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

Mon 24 Feb

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Starting at $79.00

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Mon 24 Feb

Starting at $79.00

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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)

Vacationer688150

Aug 2020

The actual float and guide were very good. The management and organization were poor. The trip left 50 minutes past scheduled time so we had a long wait and missed our next planned vacation tour. (9:30 scheduled float and were told to arrive by 9:15. We left on the bus toward the start of the float start at 10:20). No apology offered. We were also charged for items that were not provided as indicated.

michaelsG3558TX

Jul 2020

We had a great time with our special needs child on the family float. They fit us in with short notice and were very Accomodating. Our guide Kat was fun also!

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear that you and your family had a great rafting experience with us and Kat. We are looking forward to rafting with you again in the future.

K2796RWstanleys

Jul 2020

We did the Cottonwood Family Float. Mostly level 1 and 2 rapids with a couple of level 3’s. Great experience for first time on whitewater. The folks at Arkansas River Tours in Cotopax, CO were amazing. Equipment was super clean and safe and everything was thoroughly sanitized again upon return. Our guide, Kat, was very nice, and divided lots of the information about the area as we went down the Arkansas River. Looking forward to next time with more advanced waters.

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear that you had a great rafting experience with Kat. We are looking forward to rafting with you again in the future.