has to stop. Instead of addressing this limitation honestly, the emcee spent an extended period filling time with a rambling mix of stories, trivia, and information--some accurate, some questionable--while we simply floated on the river waiting for darkness so the projection show could begin. The biggest disappointment, however, was the narration itself. It appears the script has remained virtually unchanged for many years. It recounts conflicts between Native Americans and early settlers almost entirely from the settlers' perspective, describing attacks and killings by Native Americans without acknowledging the historical reality that this was their homeland and that the settlers were newcomers encroaching on it. Presenting such a one-sided account feels outdated, historically incomplete, and out of step with how we understand and discuss history today. This attraction has tremendous potential. The canyon is spectacular, and modern projection technology could create an unforgettable experience. Instead, the production feels dated, the script is in need of a complete rewrite, and the overall experience no longer justifies the price. I left feeling disappointed--not only because the show failed to live up to my memories, but because my family didn't get to experience the remarkable attraction I had hoped to share with them. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this tour in its current form. read more

Awesome dinner and show on the boat!! We LOVED it!!! The crew did great before the darkness, and after wards the lights and music were amazing!! read more

The dinner was wonderful with a variety of meats and vegetables. Once being seated on the boat, Tasha? was very knowledgeable about the river and pointed out many interesting places. She was funny and came across as personable and not rambling off a set of well-rehearsed jokes. I do have to point out that the light show was quite disappointing. Sitting on the boat in one spot watching plain white lights projected on to the rocks quickly became boring. The story regarding the history of the area was very enjoyable but they only showed white lights. No images were projected to go along with the story. There is so much they could do to keep the cruisers engaged. In reality I would give them a two star rating just based on the boring light show, but I feel the rest of the night was quite enjoyable. read more

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Off road lovers would love these trails. Stunning views but honestly not a ton for kids to actually DO besides look over edges and drive. The little dinosaur footprint area was cool for 10 minutes. After two big hiking days at Arches, our kids were bored with the long car stops and short walks to viewpoints. If we did it again we would split Canyonlands across multiple half-days instead of one full day, or just accept it's more of a scenic-drive park with children. read more

So we tried again and it was wonderful. The food was just as good as last time. This time the weather was beautiful. We loved the river trip up anf the information and even the dad jokes were very fun. The light thing and narration was a little slow. We actually loved it when it hot darker and we just floated down the river with just music. Make sure you take bug spray as they were thick. read more

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Won't return. A canteen style and  buffet dinner in a big hall with rows of long tables, on the Colorado River. Door opens at 7pm. Love their green cotton napkins. After dinner we waited around for our light show cruise, boarding at 8pm. The sun sets at 8:30.   The flat bottom boat sails smoothly on the shallow Colorado River. It's a marvelous evening with clear skies that filled with stars, large and small. Elon Musk' Starlink made an appearance, which is the highlight of the night. The light show? What light show? As we're getting back on shore, at the top of the stairs, there is a big can for tips (the staff has mentioned this before the end of the cruise), front and center. It's a little uncouth and bit inconvenient for the flow of the traffic. I don't see anyone throw in any bills. This dinner cruise is an optional choice from our tour company, that reads "Optional: Evening Boat Tour on the Colorado River with dinner". The cost is $119 per person. I didn't get the sense that the dinner is NOT served on board. If I knew, I would not have booked this option. At our trip orientation, the tour manager explained that we would be bused to dinner first then get on boat. A truck projects light onto the rock formations from Route U-128. The sound system on the boat is like school PA, and competes with the running motor of the boat. The female staff (or owner?) on the boat said this is a family run business. I think any business, regardless of family owned or not, needs to do a good job to earn costumers' support. If this company's main clienteles are tourists like me, returning seems mote. Perhaps it's the travel agencies is their main customer. read more

Unique and well-presented trip up the Colorado River Canyon with dramatic lighting perfectly synchronized with the audio program on the boat. Pre-trip dinner buffet was a great added value. read more

8 of us really enjoyed the dinner and evening light show. Dinner was very good, staff handled a large crowd excellently. Boat ride/light show on a beautiful night was a unique and fun experience. Highly recommend read more

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NOT as advertised, light show not impressive at all. The dinner was excellent, but not enough to change my opinion. Guide Treyven was very funny and knowledgeable. read more

FANTASTIC experience all around! Dinner was yummy, the people were so friendly, and that boat ride at night was absolutely breathtaking!

