Fisher Towers
Colorado River
Fun for the entire family! This is the Moab rafting section to run if you want to include a day or two of rafting in your utah vacation. Choice of raft or kayak, beautiful, close to town, great rapids, a wonderful riverside lunch, super fun and appropriate for everyone make this our most popular run!!
Trips includes transportation to and from, PFD, lunch and choice of paddle raft or kayak.
Full Day – Our most popular trip!
- Class – II/III – Class III with spring run off, drops late summer
- Days – 1
- Length - 14 miles|6.5 hours
- # of Rapids – 7 named plus more “splashy water”
- Minimum Age|Weight – 40 LBS.
- Meets – 8:15AM
- Launch Dates – EVERYDAY 3/17 thru 9/30
- Costs – Adult $70|Youth $59
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Your Utah-river-rafting day begins at our office in beautiful Moab Utah. You’ll check in, meet your guide and then it’s off to the river. A short drive takes us to Onion Creek and our launch site. Here, your guides will review safety procedures and go over necessary rafting skills. Now it’s time to hit the water! You will be treated to views of the majestic Fisher Towers before you hear the unmistakable sound of Whitewater Ahead!!! You will raft through Onion Creek, Professor Creek, Cloudburst and Ida before lunching riverside white sand underfoot, Cottonwoods overhead. After a delicious lunch, you will run Whites Rapid, enjoy breathtaking canyon scenery, have time to swim and experience more splashy thrills.
2 Day – Moabs “must do” overnight rafting trip!
- Class – II/III – Class III with spring run off, drops late summer
- Days – 2
- Length - 21 miles|Returns about 2:30 on day 2
- # of Rapids – 7 named plus more “splashy water”
- Minimum Age|Weight – 40 LBS.
- Meets – 9:30AM
- Launch Dates – 3/17 thru 9/30
- Adult $239|Youth $185
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All inclusive! Trip includes transportation, all meals, sleeping gear, snacks and beverages.
What could be better than spending the day rafting Fisher Towers? Spending two days and an night emersed in the awesome beauty of this magical place. The two day trip gives you time to unplug, relax and reconnect with family, friends and nature. We take care of almost everything allowing you to easily take the camping trip of a lifetime.
You will launch at historic Dewey Bridge and spend the day enjoying‚ “river time”. You will run Onion Creek Rapid and camp across from the Castle Valley and Fisher Towers on one of the Colorado River’s most spectacular beaches. Spend the evening enjoying a delicious freshly prepared dinner in the company of good friends and family. Discuss the days events and the rapids to come before drifting off to sleep under a canopy of stars. Morning brings a hearty breakfast at the rivers edge before pushing off for a day of rafting thrills.
Half Day
- Class – II/III – Class III with spring run off, drops late summer
- Days – 1/2
- Length - 7 miles|4 hours
- # of Rapids – 4 named plus more “splashy water”
- Minimum Age/Weight – 40 LBS.
- Meets – 8:15AM & 11AM
- Launch Dates – EVERYDAY 3/17 thru 09/30
- AM – Adult $47 |Youth $37
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- PM – Adult $50 |Youth $40
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If you’ve only got half a day before you need to hit the road check out our half-day option. You’ll enjoy the same great scenery and rapids as the full day Fisher Towers Trip. We stop half way through the section to let our morning half day quests off and give our afternoon half day quests a chance to join in the fun. Half the time, all of the adventure! A great way to fit Utah river rafting into your vacation.
Fisher Towers Multi-sport!
Rim to River – 1 day – A Red River Exclusive!!!
- Difficulty – Easy to Moderate
- Days – 1
- Length – 3 miles of Hiking|7 miles Rafting|7 hours
- # of Rappels – 2 (95′ and 120′)
- # of Rapids – 4
- Minimum age – 8
- Meets – 7:30 AM
- Adults $150|Youth $125
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Spend an unforgettable day with Moab’s best guides by combining an AM Canyoneering trip with an afternoon of rafting on the beautiful Colorado River.
Red River Adventures is the only company in town that guides both trips in house!
The trip begins with a Morning Glory Canyoneering Trip, but instead of heading back to Moab, the adventure continues. At the end of the hike a waiting van and short ride bring you to the second half of a day your sure to remember for a long time! After a riverside lunch, you’ll spend the afternoon running rapids, splashing and swimming your way through the beautiful Fisher Towers section of the Colorado River.
