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Colorado River Rafting: Family Float Trip near Vail
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Overview
Wild and Scenic Colorado River Rafting Full Day Float is a family-friendly adventure on the Upper Colorado River. This guided rafting trip shows off beautiful scenery, including meadows, valleys, and canyon walls. Keep an eye out for wildlife like bald eagles, deer, and bighorn sheep.
The Colorado River starts as snowmelt in Rocky Mountain National Park. While the river gets wilder upstream, this rafting trip offers a gentle introduction to whitewater. It features Class I-II rapids with some Class III sections when the water is higher. This makes it perfect for families with young kids (5 and up) and grandparents.
The adventure begins at Rancho Del Rio boathouse. From there, a shuttle takes rafters to the Pumphouse put-in. The day includes river time with opportunities for short hikes, exploring warm springs, and swimming. A delicious riverside lunch is also included before floating back to Rancho del Rio. Participants should be in good health and kids under 18 need a guardian or guardian's permission. 
Highlights
Gentle Rapids: Perfect for families and first-timers with Class I-II rapids.
Scenic Beauty: Enjoy views of meadows, valleys, and canyon walls along the Upper Colorado River.
Wildlife Spotting: Keep an eye out for bald eagles, deer, bighorn sheep, and other local wildlife.
Riverside Lunch: Enjoy a tasty lunch provided along the riverbank.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers generally love the Wild and Scenic Colorado River Rafting Full Day Float for its beautiful scenery, friendly guides, and family-friendly atmosphere. While some seek more thrilling rapids or find the water chilly, most consider it a memorable and enjoyable experience.
Customers say the guides are friendly, knowledgeable, and make the trip fun and safe.
Many appreciate the beautiful scenery and abundant wildlife sightings.
Families find it's a great way to spend quality time together.
Reviewers highlight the delicious and well-prepared riverside lunch.
Some wish the rapids were a bit more challenging.
A few mention that the water can be cold, especially early in the season.
The Journey
Rancho Del Rio
Rancho Del Rio serves as both the meeting point and the endpoint for the rafting adventure. Located on the Upper Colorado River, it provides essential facilities for gearing up and concluding the trip.
Pumphouse Recreation Site
The Pumphouse Recreation Site is the starting point where the rafts are put into the Upper Colorado River. It's a popular access point for rafting and provides scenic views as you begin your river journey.
Upper Colorado River
The Upper Colorado River offers a family-friendly rafting experience with a mix of Class I-II rapids and occasional Class III rapids. The river flows through diverse landscapes, including meadows, valleys, ranch lands, and canyons, supporting abundant wildlife.
Know Before You Go
This rafting experience includes professional rafting guides, all necessary safety and splash gear, and transportation from the meeting point to the river put-in location. What's not included is food, snacks, water, guide gratuity, and any kind of insurance (trip, rescue, medical). Meet at Rancho Del Rio boathouse at 4199 Trough Rd, Bond, CO 80423.
Hot Tip
Bring layers of clothing, including a waterproof jacket, as the weather can change quickly. Also, wear shoes that can get wet and that will stay on your feet, like water shoes or sandals with a heel strap.
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