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Moab Rock Climbing

Our Half-Day Rock Climbing adventure can be an excellent introduction into rock climbing or an informative refresher. Regardless of your experience, we cover the essentials: equipment use and care, knots and rope work, basic belaying and descending all while improving your face and crack climbing techniques. Our climbing areas also provide the perfect situation to make the transition from a climbing gym to real rock. We adapt the climbing to your abilities and experience level. Choose to learn specific skills or get challenged with a vertical workout! A variety of routes and a relaxed atmosphere will allow you to progress at your own pace—all of this in a spectacular location. Our Half-Day Climbing Adventure is the perfect length to challenge adults and wear out the kids!

ACTIVITY: Walking & Hiking Vacations
WHERE: Utah, United States, USA
AVAILABILITY: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October
FROM: $99 per adult
DURATION: .5 days
AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
MEMBER'S WEBSITE: One Stop for Adventure

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Castle Valley Horseback Ride

Beginning at the Red Cliffs Corral, you'll meet your gentle cowboy-trained quarter horse and your professional wrangler who will take some time to make sure each person feels comfortable with their horse and horseback riding technique. After some lessons in the corral, the Moab horseback riding begins. You'll head up Castle Creek Canyon where the soft sounds of the clearwater creek add to the ambiance of towering 2,000 foot cliffs. Cross the shallow creek several times as the views just keep getting better. This beautiful trail is made exclusive to those who choose this trip, so you'll gain a special sense of seclusion that only adds to the astounding sights. After your Moab horseback ride, you'll return to the corral, bid farewell to your steed and take some time to explore and relax around the ranch and head back to downtown Moab, Utah.

ACTIVITY: Multisport Trips - Active Adventure Vacations
WHERE: Utah, United States, USA
AVAILABILITY: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October
FROM: $70
DURATION: .5 days
AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
MEMBER'S WEBSITE: One Stop for Adventure

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Colorado River - Cataract Express

Embark on an unforgettable Utah rafting adventure. New technology and comfortable rafts now allow us to make the journey through the legendary Cataract Canyon of the Colorado River in just 2 days. The 2-Day Cataract Express trip is perfect for those with busy schedules yearning for a quick, but refreshing dose of adventure.

ACTIVITY: White Water Rafting - Rafting Vacations, Multisport Trips - Active Adventure Vacations
WHERE: Utah, United States, USA
AVAILABILITY: May, June, July
FROM: $595 per Person
DURATION: 2 days
AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
MEMBER'S WEBSITE: 2-Day Cataract Express

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Moab Canyoneering - Ephedra's Grotto

Starting amongst ancient petrified sand dunes we hike our way downhill to a dry sand and rock wash. Quickly the wash disappears over an edge, plunging into the depths of a hidden chasm. "We go down there?" is the usual question after peering over the edge, and indeed we do! This exquisite rappel is the first obstacle in reaching the entrance to the amazing Grotto. Now, almost totally enclosed in a small stone room, we exit to find our next challenge; an incredible rappel into an alluring green canyon below via an enormous natural stone bridge! Detailed rappelling instruction and a back-up safety system allows even the first-time canyoneer a chance to experience this exciting activity. Insights into the geology, plant life and natural history provide a depth to your adventure. A cool spring-fed stream accompanies us for the rest of this outstanding and informational hike.

ACTIVITY: Walking & Hiking Vacations
WHERE: Utah, United States, USA
AVAILABILITY: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October
FROM: $99 per adult
DURATION: .5 days
AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
MEMBER'S WEBSITE: One Stop for Adventure

Colorado River AM Half Day Adventure

We launch our rafts onto the Colorado River at Hittle Bottom backed by an astounding view of magnificent Fisher Towers. Calm waters on the first part of journey provide relaxation and some time to learn about the unique geology of Castle Valley. After you're accustomed to the river and ready for some fun, you'll hear whitewater just around the bend - Onion Creek Rapid. The excitement continues with Professor Creek, Cloudburst and Ida Gulch rapids with plenty of time to relax and swim in between. This is an ideal rafting trips for families, couples and groups. Paddle your own craft with paddle rafts or inflatable kayaks or sit back and relax in an oarboat while your guide does all the work.