River & Rim – 3 Day
- Difficulty – Easy to Moderate
- Days – 3
- Length – 3 miles of Hiking/21 miles Rafting
- # of Rappels – 2 (95′ and 120′)
- # of Rapids – 7+
- Minimum age – 8
- Meets – 9:30 AM
- Adults $379|Youth $339
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Combine two of our most popular trips into one epic adventure! Stack one of Red River Adventures classic canyoneering routes on top of our Fisher Towers 2 day trip making a 3 day and 2 night camping adventure that you won’t soon forget. Moab’s best guides will lead you through this camping, hiking, rappelling and rafting adventure.
Raft and Ride Combo – 1 day
- Difficulty – Easy to Moderate
- Days – 1
- Length – 2.5 hours of Riding|7 miles Rafting|7 hours
- # of Rapids – 4
- Minimum age – 8
- Maximum Weight - 220 lbs.
- Meets – 8:15 AM
- Note: Trips can be done on different days and still receive special pricing!
1/2 day Rafting & Ride
Adults $115|Youth $105
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Full day Rafting & Ride
Adults $135|Youth $125
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Red River has teamed up with the Red Cliffs Lodge to bring you this adventure. Depending on river flows, either a full or half-day of Utah river rafting and a trail ride through country so spectacularly beautiful that over 100 movies and films have been shot there. You will be delighted while taking in the sights and splashes of the Colorado River. Spend the afternoon exploring the restaurants and shops of Moab or relaxing by the pool. Then, finish the day with a spectacular sunset trail ride on the grounds of the Red Cliffs Lodge and Castle Creek located adjacent to the Colorado River.
Fisher Towers Photo Gallery
Check out a few great photos from our Fisher Towers trip! You also might want to check out all our Moab River Rafting Trips in the Photo Gallery
Reviews
Awesome Overnight Rafting Trip
From the booking stages to the final paddle high five this trip will be one to remember. My daughter, a timid 7 year old from NJ, and I rafted with Red River on August 27th and 28th and had just a wonderful time. Carl (owner) answered all our questions and concerns about the trip, and let me know how much of an adventure this would be for a seven year old prior to booking. So, even before stepping foot in a raft I felt really comfortable. The guides for our trip (Josh, Abby and Angela) did a great job both on the river and in camp. Very personable young adults who clearly love what they do. Good, quality meals were provided and all the camping gear and rafts were in good working order. For those of you looking for a big adventure in the eyes of a 7 year old go with Red River for the overnight Fisher Towers Tour.
JT Leo – New Jersey
“I loved my rafting trip, it was perfect”
I loved my rafting trip! It was perfect! Your whole crew very professional and reliable (bus drivers, office guy, etc). I am in the category of “timid rafter” and I wasn’t scared and had lots of fun!
I felt very luck to be in smaller rafts Red River uses where the guests had the option of paddling. Much more engaging and fun than just being rowed around by the guide in a big awkward boat with many passengers like some of the other companies we saw on the river.
All three groups of rafters on my day enjoyed the trip a lot! Those who wanted to had a great time paddling the kyacks, or swimming along side the raft. My guide made me feel safe and was very helpful and patient with my disabilities. He seemed also an experienced rafter. The other two guides were also helpful and great. They all told us so much interesting information about the river and the area also. And made nice tasty and healthy food for lunch. And told funny guide jokes!
Thanks..would love to do the whole thing again!
Red River Guest – Vancouver, Canada
Couldn’t have asked for a better bachelor party celebration
The staff was very warm and welcoming from the start. We went on the Fisher Towers full day trip. Each raft had a guide and we each had paddles. Our party was large enough that we were also able to get 2 single kayaks on our trip. The rapids we encountered were Class II and III rapids which were exciting enough for us beginners. We had a very delicious lunch consisting of wraps and were given many choices of what to put in each of those wraps. They provided wet bags that easily fit all of our belongings. In the second part of the day, we were able to swim alongside the rafts in the non-rapids areas. It was a really good relaxing, chill,bonding experiences. Our guide was charming and entertaining.
Red River Guest – Ann Arbor, Michigan
FAQ
Do I need a reservation
To guarantee space on the trip of your choice, we recommend reservations, especially on holidays and summer weekends. In order to provide the type of trip the we have become known for we do limit the number of people on a launch and we do fill up. In addition a lot goes into the planning of a river trip, including scheduling of guides, drivers, packing lunch for full-day and lunch trips and ensuring that our equipment is always in top-notch condition. Make a reservation as soon as you have a good idea of when you want to raft with us and you'll avoid disappointment. Feel free to call us about reservations at any time @ 1-877-259-4046 or email.
