Mild Scenic Family Float on Arkansas River
- 1.5–2.5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This 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. Our 1/4 day is a 5 mile trip with easy Class II-III rapids. 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 we conveniently finish this trip right at our riverside base!
Inclusions
What's included
- Professional guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Use of Helmet/Life Vest/Splash Jacket/wetsuits
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Live commentary on board
What's not
- Food and drinks
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Guide Gratuity
Itinerary
Once you arrive at our Cotopaxi location you will be greeted and checked in by our friendly office staff, then you will meet your guides, be outfitted into your necessary rafting gear, go through and in depth safety orientation, and then hop on a short shuttle to the river put in
Once you arrive at the river put in you will be given specific instructions by your guide and then hit the river for a fun mellow adventure on the river. Scenic views and fun mellow whitewater! Great for Families with young children and seniors.
Once you finish your fun river trip you will be at our private beach where you started and be able to change into dry clothes and check out your fun action photos from your river trip.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.8
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Ratings come from 45 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Great experience with Arkansa River Tours
The ART team was just awesome. Isaiah and Cruz were just great. Very attentive and knowlegeable about the river conditions and how to navigate the outcrops, especially with a low water level in the river.
5Excellent river trip!
We had an amazing experience with Arkansas River Tours! The guides were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable, making everyone feel comfortable from the moment we arrived. They shared interesting information throughout the trip and made the entire adventure both fun and safe. Their professionalism and positive attitudes made our experience even more enjoyable. We would absolutely recommend Arkansas River Tours to anyone looking for a memorable rafting adventure and can't wait to come back!
5Well Worth the Drive
We had a wonderful, calm river rafting trip that was perfect for us two seniors. The water was gentle, the scenery was beautiful, and Allie, our guide, was patient, knowledgeable, and very safety-focused. It was relaxing, enjoyable, and a great way to spend time together outdoors. We would happily do it again and recommend it to families looking for a peaceful adventure.
5You can't go wrong with this company!
Enegetic, knowledgeable staff. Exceptional backoffice support. Perfect whitewater rafting excursion. We had a blast!
5Katharine was awesome!!
The staff was super friendly and helpful. Out guide Katharine was very funny, knowledgeable and caring
5Hales was a great guide!!
I rafted the Arkansas River while at camp in June. It was amazing! Fun rapids and a skilled, knowledgeable guide. Thanks for a spectacular experience!!
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- If coming from Canon City drive west on Hwy 50 and we are located on the river just 1 mile west of Cotopaxi. If driving from Salida drive east on Hwy 50 and we are on the river right before you get to the town on Cotopaxi.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 50 travellers
- Operated by
- Arkansas River Tours
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Recommended dress code is no cotton. Anything synthetic such as swimwear, workout gear, and sandals/sneakers with a heel. No flip flops for crocks!
How it compares in Colorado Springs
- Its from-price is 13% below the median of the 83 experiences we list in Colorado Springs.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 22 of 83.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs sits at the foot of Pikes Peak in Colorado, with red rock formations at Garden of the Gods, mineral springs and mountain trails nearby.
Colorado Springs lies on the eastern edge of the Rocky Mountains, where the plains meet Pikes Peak, a 4,302-metre summit that dominates the skyline. The city was laid out in 1871 as a resort and still keeps wide streets, parks and Victorian buildings. Garden of the Gods, a public park of tall red sandstone fins and spires set against the mountains, is its best-known sight.
Top-ranked sights in Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak, Pikes Peak Highway.
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