Canyoning in Moab: the 7 Best Tours

1.Moab Private Half-Day Canyoneering (4 Hours)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 443 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $199Our pick

Spend three to four hours learning canyoneering in Moab with a private guide, including four rappels, a scenic hike, safety instruction, and all technical gear. Guides such as Gabe, Sean, and Kate work with beginners and families. Hotel pickup is included, and early starts are wise during hot weather.

“Gabe was incredible delivering great information and keeping us safe in the process of having a blast. Be aware that there are some pretty good rappels in here.”

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2.Moab Canyoneering Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 146 reviews · from $170Best value

Meet your guide in Moab for a four-hour canyoneering trip with two major rappels, a 90-foot drop and a 120-foot free-hanging descent near Morning Glory Arch. Your guide supplies the safety gear, teaches each step, and backs up every rappel. No prior experience is needed, but you should have moderate fitness and be at least 8 years old.

“Great experience! It was much more interesting and technically challenging than we thought based on the description. There were kids on up to more mature adults on our trip but the lead guide, Adam was so helpful and patient with everyoRead more”

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3.Moab Canyoneering Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 139 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $250

Join Navtec Expeditions in Moab for a half-day introduction or an approximately eight-hour full-day canyoneering trip. Guides such as Mike, Wyatt, Katy, Chris, Tory, and Brian teach rappelling, rope-assisted down climbs, chimneying, and canyon travel. Expect hiking, scrambling, water-filled potholes, and technical gear provided.

“Mike and Wyatt were great guides. They gave clear instructions and did a great job keeping us comfortable and safe. Our family of 4 with 2 teens had a fantastic time. Our guides were personable and worked with me so I was positioned to take some great photographs of our adventure.”

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4.Goblin Valley State Park Canyoneering Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $189

Meet your guide at Goblin Valley State Park for a four-hour private adventure through the Valley of the Goblins. After hiking and scrambling, you’ll learn rappel basics, descend about 100 feet into Goblin’s Lair, explore its Gothic-looking chamber, and hike back out. Guides include Tyler, Austin, Elsie, Amanda, and Christopher.

“What an excellent experience! Goblin Valley is incredible! Tyler was a fantastic tour guide; he shared so much knowledge and history on the area! Rappelling into the cave was an experience I’ll never forget! So fun!”

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5.Private Half-Day Canyoneering Tour in Moab

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $224

Meet your guide at Desert Highlights in Moab for a private five-hour canyoneering trip through a water-carved red rock canyon. You’ll hike, scramble, shimmy, and rappel, including a 15-foot drop and an optional 90-foot rappel. Water may reach chest depth, so closed-toe shoes and 1 to 2 liters of water are essential.

“This was an excellent adventure! Our guide, Jake was very accommodating. The Viator site failed to tell us we would be chest deep in water at times, so we failed to bring appropriate footwear for that. Jake immediately pivoted and brought us on a different adventure that was just amazing. Two great rappels, some small stream crossings that could be negotiated without getting shoes too wet, and a 4 mile hike. A great 5 hour adventure!”

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6.Full-Day Private Slot Canyoneering (From Moab)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $399

Start at Lions Park in Moab for a private, full-day canyoneering trip toward Canyonlands National Park. Your guide chooses a route to match your group, teaches rappelling and canyon skills, and provides the harnesses, rope, and helmets. Guides such as James, Gabe, Zach, and Eric have led beginners through scenic, demanding canyon routes.

“The solo trip that Zach took us was fantastic, In the most busy weekend of the year, Zach found a great hiking & rappelling trip —— and we were the only ones on the mountain! Zach is a very experienced and trusted guide. He explained the mechanics of rappelling to us novices and we had a great time… His knowledge of local geology and wildlife is very impressive”

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7.Private 5-7 Hour Canyoneering Day Tour in Moab

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $269

Spend about six hours exploring less-frequented Moab terrain with a private guide from Moab Canyon Tours. James, Kevin, and the guide team adjust the route to your group, teach downclimbing and rappelling, and provide all technical gear. Expect a serious challenge, including possible rappels up to 140 feet.

“This! Was the greatest adventure in Moab! James was an incredible guide! If you are looking for something you and children will talk about for the next 25 yrs. Then go canyoneering here in Moab.”

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