Half-Day Whitewater Rafting Upper Colorado River
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3 hours 30 minutes
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This section of the Colorado River offers scenic views including meadows, valleys, rolling ranch lands, and steep canyon walls and wildlife including ducks, geese, bald eagles, deer, beavers, and big horn sheep -- always something fun to see.
The Colorado River is our favorite family-friendly rafting trip. Beginning as snowmelt high in Rocky Mountain National Park, the Colorado Rockies give birth to the legendary Colorado River. Downstream of the national park, the river character intensifies through the famed and Class 5 “Gore Canyon”, and then below the river gentles. This is where our Colorado River Rafting experiences begin, with an introduction to white water rafting for families, and groups looking to enjoy an iconic Colorado vacation.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
All safety equipment, guides, and rafting equipment included.
Splash jacket
What To Expect
Hop in a raft with your guide and friends, and paddle down the scenic Upper Colorado River! Sections of Class l & ll rapids in narrow canyons alternate with pasturelands and a riverside hot springs that we'll stop at, flows permitting. At higher flows there is a chance of a Class lll rapid or two.
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Half-Day Whitewater Rafting Upper Colorado River
Reviews
100 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
River Rafting tour
Kera L,
Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Getting there was truly an adventure, but once we found where we were going everything was great! Our guide Tanner was simply the best, he was top notch and very knowledgeable of the area and what he was doing. He made it a worthwhile tour. Curry and Kera
Kayaking on the Colorado River
Josamps,
Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tanner gave us a great experience kayaking on the Colorado River for a group of 4 friends. He was professional and experienced, but most importantly patient. A perfect day. Thank you Tanner!
Joe was our guide and he...
Bernard B,
Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Joe was our guide and he is awesome. Very informative and was fun to be with. His dog Nomad is beautiful and great too.
AMAZING GUIDE - Tanner
Rob H,
Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tanner was so cool! Very fun personality and a trouper! Still gave us an awesome trip even though his wrist was broken from a prior adventure! Hope you heal up Tanner! Thanks for the great time. -Rob
Rafting
Lynn W,
Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Tanner and Dustin were our guides and did a fantastic job! We had a wonderful rafting trip and it was very safe.
Great Taste of Class 2 & 3 Rapids in a Kayak
Lynda S,
Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We kayaked the Upper Colorado River, 1/2 day in single duckies. Boats were great. Tanner & Dustin were fun guides, but took their jobs seriously. It was a very nice taste of class 2 & 3 rapids, which we hadn’t done before. And they got great pictures as we went down!
Great Day
Christina D,
Aug 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Tanner did an amazing job taking us down the river. He was funny, informative, but most importantly focused on safety. 100% recommend!
Fun day on the river
Kevin F,
Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This time of year the river is cool and not too rough, maybe rated high 2/low 3 rapids, which is perfect for me. Our guide, Tanner, was excellent. My family and I felt safe with him, and he was very personable and knowledgeable. The other guide, Dustin, was also excellent. There seemed to be high regard for safety from both of them. I highly recommend a half-day rafting trip.
Great all around day!
billbP6545XC,
Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great day on the water with Dustin and Tanner. They are experienced guides with knowledge and a wonderful sense of humor. The trip is safe and the rapids are gentle, but fun. It was safe every step of the way. It is a perfect way to spend a day in the mountains.
Colorado River Rafting
Emily J,
Aug 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tanner and Dustin were great and knowledgeable raft guides! The river was class I-III rapids. I felt safe the whole time! I would recommend and do again!
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