Most people probably take this trip down the river with more gusto so we appreciated Rowan letting us figure out what we were comfortable with. The journey was relaxing allowing us to see the beauty around us. We chose this company since they are local and smaller than the other one. We lucked out and were the only ones on the tour. Really a great experience. read more

We took a half day whitewater trip on 7/5/22. The river was flowing slowly so the class 2/3 were more like 1/2 but the trip was beautiful. Misha, our guide, took great care of our family. Knowledgeable and upbeat a great guide. Would highly recommend again. read more

Great locally owned business. Perfect mix of laid back and very professional. Did the Splish Splash SUP with Devon and it was fantastic. I've been on a paddle board in a lake, but this was my first time on a river, much less whitewater. Devon gave great tips and pointers, and it was like sharing the river with a friend. I did fall in and "swim" at the very end, and she was so helpful with getting back on my board (that always seems to be the hardest part). Would come back for sure for SUP and other adventures. read more

We had a fantastic time doing the full day rafting adventure with Ethan. The trip was a blast with a great mix of beautiful scenery, fun rapids, physical activity, and tons of laughs. I can't recommend this place enough for someone looking to learn about Moab and have an active adventure. Start here on your visit and you'll know where to go next. read more

I thought that the most amazing thing about paddle Moab was that despite the horrific weather, they continued as advertised all activities. We had spectacular tutoring by Nate, and the rappelling was perfectly timed with the worst possible sleet storm, yet safety was insured at all times and my daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. We then paddle boarded with very accurate lessons on technique and nature appreciation. Fortunately, the pouring rain elicited a tremendous amount of waterfalll lead to waterfalls ' development on the cliffs. It was 100% the best outdoors experience of 2021 for the both of us. For folks who hate lame ass guided crap, this paddle Moab with Nate rocks big time!!! read more

My husband and I booked a river rafting trip and canyoneering trip with Paddle Moab and had the best experience! Cy was our guide for the river and he was fun, friendly and personable. Made for a fun day on the river. For our canyoneering excursion Zach was our guide. He also was friendly and personable and made you feel comfortable as you walk off the edge of that cliff with only the ropes he rigs up! The owner was a gem! Accommodating our special time request and arranging for Zach to pick us up from our campground since our RV was our daily driver. Paddle Moab Rocks! read more

Great service and fun area to paddle -- behind Arches Park! Tried to book online on Trip Advisor but dates were to soon for booking. Gave them a call and was able to book for the next day. Since there were wild winds on our booking day, Josh (owner) called and gave us info morning of schedule on what we would experience given conditions. We decided to rebook to following day, and our guide Justin was great! Gave safety tips I did not receive from other outfitters, and gave tips on how to paddle given the windy and stronger current in the section we started in (rest was flat)! Justin also pointed out interesting areas in the canyon --like ancient granary. Bonus: free snacks and Moab area hotel pick up! read more

Ben was an amazing guide! I booked this trip solo and met 3 super fun people also on the trip. Super fun, great for beginners or advanced SUP enthusiasts. First time on a river SUP, was a great time and brilliant way to see Moab and the river! Even got some headstands in! Highly, highly, HIGHLY recommend! Such a wonderful experience! read more

A great little adventure company in Moab. They have water and canyoneering activities with the personal touch. My wife and I had reserved the standup paddle-board fun float. Expected a group, but it was just the two of us and our guide Hunter who was great. He gave us great instructions (we were first timers on paddle-boards) and had great insights to the river, area and outdoor activities - bottom line this place is awesome and we had a great time! If you want the personal touch this is the place to be! read more

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This outfit is awesome! You would be remiss not to book your trip with Paddle Moab. The entire staff is so friendly and very knowledgable. You don't feel like a number getting pushed through the system. We saw a lot of other outfits sending loads of people on rafts. They looked unenthusiastic to say the least. Plus their rafts were loaded with people. I have hired several guide businesses in different areas of the country. I've been disappointed when I went with the big advertisers with some trendy building. It's the small businesses that really put their heart in to what they do and it makes a huge difference. When we pulled up to the location, I had a feeling it was going to be a great time. I booked a 6 hour rafting trip for today that included my 74 year old mother and my two children (12 and 13). Everyone had an amazing time. Big splashes, lots of time to swim along the raft and tons of history and information along the way. My mom said it was one of the best things she had ever done and my kids immediately asked me if they could go again. The water shooters that were in the raft were a huge hit for my kids who loved trying to drench other rafts we encountered. All of the guides work as a team and you can't go wrong with whomever you get. We were in Jeff's raft. We loved our time with him. He knows so much about the history of Moab, the geology and environment. It was incredibly fascinating and we asked so many questions. We got a chance to talk with other guides who were also full of great information. At one point we looked back at another raft and everyone (including the guide) was in the water floating along with the raft. These guys are legit. They are also the last locally owned guide service in the area. Make sure you tip big. It's expensive to run a small business and they deserve to be tipped well for the experience they provide. Have a great time!!! read more

