ADVENTURE
Full Day Rafting Adventure
MOST COMPLETE RIVER TRIP
PER PERSON PRICE
$129.99 / PERSON
PRIVATE BOAT PRICE
$1040 / BOAT
(8 person max. / boat)
ADVENTURE LEVEL
EASIER - MODERATE
(Class II-III)
MINIMUM AGE
4 YEARS & 50 LBS
(Increases during high water)
PEAK SEASON MEETING TIMES
9:30 AM
TOTAL ADVENTURE TIME
5 - 6 HOURS
(Average total trip time)
LOCATION / RIVER
GLENWOOD CANYON / COLORADO RIVER
(Roaring Fork River when mother nature dictates)
FULL DAY RAFTING ADVENTURE IS AN UPGRADE TO OUR MOST POPULAR RAFTING ADVENTURE
Embark on the Full Day Rafting Adventure with Glenwood Canyon Rafting for a chance to slow down and spend a day floating at the gentle pace of the river. The adventure begins in the heart of Glenwood Canyon, featuring an exhilarating 1.5-mile descent through the action-filled and continuous Class III Shoshone Rapids. Transitioning from Grizzly Creek, the trip leads into a more leisurely and scenic section of the river. This beautiful float, complete with intermittent splashes and occasional Class II-III waves, guides adventurers through the towering 1500' walls of Glenwood Canyon, concluding in Glenwood Springs. During the morning section, the Full Day Rafting Adventure ensures a perfect blend of whitewater thrills, stunning scenery, and moments of relaxation.
For lunch, indulge in a professionally catered riverside lunch at our private river park, located just downstream of the Glenwood Whitewater Park. This experience caters to nearly all dietary restrictions and preferences (Please communicate all dietary restrictions to Glenwood Canyon Rafting staff during the reservation process for proper preparation and to discuss options/limitations). After refueling, guests continue downstream with the guide and raft, now with the additional option to add one or two-person inflatable kayaks to enhance the experience. This choice is based on each group's preference, with the guide remaining in the raft to ensure every member feels comfortable and secure, allowing for a return to the raft if inflatable kayaking becomes more adventurous than desired. During the afternoon section passing through South Canyon, guests have the opportunity to witness an active Bald Eagle nesting area and a Great Blue Heron rookery (nesting area), with additional wildlife sightings always possible.
The overall length of the trip may vary depending on the current river flows and conditions, with an 18-mile float lasting 4 - 5.5 hours on the river being most common (5.5 - 6.5 hours in total).
Please Note: Online bookings require a minimum of 6 people per group. If your group has fewer than 6 people, please call to reserve.
UPGRADES
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GUARANTEE
This adventure is backed by our Happy Boating Guarantee
SAVINGS
Competitive pricing & HLA Co-op Savings Guarantee
FEATURED RIVER ADVENTURES
RAFTING TRIPS & WHITEWATER ADVENTURES
GEARED UP FOR RAFTING
Available in store for rent or purchase
NRS RIVER SHIRTS
Available for purchase
NRS WETSUITS
Available for rent
NRS RIVER SHOES
Available for purchase or rent
WATERPROOF CASES
Available for purchase
If you desire a full-day adventure, floating the picturesque Colorado River through both Glenwood Canyon and South Canyon (west of Glenwood Springs), Glenwood Canyon Rafting offers the perfect option. Additionally, you have the opportunity to enhance your experience by adding an inflatable kayak (single and doubles available) for the afternoon section, providing a chance to test your skills as you navigate this 21-mile stretch.
This trip begins at the Shoshone Rapids, an app. 2 mile Class III to III+ section on the Colorado River (Glenwood Canyon) and then continues downriver for additional 21 miles (app.). Along the way, enjoy additional rapid sections, perfect swimming holes, both Glenwood Canyon and South Canyon, and a private river park where you will enjoy a hot BBQ lunch. During typical water flows, this trip operates between the Shoshone boat ramp and the Tibbit’s boat ramp.
4 years & 50 lbs
5-6.5 hours in total
Glenwood Canyon Rafting
Glenwood Canyon Rafting and Glenwood Canyon Rafting are located at the HLA Co-op Basecamp at 152 W. 6th Street, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601.
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“We spent a lot of time deciding between rafting companies in Glenwood, and we’re so happy we ended up with Blue Sky. We’re rafting novices, and this was a great starter trip with some impressive rapids at the beginning followed by a leisurely float down the canyon…”
Half Day Rafting Adventure Guest
VIEW RAFT TRIP ITINERARY“Rafting wasn’t even on our list of things to do, but we are so glad we saw Blue Sky Rafting reviews and decided to do it! Their staff are all so great and easy to work with and it’s very reasonably priced for such a cool and memorable experience.”
Raft & Kayak Adventure Guest
VIEW RAFT TRIP ITINERARY“My kids and I had an amazing experience with Blue Sky Rafting. We went white water rafting and Shelby was our guide and fellow adventurer. He was the best we could have gotten. He calmed my daughters fears with his really funny and hilarious jokes…. “scouts honor”! Hahaha”
Mild & Scenic Half Day Rafting Guest
VIEW RAFT TRIP ITINERARY“What a great experience! The Shoshone rapids were perfect for my family. This time of the year the water level is perfect for little ones… Go earlier in the season for bigger rapids. CatJo did an amazing job guiding us safely down the river…”
Private Half Day Rafting Adventure Guest
VIEW RAFT TRIP ITINERARY“We had the BEST time! Our guide Gabbie was so knowledgeable of the river, gave us interesting facts and fun ideas to do in town. I called ahead because I was worried about rain. They were so great and put us on an earlier trip. So accommodating! You will not be disappointed.”
Half Day Rafting Adventure Guest
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