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(57)
Second year in a row on this trip. Had a fun time with family, 4 adults, 3 kids! Our guide was excellent— fun, informative, but not over-the -top silly. We enjoy a peaceful ride. We were not sure how the drought conditions would affect the water level , but it was fine. The first 15 minutes or so are the most fun with a few rapids, the last 30 minutes are very slow moving. The adults enjoyed the scenery but the kids thought it was way too slow moving. The guides who accompany us to and from the boat site on the bus are very nice but a bit too boisterous.On our last visit, the Guide on the way home, yelled the entire trip back. All in all it was a fun experience and we would recommend it.
We had a great afternoon rafting with Glenwood Adventure Company on the Shoshone section of the Colorado River. The whole operation was well organized, and you could tell safety was a top priority from the start. The staff did a great job explaining what to expect and made everyone feel comfortable before we got on the water. Our guide, Justin, really made the trip. He was easy to talk to, had a great sense of humor, and kept everyone engaged while making sure we were prepared for every rapid. It felt like spending the afternoon with someone who genuinely enjoys what he does. This ended up being one of the highlights of our Colorado vacation, and we’d recommend Glenwood Adventure Company to anyone looking for a fun rafting experience in Glenwood Springs. Justin, thanks for making it such a memorable day. Best of luck with school back in San Diego next year!
This is a wonderful, refreshing and fun activity to do on a hot late-summer day! Wait till June or July or August so the water calms down from spring run-offs. We went in late July. 100 Degrees in Glenwood Spgs! The river felt awesome! Definitely do the Half-Day Shoshone rapids tour, not the “lazy river” one that starts after the rapids. The Shoshone Rapids are class 3-4, not bad at all. There were young children in our group and in another raft behind us, and all 7 rafts made it through without tipping or dropping anyone in the water. The rafting guides for Glenwood Adventures are top-notch and know that stretch of the Colorado like the back of their hands. Highly recommended! You need to wear a swim suit, a “water” shirt, sunglasses and water shoes. DO NOT wear flip flops. And pack a LOT of sunscreen! And bottled water! They provide life-jacket and helmet. Do it, you won’t regret this tour!
Riley was amazing tour guide.Friendly, funny showed some amazing landmarks.
Great ride down the Colorado river! Absolutely beautiful views. The guides were great and informative. Riley was amazing. Would definitely recommend.
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