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About Age Limitations
All participants on river trips are required to wear a Coast Guard approved floatation device (PFD).
For Fisher Towers trips we use a weight limit of 40 Lbs. rather than an age restriction. For High Water Cataract Canyon and Westwater trips, we suggest a minimum age of 12 years. On Climbing and Canyoneering trips the limit is 8 years of age. Ask yourself, what kind of previous outdoor experience has the child had? Use your considered judgment on the child's preparedness. On the other end, folks well into their 70's have adventured with us.
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Which Trip to Choose
We are thrilled to have the ability to offer such a wide variety or trips. We also realize that this can create confusion. We are a fantastic resource and look forward to helping you choose the trip that is perfect for you and your group. Please feel free to call or email with any questions you might have, we love to help. Often after a brief conversation with one of our staff the the answers become clear.
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Where do we park/leave our things
There is plenty of secure parking on site at our offices. Valuables can be locked in your vehicles and will be perfectly safe for the duration of your trip. In addition we are more than happy to store anything that you may be extra concerned about in our offices while you are on the river.
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Are there bugs
Thankfully there are very few to no bugs on our trips. The we travel through some of the driest terrain on the planet so there is generally no standing water for bugs to breed in. At the same time the current in the main river section is too swift to allow for breeding. The exception is the put-in for our Desolation Canyon trip. The mosquitoes can be bad at this location. We have taken this into consideration and have our rafts rigged and ready to go when you arrive so that the amount of time you spend there is very short.
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What to Bring
Red River Adventures tries to make your trip with us as easy as possible!
We provide all necessary equipment for you to take part in our river trips including all boats and boating equipment, safety equipment, life jackets, guides, food and beverages and kitchen equipment. We DO NOT provide beer or wine but you are welcome to BYOB! In addition you are welcome to bring, or we can provide at NO ADDITIONAL COST, camping equipment including tents, sleeping bags and inflatable mattresses.You simply bring your own personal clothing and gear. We will provide trip specific lists to assist you in bringing the right things.
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Where You Will Live and Sleep
A river trip is an outdoor experience and should be fun. All of our trips require camping out. There are no improved campgrounds along the river so we set up a portable sanitation facility each evening. It is very similar to an RV toilet except the view is much better and it doesn't flush. We provide hand washing stations and all dishes are done in a 4 step process ensuring complete sanitization. Previous camping experience is NOT required to participate in one of our trips, but you should be prepared and be comfortable with the idea of eating, sleeping, and living in the outdoors. Our guides are there to help and will provide as much or as little assistance as you wish to receive.
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What the Weather is Like
Be prepared for hot (75-110 F degrees) weather during June, July, and August. You can expect cooler temperatures (55-90 F degrees) during April, May, September, and October. August is usually the wettest month (short-lived but intense thunder showers).
April 73|42 May 84|50 June 85|58 July 101|64 Aug 98|63 Sept 89|53
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What You Will Eat
Most trips include all meals beginning with lunch on the first day and ending with lunch on the last day.
No hot dogs and hamburgers here. Our menu includes plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, grilled meats and fish and even hot dutch oven desserts. Guests often remark that the food was remarkable and exceeded even their wildest expectations.
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About Swimming and Fishing
Swimming is as much a part of a great river trip as whitewater and cooking out. Guests are more than welcome to swim on all our river trips. There is no better place to be on a hot summer day than swimming alongside one of our rafts. Catfish and Carp are plentiful in the Green and Upper Colorado Rivers the kids often enjoy fishing when at camp.
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What Risks Are Involved
Red River Adventures has an unblemished safety record. We personally screen and train our employees vigorously each year. Each boatman receives extensive instructions on safety, swift water rescue and first aid training. Our Climbing and Canyoneering guides are highly trained and many are AMGA certified. Our trips take place in rugged, remote "wilderness" settings. You should be in good general health to participate. Non-swimmers can go and are more than welcome. We provide Coast Guard approved life jackets for your safety.
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Beverages
We supply plenty of drinking water, lemonade, breakfast drinks, etc., on each trip. You are welcome to bring your own canned beer, wine, spirits or soft drinks. If you bring wine or liquor, please transfer it into plastic bottles.
