Need a great family reunion idea? Have you considered whitewater rafting in Colorado? Summer is the season for family reunions—kids are out of school, the weather is warm, vacation days are ready to be used. It’s also rafting season in Colorado, and Arkansas River Tours is ready to give your family thrills and memories to last a lifetime.
While everyone is counting on you to plan the best family vacation, Arkansas River Tours would like to give it to you on a silver platter. Our knowledgeable staff can plan a perfect family rafting trip in Colorado that suits the needs of every member in your party, while our wide-range of Colorado rafting trip options ensures there’s an adventure that’s right for you. Choose from a variety of family-friendly trips that offer scenery, excitement, and delicious food.
We specialize in accommodating large groups that want a diverse trip selection. Since many of our trips have similar starting and ending times, it’s possible for the group to split up and meet back up just in time for your next activity. Let us know how we can plan departures and arrivals of trips to keep your reunion all about family.
Looking for nearby lodging accommodations? Check our our info pages for your desired destination! From information about Denver to the Colorado Springs area to planning a visit to Canon City— our area guides can help you plan your activities, where to eat and where to stay.
Bighorn Sheep Canyon on the Arkansas River is ideal for first-time rafters and the younger members of your party. This trip launches beneath the dramatic Cotopaxi cliffs at our convenient riverside base. We begin the trip in easy water to give us time to form a competent paddle crew (or passengers in an oar boat.) Floating past spectacular geological formations and views of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range, we run exciting Class II-III rapids like Texas Creek, Maytag, and Devil’s Hole. After a delicious buffet lunch, we plunge into more demanding and technical rapids.
A Cottonwood Canyon family float trip 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. 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 it conveniently ends right at our riverside base!
Middle Clear Creek offers the best family-friendly rafting adventure near Denver, CO, perfect for those seeking a fun and convenient outdoor outing. This trip, featuring mild Class II-III rapids, is ideal for beginners and children as young as seven, providing a gentle introduction to the world of whitewater rafting. The guided trip will take rafters through the historic mining valley of Idaho Springs. You’ll enjoy scenic views and the thrill of splashes and riffles along the way. With multiple leave times available throughout the day, this 2 hour rafting experience is a fantastic option for Denver-based families looking for an exciting and accessible adventure in the great outdoors.
Since our inception in 1973, Arkansas River Tours has been committed to providing the safest, highest-quality river trips available.
Phone: 1.719.942.4362
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