Mild Cottonwood Family Float

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!

City: Colorado Springs

Sun 23 Feb

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Starting at $79.00

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Sun 23 Feb

Starting at $79.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Professional guide

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points

Use of Helmet/Life Vest/Splash Jacket

Live commentary on board

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Recommended dress code is no cotton. Anything synthetic such as swimwear, workout gear, and sandals/sneakers with a heel. No flip flops for crocks!
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
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

What To Expect

Arkansas River

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!

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (32)

Shawn J

Jul 2022

The guides Lila and Jonas were excellent very knowledgeable and hilarious. Would go with them again! Can’t wait to go back for another trip!!!!

Response from Host

Jul 2022

We are glad to hear that you had a fun time with our Guides! We hope to see you again in the future for another rafting trip!

482kristap

Jun 2022

We loved our whitewater rafting experience! I was with my mom and my two teenage boys who had never rafted before. Austin, our guide, was amazing! He was funny, shared a lot of fun facts about the area, and my boys really enjoyed him. He taught them how to paddle and they are now super excited to come back! This was the highlight of our whole vacation!

Response from Host

Jul 2022

We are so glad to hear that you had a great trip! We hope to see again in the near future!

crequeny

Aug 2021

This tour was amazing. We did the Cottonwood Family Float because we had never done whitewater rafting and weren’t sure what to expect. Both Paula and Jonah were amazing. They were both experienced, funny and put us at ease. The ride didn’t have a ton of rapids, but enough to make it fun. Perfect one for our first time. Would recommend to everyone and would love to do again with them. Tip: Use code to get the photos for free.

Response from Host

May 2022

Thank you for the five star review. We are so proud of our experienced guides and it always makes our day to hear that you had a fun and safe trip with us. We hope to see you again soon.