Mild Cottonwood Family Float


90 to 150 minutes
Free cancellation
1 - 15
Mobile ticket

Overview

This is by far the best Family Float trip on the Arkansas River! This convenient trip offers the best whitewater for little kids with spectacular Rocky Mountain scenery. Our 1/4 day is a 5 mile trip with easy Class II-III rapids. This is the perfect introductory trip for families with little kids or timid beginners. You will float from Coaldale to our riverside base in Cotopaxi while enjoying scenic views of the Sangre de Cristo Range. This itinerary is the best trip for rafting in Colorado on the Arkansas River for families with young kids. We are the only outfitter offering this trip since we conveniently finish this trip right at our riverside base!

Inclusions

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Professional guide
  • Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
  • Live commentary on board
  • Use of Helmet/Life Vest/Splash Jacket

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Arkansas River Tours | Rafting & Fishing Office, 19487 US-50, Cotopaxi, CO 81223, USA

Once you arrive at our Cotopaxi location you will be greeted and checked in by our friendly office staff, then you will meet your guides, be outfitted into your necessary rafting gear, go through and in depth safety orientation, and then hop on a short shuttle to the river put in

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Arkansas River, CO

Once you arrive at the river put in you will be given specific instructions by your guide and then hit the river for a fun mellow adventure on the river. Scenic views and fun mellow whitewater!

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Arkansas River Tours | Rafting & Fishing Office, 19487 US-50, Cotopaxi, CO 81223, USA

Once you finish your fun river trip you will be at our private beach where you started and be able to change into dry clothes and check out your fun action photos from your river trip.

Duration: 20 minutes

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Recommended dress code is no cotton. Anything synthetic such as swimwear, workout gear, and sandals/sneakers with a heel. No flip flops for crocks!
  • Stroller accessible
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Masks will not be worn on the river as it is more hazardous in a water environment
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
rr k
July 2018

Calvin did a great job! Enjoyed the trip down. Fun Family experience with kids aged 6, 11, 13, & 16. Area was not crowded and checking in was smooth.

txag00traveler
July 2018

Whitewater rafting with Arkansas River Tours was by far the highlight of our week-long trip to Colorado! The Cottonwood Family Float was perfect for our five kids ranging from 5 to 14 years old. Ethan was our guide for the trip and he made the rafting adventure a memory that we'll never forget! W...

Rosanna_V
August 2023

Emma was amazing! Had lots of fun! The view was straight out of a movie… We were all trying rafting for the first time and they were very understanding through the process…

Tammy H
July 2023

What a fun experience for all beginners! Courtney was an awesome guide! We will definitely go back and move up to the intermediate level!

Riverpeeps
July 2019

We had 3 kiddos 10, 8 and 5 with us so we needed a somewhat calm ride. Our guide was amazing and gave us just enough splashing! Never concerned about our safety and had a great time.

Kathy_m
July 2023

We had a great time. Our guide Kourtney was awesome, she answered every question our grandson asked. Would highly recommend this to families looking for a fun adventure!!

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