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Upper Clear Creek Half-Day Whitewater Rafting from Idaho Springs

Recommended by 91% of travelers
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Idaho Springs, USA
  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Put some wet and wild thrills into your Colorado vacation. This whitewater excursion will have you conquering 8 miles (12.9 kilometers) of  class III-IV rapids on Upper Clear Creek. Located just half an hour from Denver or around an hour from Boulder or Winter Park, this adventure will give you an experience you won’t soon forget.
  • Take a thrilling whitewater paddle on Clear Creek in Colorado
  • Spot bighorn sheep, river otters and other wildlife from the raft
  • An excellent choice for experienced rafters or adventurous beginners
  • Choice of departure times make it easy to fit your schedule

What's Included

  • Driver/guide
  • PDF, Wetsuit, Splash Jacket, & Helmet
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 431 Chicago Creek Rd, Idaho Springs, CO 80452, USA

    Idaho Springs AVA Outpost

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

1

Clear Creek Canyon

2

Argo Mill and Tunnel

3

Idaho Springs

4

Mount Blue Sky

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Minimum age is 15 years
  • Secure footwear is required (no flip-flops or crocs)
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.6
based on 32 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Sun and fun on the river

Susan_M, Aug 2023
Great family fun thought it would be a bit more intense. Although plenty of exciting rapids great guides

Exciting day on the river!

Teresa_f, Jun 2022
We had a great time on the river! Chris was an excellent guide who made sure we were placed exactly in the right spot to enjoy the rapids. He even “rescued” a few folks on the river that day. It was an unusually cold June day and the water was 34 degrees so we purchase the insulated socks they had. Be sure to bring shoes that can get wet and they suggested not wearing cotton clothing under the wetsuits. We really enjoyed our day!

Great day on Clear Creek

Bob_C, Aug 2020
Our family of 6 all had a great day navigating the white waters of the Clear Creek with Simon our guide. Simon was great, he had great stories of the rapids and past adventures. We thought this may be too difficult for my wife and I, but Simon got us off every rock we climbed up on. My boys also loved trying to follow the directional orders that Simon barked out. Exciting and a great time for all of us.

From $93.64

per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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On average, this is booked 47 days in advance.

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