We did the Canyonlands by Night river cruise on the Colorado River and really enjoyed it. The evening started with a buffet-style dinner at long banquet tables. The food was decent and there was something for everyone. The dining room was large, clean, and bright, and everything ran smoothly. After dinner, we boarded the boat and headed up the river. Our guide was great -- he pointed out rock formations, shared history, and kept things interesting along the way. On the return, there was a light show projected onto the canyon walls, plus some stargazing with constellations and even satellites pointed out. Overall, it was a smooth experience that combined entertainment, history, and a touch of culture. We really liked it and would recommend it. read more

We did 2 different tours with this company. That morning we did the UTV ride on the Sand Flats and Richard was our guide. He did a great job instructing each driver how to manipulate some of the difficult hills. He had waters and snacks for us. That evening we did the boat tour on the Colorado River and the light show. Very informative information given by Treyven and Captain Ron did a great job manipulating the boat on the river in the dark. The meal that was served before we loaded the boat was plentiful and very good. If ever in Moab again, we would definitely book another tour with this company and have Richard as our guide. read more

Amazing group of horses and wranglers! Fantastic direction on "Get to know how to handle your horse". Fun conversation from the wranglers throughout. Book a day here and kiss Reno for me! read more

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Very dissappointed overpriced tour trap. Staff was very friendly though. Food, average. Light show was silly.

Great time, amazing scenery, great band and really good food. The river was low but the Captain did a great job of showing us the canyon.

We really enjoyed this boat trip, The meal was tasty and the river was beautiful. The light show was OK, but it was just great to be on the river. The staff was accommodating and service oriented. This is a unique Moab adventure. read more

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Had an amazing time would highly recommend this tour. The food was very good and the lights shining on the huge canyon Walls with music was awesome. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. And all the stars I saw and satellites in the sky , is experience you won't wanna miss. read more

I'm honestly so disappointed. The only reason it has any stars at all is that the food was okay. This is the biggest rip-off I've ever been tricked into booking. This isn't even a light show--it's the most bizarre, uncomfortable seated boat ride I've ever experienced. To make matters worse, the heavy overtones of the Mormon religion are pushed repeatedly throughout the experience. and way way too long! read more

Leo and Luke were fantastic guides and made the trip very enjoyable! This was the first time me and my husband have ever zip-lined and now, we're hooked! Great views and definitely great for beginners or experts! read more

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Looking for a fun way to spend the evening while visiting Moab? This is a good option that offers a full experience with dinner and a show. You can start out the trip with a cowboy style dinner that offered salad, sides, and barbecue and additional option to buy adult beverages.The family has been doing this for decades and the operation runs as smoothly as you would expect for that longevity! From the moment we were greeted by smiling, happy people, to the well prepared and tasty food - what more could we ask for? There is plenty of time to eat and visit with others at the long tables you are seated at then you are guided to line up to take your seat on the boat in a quick, orderly manner. From there, the fun begins with a guide who will inject a good amount of punny and funny jokes along the way but, also includes a lot of history about the area and exploration that took place through the years. Being on the river at night with the light show, narration, and music all add up to an enjoyable experience and some good photo ops along the way. Great option for a fun outing for families or couples. read more

The food was fantastic and the staff was super friendly. The religious message of the tour caught me off guard. While not pushy, I did find it disrespectful of the native people and seemed to point that your particular religious group is the fulfillment of Gods plan for the land. read more

Where do I start other than conveying how pleased my wife and I were with Mikalyla, Mikayla AND management for providing exceptional customer service!!! A last-minute unexpected occurrence just before our participation in the buffet and boat experience resulted in me not being able to enjoy the boat experience with my wife, who very much enjoyed it without my accompaniment. Mangement provided a refund for me - on very short notice due to a very unique occurrence. Great organization - highly recommend the buffet and boat experience!!! read more

Overall really beautiful and enjoyable. The narrator felt and sounded like he voiced the pacer graham fitness test and was archaic. The food was surprisingly delicious. read more

FANTASTIC from the start with a very nice dinner to the end. So SAD that CHEAP ASSES do not tip. I was one of the first people off and stood 10 feet from the 'tip bucket' so I could see how many of the 150+ people would tip. SEVEN people left a tip...........so SAD there are so many cheap assess around. You very large staff deserves more recognition and cheap asses do not realize it or are just to cheap to care. WOW. Or they're really stupid. I lean toward that they're stupid combined with being cheap! Again, great presentation. read more

Had a great time with out Tour Guide Michael. This is a fun family activity. It offers some great opportunities for pictures from the river. It was a great way to end our night. The food was good. The people were friendly. The jokes were corny, which was perfect for our family. After you get done with thrilling day time activities, this is a great way to wind down. Also consider using this company to book all of your activities. And if you stay in one of the hotels that share the parking lot with Canyonlands by Night, you don't have to drive anywhere. Next time we come we will know to book all of our adventures with them! read more

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First off, I wasn't sure what to expect as I didn't even look to see where they UTV trip would take us. When we arrived the decision was made to go through Hells Revenge. Being a first time Moab visitor, I knew nothing of the surrounding area or the names of places, but I was ready for the journey! Richard was our guide and man did he take us on a ride! He's a great spirited individual, very thoughtful and thorough. He also gave us a little history of the times. The trip was intense, nothing but smiles and dirt in the teeth! The view is one I will never forget. Canyonlands by Night delivered! Thank you Richard! read more