It was okay, the company seemed great, the guides that drove us out were great, but the guide we had was not engaging, did not have us do much so we sat and were bored, our boat did not have a lot of people wanting to swim and that almost seems to bother the guide we had. Then on a rapid she deliberately turned boat sideways to be funny throwing my wife and I off the boat in the rapids, hit my head twice on the bottom of the boat and my wife was sent down stream. The guide played off as funny, okay falling in is, but deliberately doing something dangerous in the rapid around rocks is not funny. Would not recommend for sure read more

Went on the full-day white water rafting trip. Travis was our guide, he was super knowledgeable of the geography and history of the landscape of the surrounding Colorado River. He was great to chat with on the calm parts of the river too. Both guides whipped up a delicious lunch for a break along the river. Would totally recommend Paddle Moab, great group of guys. read more

Incredible experience. Nate and Collin were awesome and very professional. I would definitely use them on my next trip to Moab. The canyoneering experience was beyond words. They rock! read more

A small group of guides working together beautifully. Very friendly, very helpful. Very safe. We had an excellent outing that included rock climbing, repelling, and paddle boarding. Best part of our trip. read more

Absolute must do in Moab! We went whitewater kayaking and had the most amazing time. Sav and Landon were the best guides and made it so fun. The views are EVERYTHING! read more

Canyoneering here is amazing, and something you definitely don't want to miss out on. My group's guide was Nate, who was charismatic, smart, and an all around great guide. read more

Booking online is usually a leap of faith, right? You can read reviews and hope that it's worth it, but when it comes down to it, you're never sure what you're gonna get. I can tell you that we were blown away by the experience with Josh and Justin. From an on-time pickup at our hotel, to a great hike, to a great picnic lunch at a shaded park, and ending up with a fun paddle session down the Colorado River. We had a 1:1 session with Justin for the hike and paddle, so it was great to be able to move around and be at our own pace. My fiance had never paddled before, so he had a good 2 hours to really hone his craft and get the feel of river paddling. Justin was a great guide and a cool cucumber. We enjoyed spending time with him and the driver teams! If you're out in Moab for the weekend, I'd highly recommend the morning hike and afternoon paddle. It fills a full day, as you'll be out from 7am-3pm, but time passes quick when you're moving along. Justin curates for his clients, so be sure to share any important details (i.e afraid of heights, trick ankle, etc). Our hike was definitely off the beaten path and showed us parts of the canyon that you wouldn't normally see. Well worth it and we'd definitely use them again for another visit! read more

Great trip! Hunter was our guide and made the best of the situation for us since unfortunately we were up against quite a bit of wind. The company is more of a "mom and pop" feel which I really enjoyed since they could personalize a trip more to your abilities. Overall very welcoming!! Even if you're a beginner on the paddle board they still make these trips very doable and friendly. Thanks!! read more

My boyfriend and I did the "splish 'n splash" guided SUP tour and had an amazing time! Our guide Jef was awesome and had plenty of cool Moab history tid bits to share with us throughout the trip plus some nice recommendations for food and dining in the area. The popsicles at the end were an added bonus to an already awesome day. Everyone back at the boathouse was really friendly and welcoming, and they even invited us to a movie screening that they were having later that evening. Highly recommend! read more

Tour was super long! So worth the money! And was absolutely stunning. Bevin was an amazing tour guide super knowledgeable and funny jokes! Thanks guys read more

omg this is the best kayaking ever! Josh (the owner) was amazing gave us the best tour and showed me and my buddies from New York City the greatest time ever. deff renting there again so easy read more

Justin was a calm, knowledgeable and all-around fantastic guide. He took us for a flatwater SUP down the CO River and I was one of the best experiences we've had and on our trip. He gave careful and specific instruction, showed us some cool land features, told stories and showed our boys some SUP tricks! These guys are legit. If you're looking to find some peace and soak in Moab's beauty on the river, book with them! read more

