Colorado River Rafting
The Colorado River is one of the classic rivers in the United States. Starting high in the Colorado Rockies, and eventually flowing through the Grand Canyon, the Colorado is the setting for some of the most beautiful scenery in the world.
A Colorado River rafting trip is the most wonderful way to explore this mighty river. Highside Adventure Tours and Rock Gardens Rafting offers Colorado River rafting trips that are perfect for families, first-timers and children. A memorable Colorado River rafting trip is a great way for the whole family to experience the wonders of the Colorado high country.
For the most part, the upper portion of the Colorado River is calm and gently flows between the walls of Little Gore Canyon and Red Rocks Canyon. Along this stretch are spectacular views and rich history. Seek out natural hot springs, great swimming holes and old pioneer cabins. Plenty of time for relaxing – and a boxed lunch – makes this a fun family trip and a great way t
o spend a perfect day river rafting in Colorado.
This tour offers a few Class II rapids to add a little excitement to your day rafting and relaxing on the Colorado River. But if you’re a whitewater rafting thrill-seeker looking for a more challenging white water rafting trip, please see our Arkansas and Clear Creek pages.
The Lower Colorado River flows through the spectacular Glenwood Canyon one of Colorado's deepest and most beautiful canyons. This section is know as the "Shoshone Rapids". This class III section of whitewater is one of Colroado's most popular. Exciting whitewater, deep canyons, and world famous hot springs make this section of river a must see when in Colorado.
Float pased the Glenwood Canyon Resort and under Glenwood Canyon Zip Line wile floating through the world famous Glenwood Canyon. Perfect for the who family the Shoshone Rapids are some of the best rafting in Colorado.
For the adventurous: Inflatable Kayak Trips! Our inflatable kayaks (nicknamed “duckies”) allow you to be the captain of your own one-man "raft" and experience the Colorado River whitewater rafting firsthand.
Click for a detailed chart of our Colorado River rafting trips (trip length, times, prices) and/or call us to set up an amazing day on one of the classic rivers in the world. Our Colorado river rafting departure point is the Breckenridge office in Summit County and Glenwood Canyon Resort both within easy driving distance of Denver, Vail, Aspen, Steamboat Springs, Summit County and Winter Park.
Call us today for help in setting up your special day for rafting on the Colorado River!
Lower Colorado River Shoshone Rapids-
Shoshone Half-Day
Our MOST popular Colorado River trip! This trip offers an exciting day of whitewater thrills through the Shoshone rapids and breathtaking beauty beneath the majestic walls of
Adult: $47
Youth: $35 (15 and under)
Half-Day trips depart at: 9:00A.M - 12:00 P.M - 1:00 P.M - 4:00 P.M
Shoshone Full-Day
The ultimate river adventure! An exciting combination of whitewater fun and spectacular scenery. Begin your day in the challenging Shoshone whitewater on the
Adult: $75
Youth: $55 (15 and under)
Full-Day trips depart daily at: 9:00 A.M
Double Wet & Wild
Double your pleasure, double your fun! This trip runs through the whitewater rapids TWICE in a small 12 foot boat and continues down
$59 per person.
Double Wet & Wild trips depart at: 4:00 P.M
Double Shoshone Adventure
When once isn’t enough! This heart stopping trip runs through the Shoshone rapids twice then continues through the spectacular
Adult: $57
Youth: $44 (15 and under)
Double trips depart at: 4:00 P.M.
Upper Colroado River-
Upper Colorado River 3/4-Day Experience $78.00Take time for a float trip on the Colorado River. The mighty Colorado is a relaxing float trip with spectacular views and wonderful history. With natural hot springs, countless swimming holes, prehistoric dinosaur tracks and a boxed lunch included, it's a great way to spend a relaxing day in the Colorado sunshine. |
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Upper Colorado River Duckie 3/4-Day Experience $78.00Take charge of your Colorado River adventure and be the captain of your own inflatable kayak. The mighty Colorado offers a few Class II rapids as well as spectacular views and wonderful history. With natural hot springs, countless swimming holes, prehistoric dinosaur tracks and a boxed lunch included, it's a great way to spend a day in the Colorado sunshine. |
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Time: 10:30AM - BOOK NOW |
