Half Day Shoshone Rafting in Glenwood Springs
Description
Raft through the heart of Glenwood Canyon on the Colorado River, where dramatic canyon walls, playful Class II–III rapids, and calm scenic sections come together for a well-rounded on-water experience. Located just minutes from Glenwood Springs and an easy drive from Vail and Beaver Creek, this half-day trip blends excitement with incredible scenery. It’s our most popular option for a reason—offering just the right mix of splashy fun and relaxed floating, making it a great fit for all ages and experience levels.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum weight required is 50 pounds
Reviews(52)
Did a family outing on the rapids. This company was very professional and had first quality equipment and guides. Would definitely recommend to other groups or individuals looking for a quality half-day outing adventure. Our guide Justin did a great job of keeping us mostly dry.😎
Looking for a great family or buddy trip floating the Colorado River. This is it. We did the half day trip, Shoshone Rapids and it met our needs. Some adventurous rapids, some nice float time to enjoy the awesome Glenwood Canyon beauty and even a couple dips into the “brisk” (IYKYK) river. Riley was our guide. Super dude with great stories, good history of the canyon and super safe so your friends and family are taken care of. I’d highly recommend them and ask for Riley!
My cousin and I went whitewater rafting for her birthday and was guided by Ryan. We were the only 2 in his boat and he provided a fun and enjoyable experience. He told jokes, talked about different points of interest in Glenwood Springs, and shared information about the landscape around us as we headed down the Colorado river. All of the. guides from Glenwood Adventure had great energy and group cohesion. We had a great time! 100% would go again and go with Ryan.
Great afternoon on the river. Very well organized and everything ran in a timely manner. Joe, our river guide was skilled, personable and pointed out fun things along the course. Getting to take a refreshing dip in the river was a added treat. On bus ride back guides pointed out local restuarants worth stoping at in a fun and enertaining way. I would definitely recommed.
Ryan, the guide, was awesome. The river rafting was great. I would definitely do this adventure again. It was AWESOME
The young men that took us out to the river or funny and fun me and my wife enjoyed it a lot. We really appreciate the experience that they gave us.
I was very nervous about being thrown from the boat in class 3 rapids. Jack was so sweet and kept us all in, wonderful experience!!!
This was a great rafting ng trip for our family & the guide (Evan) was amazing. Ken was very informative & helped with advice and recommendations. Would definitely book again if in the area.
Our group had the best time! Our raft guide, Ryan, was fantastic. He was knowledgeable, energetic, and his experience on the water really made our experience great. So much fun!! Book this rafting trip!! You won’t regret it!
About the company, the owner (who was on-site) would not honor a discount that was included in an email sent to me FROM THE COMPANY, even after I pointed out the offer in the email. Also, be aware that this company uses "dynamic pricing" (as told to me by the owner) which means that the costs for activities change constantly, depending on demand (as happened to me). So you may look at the website as you research and see the cost of an activity, and then just a few minutes later, when you try to register/purchase, the cost of the activity has increased. Never seen this before at any company besides the airlines, which most people are aware of. Of course, no mention of this policy on the website.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your whitewater rafting adventure and that RC made such a positive impression. We are fortunate to have guides like him who are passionate about safety, local knowledge, and creating memorable experiences for our guests. We would also like to clarify a point regarding our pricing. We do not utilize dynamic pricing for our rafting trips or the vast majority of our adventures. The only activity where pricing varies is our horseback riding program. Horseback rides are offered at different price points based on the specific experience, time of day, and group size. Because each ride has a limited number of horses available, additional wranglers and support staff are required as group sizes increase. Once certain rider thresholds are reached, we add staff to maintain safety standards and provide the highest quality experience for both our guests and horses. As a result, pricing may vary between rides and available departures. Regarding the discount you referenced, we sincerely apologize for any confusion. Reservations made through third-party booking platforms such as TripAdvisor are subject to commissions and fees charged by those providers. Because of this, we are generally unable to combine additional promotional discounts with reservations booked through those channels. We strive to honor all valid promotions whenever possible and communicate any restrictions clearly during the booking process. Had the reservation been made directly through our website or reservations team, we would have been delighted to extend any eligible direct-booking promotions available at that time. We regret that this policy was not clearer during the booking process and appreciate the opportunity to clarify it here.