ACTIVITY: White Water Rafting - Rafting Vacations
WHERE: Utah, United States, USA
AVAILABILITY: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October
FROM: $46 per adult
DURATION: .5 days
AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
MEMBER'S WEBSITE: One Stop for Adventure

Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride

A must-do Moab adventure! Meet your ground crew and pilot just outside of town. As the sun begins to rise, you'll take part in launching your balloon. Watch in awe as your giant balloon fills with air and begins to take shape. After a brief orientation, you'll load into the basket with your professional balloon pilot and begin floating into the sky. As your ground crew shrinks in size and begins following your path, the surrounding views are magnified.

The astounding spires and arches begin to take shape in the distance. The 13,000 foot La Sal Mountains cast their shadow across the quiet town of Moab, Utah as the sunrise paints the cliffs and canyons in every direction. Based on the direction of the wind, your flight path may take you over towering buttes and deep canyons or simply provide the most amazing viewpoint available. Your ground crew will meet you at your unique landing location. From there, you'll pack up the balloon and be returned to your vehicle. Be sure to bring your camera so you can share this once-in-a-lifetime experience with everyone!

ACTIVITY: Wildlife, Safaris and Photography Vacations
WHERE: Utah, United States, USA
AVAILABILITY: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October
FROM: $235 per adult
DURATION: .5 days
AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
MEMBER'S WEBSITE: One Stop for Adventure

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Moab Mountain Biking - Courthouse Loop

This moab mountain bike ride is ideal for riders who want an introduction to off-road terrain and riding techniques. The ride contours a bluff overlooking the Windows section of Arches National Park. View the famous Balanced Rock from a distance. The terrain is moderate with few obstacles. Short sections of slickrock and singletrack riding give riders a taste of mountain biking in Moab without the risks that are more prevalent for beginners on the more advanced trails. Great introduction to mountain biking in Moab.

ACTIVITY: Biking & Cycling Vacations
WHERE: Utah, United States, USA
AVAILABILITY: All year
FROM: $85
DURATION: .5 days
AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
MEMBER'S WEBSITE: One Stop for Adventure

Moab Arches National Park Tour - Fiery Furnace

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Moab Arches National Park Tour - Fiery Furnace

Moab’s must-do hike is the maze-like Fiery Furnace in Arches National Park. Accessed only when accompanied by an experienced guide, this hike twists and turns among contorted orange-tan fins, towers, spires and arches. Moab Adventure Center guides/naturalists lead two-hour hikes in this trackless area, pointing out hidden attractions such as Surprise and Twin Arches. Although the walk/hike is moderately strenuous in places, it can be enjoyed by anyone in reasonably good physical condition. A brief tour of the Park is provided along with the hike.

ACTIVITY: Walking & Hiking Vacations
WHERE: Utah, United States, USA
AVAILABILITY: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October
FROM: $77 per adult
DURATION: .5 days
AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
MEMBER'S WEBSITE: One Stop for Adventure

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Utah - Green River Family Trip

The Green River, with exciting but tamer whitewater is perfect for families to share a paddle raft or inflatable kayak. This Utah rafting trip is often overlooked, but is returned to time and again by those who are familiar with its wide sandy beaches under large shady cottonwoods and elevated canyon walls. This 4 or 5-Day Green River Trip is as much an escape today as much as it was for Butch Cassidy and his gang of bank robbers more than a century ago.

ACTIVITY: White Water Rafting - Rafting Vacations
WHERE: Utah, United States, USA
AVAILABILITY: June, July
FROM: $1050 per Adult
DURATION: 4 or 5 days
AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
MEMBER'S WEBSITE: 4 or 5-Day Green River

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Canyonlands Sunrise Bike Ride

This unique trip will showcase the canyon country in all its glory as we watch the sun hit various buttes and rock features in colors of gold, red and deep purple. After the fantastic light show, guides will lead a fun descent ending at the world famous Slickrock Bike Trail for a delicious breakfast. Riders will experience a mostly non-technical descent of approximately 3000 feet. Watch the sunrise then feel the fresh air on your skin as you enjoy the magnificence of Canyon country on two wheels. You now have the rest of your day to explore Moab's other activities. Incorporate this adventure into your Moab trip! Perfect for the whole family!

ACTIVITY: Biking & Cycling Vacations
WHERE: Utah, United States, USA
AVAILABILITY: April, May, June, July, August, September
FROM: $100 per adult
DURATION: .5 days
AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
MEMBER'S WEBSITE: One Stop for Adventure