Overview

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.

Description

Day 1: Scenic Flight

Stop At: Adrift Adventures, 378 N Main St, Moab, Utah 84532 United States
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.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Book Cliffs, Book Cliffs, Utah 84525, USA
Fly over the Bookcliss for a chance to see wild horse and Buffalo
Stop At: Nine Mile Canyon, Utah United States
Fly into the Nine-Mile Canyon airstrip where you will meet your guides and start your adventure
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
Lunch
Dinner
Accommodation included:
Will be camped on the river shore in tents.
Sleeping bags, pads, and tents are included.

Day 2: Journey through time

Stop At: Green River, Green River, Utah United States
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
Meals included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Accommodation included:
Will be camped on the river shore in tents.
Sleeping bags, pads, and tents are included.

Day 3: Rapids

Stop At: Green River, Green River, Utah United States
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.
Meals included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Accommodation included:
Will be camped on the river shore in tents.
Sleeping bags, pads, and tents are included.

Day 4: Hike day

Stop At: Green River, Green River, Utah United States
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.
Meals included:
Breakfast
Lunch