A Guide from the Inside

Discover the TOP 10 "must-do" adventures in Moab, Utah! From Moab rafting adventures, to Hummer Safaris, to National Park exploration, Moab Adventure Center will help you plan the perfect escape to our adventure playground. Whether you're staying only a few days in the area or a full week, be sure to plan some of these activities into your itinerary. Select from the Moab videos below to learn more about the most popular adventures in the Moab area.

#10 Rent a Jeep

Extraordinary terrain, astounding viewpoints, historic sites and endless networks of trails make Moab, Utah the world's number one off-road destination. Whether you're a veteran off-road driver or a first-time novice, we'll help you find just the right trails to explore. Moab Adventure Center makes your Moab jeep rental experience simple and convenient by outfitting you with helpful area maps, a cooler stocked with water, and expert advice that will take you into the back country with confidence.

#9 Horseback in Castle Valley

Venture into the Wild West with gentle cowboy-trained quarter horses. Guided by a professional wrangler, you'll explore the trails made famous by John Wayne himself. New tack and equipment will make your ride as comfortable as can be. So saddle-up and take a trek into the horizon of Moab, the way it was done for many years. The Castle Valley Horseback Ride offers an excellent introduction to horseback riding in Moab.

#8 Jetboat on the Colorado River

Experience a jetboat excursion that takes you into spectacular river scenery bordering Canyonlands National Park. The newest and best-equipped boats are used for powering down the Colorado River. Exploring the calm water sections down river from Moab, these trips reveal spectacular, remote canyons of exquisite beauty. Choose from half-day Colorado River Jet boat tours, the Moab Sunset Jet boat, or trips or the Dinner & Night Show in the evening.

#7 Moab Mountain Biking

Moab, Utah has become the undisputed "Mecca" for mountain bike enthusiasts by virtue of its beautiful red rock terrain, views that go on forever and trails that range from beginner to advanced and suit all riding abilities. If you're new to mountain biking and mountain biking in the Moab area, we recommend the Courthouse Loop ride or the Canyonlands Sunrise ride. For a more intermediate experience, check out the Klondike Bluffs or Bartlett Wash rides.

#6 Moab Climbing and Canyoneering

Discover for yourself why people from around the world come to experience rock climbing and canyoneering in Moab, Utah. These trips combine adventure and natural history to create a terrific mix of learning and excitement! Professional instructors introduce or review the fundamentals based on your experience, then adapt the climbing or canyoneering to your pace and skills. Moab rock climbing and canyoneering are one-of-a-kind adventures you don't want to miss.

#5 Canyonlands National Park

Canyonlands National Park preserves a colorful landscape of sedimentary sandstones eroded into countless canyons, mesas and buttes. The Colorado and Green rivers divide the park into four districts: Island in the Sky, Needles, Maze and the rivers themselves. You can explore Canyonlands on your own or take a scenic flight over Canyonlands National Park to see more of the park in just 1 hour. To really experience the park, check out the Cataract Canyon rafting trip.

#4 Arches National Park

Arches National Park preserves over 2,000 natural sandstone arches, like the world-famous Delicate Arch, as well as many other unusual rock formations. The extraordinary features of the park create a landscape of contrasting colors, landforms and textures that is unlike any other in the world. You can explore Arches National Park on your own or take a guided tour in Arches such as the Arches Sunset Bus Tour or the Arches Fiery Furnace Hike.

#3 Moab Hummer Safaris

Access Moab’s spectacular back country in style and comfort aboard the world's most serious 4x4. Professional guides operate custom Hummer® vehicles with raised seating in the rear for optimum passenger viewing. Our Hummers® can climb to the top of seldom-seen, awe-inspiring Moab overlooks. Return with a new feeling of freedom and unforgettable memories. Choose from 2-hour, 4-hour, or sunset safaris.

#2 Moab Rafting » Day Trips

Experience the "Best Guided Moab Rafting Trips" on the Colorado River. Rafting the mighty Colorado River you can experience a wonderful stretch whitewater and famous red rock canyons. The trips are all easily accessible from Moab, Utah and available to enjoy no matter how much time you have - from half-day and full-day rafting trips. Moab rafting trips are perfect river trips for families or groups of friends.

#1 Moab Rafting » Overnight Trips

There is no better way to experience the Southwest than on an overnight rafting trip. The setting and pace of an overnight rafting trip gives you something you don’t find in other vacations. On a rafting trip, you’ll find the absolute escape from the hectic world around us – completely free of distractions. Western River Expeditions provides all-inclusive overnight Utah rafting trips, all departing from the Moab Adventure Center.