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Scenic Canyon Half-Day Float

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.
City: Glenwood Springs
Fri 27 Dec
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Starting at $58.00
Fri 27 Dec
Starting at $58.00
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What's Included
Shuttle
Happy Paddlers (guests 12 and under)
Optional use of wetsuits, river booties, and splash-jackets
Helmet
No additional fees and taxes
Free hotel pickup and drop-off upon request with 24-hour notice by calling our phone number.
Personal Flotation Device (PFD) aka, lifejacket
Additional Info
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • 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 required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travellers
  • 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
  • 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.
What To Expect
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Defiance Rafting
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Reviews (127)
kelmar1234
Jun 2022
Start to finish amazing trip. Very organized and you can tell the staff really cares about your experience and your safety. Erin was our guide and she did a great job with my kiddos. She had to reassure a couple of them after the safety lecture that we were just doing a "float" and we weren't going to hit any major rapids and possibly go overboard :) We got splashed and dipped just enough to cool us off make it super fun! It was a first time rafting for all of us and we can't wait to do it again!
Response from Host
Jul 2022
The Scenic Canyon Float is a crowd pleaser for families and provides a welcomed cool down from the sun! Thanks for bringing the kiddos out for some family fun and we hope to see you again next season!
Merri_C
Jun 2022
Beautiful, Fun and the guides were great. They made the whole experience great. It was a fun afternoon. We want to do it again next triip.
Response from Host
Jul 2022
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. The Scenic is a great trip to take in the views of the Glenwood Canyon and cool off in the summer! We look forward to seeing you again!
X7019INsusanh
Jun 2022
It was nice. We got splashed but we warmed up in a natural hot spring. And the tour guide was nice. 😄
Response from Host
Jul 2022
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. Our Scenic Canyon trip is definitely a relaxing way to enjoy the Colorado River and the Glenwood Canyon!

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