At Holiday, we love families with kids, but this trip is a special one just for the “young at heart” and for those who prefer to go solo. Whether you’re a couple who is enjoying their empty nest, or a solo traveler looking to meet like-minded adults, we present six days in Cataract Canyon. Experience the roaring, red heart of Canyonlands National Park via a motorless raft. Enjoy an outdoors adventure without anyone asking “are we there yet?” Arrive on your own and depart with new friends and memories enough to last a lifetime.
Whitewater rafting on the Colorado River through Cataract Canyon is one of Utah’s great wilderness adventures. And our late August trip is the perfect time to experience it at its best. The days are warm but weather has begun to turn toward fall, with cool nights perfect for stargazing. The river’s flow has receded, leaving huge, soft, sandy beaches for camping but still providing plenty of oomph through the rapids!
The Colorado River flows southwest from the town of Moab, Utah, and into a world of breathtaking red rock scenery, fascinating cultural sites, and epic whitewater. For the first few days of the trip, the river moves quietly. Kick back on one of our oar-powered rafts and let the quiet wash over you or engage a fellow traveler in conversation. You could also paddle an inflatable kayak or stand-up paddleboard. We’ll pause each day for on-shore hikes and explorations of varying lengths, and make camp each night on a beach or sandbar under the stars of an International Dark Sky Park. The Colorado River meets the Green River deep within Canyonlands National Park, and beyond that is where the whitewater begins! We’ll run more than 30 big rapids over the last two or three days of the trip and emerge exhilarated. This is what it means to be alive. Join us on a trip especially designed for adults and solo travelers. Leave the kids behind this time, and take a trip that’s all about YOU.
Read More: Insider’s Guide to Rafting the Colorado River through Cataract Canyon.
Need more convincing? Enjoy our River Currents Blog about traveling solo on a whitewater rafting trip.
Featured Review:
“Food was excellent. Hikes were informative and beautiful scenery. This is better than an all-inclusive resort! There are no lines, no crowds, and its better than any theme park. Nature is fantastic.” (Eric Hubert)