Colorado River Whitewater Rafting: Half Day Trip
Overview
The Colorado River is our favorite family-friendly rafting trip. This section of the Colorado River offers scenic views including meadows, valleys, rolling ranch lands and steep canyon walls with wildlife including bald eagles, deer, beavers, and big horn sheep - always something to see. Upper Colorado River Rafting provides mild Class I-II rapids and occasional Class III rapids at higher spring water flows.
Beginning as snowmelt high in Rocky Mountain National Park, the Rockies give birth to the legendary Colorado River. Downstream of the Park, the river intensifies through the famed Class 5 “Gore Canyon”, but below, the river gentles where our Colorado River Rafting trips begin. An introduction to white water rafting for families with children and grandparents, any group looking for a scenic Colorado adventure will enjoy this raft trip.
We are proudly a smaller operation offering intimate Colorado adventures. Our raft guides are highly trained, experienced, and State certified.
What's Included
- Splash jacket
- Colorado Rafting Company guides, All safety & rafting equipment
- Food, snacks, water, guide gratuity, insurance (trip, rescue, medical)
Meeting Location
Trough Road
Bond, CO 80423, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Spend time with our friends and family on this fully guided rafting adventure on the beautiful and pristine Upper Colorado River. This section of the Colorado River offers scenic views including meadows, valleys, rolling ranch lands and steep canyon walls. This varied landscape is home to all kinds of wildlife, including bald eagles, deer, beaver, and big horn sheep - always something to marvel at.
Upper Colorado River Rafting provides mild Class I-II rapids and occasional Class III rapids at higher water flow! In the latter half of the summer flow slows. Bring the entire family (5 yrs and up) on this journey anytime. There's something for everyone.
If big, exciting water is what your group is looking for, then mid-June to early July is traditionally the high-water season. When the river runs at its peak, it can be a big ride. Most groups enjoy normal runs in May, then mid-July through all September.
Itinerary
-Meet at our Rancho Del Rio boathouse at 4199 Trough Rd, Bond, CO 80423
-Trips leave twice daily at 9AM or 1 PM
-Gear up & meet your guide(s)
-Shuttle ride to river put-in on the Upper Colorado River
-River time with rapids & swimming holes
-Shuttle back to the boathouse
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 32 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Colorado River Whitewater Rafting: Half Day Trip?
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Splash jacket.
- Colorado Rafting Company guides, All safety & rafting equipment.
- food, snacks, water, guide gratuity, insurance (trip, rescue, medical).
The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Colorado River Whitewater Rafting: Half Day Trip is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Colorado River Whitewater Rafting: Half Day Trip will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Splash jacket
- Colorado Rafting Company guides, All safety & rafting equipment
- Food, snacks, water, guide gratuity, insurance (trip, rescue, medical)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 32 travelers
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