One of Vail, Colorado's greatest summer activities is whitewater rafting. Your family will never forget an adventure vacation of whitewater rafting.
The Eagle River is located minutes from Vail, Beaver Creek and Avon. Winding its way through Eagle Valley, it offers a variety of whitewater rafting rapids. Dowd Chute is the locals' favorite in class IV rapids. The Upper Eagle, offers non-stop action with class III and IV rapids. The whole family can enjoy the Lower Eagle Section with class II-III rapids. No matter what section you choose you won't be disappointed.
DOWD CHUTE
Early Season (May - June): Class IV
Fast moving excitement - most advanced rafting for early season
Must be 16 years or older
Trip Times: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM or 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
1/2 day (with snack): $85.00 per person
UPPER EAGLE RIVER
Early Season (May - June): Class III - IV
Non-stop action; Adventurous; More difficult rafting
15 minutes from Vail & Beaver Creek
Must be 14 years or older
Trip Times: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM or 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
1/2 day (with snack): $85.00 per person
LOWER EAGLE RIVER
May - July: Class II - IV
Moderate level rapids
Great for a family trips
20 minutes from Vail & Beaver Creek.
Trip Times: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM or 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
½ day (with snack): $80.00 per adult and $70.00 per child
Located one hour south of the Vail Valley, the Arkansas River is one of the most popular rivers to raft in Colorado. Offering wild class V rapids on Pine Creek. Try some non-stop action on the numbers section of the river. Brown's canyon offers a great family trip with rapids such as pinball, zoom flume, staircase, and more.
PINE CREEK & NUMBERS -- Arkansas River
July - August: Class IV - V
Exciting whitewater, very adventurous.
Must be in good physical shape and 16 years or older.
Trip Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Full day (with lunch): $130.00 per Person
NUMBERS -- Arkansas River
July - August: Class III - IV
Exciting half-day trip.
No previous rafting experience necessary, but must be in good physical shape and 12 years or older.
Trip Time: 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Full day (with lunch): $110.00 per Person
BROWN'S CANYON -- Arkansas River
July - August: Class II - III
Adventurous trip - some of the best whitewater in the state.
Ages 8 years and older.
Trip Time: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Full day (with lunch) $105.00 per adult; $95.00 per child
Located west of Vail, Beaver Creek and Avon, the Colorado River can accommodate the youngest of rafters to the most extreme. The whole family can enjoy a mild float trip down the upper section of the river. For those who crave excitement, the Shoshone Rapids section offers class III rapids, views of Glenwood Canyon and the wonders of a natural hot spring along the way. For those with whitewater rafting experience there is raging class IV & class V rapids through Gore Canyon.
UPPER COLORADO
Full Season (May - Sept) Class I - III
Float trip with light rapids, beautiful & isolated section of the Colorado River
Trip Times: 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM or 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM
1/2 day morning (with lunch): $87.00 per adult; $77.00 per child; $47.00 per tyke 2-5 yrs
½ day afternoon (with snack): $80.00 per adult; $70.00 per child; $40.00 per tyke 2-5 yrs
SHOSHONE RAPIDS -- Lower Colorado River
July - September: Class II - III
Intermediate level of whitewater through the Glenwood Canyon - Exciting and safe for the entire family.
FULL DAY (with lunch): **$98.00 per adult; $88.00 per child; $58.00 per tyke 2-5 yrs
9:00 AM Departure
** Picnic style lunch.
1/2 DAY SHOSHONE TRIPS:
1/2 DAY (snack): $88.00 per adult $78.00 per child; $58.00 per tyke 2-5 yrs
1:30 PM Departure
1/2 Triple Whammee (snack): $95.00 per adult; $85.00 per child
2:00 PM Departure
GORE CANYON -- Colorado River
August - end of season: Class IV and V Trips
Class IV Trip: Prior class III-IV rafting experience necessary Excellent physical fitness and swimming ability required. Open to those 16 years and older.
Class IV Trip: Mandatory portage of all class V rapids. Excellent physical fitness and swimming ability required. Open to those 16 years and older.
Full Day Departs: 8:00 AM
Full day (with lunch): $165.00 per Person
All whitewater rafting adventures include: Transportation, helmets, wet suits and boots, personal flotation device, splash top, and a snack or lunch (depending on trip length).
