Colorado River Guides has been enjoying the beauty of both the Colorado and Eagle Rivers in Vail, Colorado for almost 30 years. We are a small family owned
company that enjoys sharing our love for the river and rafting with Vail locals and visitors alike. No matter if you are staying in Vail, Beaver Creek, Edwards or the Eagle area we would
love the opportunity to share these scenic tributaries, mountain vistas, and splashy whitewater runs with you this summer. Our certified, experienced river guides will work hard to
ensure you and your family feel safe and comfortable on our large rafts and inflatable kayaks (duckies).
Our Colorado River trips depart daily, beginning about 45 minutes Northwest of
Vail and is the perfect raft trip for the entire family. Kids and adults alike love our splashy interactive duckies, while those looking for a more relaxed and scenic float
will enjoy our larger guided rafts. The Eagle River (flow dependent) is fantastic for those looking for more
excitement and adrenaline. The Eagle River’s snowmelt waters rush through the heart of the Vail area. Our Eagle River trips offer daily departures (May-June)and begin about 20 minutes
from Vail, CO.
Rafting Trips depart daily. Halfday trips typically run from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 12:45 PM - 3:00/3:30 PM | Full day trips run 9:00 AM - 3:00/3:30 PM at this time we are asking guests bring their own lunches, we will provide a cooler and light beverages. Reservations are required.
Splash into the Colorado River in a raft or inflatable kayak! The Colorado River offers something for everyone, as a fun, splashy, and beautiful beginner whitewater rafting experience close to both Steamboat Springs and Vail. The Colorado river is perfect for the whole family. Come experience a scenic tour through the headwaters of the Colorado River today! We offer half day and full day depatures daily. Class I-III
The Eagle River is one of Colorado's last truly untamed & undammed rivers in the state. The Eagle River's snow-melt rapids make for an exciting once in a lifetime experience. Continuous whitewater & adrenaline pumping rapids makes the Eagle River an adventure you shouldn't miss. Half day and full day departures daily dependent on flows (Spring Only). Class I-IV
Pack your boots & bathing suit and saddle up for an unforgettable day of incredible mountain vistas on horseback, and an afternoon of splashy fun rafting down the Colorado River. We have exclusively partnered with a local Rocky Mountain Ranch to provide an unparalleled Western experience. Please give us a call for more details.
Our family at Colorado River Guides takes pride in preserving the river’s natural ecology, as well as ensuring our guest’s safety on all trips. We are happy to help plan and reserve custom group trips for you family and friends. We are a small company, so advanced reservations are encouraged. Call us today and let our family take your family on an unforgettable rafting experience!
Colorado RiverBeginner Class I-III April-September |
Adult |
Child 12 & Under |
|---|---|---|
| Halfday AM & PM departures | $75 | $55 |
| Fullday | $120 | $100 |
| Saddles & Paddles | Call for Details | |
| 1/2 Day Private Trips *Subject to Availability | $110 | $110 |
Eagle RiverIntermediate Class II-IV May-June *Flow Dependant |
Adult |
|---|---|
| Halfday AM & PM departures | $95 |
| Fullday | $135 |
"Our group of 9 included 5 children from age 4-11. Our guide Rich was SO great with the kids and made sure everyone had a great time. I can't say enough about
this small business! We were able to drive to their meet up location in less than 45 min from Vail and were able to get in our car right after our float, which was longer than most of the
more expensive floats. I highly recommend this company. Affordable, family oriented, provides inflatable kayaks for extra fun and AWESOME guides. Rich and Dana made the trip so much fun for
us! Hope to float with you guys again!"
-Amanda B. (Tripadvisor)
"Wow! Today we completed our second trip with CRG and let me tell you, it was, once again, absolutely phenomenal! I absolutely love trips with these guys,
Dana did our first trip 2 years ago and when I knew we were coming back to Vail this summer, they were the first thing I booked. I couldn't wait to get back out on the Eagle with them.
The whole experience with them is top notch. This time, Paul, the owner, was our guide and he talked to us the whole way through telling us interesting stories about the landscape and history
of what we were seeing and his direction of when and which direction to paddle made for a safe but still absolutely exhilarating trip. We were only 2 people and I'm sure it was a lot of extra
work for them to get a trip together for us but, they went out of their way to give us a great day out on the river. I highly recommend this company, I can't imagine anyone not loving a trip
with them and I might add that if you shop around, their price is better than anyone I've found or used before! We will be back and we look forward to more trips with this incredible
'mom&pop' operation. Thank you, CRG!"
-Coleen H (TripAdvisor)
"This is our second year to raft with Colorado River Guides, and just as much fun as the first. As a family of four, we chose to take two ducky
boats (inflatable two person kayaks) with an adult and kid (9 and 12 year old boys) in each one. We loved being close to the water, getting wet on the rapids,
but still having the guides right there to make sure we were taking the best path through the water. Great guides, emailed directions made it easy to get there, a
nd the super mascot, Xena the amazing Golden Retriever! We would strongly recommend them for a family raft!"
-Shannon B. (TripAdvisor)
"We thoroughly enjoyed our rafting trip with Colorado River Guides. Excellent equipment and very family friendly. We stayed in Vail/Avon and went with our
daughter and 3 grandkids, ages 7, 9 and 11. Our guide/rafter was Dana and she was outstanding. Clearly loved the outdoors and the river and was very adept at helping everyone, including
some teenagers along with another family, in a most helpful and pleasant way. We used some 'ducks' or kayaks along with the larger raft and had lots of fun with them. The kids got a great
kick out of that. Paul, one of the owners, is a great guy too, (he) got us started and then drove the van and trailer to pick us up.
Beautiful scenery, fairly tame rapids but fun and enough for the kids to get splashed, which they loved."
-VirginiaOlderCouple (TripAdvisor)
Enjoy a beautiful 45 minute drive through Vail's surrounding resorts and mountain vistas, pass over crystal clear springs and snow-melt streams before decending into the beautiful Colorado River Valley.
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