There are plenty of family friendly rafting trips in Colorado – but which are the best? Keeping safety, big mountain views, and fun in mind, let’s explore the best options for kids as young as 2 years old!
The Milk Run is a stretch of the Arkansas River in Buena Vista, Colorado that offers stunning views of Mt. Princeton and the rest of the Collegiate 14,000+ ft. mountains , gentle yet fun whitewater, and unforgettable family memories.
✔️ Affordable with round trip transportation from our boathouse
✔️ Quick 1 hour on the water – perfect for the kids
✔️ Professional photos
✔️ Sanitized wetsuit rental gear available
✔️ Create unforgettable memories
✔️ Class I-II gentle whitewater
✔️ World class mountain views
✔️ Ages 2+
✔️ Experienced guide
Your guides will make sure your gear fits properly, give you a safety demo, point out wildlife, share local history, and guide your family safely down this stunning stretch of the Arkansas River!
Pumphouse Canyon
This popular trip through Pumphouse Canyon on the Colorado River is a favorite for locals and visitors alike. Float through the canyon walls on gentle whitewater with a few small class II rapids. Enjoy our Ultimate Fajita Feast lunch served riverside halfway through the day. Explore caves, natural hot springs, jumps, rapids, and an unforgettable day on the river with the family!
✔️ Affordable with round trip transportation from Summit County
✔️ Sanitized wetsuit rental gear available
✔️ Explore caves, natural hot springs, take a swim
✔️ Ultimate Fajita Feast lunch served riverside
✔️ Create unforgettable memories
✔️ Class I-II gentle whitewater
✔️ Lots of wildlife
✔️ Ages 6+
✔️ Experienced guide
This is the perfect family friendly rafting trip if you are staying in Breckenridge or Summit County! We’ll bring the rafts, pick you up, and head towards the put in. From there we’ll get your gear fitted, your guides will give you a safety demonstration, and we’ll take off! This is a special trip, not to be missed!
Browns Canyon
Browns Canyon is considered an intermediate Class III trip, but is great for kids age 6+ and still very exciting for the entire family! Explore 9 stunning miles of Browns Canyon National Monument with 9 Class III rapids. Learn to navigate the raft as a team, and prepare to get splashed! Browns Canyon is our most popular trip for a good reason.
✔️ Affordable with round trip transportation from our boathouse
✔️ Round trip transportation from Breckenridge and lunch available on our Express Trips
✔️ Sanitized wetsuit rental gear available
✔️ Exciting, splashy whitewater
✔️ Ultimate Fajita Feast lunch served riverside on Full Day Trips
✔️ Create unforgettable memories
✔️ Class III exciting whitewater and technical rapids
✔️ Wildlife spotting
✔️ Professional photos taken in the biggest rapid
✔️ Ages 6+
✔️ Experienced guide
This trip is great if your kids are a bit older and looking for an adventure. We have the most experienced, safety minded guides on the river at The Adventure Company. If you have any questions or concerns please never hesitate to give our friendly Adventure Coordinators a call or email us at rivers@theadventurecompany.com
Whichever trip you choose, we know you’re going to have an unforgettable experience with The Adventure Company and our experienced, professional guides. Feel free to request a guide for your trip! We look forward to seeing you on the river this summer 💥
