Trips We Offer

The Colorado River offers something for everyone ages 3+, as a fun, splashy, and beautiful beginner whitewater rafting experience 1 hour South of Steamboat & 45 minutes Northwest of Vail. The Colorado River is perfect for the whole family.

Depending on water levels, this section of the Colorado River is more of a wilderness float trip, with a few splashy class II and small class III rapids - just enough to make everyone laugh and shout.

If you have some adventurous folks in your group, we offer two-man inflatable kayaks (duckies) at no extra charge. Duckies can really make things more interesting and challenging. They follow the larger guided rafts down river, we all stay in a group, and there will be an opportunity to switch between the larger raft and the ducky. Duckies are limited depending on river flows and availability. We try our best to have at least one available for every reservation. (You can look at the river and decide if you'd like to take an inflatable kayak once you arrive).

Come experience a scenic tour through the headwaters of the Colorado River today!

Nitty gritty:

Time on the water: 2 - 2.5 hours

Time in the van: 7 - 15 minutes

River miles traveled: 5 - 11 depending on water levels (feel free to call and ask current mileage)

Trip Details

Morning Half Day Trips: 9:15am - 12pm

Afternoon Half Day Trips: 12:45pm - 2:45pm

We meet our guests right on the Colorado River. Approximately 1 hour South of Steamboat Springs & 30 - 45 minutes Northwest of Vail.

Once we get guests checked-in we have a short van ride up river to our launch location. We will get everyone geared up and ready, give a short but detailed safety speech, and go rafting. We’ll be on the water ~ 2/2.5 hrs. We will end the trip right where your car is parked. (No long, stuffy bus rides here).

Having trouble choosing between AM or PM?

Remember there’s usually less crowds and better weather on morning half day trips. (Afternoon thunderstorms are a common occurrence in Colorado). Most guests’ report seeing more wildlife on our morning trips.

Nitty gritty:

Time on the water: approx. 4 - 5 hours

Time in the van: 12 - 35 minutes

River miles traveled: 11 - 22 depending on water levels (feel free to call and ask current mileage)

Trip Details

Duration 9:15am - 2:30/3:00pm

Lunch: Included (see below)

We meet our guests right on the Colorado River. Approximately 1 hour South of Steamboat Springs & 30 - 45 minutes Northwest of Vail.

Once we get guests checked-in for our full day rafting trip we will have a short 10-15 mile scenic van ride up river to our launch location. We will help you get geared up and ready to go. Your guides will give you a short but detailed safety speech, and we’ll go rafting! We will stop along the river about halfway through for a light lunch. We will end the trip right where your car is parked. (No stuffy bus rides here).

What’s for lunch?

We will provide light assorted refreshments such as mixed fruits, veggies, meats, crackers (think no nonsense picnic style grazing board). We will also bring extra water to refill your water bottles & sparkling water. We try to minimize the use of single use plastics while on the river and in the wilderness.

We will bring a cooler with hand sanitizer and extra space if you would like to bring your own lunches if you have strict dietary needs. This way, our guests are able to better accommodate their own specialty diets, allergies, and nutritional needs. If you have severe allergies please let us know during booking so we notify your guide and we can plan accordingly.

Extra Notes: We like our full day trips to be focused on what we're great at - rafting. Feel free to bring your own lunch, we will make sure there's some extra room in the cooler. It is your responsibility to notify us if you or anyone in your group has specific dietary/medical needs during booking.

Nitty gritty:

Private trips are typically structured as private half day trips, but we have the ability to offer private full day trips as well. Call us (970)875-4494 if your interested in a private full day trip.

Time on the water: 1 - 3ish hours. This varies due to the customizable nature of our private trips. We’ll work with your group directly to figure out what works best for you.

Time in the van: 7 - 15 minutes

River miles traveled: 5 - 11 depending on water levels & group preference

*Due to the customizability of private trips, we require all private bookings be confirmed and reserved over the phone call us to get something scheduled.

