Glenwood Springs Full-Day Rafting Trip

Sightseeing  :  United States  :  Colorado  :  Glenwood Springs  :  River Rafting & Tubing

Enjoy a full day of whitewater rafting on the Colorado River near Glenwood Springs! The trip includes the excitement and thrills of the Shoshone Rapids including Baptism, Tuttle's Tumble, Tombstone, The Wall and Maneater, combined with the magnificent beauty of Glenwood Canyon and a riverside picnic lunch.The 6-hour trip meets 45 minutes prior to departure at the riverside facility in Glenwood Springs. Heading up river about 9 miles to the Shoshone Rapids in Glenwood Canyon on the Colorado River, you'll get off to an exciting start as you navigate the class III-IV rapids with your guide, including The Wall, Tombstone, Man Eater, Superstition and many more. The river gradually begins to mellow out and your guide will educate you on the incredible history of Glenwood Canyon and the Colorado River. At lower flows natural hot springs travel right into the river and so you can stop and soak.

About halfway through the trip your group will make a stop at a private riverside picnic area for a hot, all-you-can-eat lunch. Here your guide will pick up some tag-a-long inflatable kayaks for you to try while you enjoy a leisurely float through the remainder of the canyon and get a last splash at the South Canyon rapids. A short shuttle ride returns you to the facility for a warm shower and the chance to take a look at photos from your trip.