Family Float: Arkansas River Rafting Adventure

Experience the best Family Float trip on the Arkansas River! Enjoy kid-friendly whitewater adventure with stunning Rocky Mountain scenery. Perfect for families with little kids or beginners.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Arkansas River Tours | Rafting & Fishing Office - Upon arrival at the Cotopaxi location, guests will be warmly welcomed and checked in by the friendly office team. They will then meet their guides, be equipped with the necessary rafting gear, receive a comprehensive safety briefing, and take a short shuttle ride to the river launch point.
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What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • All taxes, fees, and handling charges
  • Use of helmet, life vest, splash jacket, and wetsuits
  • Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
  • Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Guide Gratuity
Additional Information

Undoubtedly, the finest family float journey on the Arkansas River! This easily accessible trip offers top-notch whitewater suitable for tiny tots, all set against the stunning backdrop of the Rocky Mountains. Our quarter-day journey covers a distance of 5 miles, featuring gentle Class II-III rapids. This trip is an ideal starter voyage for families…

Location
Arkansas River Tours | Rafting & Fishing Office
U.S. 50
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.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Melissa_f
Jul 10, 2024
First time rafters - This was a first experience for my kids and they absolutely love it. They are already asking to go again with bigger rapids. Our tour guy was great too!
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Jason_g
Jul 5, 2024
A great family experience. - The whole family had a great time. Our guide Dan was knowledgeable and made the experience enjoyable and we never felt that we were in danger. The kids wanted to keep going!
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Rosanna_v
Aug 20, 2023
Great Views/Laughs/ Fun - Emma was amazing! Had lots of fun! The view was straight out of a movie… We were all trying rafting for the first time and they were very understanding through the process…
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Tammy
Jul 25, 2023
What a fun experience for all of us as beginners! Courtney was so fun! - What a fun experience for all beginners! Courtney was an awesome guide! We will definitely go back and move up to the intermediate level!
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Kathy_m
Jul 17, 2023
Colorado rafting - We had a great time. Our guide Kourtney was awesome, she answered every question our grandson asked. Would highly recommend this to families looking for a fun adventure!!
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Shawn
Jul 10, 2022
Best trip! - The guides Lila and Jonas were excellent very knowledgeable and hilarious. Would go with them again! Can’t wait to go back for another trip!!!!
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482kristap
Jun 3, 2022
Amazing experience for first timers! - We loved our whitewater rafting experience! I was with my mom and my two teenage boys who had never rafted before. Austin, our guide, was amazing! He was funny, shared a lot of fun facts about the area, and my boys really enjoyed him. He taught them how to paddle and they are now super excited to come back! This was the highlight of our whole vacation!
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Crequeny
Aug 15, 2021
Amazing rafting experience for first timers. - This tour was amazing. We did the Cottonwood Family Float because we had never done whitewater rafting and weren’t sure what to expect. Both Paula and Jonah were amazing. They were both experienced, funny and put us at ease. The ride didn’t have a ton of rapids, but enough to make it fun. Perfect one for our first time. Would recommend to everyone and would love to do again with them. Tip: Use code to get the photos for free.
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M696sacindyp
Aug 4, 2021
Super fun trip for seniors!! - We were a group from a retirement community in Boulder, that included folks in their 80s. Billy and his team took amazing care of us. We felt well informed but also there was so much fun and humor in the trip. Also, Billy told us lots of interesting information about geography and wildlife that we passed. Thanks so much!
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Sabeena_g
May 29, 2024
Terrible guide - The tour guide Megan was extremely rude and ignored me through out the excursion- it ruined the experience for me
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From $146
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).