Moab: Fisher Towers Rafting Day Trip with Lunch & Small Rafts

Summary

Moab whitewater adventure with Fisher Towers views and local stories

You’ll paddle through Fisher Towers’ wild scenery on this Moab rafting day trip—sharing laughs with your guide, getting soaked by cold splashes, and eating lunch riverside as red cliffs tower above you. Expect small groups, friendly faces, and a real sense of place you’ll carry home long after your shoes dry out.

What’s the experience like?

I remember feeling that weird mix of nerves and excitement as we pulled up near Fisher Towers, the red rocks catching the early sun in a way that made everything look sharper. Our guide, Jamie, had this easy way of making everyone laugh right away—even my dad, who’s usually suspicious of “organized fun.” The river looked calmer than I expected at first, but you could hear it humming under the surface. There was this smell—kind of sagebrush and wet stone—that hit me when I grabbed my paddle. Maybe it’s silly but I still think about that.

We set off in these small rafts (eight people max, which honestly felt just right), drifting past cliffs that looked like movie sets. Jamie pointed out where the geology changes—she said something about ancient seabeds—and told us how to spot lizards sunning themselves on the rocks. When we hit our first real rapid, water splashed cold down my back and everyone yelled at once. My sister tried kayaking for part of it and ended up spinning in circles; even Jamie laughed so hard she nearly dropped her paddle. The main keyword here is Moab rafting day trip, but what sticks is how real it all felt—no one trying too hard.

Lunch was simple sandwiches on a sandy bank, but somehow tasted better than anything back in town. Maybe it was just being hungry or maybe it’s the river air—I don’t know. People swapped stories about other trips they’d done; someone asked Jamie for hiking tips around Moab and she rattled off ideas like she’d been everywhere twice. We got back on the water after that, kind of sun-warmed and sleepy, but there were still a few more rapids to wake us up before we finished near where we started.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Full day Fisher Towers rafting trip

• Choose raft or kayak
• Enjoy Utah scenery
• Experience exciting rapids
• Learn local history and geology
• Receive guide recommendations

Top questions

How long does the Fisher Towers rafting trip last?

This is a full-day rafting trip from Moab along the Fisher Towers section.

Is lunch included on the Moab rafting day trip?

Yes, a simple lunch is provided during the trip.

Are kids allowed on this tour?

Children must be 5 years or older to participate.

What equipment is provided for rafting?

The tour includes life jackets, paddles, and all necessary equipment.

How many people are in each raft?

Each raft holds a maximum of 8 people for smaller group sizes.

Does this tour operate in bad weather?

The trip operates in all weather conditions; dress appropriately.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are permitted on this tour.

Is parking available at the meeting point?

Parking is included for participants joining the tour.

What’s included

Your day includes all rafting equipment—life jacket and paddles—a professional local guide leading your group through Fisher Towers’ waters, parking at the meeting point in Moab, plus a simple lunch served riverside before heading back downstream together.