Utah Rafting

Western River Trips vs. Other Vacations

The Westwater Multi-Sport Adventure gives you a taste of a rafting vacation with Western River Expeditions. You’ll quickly find that the setting and pace of a Western River 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. You’ll experience the pinnacle of relaxation as you drift over tranquil pools of water under the shadows of towering rock formations.

You’ll discover the exhilaration and thrill of rolling waves and crashing whitewater, the exploration of seldom-seen natural wonders and outlaw history, and the fresh feeling of renewal as the morning sun slowly filters through winding canyons. All this provides an indescribable sense of belonging. A sense of oneness with yourself and those around you. A sense of adventure, reflection and renewal. A time to hear your own heart beat. On a Western River Expedition, you will quickly discover why so many are calling this “the best vacation of their lives.”

A Typical Day on the River

After boarding the Western River shuttle at Red Cliffs Lodge, you’ll enjoy a scenic drive along the Colorado River to our launch point near the Colorado-Utah border.

Launch onto a calm stretch of the Colorado River, perfect for swimming and relaxing. As you get to know your guide and those on your trip, we’ll stop at a historic miner’s cabin, learn about the incredibly unique geology in this area and search for desert wildlife.

After a morning of relaxation and picture-perfect vistas, you’ll notice the canyon begins to narrow and get much deeper. You’re about to enter the whitewater section of the Westwater Canyon. You’ll stop for a delicious riverside buffet lunch just above Little Dolores Rapid. After lunch, you’ll have a whitewater orientation including how and where to sit on the rafts and how to stay safe in the rapids. Then get ready to hold on! Funnel Falls, Skull Rapid, Sock-it-to-Me and a host of other exhilarating Colorado River rapids provide fun and excitement through the rest of the canyon.

After your last rapid, the canyon widens again and the river calms giving you one last chance to kick back and soak in the astounding beauty of America’s most incredible river. You’ll bid farewell to your guides and enjoy a scenic ride back to Red Cliffs Lodge.