RAFTING TRIP
Private Half Day Rafting Trip
MOST CUSTOMIZABLE RIVER TRIP
FULLY PRIVATE TRIP PRICE
$794 / BOAT
(8 person max. / boat)
(Private Transportation, Photographer & Guide)
TOTAL ADVENTURE TIME
3.5 - 4 HOURS
(Average total trip time)
ADVENTURE LEVEL
EASIER - MODERATE
(Class II-III)
MINIMUM AGE
4 YEARS
(Increases during high water)
PEAK SEASON MEETING TIMES
8:15 AM | 9:30 AM | 11:30 AM | 1:30 PM | 3:15 PM
(11:00 AM or 9:00 AM & 1:00 PM – Non-peak season)
LOCATION / RIVER
GLENWOOD CANYON / COLORADO RIVER
(Roaring Fork River when mother nature dictates)
PRIVATE HALF DAY RAFTING TRIP IS AN UPGRADE TO OUR MOST POPULAR TRIP
Embark on an exclusive adventure where you can enjoy our most popular trip surrounded by your own group. Say goodbye to the typical "mixed group" rafting experience and embrace a more personalized journey guided by one of our seasoned experts. Elevate your adventure with the "Fully Private Trip" option, offering a completely private experience with exclusive transportation and a personal photographer.
Operating alongside the very popular Half Day Rafting Adventure, the Private Half Day Rafting Trip kicks off with an exciting 1.5-mile descent through the action-packed Class III Shoshone Rapids, requiring participates to actively paddle and assist your experienced guide as you encounter rapids like Entrance Exam, the Wall, and Maneater. As you reach Grizzly Creek, the expedition seamlessly transitions to a more relaxed and scenic float for the remaining 10 miles. Floating this section of the Colorado River provides intermittent splashes and occasional Class II-III waves, surrounded by the towering 1500' walls of Glenwood Canyon before concluding in Glenwood Springs. For those seeking an extra thrill, there are opportunities to swim alongside the raft during select sections of the journey, an ideal addition to a warm summer day. Covering over 12 miles of river, the Private Half Day Rafting Trip offers an ideal mix of whitewater excitement, breathtaking scenery, and moments of serene relaxation—truly catering to every adventurer.
UPGRADES
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GUARANTEE
This adventure is backed by our Happy Boating Guarantee
SAVINGS
Competitive pricing & HLA Co-op Savings Guarantee
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Much like the Half Day Adventure, this trip provides the perfect balance between enjoyable Class III rapids and scenic float in the heart of the Glenwood Canyon on the Colorado River with the added benefit of personalizing to best meet your desires. Operated separately, the “FULLY PRIVATE TRIP” option ensures that your group will receive an personal pre-trip orientation, as well as a personal driver, guide, and photographer. Your professional and experienced guide will make the trip fun, informative, and safe. Some limitations do exist due to USFS, BLM and CPW regulations, but Hanging Lake Adventure Co-op and Blue Sky Rafting will do everything possible to make this a personalized bucket list experience.
This trip begins at the Shoshone Rapids (an app. 2 mile Class III to III+ section on the Colorado River) then continues downriver for approximately 12 miles (average flows), ending at the Blue Sky Rafting private boat ramp in West Glenwood Springs.
Price is per boat with a maximum of 8 people per boat.
4 years old & at least 33lbs (water level dependent)
3.5-4 hours in total
Blue Sky Rafting
Blue Sky Rafting is located at the HLA Co-op Basecamp at 152 W. 6th Street, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601.
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“We spent a lot of time deciding between rafting companies in Glenwood, and we’re so happy we ended up with Blue Sky. We’re rafting novices, and this was a great starter trip with some impressive rapids at the beginning followed by a leisurely float down the canyon…”
Half Day Rafting Adventure Guest
VIEW RAFT TRIP ITINERARY“Rafting wasn’t even on our list of things to do, but we are so glad we saw Blue Sky Rafting reviews and decided to do it! Their staff are all so great and easy to work with and it’s very reasonably priced for such a cool and memorable experience.”
Raft & Kayak Adventure Guest
VIEW RAFT TRIP ITINERARY“My kids and I had an amazing experience with Blue Sky Rafting. We went white water rafting and Shelby was our guide and fellow adventurer. He was the best we could have gotten. He calmed my daughters fears with his really funny and hilarious jokes…. “scouts honor”! Hahaha”
Mild & Scenic Half Day Rafting Guest
VIEW RAFT TRIP ITINERARY“What a great experience! The Shoshone rapids were perfect for my family. This time of the year the water level is perfect for little ones… Go earlier in the season for bigger rapids. CatJo did an amazing job guiding us safely down the river…”
Private Half Day Rafting Adventure Guest
VIEW RAFT TRIP ITINERARY“We had the BEST time! Our guide Gabbie was so knowledgeable of the river, gave us interesting facts and fun ideas to do in town. I called ahead because I was worried about rain. They were so great and put us on an earlier trip. So accommodating! You will not be disappointed.”
Half Day Rafting Adventure Guest
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