Rafting

Explore Colorado the way it was meant to be, on the river. Take in gorgeous mountain scenery and experience the thrill and excitement of Rocky Mountain whitewater. This is a great family activity, and one that will leave memories for years to come.

Rafting Tours

AVA Rafting Tours
Arkansas Valley Adventures offers rafting, inflatable kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding on the upper Colorado River. Your laid back trip will include plenty of time to swim, sunbathe, or just relax and enjoy the scenery. Visit historic mining cabins and get your heart racing with a leap from 'Jump Rock' into the river. You'll splash through a few moderate rapids as the river winds through the Gore Range and mountain ranchland. Perfect for families or anyone looking for a leisurely day on the river. Don't miss this summer activity in the Colorado Mountains.

Driving Directions
Upper Colorado float trips meet at AVA's Kremmling Outpost, located at 1611 Eagle Avenue, Kremmling, CO.

AVA Colorado Rafting Tours & Pricing

Tour Details
Select from either rafting or kayaking half day trips on the Upper Colorado River, floating through magnificent canyons and ranchland.

Age**	Full Day Raft*	Half Day Raft*
Adult	$99	$64
Child	$49.50	$32

*Full day starts at 9:00am. Half day starts at 9:00am and 1:00pm. Offered Daily - April 29 - September 4, 2017. $2.50 River Use Fee / person will be added at check-out.
**Adult is 13 years and up. Child is 2 - 12 years.

Mad Adventures
Mad Adventures raft trips feature beautiful scenery, mild whitewater, historic cabins, a jumping rock, natural hot springs and more. Perfect for families, (children must be at least 4 years / 40lbs). Mad Adventure offers Colorado River and Clear Creek river trips so you can choose the best option for your group.

Driving Directions Colorado River Trips
From Steamboat Springs, take Highway 40 east to Kremmling. Look for the Mad Adventures office on the right at the far end of town, just before the Kremmling Airport. Approximate driving time is 1 hour 15 minutes.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS CLEAR CREEK TRIPS
From Steamboat Springs, travel US Hwy 40 east over Berthoud Pass. Hwy 40 ends at I-70. Take I-70 east toward Denver for 2 miles to Downieville/Dumont (Exit 234). As you exit at 234 turn left at the s top sign and travel under the highway. Turn right on Co Rd 308 and travel 0.7 miles. At the stop sign turn right onto Co Rd 312 and travel across the bridge over the highway. Turn right on Dumont Rd. Then make your first left up the driveway towards the brown building. Approximate drive time is 2 hours 15 minutes.

Mad Adventures Tours & Pricing

Colorado River Trips
Full Day
This trip offers beautiful canyon scenery and easy-to-navigate whitewater for all ages and launches at 8:30am. This trip stops for a riverside lunch on the banks of the river. Lunch and beverages provided. Minimum age for this trip is 4 years.

Half Day
Choose between an 8:30am or 1:00pm launch time. This half day trip offers beautiful canyon scenery and easy-to-navigate whitewater fun for everyone. Minimum age for this trip is 4 years.

Tour Details Colorado River
Upper Colorado River Rafting trips are offered daily May 26 through September 10, 2017. Bring quick-drying clothes (t-shirt, shorts, bathing suit), sunscreen, sunglasses with strap, change of clothing, tennis shoes, water socks or river sandals, hat and cash for souvenirs and snacks.

Age**	Full Day*	Half Day*
Adult (13 & up)	$89	$60
Child (4-12)	$79	$50

*2017 summer rates. Gratuity not included. Minimum age required is 13 years for half day and 7 years for 1/3 day.

Clear Creek Trips
1/3 Day - 7-12 years old - $50
This is a beginner raft trip with Class III rapids, which are frequent and playful as you navigate your way down river. Trip launches at 12:00 and 12:30pm, please plan to get wet. Because the water is usually cold, wetsuits are highly suggested and are available for rent. Minimum age for this trip is 7 years.

1/2 Day - Half Day Intermediate Trip - 13 & Up - 3:00pm - $60
The Clear Creek Intermediate half day trip on class II/III/IV rapids is exciting as we incorporate the beginner section of fun rapids to build up to finish with the adventurous challenging class IV rapids.

1/2 Day Advanced Trip - 15 & Up - 9:00am - $70
The Clear Creek Advanced half day trip on class III/IV rapids is action packed and challenging. This nearly continuous section of whitewater will be an adventure!
Rafters will be challenged physically and need to be ready for continuous hard paddling.

Tour Details Clear Creek
Clear Creek Rafting trips are offered daily May 26 - August 6, 2017. Bring quick-drying clothes (t-shirt, shorts, bathing suit), sunscreen, sunglasses with strap, change of clothing, tennis shoes, water socks or river sandals, hat and cash for souvenirs and snacks.

Tour	Rate*
Half Day	$60
1/3 Day	$50

*2017 summer rates. Gratuity not included. Minimum age required is 13 years for half day and 7 years for 1/3 day.

Colorado River Runs
Since 1973, Colorado River Runs has provided guided raft trips on Colorado's best rivers. Colorado River Runs trips are fun, safe and exciting. We emphasize quality and professional performance in every aspect of our excursions.

Colorado River Runs guides are skilled professionals, the rafts are top of the line, and our rivers offer the right combination of scenery, safety and excitement. Colorado River Runs is licensed by the state of Colorado and operates under special use permits issued by the Bureau of Land Management.

Driving Directions
Follow Highway 40 east to Kremmling. Turn right on Highway 9 for 2 miles to the Trough Road (Colorado Headwaters Scenic Byway). Turn right for 14 miles to the Radium Road. Turn right and it's 2.5 miles to our headquarters in Radium.

Colorado River Runs Tours & Pricing

Tour Details
Colorado River Runs offers both full day and half day trips. Half day trips start at 9:00AM, 1:00PM, and 4:00PM. Plan to arrive at the meeting site 20 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. Please call 24 hours prior to trip for confirmation and details.