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Charter and Group Rates
Red River Adventures offers a group rate discount of 10% to groups of 10 or more. Additional rates reductions are available for school, club, church, or special-interest groups on some trips. We are happy to, when ever possible, customized trip lengths and itineraries. Please contact us for help in arranging your charter trip or for group rate information.
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What To Pack
1 DAY – RIVER
- Water Bottle
- Bathing suit or T-Shirt & Shorts
- Sandals w/ ankle strap or similar
- Hat (if you wear them)
- Sun block Sunglasses
- Camera
- *We will provide a soft waterproof river bag for your day use items.
- *For trips in spring and fall a rain or light jacket may be necessary
OVERNIGHT – RIVER
- Water Bottle
- Bathing suit or similar
- T-shirt and shorts for camp, or similar
- Sandals w/ ankle strap or similar
- Hat (if you wear them)
- Headlamp or flashlight
- Small pillow (airline type)
- Toiletries
- Sun block
- Sunglasses
- Camera
- *We will provide a soft waterproof river bag for your personal gear and one for day use items.
- *For trips in spring and fall rain gear and warmer clothes may be necessary
GENERAL
- Please NOTE!!!! There is a time change from AZ to UT. We are 1 hour ahead of AZ.
- We carry plenty of water to refill your bottles, lemonade with lunch.
- There is plenty of secure parking on site. Valuables are safe in your vehicle.
- A credit card will prove handy for balances, t-shirts, ice cream, etc
- At the end of all trips, we will return you to your starting location.
- Guide gratuities are customary.
Rates & Dates
We’re already booking reservations for our Fisher Towers river trips in 2012. Pick a date and book yours today!
Fisher Towers 2012 – Trips depart everyday!!!!
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| Length |
Meets |
Includes |
Adults |
Youth |
| Half Day AM |
8:15 |
Snack & Beverage |
$47 |
$37 |
| Half Day PM |
11 |
Lunch & Beverage |
$50 |
$40 |
| Full Day |
8:15 |
Lunch & Beverage |
$70 |
$59 |
| Overnight |
9:30 |
Lunch on day 1 thru Lunch on day 2 |
$239 |
$185 |
Red River Adventures happily offers a 10% group discounts to parties of 10 or more.
Youth rate is for children 15 and younger.
Children must weigh at least 40Lbs. to participate.
All trips meet at our office at 1140 South Main Street (HWY 191) in Moab. |
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How to reserve!
Option #1 - Most of our Adventures can be booked ONLINE!
Option #2 - For those trips that can't be booked online (Desolation, Cataract and Westwater) Call 1-877-259-4046 or Email us through our Contact Page
A refundable deposit of 1/3 of trip total is due to guarantee reservation.
Cancellation and final payment policies are outlined below.
Cancellations
Cancellation - Day Trips
Cancellation | A full refund, less $10 booking fee, will be given if cancellation is received prior to Noon the day before your launch. Balance is due day of trip. No fee for changes!
We understand that you will be traveling and that there are often unforeseen events that can change even the best laid vacation plans. Since we run our Fisher Towers trips daily this gives us the ability to let you cancel or change the date, length or number of rafters on your Fisher Towers reservation up to Noon the day before your trip.
Dolores and multi-day Fisher Towers trips
Cancellation | A full refund, less $10 fee, will be given if cancellation is received 7 days prior to launch. Balance is due 7 days prior to launch. Cancellations received less than 7 days before departure forfeit the deposit amount. Changes to the number of participants can be made up until Noon the day before departure. No fee for changes!
Westwater
Cancellation | A full refund, less a $10 fee, will be given if cancellation is received 30 days prior to launch. Balance is due 30 Days prior to trip. Cancellations received less than 30 days before departure forfeit the deposit amount. We will not issue refunds for late arrivals or "no-shows" whether by choice, caused by travel delays, flight cancellations, illness, nor in cases of emergency evacuation. We urge you to consider purchasing trip cancellation/interruption insurance.
Desolation Canyon, Cataract Canyon, Main Salmon.
Cancellation | A full refund, less a $25 per person fee, will be given if cancellations is received more than 90 days prior to trip departure. Balance is due 60 days prior to trip. We will not issue refunds for late arrivals or "no-shows" whether by choice, caused by travel delays, flight cancellations, illness, nor in cases of emergency evacuation. We urge you to consider purchasing trip cancellation/interruption insurance.
No shows/cancellations the day of trip will be charged full fare!
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