Guided Moab Canyoneering Tours

Canyoneering differs from hiking in that you’ll need to rappel, navigate water features, do some easy scrambling—or maybe all three—to explore narrow, scenic canyons. It’s a unique way to experience remote landscapes and hidden natural features.

Yes! Red River Adventures offers guided canyoneering trips for families with kids as young as 8. Our expert guides use a backup rope system they control, so anyone with a sense of adventure can participate. Routes like Morning Glory are safe, scenic, and fun for all ages.

No. All equipment—ropes, harnesses, carabiners, and more—is rated to hold thousands of pounds and is designed for safety and durability.

Morning Glory is ideal for families, featuring two fun rappels and a scenic 3-mile hike.
Bow and Arrow Canyon adds excitement with dinosaur tracks, stunning views, and four rappels—including a thrilling 110-foot free-hanging rappel.

Guides at Red River Adventures are experienced and certified, making them great at coaching beginners.

Chamisa Canyon: Starts with a 12-foot rappel and finishes with an optional 70-footer. Great for those new to the sport.
Morning Glory: A guest favorite, with incredible scenery, fun rappels, and a supportive guiding experience.

Bow and Arrow Canyon: Four rappels, petroglyphs, dinosaur tracks, and a dramatic 110-foot drop.
Rock of Ages: Three rappels, scrambling, and water features. A complete adventure.
Chamisa Canyon: A great intro to Moab canyoneering—easy, family-friendly, and beautiful.

Moab’s iconic red rock terrain, abundance of scenic canyons, and experienced guides make it one of the most accessible and awe-inspiring places in the country to try canyoneering. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned adventurer, there’s a route for you.

Since we started this journey in 2003 we have safely hosted 110,000 kids and adults and spent over 120,000 days rafting, climbing, canyoneering and skiing in Utah and around the world. RRA guides are, at a minimum, state licensed, insured and hold first aid and CPR certifications. Many, though not all, of our rock, ice, ski and canyoneering guides are AMGA trained or certified for the terrain they guide.

When running trips, quality equipment is paramount. RRA replaces its equipment on a regular basis. This ensures all the gear required to keep you safe and having fun is in top-notch shape.

RRA has earned the reputation of a professionally run, top-quality guide service. We are a tight-knit family-run business. Once you adventure with RRA, we guarantee you’ll be back for more.

YES! 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 we are known for, we limit the number of people on a launch — and we do fill up. A lot goes into planning a trip: scheduling guides, drivers, and keeping equipment in top shape. Make a reservation online as soon as you know your dates to avoid disappointment. Call us anytime at 1-877-259-4046 or email.

Youth Rate = 15 years and younger
Adults = 16 years and up. For climbing and canyoneering, the minimum age is 8. Consider your child’s past outdoor experience. Guests well into their 70s have adventured with us, so age is just a number!

We’re proud to offer a wide variety of trips—but we know that can make it hard to choose. We’re here to help! Give us a call or email, and we’ll walk you through the options. Often after a quick chat, the perfect trip becomes clear.

There is plenty of secure parking on-site at our office. You can lock valuables in your vehicle or leave them with us—we’re happy to store anything extra you’re concerned about.

Thankfully, bugs are rarely a problem on our trips. We travel through dry terrain with little standing water, so bugs don’t have much chance to breed. Occasionally, you might encounter gnats or mosquitoes, but not often.

We try to make your trip as easy as possible! What to bring is clearly listed on the “what to pack” tab for each trip. We provide nearly all necessary gear—rock climbing and canyoneering equipment.

Red River Adventures has a spotless safety record. We screen and train our guides extensively. Each is trained in swiftwater rescue and first aid. Our climbing and canyoneering guides are highly trained and many are AMGA certified. Trips take place in rugged, remote areas, so good general health is recommended—but non-swimmers are welcome. Coast Guard-approved life jackets are provided.

Climbing/Canyoneering Trips: No alcohol or drugs before or during trips.

Groups of 10+ get 10% off! Special rates are available for schools, clubs, churches, and other groups. We’re happy to customize trip lengths and itineraries—just ask!