Paddle Moab was great! Andrew, our guide, was friendly and informative. We took the longer 9-2:30 trip. We had good conversations while we drifted down the Colorado River. He really knows the area and beers. No real rapids at this time of year but we had fun swimming and rafting with others in kayaks. Andrew made our trip as exciting as possible hitting each small rapid spot. Wonderful scenery! Very safe trip, I highly recommend it. Lunch was excellent - all you can eat good food with free water, lemonade and ice tea. Can buy alcohol and other drinks. read more

We had a spectacular time with Paddle Moab this weekend! Paddleboarding through whitewater is the experience of a lifetime and we had a blast with our guide, Josh. We went through eight miles of whitewater and still water and it was quite possibly the best thing I've done all year. Very adventurous (expect to fall at least once) but I also felt safe with Josh's guidance and instruction. Highly highly recommend! Paddle Moab will pick you up, provide you with all the equipment you need (board, paddle, knee pads, helmet), teach you about how to navigate the different kinds of water, and guide you through the tricky patches. We brought our own giant bottles of water (very critical), which you can zip in at the front of the board. Things I wish we had done - bring a snack in a ziplock bag. Five hours on the river is a looong time and if you're like me, you'll get hungry. With the wind, it was a good full-body workout. Also, bring croakies so you don't lose your sunglasses, wear lots of sunscreen, and don't forget to wear water shoes or sneakers! Definitely hooked and can't wait to try this again! read more

Worst experience on vacation yet. I came here with my family to paddle board and have fun. The man who drove us to the spot with the paddle boards was late, he made us carry all the paddle boards to the water, and he didn't give us clear directions of what to do after paddle boarding. After paddle boarding, we had to drive miles away strapping the paddle boards to our car. We had to take them to a little dump yard on the street with no signs telling us where to go. Oh, and not to mention, we asked to be dropped off 2 miles earlier because we had a child with us and he could not paddle for too long. The man told us that we would probably only be paddling for 2 hours. Three and a half hours later, and we are not too happy. read more

Totally recommend Paddle Moab! We were in Moab for 3 days and wanted to do something in the water to cool off from the heat. The "Splish and Splash" trip was just what we were looking for!! A balance of small rapids and flat water to enjoy the views. We saw long horned sheep/goats (?) on the bank- so sick! Small group with a great leader, Rachel Anne! She made us feel comfortable on the water and shared some cool stories about the area too. We will be back on our next road trip for sure! read more

We did not rent anything from paddle moab, but we used their services to figure out where on the Colorado River would be the best for us to kayak. We know that most of the river is full of rapids, and we absolutely did not want that. They showed us on a map exactly where we were going to start and finish, and even told us why they were recommending this route instead of the shorter route. They were absolutely correct in every way possible, and I know without their guidance we would have not liked the trip nearly as much because it would have been much shorter and less scenic. They truly know the area like the back of their hands! Plus, it's the owner you deal with! They were extremely knowledgeable of the area, and even had a transportation service where they showed me where to drop our kayaks, where to park our vehicle with trailer, then gave us a ride from the put out point to the launch. Extremely knowledgeable, caring, friendly, and just a good hometown locally owned business! They were also gracious enough to allow us to wash our kayaks off and take a shower afterwards for an extremely small and reasonable fee. After all, water is a treasured commodity here. I absolutely would recommend them for any of your rental needs or local guide needs as they truly care about what they are doing and genuinely have a great time doing it. They also know the best places in town to eat and get a cold brew, which was also extremely helpful after a long day on the river. LOL read more

Our family vacation (three grown boys) took us to Moab, Utah this year and our first adventure was the SUP river tour with Paddle Moab. We went with Sav, a super fun, smiley, and knowledgeable river guide. The trip was a blast, and Sav made it fun, educational, and entertaining - and she combined all three each time she pointed out "rocks that look like stuff!" We loved it so much that we canceled our white water rafting trip with a different company and came back to Paddle Moab for theirs! Our oldest son (21) and I also signed up for a half day of canyoneering. It was (expectedly) a bit physically demanding, but our expert canyon guide, Russ Reali, provided a safe, knowledgeable, super fun adventure worth writing home about. We faced several different types of obstacles and challenges, but Russ made them fun and gave us tips to make them as easy as possible. Russ is also full of survival knowledge, so it was extra interesting to hear about the plant life and rock types, and how they can be used to survive the harsh desert climate. If you're looking for a scenic adventure through the canyon, hit up Paddle Moab, and ask for Russ! read more

Loved the adventure we had with Josh down the CO river! What a cool day! I would say that the snacks and photos were in need of improvement...but the can do attitude and the support and encouragement and coaching was TOP NOTCH! We had a blast with Josh! Good time and great memories made on our first time Stand Up Paddling! You should totally go adventure with this company. They pick you up at your door and handle everything! :) read more

