Colorado River Whitewater Rafting: Half Day Trip

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.

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Location: Vail

What's Included

Colorado Rafting Company guides, All safety & rafting equipment
Splash jacket

Community Discussion

Q&A

Q: Is there an age limit for kids going on this rafting trip?

A: Yes! The river is suitable for kids ages 6 and up, so it's great for families. Just make sure they’re comfortable in the water and wearing the provided splash jackets. Also, the rapids are Class I-II, so it’s perfect for beginners. You should have a fun and safe experience!

Q: What should we wear for the half-day rafting trip?

A: You'll want to wear comfortable, quick-drying clothes. A swimsuit or shorts are great, plus a t-shirt. Don't forget water shoes or sandals that can stay on your feet! The rafting company provides splash jackets, but you might want to bring a light hat and sunglasses too.

Q: Can we reschedule if the weather is bad?

A: Yes, the guides are pretty flexible with rescheduling due to weather. They usually monitor conditions closely and will let you know if it's safe to go. Just make sure to give them a call ahead of time to discuss options!

Discussions

Looking to gift a rafting trip on the Colorado River - any tips?

I’m thinking about gifting a half-day rafting trip on the Colorado River to my family for the summer! I saw that it’s family-friendly, which is perfect since we’ve got kids ages 6 and 9. I’m curious about how the experience actually is and if it’s worth the money? Also, what’s the chance of us getting wet? 😂

Just went whitewater rafting on the Colorado River!

We did the half-day trip last weekend and it was a blast! The rapids were just challenging enough for our kids, and the scenery was gorgeous! We saw deer and even a bald eagle, which was super cool. The guides made us feel safe the whole time. Totally recommend this for anyone looking for a fun family outing!