Colorado River Whitewater Rafting: Half Day Trip
Vail, USA
Colorado River Whitewater Rafting: Half Day Trip
Recommended by 94% of travelers
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Vail, USA
- 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Mackenna_C
Tanner was awesome and highly recommend him to be your guild! He was super skillful and extremely knowledgeable, which made the experience that much better!
Reviews
4.8
based on 33 reviews
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Carol_L, Aug 2026
I wouldn’t call this whitewater rafting. It was a float. Our guide, Julia, was great and had a lot of interesting things to point out. We spent a lot of time just waiting around for things to happen. Seemed very disorganized. Guides did seem to know what they were doing and safety protocols.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Carol, thanks for helping us by mentioning that the boathouse seemed busier than usual. Glad to know that the guides helped and made it worthwhile for you. Please come back and we'll do better!
Jennifer_M, Jul 2026
We had a wonderful time! Friendly, well-informed guides, pleasant trip down the river (nothing too tough). Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thanks for the review; we appreciate it. Glad you enjoyed this family-friendly trip. Hope to see you again soon!
Stephen_T, Jul 2026
Great time! Perfect for a family and Perfect for a family concerned about rafting for the first time.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
This gorgeous river valley trip will transport you into wilderness lovers and rafting converts! So glad the whole family enjoyed it.
John_K, Jul 2026
The company is well run with very experienced guides. We greatly enjoyed our day with our guide Ethan. He made us feel very safe and was a joy to spend time with. This is a great family trip.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thanks so much for rafting with us on the upper section of the Colorado River. Glad the whole family enjoyed it, and thanks for mentioning our guide, Ethan.
Todd_C, Jun 2026
Tanner was an awesome guide!! Me and my family had a great time and will definitely be back next time we're here. It was a combination of excitement and adrenaline while taking in the natural beauty of the river and mountains.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
The Colorado River canyon is indeed lovely! Glad that your whole family loved the experience, and very grateful you'll be back with us next time. Thanks for calling out our guide, Tanner, too!
Mackenna_C, Jul 2025
Tanner was awesome and highly recommend him to be your guild! He was super skillful and extremely knowledgeable, which made the experience that much better!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
That's great to hear. Tanner is one of the most experienced guides out there! Great to have him on our team. Glad you enjoyed the trip!
Cory_D, Jun 2025
Dustin and Jake were our guides. Dustin was in our boat and he was great guide: funny, fun, educational, great personality.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Let the "dad" jokes fly! Thanks for the review! Hope you all return soon.
Brian_M, Jun 2025
Great guides! We were with Jake and he made the entire experience fun and easy. He gave us lots of historical tidbits and pointed out all the woodland creatures.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Glad you had fun and had plenty of time to take in the surroundings. There's always something wonderful to see on this float through the heart of Colorado!
Cory_S, Sep 2024
Tanner was awesome! Definitely will go again and invite more friends! Professional and experienced. Great time!
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thank you!
Robin_R, Aug 2024
Not what I would consider white water rafting. It was a very beautiful scenic float. Time of year determines float vs white water rafting. I wish description would tell you that when booking. Not what we or anyone else on the float was expecting.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Yes, the snowmelt is pretty much gone by August, and the river flow is more reservoir-fed. Thanks for the suggestion to change the copy - I will do that. Glad you enjoyed the beauty of this trip!
Elizabeth_L, Aug 2024
Guides were clearly knowledgeable and passionate about the sport and the river and surrounding area.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Great to hear! Thanks for the review.
carla_B, Jul 2024
Fun rapids, roughing it at base camp, long drive to and from water, no snacks or drinks, no seatbelts in van and too many people, guide sat on floorboard
Response from Host, Jul 2024
The Upper Colorado River run highlights the remote beauty of the Colorado backcountry. From Vail it's a solid 40 minute drive up a scenic byway. Majestic mountains and rural landscapes surround you in the towering river valley. Two little markets offer ice cream, snacks, and drinks in Rancho del Rio where our boathouse is located. It is a true Colorado backcountry experience.
Gretchen_Z, Jun 2024
beautiful rafting day on the Colorado River in Gore Canyon with the Colorado Rafting Company, great guides Corbin and Dustin and nice folks to share the trip
