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Upper Clear Creek Half-Day Whitewater Rafting from Idaho Springs

Upper Clear Creek Half-Day Whitewater Rafting from Idaho Springs

Overview

Our exciting class III-IV Upper Clear Creek river rafting trip provides an exciting experience for adventurous first-timers and experienced rafters.

Class 3: (Minimum ages may vary) Moderately difficult. Irregular waves and narrow channels. This is what we consider to be family-level whitewater rafting.
Class 4: (Minimum ages may vary) Difficult. Complex channels with obstacles to be avoided. Precise maneuvering.

City: Idaho Springs

Fri 20 Sep

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Starting at $81.99

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Fri 20 Sep

Starting at $81.99

Make a reservation

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What's Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Driver/guide

PDF, Wetsuit, Splash Jacket, & Helmet

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum age is 15 years
Secure footwear is required (no flip-flops or crocs)

What To Expect

Clear Creek Canyon

There is just enough time to warm up before you drop into the first advanced white water rapid on this thrilling stretch of Clear Creek river rafting! Just minutes from Denver, this continuous, steep, technical section will keep your paddle moving and your heart pounding as you crash through 8 miles of rapids such as Nomad and Phoenix Holes and Outer Limits. As you marvel at the beautiful Colorado scenery, keep a lookout for Big Horn Sheep, river otters, deer and other native wildlife that are commonly spotted on many of our Colorado whitewater rafting trips. Only 30 minutes from Denver and one hour from Boulder, Summit County and Winter Park, Clear Creek is the perfect option for all ages and abilities and adds excitement to all Colorado excursions!

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (22)

182mikaelam

Jul 2021

*I haven’t done the trip yet- but here is my experience THUS FAR* AWEFUL CUSTOMER SERVICE. Every time I had to call, which I understand higher call volumes, hence my patience at the beginning, I would be on hold for over an hour at a time. There would be times I would be sent to voicemail AFTER the hour. The ONE of of 7 times I called, I finally reached someone who was beyond rude and hung up on me!! The first time I was trying to get ahold of them back in June 2021, was because they charged my card double and the amount stayed pending in my account for two weeks. Called my bank to figure out what to do and they said it had to be processed by AVA before I could even try to ask for a refund. Took me over three days to get ahold of them through phone and fb messenger. The second time I was calling was because they never sent me an email with any confirmation regarding my trip. Had no idea where to show up, what to bring, no emails no texts no nothing. After calling I STILL got nothing, as of today, July 18th. And I know they have my correct number AND email address as I get their marketing emails all the time now. (Which I understand, I work in marketing and their email campaigns are great- just not the actual email I’ve been waiting for). I booked this trip at the beginning of July, my experience is the last week of July. I leave in less than a week and have no idea where I’m supposed to be going. Really really disappointed in how everything has been handled this far. And if I hadn’t already booked and paid, I’d be switching companies in a heartbeat.

Response from Host

Aug 2021

Hi there, I apologize for the lack of communication between the sales department and you leading up to your trip. I promise you we did our best during peak season to get to every phone call as quick as possible and we had a difficult time keeping up with the high demand. I hope you had an exceptional time on your adventure(s). Please reach out to our Sales Management team with any further questions or concerns. Best, AVA Sales Management [email protected] 970-398-3782

131caseyo

Jul 2021

Awesome experience with AVA! Joe was a phenomenal guide, he clearly knew the river well and navigated with ease. It’s beyond important to pay attention to your guide or else you will fall out, like four members of our raft did. Joe helped everyone he could get back in the raft safely and the bus driver was waiting on shore to help the ones who had drifted too far. The crew at AVA take safety seriously. I highly recommend purchasing water socks as well as wet shoes for rafting, in case you fall out and lose a shoe as a couple of us did on this trip, then you have a back up layer. For a beginner I might not do this trip unless you are willing to pay close attention to the instructions and have people on board that you trust will do the same. Overall highly recommend AVA for a fun and safe time on the river!

Response from Host

Jul 2021

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review; we really appreciate it! The health and safety of our guests is our number one priority so it is great to have you see that. We will pass on your kind words to Joe and hope to adventure with you again soon!

Bob_C

Aug 2020

Our family of 6 all had a great day navigating the white waters of the Clear Creek with Simon our guide. Simon was great, he had great stories of the rapids and past adventures. We thought this may be too difficult for my wife and I, but Simon got us off every rock we climbed up on. My boys also loved trying to follow the directional orders that Simon barked out. Exciting and a great time for all of us.