Trip Details

We offer totally private rafts & private river transportation for your group and your group only.

For our private trips we typically offer 10:15AM & 3:00PM 1/2 day departures. We are happy to help plan and reserve customized private group trips for your family and friends. We are a small company, so advanced reservations are encouraged.

*Please note our private trips require advanced reservations and tend to book quickly

A $450 booking minimum applies to all private trips.

Private Groups of 15+ qualify for group rates - call to book

Arrival

Once booked, we will send you a separate email with very detailed driving directions & arrival time. If you do not receive a second email from us, or have any questions regarding directions please do not hesitate to give us a call.

AM Horseback Ride

A 2 hour horseback ride about 40 minutes South of Steamboat Springs. Bring a lunch & drive another 20 minutes to the Colorado River for an afternoon half day rafting trip.

Pack your boots & bathing suit and saddle up for an unforgettable day of incredible mountain vistas on horseback, and an afternoon of splashy fun rafting down the Colorado River. We have exclusively partnered with Colorado’s High Lonesome Outfitter & Guides to provide an unparalleled Western experience.

Horseback rides are booked directly through Colorado's High Lonesome Outfitter & Guides, call (970) 638-4239 for questions, availability and reservations.

PM Half Day Whitewater Rafting Trip

Afternoon Half Day Trips: 12:45pm - 2:45/3pm

We meet our guests right on the Colorado River. Approximately 20 minutes from Colorado’s High Lonesome Outfitter & Guides' ranch.

Once we get guests checked-in we have a short van ride up river to our launch location. We will get everyone geared up and ready, give a short but detailed safety speech, and go rafting. We’ll be on the water ~ 2/2.5 hrs. We will end the trip right where your car is parked. (No stuffy bus rides here).

We meet all of our guests right on the Colorado River. From Steamboat it takes about an hour to get to the Colorado River.

Most of the summer the Colorado River will be the closest rafting to Steamboat (excluding spring runoff season).

When you book your reservation we will send you very detailed driving directions along with a google maps link for your whitewater rafting trip from Steamboat Springs.

Why don't you just list your address here? depending on the flow of the river our meeting location may change. This is why we will email you detailed driving directions with your reservation.

We meet all of our guests right on the Colorado River. From Vail, Beaver Creek, Avon, Edwards it takes approximately 30-45 minutes to get to the Colorado River.

Most of the summer the Colorado River will be the closest rafting to Vail, Beaver Creek, Avon, Edwards. Excluding spring runoff season - during spring runoff the closest option will be the Eagle River (see below)

When you book your reservation we will send you very detailed driving directions along with a google maps link for your whitewater rafting trip from Vail, Edwards, Avon & Beaver Creek.

Why don't you just list your address here? depending on the flow of the river our meeting location may change. This is why we will email you detailed driving directions with your reservation.

If you're looking for a bit more adventure on the Colorado River, we offer two-man inflatable kayaks (duckies) at no extra charge. Duckies can really make things more interesting and challenging. They follow the larger guided rafts down river, we all stay in a group, and there will be an opportunity to switch between the larger raft and the ducky. Duckies are limited depending on river flows, safety concerns & availability. When conditions allow we try our best to have at least one available for every reservation. Safety is always our top priority, our guides will assess ducky conditions before every trip.

*If your entire group would like to take inflatable kayaks, please call us. We cannot promise to have enough for your entire reservation unless you book a private trip.

The Eagle River is one of Colorado's last truly untamed & un-dammed rivers in the state. The Eagle River's intermediate snow-melt rapids make for an exciting once in a lifetime experience. Continuous whitewater & adrenaline pumping rapids makes the Eagle River an adventure you shouldn't miss. Half day and full day departures available - trip departures are dependent on river flows (Spring Only). Class I-IV

Morning Half Day Eagle River Trips 9:45am - 12:15pm

Afternoon Half Day Eagle River Trips: 12:45pm- 2:30/3pm

Trip duration can sometimes be longer or shorter depending on river flows. Our Eagle River half day rafting trips will cover roughly 11 miles of continuous heart pounding class III-IV whitewater.

