About NAVTEC Expeditions
NAVTEC Expeditions is one of Moab's most established adventure outfitters, running daily rafting trips on the Colorado River from their base on North Main Street in downtown Moab. Their river trips have introduced thousands of visitors to the magic of floating through towering red rock canyons, with the sandstone walls rising hundreds of feet above the water and the desert sky stretching endlessly overhead. The daily scenic trips cover moderate rapids that provide excitement without overwhelming first-time rafters or families with children, making this one of the most accessible river experiences in the American Southwest.
For those seeking a more immersive river adventure, NAVTEC operates multi-day whitewater expeditions through Cataract Canyon, where the Colorado River drops into a series of powerful Class III-V rapids that rank among the most exhilarating whitewater in the western United States. These multi-day trips combine heart-pounding rapids with serene flatwater stretches and camp nights under star-filled desert skies — an experience that many guests describe as life-changing.
Beyond the river, NAVTEC leads 4×4 tours through Moab's backcountry terrain, accessing viewpoints and geological formations that are impossible to reach by standard vehicle. Their guided canyoneering descents take adventurous visitors into narrow slot canyons where rappelling, scrambling, and swimming through hidden chambers reveal a side of the desert landscape that few people ever see.
All trips are led by certified guides with extensive training in swift-water rescue, wilderness first aid, and the natural history of the Colorado Plateau. Full safety gear is provided, and the logistics of food, transportation, and equipment are handled entirely by the NAVTEC team. Whether you have half a day or several, NAVTEC Expeditions offers some of the most rewarding ways to experience Moab's extraordinary landscape.
