Mild Scenic Family Float on Arkansas River

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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!

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!

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Professional guide

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Use of Helmet/Life Vest/Splash Jacket/wetsuits

Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points

Live commentary on board

Food and drinks

Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Guide Gratuity

What To Expect

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 Not Applicable

Arkansas 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 Not Applicable

Options

Cottonwood

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.

Reviews

4.75

40 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Awesome time
Jeanne B,
May 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00
AMAZING!!!! Our guide was May and she “rocked the boat”! I would definitely choose to do this again. Interesting, relaxing
First time rafters
Melissa F,
Jul 10, 2024
- Viator
5.00
This was a first experience for my kids and they absolutely love it. They are already asking to go again with bigger rapids. Our tour guy was great too!
A great family experience.
Jason G,
Jul 5, 2024
- Viator
5.00
The whole family had a great time. Our guide Dan was knowledgeable and made the experience enjoyable and we never felt that we were in danger. The kids wanted to keep going!
Terrible guide
Sabeena G,
May 29, 2024
- Viator
1.00
The tour guide Megan was extremely rude and ignored me through out the excursion- it ruined the experience for me
Great Views/Laughs/ Fun
Rosanna V,
Aug 20, 2023
- Viator
5.00
Emma was amazing! Had lots of fun! The view was straight out of a movie… We were all trying rafting for the first time and they were very understanding through the process…