My wife and I went out on a paddle with Hunter and had an amazing time. Hunter was engaging and taught us a lot about the river, the Moab community, and the geology of the area that created the fun rapids we traversed during our afternoon on the water. We went at our own pace and didn't feel rushed, nor did Hunter, an experienced white-water paddler, seem anything less than excited to be out there with us. He was encouraging and knowledgeable regarding techniques which helped us enjoy the experience even more. Definitely a highlight of our week-long trip, which in a beautiful setting like Moab, is a real statement! read more

Had a wonderful time with Justin . All gear is provided, included life vests. Just bring a waterproof camera and some water. They picked us up at our campground. We are quite a sight, two senior citizens with wobley legs. Justin never laughed once at us :) These folks are the best ! read more

Stand Up Paddleboarding on the Colorado River with Paddle Moab was one of the best travel experiences I have ever had. From the moment we were picked up on time at our hotel to the last moment on the river, our guide (Josh) provided a wonderful experience. His love for the environment, geology of the area, SUP and the river was evident throughout our experience. Josh led us from flat water through rapids in a very safe yet fun way. We were challenged and also had time to relax and soak in the beauty of the towering red rocks and wildlife. All of the needed equipment was provided and was in excellent condition. The price of our tour was very affordable and worth every penny. I urge anyone who has an interest in SUP and who is in the Moab area to support this business and give the river a try. Paddle Moab is first rate. read more

Paddle Moab was a highlight of our month long road trip through Utah & Colorado! We enjoyed our time and it was worth the money. Josh is a very knowledgable guide and would recommend him. We will definitely come back as soon as we go to Moab! read more

We signed up for paddle boarding down the Colorado. We had an awesome guide, Abbey, who gave us a thorough orientation regarding proper paddle boarding and how to get back on should you fall in. The experience was great and very fun. My friend paddle boarded in Hawaii and never got the info we got on this trip regarding technique. Abbey is certified as a paddle board instructor. When in Moab, give Paddle Moab a try, it was well worth it for us. read more

My wife and I had an experience of a lifetime today with Justin from Paddle Moab. We did a 3 hour trip paddle boarding down the Colorado River. They have different levels of programs depending on your experience and comfort level. We did the intermediate trip and had a GREAT time. We called and scheduled a 3:30 trip. Justin picked us up at our hotel and had everything taken care of. They provide all of the equipment needed for a fun and safe outing. Don't bother calling anyone else! Use Paddle Moab and you won't be disappointed. read more

We are a group of four travelling in Moab in July. We had a great experience with Paddle Moab. Natalie was an excellent instructor, she taught us different strokes and did some SUP fitness with us. The second instructor was at the back of the group and a bit less communicative. Natalie didn't wait for all six of us to rejoin before she gave an instruction so people at the back might have missed out a bit. The instructors carried our waterbottles and flip flops on their board and had extra drinks, water and snacks for us on the way back. We had a lot of fun and I definitely recommend Paddle Moab. read more

We did this as a bit of a rest day activity after three days of hard riding and really enjoyed it. We were given clear instruction, taught a few different strokes and had a mess about doing some SUP yoga/fitness. It was a great way to see a bit of the river and have a more gentle workout on a sweltering day in Moab. Natalie, the instructor was great to chat too and a couple of other friends joined her for yoga later in the weeks as well. read more

We spent an incredible 4 days on the Green River with Josh as our guide. The trip was extremely well planned and excecuted. The food was unbelivable! The hiking and views were awesome. This was such a great vacation experience and we would go again tomorrow. Thank you Josh and crew for making our time in Moab such a great experience. We wish you well in you future! Bryan and Jill Baldwin read more

I did a whitewater trip with Paddle Moab in early March and had a great experience. Josh (the owner) was really cool. He gave me plenty of instruction about how whitewater SUP is different than flatwater. But he didn't waste time either -- we were out on the water and enjoying the canyon with minimal delay. The section of the Colorado River that we ran was absolutely gorgeous! An awesome trip. Couldn't recommend it more highly! If you enjoy SUP then you should definitely get out on one of these trips. read more

My favorite thing to do in Moab! Our guide, Gabe, was absolutely excellent. With a group of 4, 2 of us being experienced on flat water paddling and 2 of us being new to stand up paddle boarding, he was extremely accommodating. He showed the more skilled individuals more challenging routes through the rapids while insuring safety and ease for the rest of the party. On top of that, he was extremely knowledgable about the area and a joy to be around. If you're looking for fun on the water, this is your place! read more