We meet our guests right on the Eagle River. Approximately 1.5 hours South of Steamboat Springs & 10- 20 minutes West of Vail.

Once we get guests checked-in We will get everyone geared up and ready. We will bring helmets, wetsuits, booties,& splash jackets for our guests. Your guides will give a short but detailed safety speech, and we’ll go rafting! Once we get to the take-out we hop in our vans and we will head back to your car about 10-15 minutes. (No stuffy bus rides here).

Having trouble choosing between AM or PM?

Remember there’s usually less crowds and better weather on morning half day trips. (Afternoon thunderstorms are a common occurrence in Colorado).

Full Day Eagle River Trips 9:45am - 2:30/3pm

Trip duration can sometimes be longer or shorter depending on river flows. Our Eagle River full day rafting trips will cover roughly 18 miles of continuous heart pounding class III-IV whitewater.

We meet our guests right on the Eagle River. Approximately 1.5 hours South of Steamboat Springs & ~20 minutes West of Vail.

Once we get guests checked-in We will get everyone geared up and ready. We will bring helmets, wetsuits, booties,& splash jackets for our guests. For full day trips we will drive you up river about 15 minutes. You guides will give a short but detailed safety speech, and we’ll go rafting! About halfway through we will stop for a light lunch. After lunch we will continue rafting into the afternoon. Once we get to the take-out we will hop in our vans and head back to your car - about 10-15 minutes. (No stuffy bus rides here).

Should we bring our own lunches?

We will provide light assorted refreshments such as mixed fruits, veggies, meats, crackers (think no nonsense picnic style grazing board). We will also bring extra water to refill your water bottles & sparkling water. We try to minimize the use of single use plastics while on the river and in the wilderness.

We will bring a cooler with hand sanitizer and extra space if you would like to bring your own lunches or have strict dietary needs. This way, our guests are able to better accommodate their own specialty diets, allergies, and nutritional needs. If you have severe allergies please let us know during booking so we notify your guide and we can plan accordingly.

Extra Notes: We like our full day trips to be focused on what we're great at - rafting. Feel free to bring your own lunch, we will make sure there's some extra room in the cooler. It is your responsibility to notify us if you or anyone in your group has specific dietary/medical needs during booking.

Nitty gritty:

Eagle River Private trips are typically structured as private half day trips, but we have the ability to offer private full day trips as well. Call us if your interested in a private full day trip.

Time on the water: 1 - 3ish hours. This varies due to the customizable nature of our private trips. We’ll work with your group directly to figure out what works best for you.

Time in the van: 7 - 15 minutes

River miles traveled: 11 - 18 miles depending on water levels & group preferences

We meet all of our guests right on the Eagle River. From Steamboat it takes about an hour and thirty minutes to get to the Eagle River.

Typically, we will meet you on the river, get everyone geared up and your guides will give you a comprehensive safety speech - then we will go rafting! At the end of your trip we will drive you back up to your car in our vans.

When you book your reservation we will send you very detailed driving directions along with a google maps link for your whitewater rafting trip from Steamboat Springs.

Why don't you just list your address here? depending on the flow of the river our meeting location may change. This is why we will email you detailed driving directions with your reservation.

We meet all of our guests right on the Eagle River. From Vail, Beaver Creek, Avon, Edwards it takes about 10 - 25 minutes to get to the Eagle River.

Typically, we will meet you on the river, get everyone geared up and your guides will give you a comprehensive safety speech - then we will go rafting! At the end of your trip we will drive you back up to your car in our vans.

When you book your reservation we will send you very detailed driving directions along with a google maps link for your whitewater rafting trip from the Vail area.

Why don't you just list your address here? depending on the flow of the river our meeting location may change. This is why we will email you detailed driving directions with your reservation.