We started off with a high note: a nice guided van tour through Arches NP. That was a 5-star, hands down. Our week in Moab fell apart after that. Only an hour before our much-anticipated jet boat fun run was set to embark, the company canceled because of the captain's medical emergency. Of course, an emergency can happen; we can't complain about that. However, the company had no contingency plan, and this was our last day. They should operate with a back-up so they don't screw up a lot of customers' plans. Of course, they refunded our fares, so they still get 2 stars. What a bummer to end our trip! read more

I had several serious concerns regarding my experiences with this activity. I will say the food was good although the dessert size was extremely small. Less than a quarter cup of an apple pie. the staff were extremely friendly and pleasant and the program was well run. My concerns are the recorded narrative. It was very bias, it did not reflect the challenges and devastation that the indigenous people faced at the hands of the Mormons. The narrative placed all the blame on the indigenous people. The Mormons and pioneers had taken their lands forcefully and brutally. I was very appalled that information was being presented. read more

We thourgly enjoyed the evening. It was very well organized, clean and bright. The crew were friendly and helpful, trying to be sure we all enjoyed our trip. there was plenty of food and beverages, even wine, beer and liquor, for an extra price. The river trip was great, very informative and tastefully done, the light show was spectacular and the music moving , I especially enjoyed the narrative. Thank you guys, job well done. read more

Great staff. Everything was awesome from the delicious food to the educational information and of course the well timed light show! I would highly recommend this for a great night out in Moab. read more

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We did the evening tour with dinner and lights. The food was okay, something's better than the others but good overall. After dinner we headed to the boat for a short leisurely cruise up the Colorado River. The narrator seemed to be knowledgeable about the geography off and on the river. She had a pretty good sense of humor and was entertaining in that regard. The total time on the boat was about two hours. Very leisurely. Half the time was with a taped narrated program including stories and music. At the same time a truck ran parallel to the river shining a very bright set of lights on the walls above the river. This was interesting but not a light show . It might be wise to invest in an updated light show using lasers. By the way, my wife loved everything about the show and boat ride. That played a big factor in my rating. read more

As an older couple, the Dutch Oven Dinner and Cruise was perfect for us. The dinner presentation was fun and the river cruise was beautiful. Seeing the canyon walls at night was more than we expected. The coordinated lights enhanced the cruise and stories. read more

The staff was nice and the food was fine, but the dinner setup felt restrictive--assigned seating right next to others despite plenty of open space in the building. The light show and narration was very outdated, overly religious, and dismissive of Native American experiences. The light show was boring and didn't show much besides lit up rock at night. The guide's live commentary was far more engaging; I'd recommend letting them lead the whole tour. A shorter format with one hour for dinner and one for the guided tour would have been way better for a smaller price. Overall, not worth the price and would not recommend. read more

Oh man, not sure how to review this place but I'll give it a go. The meal we ate before we left (as part of the tour) was actually one of the best meals we ate in Moab this week. Tender beef, chicken was a bit dry though, but the sides were all great. The coleslaw was my absolute favorite. It was so sweet tasting. The Apple crisp had a great taste but it was room temperature; it would've been so much better warm. But overall, great meal. Preston greeted us so kindly. The activity: hmmm. I'm not really sure what we saw. It was cool at first. Preston, our guide, answered all kinds of questions about the rock walls surrounding us and the history of the geology around us. It was really cool. Then when it got dark, the "light show" was basically some guy driving in the car next to the River we were in, shining a light on the rocks as we listened to the history of the creation of the world for 30 minutes. It was kinda weird, not gonna lie. Hence the 3 stars. But other than that last 30-40 minutes, it was a great 3 hour evening activity. read more

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People were friendly. Cruise was just floating on the river. Views were nice. Dinner was cafeteria style and not the good. We would not recommend it for the cost. read more

We had dinner here as part of a reunion group. We did not sign up for the boat ride. I felt the dinner part was slightly unorganized. The "salad bar" had a bowl of prepackaged salad mix, a bowl of pasta salad, tomatoes, carrots and dressing. Not very appetizing. The dinner was a small spoonful of corn, beans, choice of small piece of chicken, pulled pork, shredded beef, some kind of potatoes and a cold roll. For the price we paid for dinner, I was expecting something a little better honestly. The "dessert" was an extremely small bowl (more like two spoonfuls) of apple crisp I think and whipped cream. The staff at the bar was extremely nice and pleasant. The workers serving the food barely spoke two words and didn't look happy at all. Overall, I wouldn't return to for the dinner and boat ride, it's just not worth the money. read more