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Glenwood Canyon Half-Day Raft Trip in Colorado

Overview
If we only had two to three hours to spend on the water and wanted show our friends or family what it's like to experience the thrill of Class III Colorado whitewater rafting and the beauty of Glenwood Canyon, this would be the trip we'd take them on. And if we only had two hours because everyone had plans after the trip, well, we'd probably cancel them so we could all go rafting.

It's perfect for first-timers, families, and people who like experiencing life rather than Snapchatting it.
City: Glenwood Springs
Tue 19 Nov
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Starting at $70.00
Tue 19 Nov
Starting at $70.00
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What's Included
Shuttle
Free hotel pickup and drop-off upon request with 24-hour notice
Optional use of wetsuits, river booties, and splash-jackets
Helmet
No additional fees and taxes
Post trip swag for Happy Paddlers (guests 12 and under).
Personal Flotation Device (PFD) aka, lifejacket
Additional Info
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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 provided for travellers
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • 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 ā€“ 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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Reviews (335)
camee2020
Jul 2020
So fun! Jeremy was a blast, great stories and navigation of the raft. We really enjoyed the experience and will be back.
Response from Host
Jul 2020
Heck yeah! Thanks for circling back. We look forward to the next round! Take care ā€“ Gregory
sayds19
Jul 2020
We made a last minute decision on our way home from our vacation to Utahā€™s Big 5 to do a rafting trip. We were uneasy about being in a raft with a group of strangers due to COVID-19 so the fact Defiance offered private rafting trip was amazing. I called the day before we wanted a private trip and Heather made it work! The trip itself was awesome, as was our guide, Sasha. Sasha was very knowledgeable and we enjoyed our time on the water with her. I highly recommend Defiance Rafting for a great time! Donā€™t hesitate, book your trip with them today, you wonā€™t regret it!
Response from Host
Jul 2020
Nice! Thanks for doubling back and sharing your experience with Sasha. Glad to know we hit the mark for you and the crew with the Private Experience. We won't soon take for granted the fact that we were included in your western adventure. Have a blast visiting the Big 5! Take care ā€“ Gregory
slidetribe
Jul 2020
Glenwood Canyon is beautiful, and it was great to enjoy it on the river after driving through it many times. Jackie and the other guides were great. The half-day Glenwood Canyon rafting trip starts with the Shoshone Rapids, which are lots of fun, and a good workout. That lasted about 15 mins. However, after that, it is literally just a floating trip. We only paddled briefly twice for the remainder of the trip. While it was still enjoyable, and we got an opportunity to jump in for a quick swim at one point, my gf and I were expecting more than 15 mins of rapids, so it was a bit disappointing. Probably should have asked before booking, but the website description was misleading. Also, it is described as a 3 hour trip but we were only in the water for 2 hours max, so keep that in mind. Overall for the price I think it was worth it, but I would have preferred more adrenaline.

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