Desolation Canyon - Green River

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About this activity

Desolation Canyon is perhaps our most popular family river vacation. A less-known national treasure, Desolation is one of the most scenic, historic and colorful waterway areas on the western rivers. Its brightly colored formations are monuments to the force of Mother Nature. Wildlife thrives: you may see mule deer, desert bighorn sheep, prairie dogs, or waterfowl and desert birds, along with yucca, sage, numerous cacti and wildflowers. Huge cottonwood trees over untouched beaches offer exquisite campsites. Feel the power of the river pull as your oar or paddle raft drifts along the calmer sections of the Green. Desolation Canyon has an abundant supply of rapids; over 60 overall on this 84-mile trip. The trip includes a scenic charter flight from Moab to the trip's put-in site at Sand Wash.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 days
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 18 people
People per booking: 1–18
Guide: English
Operated by: Adrift Adventures

Ages: Youth (5–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional guide
Included: All taxes, fees and handling charges
Included: Lunch
Included: Dinner
Included: Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
Included: Breakfast
Included: Beverages
Included: Local taxes

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included: Alcoholic drinks

Itinerary

Day 1 · Scenic Flight

Adrift Adventures

30 min

Trip meets in Moab, Utah at our office, 378 N. Main, at 6:15 am. On the morning of the trip, you’ll be transported to the Moab Airport and board a charter flight, approx. 45 minutes to Sand Wash, the river put-in site. Please be sure to contact our office if your beverages exceed one case per group. We must maintain weight restrictions on charter planes, so large amounts of beverages must be taken in the day before with the Adrift Crew via truck. The truck will leave the office approximately 12:00 p.m. the day before your departure date. After your scenic flight into Sand Wash you’ll load onto our rafts for a pleasant day of floating the Green River. Spend the evening camping on the river’s shore. Horseshoes, volleyball, hiking and just plain relaxation for the evening! Lunch and dinner included.
Stop 2

Passing by

Fly over the Bookcliss for a chance to see wild horse and Buffalo
Nine Mile Canyon

30 min

Fly into the Nine-Mile Canyon airstrip where you will meet your guides and start your adventure

Will be camped on the river shore in tents. Sleeping bags, pads, and tents are included.

Day 2 · Journey through time

Green River

Passing by

Today is the day for a journey through time. With spectacular rock formations, abundant Ancestral Puebloan dwellings, pictographs, and petroglyphs. Sandy beaches and huge cottonwoods offer exquisite campsites. Camp at the river’s shore for another exciting evening! Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included

Will be camped on the river shore in tents. Sleeping bags, pads, and tents are included.

Day 3 · Rapids

Green River

Passing by

By now you’ll be through the rapids of Range Creek, Rattlesnake, and McPherson's… all having increased in size from the beginning to the end of the trip. Camp at the river’s shore for yet another exciting evening! Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

Will be camped on the river shore in tents. Sleeping bags, pads, and tents are included.

Day 4 · Hike day

Green River

Passing by

After a healthy breakfast, you’re off once again on the river. Short hikes to ancient Ancestral Puebloan dwellings that range from a five-minute walk to half an hour break up your day. The trip concludes mid-afternoon. You’ll be transported back to Moab. Breakfast & lunch are included.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.
Not recommended for participants with back problems
Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for pregnant women

All flight times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and weight restrictions.

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

If you cancel	You get back
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Options

4 Day, 3 Night

Spend 4 days and 3 nights exploring the Green River through Desolation Canyon
5 Day, 4 Night

Spend 5 days and 4 nights exploring the Green River through Desolation Canyon