Colorado River Whitewater Rafting: Half Day Trip

4.8
(24 reviews)
Vail, USA

3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

The Colorado River is our favorite family-friendly rafting trip. This section of the Colorado River offers scenic views including meadows, valleys, rolling ranch lands and steep canyon walls with wildlife including bald eagles, deer, beavers, and big horn sheep - always something to see. Upper Colorado River Rafting provides mild Class I-II rapids and occasional Class III rapids at higher spring water flows.

Beginning as snowmelt high in Rocky Mountain National Park, the Rockies give birth to the legendary Colorado River. Downstream of the Park, the river intensifies through the famed Class 5 “Gore Canyon”, but below, the river gentles where our Colorado River Rafting trips begin. An introduction to white water rafting for families with children and grandparents, any group looking for a scenic Colorado adventure will enjoy this raft trip.

We are proudly a smaller operation offering intimate Colorado adventures. Our raft guides are highly trained, experienced, and State certified.

What's Included

Colorado Rafting Company guides, All safety & rafting equipment
food, snacks, water, guide gratuity, insurance (trip, rescue, medical)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Rancho Del Rio

**IMPORTANT MEETING LOCATION NOTE** Book with Colorado Adventure Guides HQ offices in Silverthorne, but MEET AT our boathouse, Colorado Rafting Company, at Rancho Del Rio, 4199 Trough Road, Bond, CO 80423. Call a day before for detailed meetup instructions.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Spend time with our friends and family on this fully guided rafting adventure on the beautiful and pristine Upper Colorado River. This section of the Colorado River offers scenic views including meadows, valleys, rolling ranch lands and steep canyon walls. The varied terrain hosts all kinds of wildlife, including bald eagles, deer, beaver, and big horn sheep - always something to marvel at.

Upper Colorado River Rafting provides mild Class I-II rapids and occasional Class III rapids early season in years with higher water flow! Some years flow slows. Bring the entire family (5 yrs and up) on this journey anytime. There's something for everyone.

Mid-June to early July is traditionally the higher water season. When the river runs at its peak, it can be a fast ride. Most groups enjoy scenic runs in May, then mid-July through all September. Some years lower flow leads to more time in the beautiful valley.

Itinerary
-Meet at our Rancho Del Rio boathouse at 4199 Trough Rd, Bond, CO 80423
-Trips leave twice daily at 9AM or 1 PM
-Gear up & meet your guide(s)
-Shuttle ride to river put-in on the Upper Colorado River
-River time with rapids & swimming holes
-Shuttle back to the boathouse

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Colorado Adventure Guides

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White Water Rafting
On the Water
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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