Deep within the boundaries of Canyonlands National Park, Cataract Canyon is a perfect balance between serene Sea kayaking, incredible hiking, and fast-moving whitewater. 300 million years of rock history, abstract sculpted sandstone spires, and ancient Anasazi petroglyphs and granaries. John Wesley Powell made his historic and courageous journey on the Green/Colorado Rivers in 1869. Powell was looking to Map the previously unexplored Green River from Wyoming to Mexico. Now, you get to following part of Powell historic journey (with more amenities, guides who know where they’re going and much better food.) The first five days are in sea kayaks on the upper section of the Green River in Labyrinth Canyon. After Five day you switch into rowboats and enter Canyonlands National Park through Stillwater Canyon. On day 7 you meet the Colorado River at the “Confluence.” Here is where the world Famous Whitewater starts. On day 10 you meet Lake Powell and your unforgettable journey is over….. for now.

There is plenty of time to do all the great hikes and numerous camp activities. We stop daily for hikes up secret canyons only assessable by river. We’ll visit Native American Anasazi ruins, incredible rock formations and enjoy the solitude.

The oarboat is the traditional raft on the Colorado River and Sea kayaking is very popular on the flatwater of the Green River. This type of craft places you ‘up close and personal’ with the river and nature. It’s a pure wilderness river trip combining all the comforts needed to enjoy the outdoors. The small 18-foot rafts put you right in the heart of the whitewater action. Only the quiet dipping of the oars in the water breaks the impressive natural quiet of the smooth water sections. (We motor across Lake Powell the last day.)

Return to Moab by scenic air flight (suggested option) offering a bird’s eye view of the canyon you just experienced from its depths.