Raft the Colorado River through Glenwood Springs - Half Day Adventure
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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Say ‘yes’ to a perfect day on the Colorado River! This ‘Half-Day Adventure’ offers a scenic, whitewater experience which is a must for water enthusiasts of all ages. Get on board with the professional guides to enjoy all the adventure of the class III ‘Shoshone Rapids,’ then slow it down and soak in the scenery of stunning Glenwood Springs Canyon as you play and paddle your way through class I-II whitewater. Each trip is about 3 - 3.5 hours long (total trip time) and departs and returns from 152 W 6th Street, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
With our Half Day Adventure, you will raft through the scenic Glenwood Canyon. Through Glenwood Canyon you will see dramatic steep cliffs, lush vegetation, and likely wildlife.
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Raft the Colorado River through Glenwood Springs - Half Day Adventure
What‘s Included
Splash Gear | Tops & Pants
Paddle
Life Jacket
Rafting Photography
River Shoes
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
120 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Do it! It was a blast.
Y6106STjend,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked this half day adventure literally last minute, about 1.5 hours before it set sail. It did not disappoint and was an EPIC adventure. We had our three sons ages 11, 8, and 7 and they were exhilarated and want to do it again. Our guid was Stu and he was great, knowledgeable, experienced and very friendly. We will highly recommend this place to anyone who is in glenwood for vacation. Everyone there was so kind and friendly and made us feel safe, and like we were on a great adventure. 10 stars, all the thumbs up.
Highly recommend
srsweet,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great fun! We had perfect weather. The guides were friendly and helpful and everything ran on time. We had never white water rafted before so we were a little nervous to start. Then we saw a 5 yr old on another raft and knew we were in for a fun time. We also did half the ride in 2 man kayaks and that was very fun. Highly recommend!
Family river adventure
E3173IUcindyc,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00All smiles for this family group of 9 with a 6 year old, a teenager, and experienced paddlers. Shoshone has great water, waves, and splashes that are fun for all levels. The float down to Glenwood under the sun, canyon walls, and blue skies was magic. The Blue Sky folks are friendly, efficient, and welcoming. Our guide Mud Flap--beyond the finest with stories and must-hear raft guide lore. Will book with them again for sure.
Great Time! Great Guides!
brettmX3280LG,Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was my wife's and my 3rd time rafting with Blue Sky Adventures, Our last time here was 8 years ago. They are in a new facility since we were here last (since 7 years ago), but they provided all of the same combination of fun, excitement, and safety that we experienced in our previous trips with them. They have a great variety of experiences to choose from. We did the half day trip down the Colorado River. Besides our guide, "Mudflap", there were 7 of us in the raft. The youngest was 5 and the oldest was 70, with varying levels of experience from those who had never been in a raft to my wife & I who have rafted many times. "Mudflap" did a great job of making us all feel safe and made sure we all had a great time. I absolutely recommend making a Blue Skyy Adventure rafting trip part of your Glenwood Springs experience.
Lots of fun!
alexs236,Aug 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well organized, great rafting captains guides. It was a very pleasant afternoon adventure for the whole family. It was awesome!
Rafting with Blue Sky
Venture55668347572,Jul 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing trip with Allen! Great for a family of five, ages 5+. This was a three hour trip. Rapids were enough to make if fun, but nothing scary. We would definitely go again!.
Awesome day on the river!
Becca H,Jul 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time with Allen on our half day tour. It was exciting and relaxing all in one day. We always felt safe. It was organized and professional. We would definitely do it again!
Great family adventure!
HomeSweetCO,Jul 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great adventure for our family/friend vacation! Kids aged 7, 8, 11 and 12 loved it. Allen was a fantastic guide and made it fun for all of us. Best part is definitely the first 15-20 on the river through the Shoshone rapids, then pretty mellow afterward, but that’s just the way the river is. Do this for the adventure, the incredible views, and the hot summer cool down (swimming in the river allowed in a few spots)!
Highly recommend Blue Sky Adventures
N6569HMbrianf,Jul 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Top notch outfitter and an overall excellent experience. Blue Sky is extremely organized and provides a safe and exciting trip for the entire family. Everyone should experience a float down the Colorado River while in Glenwood Springs.
Loved this company and Aubrey
Escape03110578422,Jun 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Aubrey was our guide and she was AWESOME. Loved her. She was knowledgeable and in confident. She kept us safe and we had a GREAT time. A very cool woman who I was glad to have lead our crew. My husband and two boys had a great time, as did I. Blue Sky’s lucky to have her.
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