Scenic Canyon Half-Day Float


120 to 150 minutes
Free cancellation
1 - 15
Mobile ticket

Overview

Feel free to leave the worries at home. This trip has just enough splash to remind you that you’re on a river but leaves out the intensity of the Shoshone rapids. You’ll have plenty of opportunity to kick-back and take in all that Glenwood Canyon has to offer. Hop out and do some swimming or even dip your toes in the hot springs that make their way into the Colorado River as you approach Glenwood Springs.

Inclusions

  • Personal Flotation Device (PFD) aka, lifejacket
  • Helmet
  • Optional use of wetsuits, river booties, and splash-jackets
  • Happy Paddlers (guests 12 and under)
  • Shuttle
  • No additional fees and taxes
  • Free hotel pickup and drop-off upon request with 24-hour notice by calling our phone number.

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Defiance Rafting, Glenwood Springs, CO

Your experience starts by meeting at the Defiance boathouse in No Name, CO in beautiful Glenwood Canyon (which is just 2 miles east of the community of Glenwood Springs). There, we will gear you up, talk about the trip, and introduce you to your river pro. Then we'll shuttle up the canyon to Grizzly Creek where we will put-in on the Colorado River. You'll begin your scenic float right away as we navigate down the lower half of Glenwood Canyon. There will be occasional splashes and opportunities to jump in the water through lower Glenwood Canyon and into the community of Glenwood Springs.


Class I–II 


Trip Length: 2 hours to 2 1/2 hours (dependent on river flow)


Departs daily @ 9:00 am; 1:00 pm; and 4:00 pm


Check-In is 45 minutes prior to departure


Requirements: Paddlers must weigh at least 30lbs.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival. Please arrive 45 minutes prior to trip departure.
  • 24-hour cancelation policy (outside = full refund; inside = partial refund up to 50%)
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • 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
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • At Defiance, we try not to take ourselves too seriously. But when it comes to what we do – well, we do. That includes looking after the welfare of our guests and the responsibility of earning and maintaining your trust and confidence throughout your experience. Visit our website for more details.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 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

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Margery_R
August 2021

The staff at Defiance rafting was excellent, attentive, informative and super. Cody our guide was knowledgeable and funny and knows some great history about the area. Loved the two and half trip down the creek! Highly recommended!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

KatyBcTravels
July 2021

We had so much fun! Cody was our guide, and aside from being kind and funny, he had a ton of great knowledge to share. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide :) We would definitely do another rafting trip with Defiance!

DottieBaker
August 2021

Great trip! Our guide was funny, yet very knowledgeable about the area, highly experienced and professional. Every regard for our safety. When we lived in Colorado 45 years ago, we used to see people on the river and said we'd do the same "some day." Our "some day" finally came--so worth it. Next...

annabH7878VU
September 2021

My husband and I took a family vacation with our 8, 6, and 2 year old and wanted to check out the scenic float trip. From the time we got to Defiance Rafting to the time we left we had nothing short of an amazing experience! Everyone that worked their was friendly, funny, and personable. Not onl...

KimL196
September 2021

The Guides make it fun and informative. This Rafting Company is not only dedicated to making sure your experience is fun, but also they are passionate about the river and environment. I'd book with Defiant Rafting again.

joanieo445
August 2021

The scenic float was incredible! Neil was a terrific guide, sharing information with us as we floated 12 miles on the river. The scenery was spectacular, and the surprise mini-rapids along the way were lots of fun.

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