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This is by far the best Family Float trip on the Arkansas River! This convenient trip offers the best whitewater for little kids with spectacular Rocky Mountain scenery. Our 1/4 day is a 5 mile trip with easy Class II-III rapids. This is the perfect introductory trip for families with little kids or timid beginners. You will float from Coaldale to our riverside base in Cotopaxi while enjoying scenic views of the Sangre de Cristo Range. This itinerary is the best trip for rafting in Colorado on the Arkansas River for families with young kids. We are the only outfitter offering this trip since we conveniently finish this trip right at our riverside base!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
If coming from Canon City drive west on Hwy 50 and we are located on the river just 1 mile west of Cotopaxi. If driving from Salida drive east on Hwy 50 and we are on the river right before you get to the town on Cotopaxi.
Itinerary
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Once you arrive at our Cotopaxi location you will be greeted and checked in by our friendly office staff, then you will meet your guides, be outfitted into your necessary rafting gear, go through and in depth safety orientation, and then hop on a short shuttle to the river put in
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Arkansas River
Once you arrive at the river put in you will be given specific instructions by your guide and then hit the river for a fun mellow adventure on the river. Scenic views and fun mellow whitewater! Great for Families with young children and seniors.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3
Once you finish your fun river trip you will be at our private beach where you started and be able to change into dry clothes and check out your fun action photos from your river trip.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Recommended dress code is no cotton. Anything synthetic such as swimwear, workout gear, and sandals/sneakers with a heel. No flip flops for crocks!
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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