Colorado River Inflatable Kayak Tour in Vail
Desde: $ 115.00 USD





By Your Local Colorado Adventure Guides
Shared Experience
Bueno para grupos
Duración 3 Horas
Incluye Equipo
About your Experience
Experience the river from a whole new perspective on an inflatable kayak adventure through the scenic Upper Colorado River canyon. Paddle your own stable sit-on-top kayak while following professional guides through calm stretches, playful rapids, and breathtaking canyon landscapes. Perfect for beginners, families, and adventure seekers, this guided experience combines fun, splashy excitement with incredible Rocky Mountain scenery. Choose between solo or tandem kayaks and enjoy a hands-on river adventure designed for all skill levels. Wildlife sightings, swimming holes, and unforgettable river views make this one of the best outdoor experiences near Vail.
Desde: $ 115.00 USD
Prices do not include taxes & charges
Your adventure begins at Rancho Del Rio, where guests meet the guides, check in, and gear up for the river experience. After a safety orientation and paddling instruction, guests board a shuttle to the launch point along the Upper Colorado River.
Once on the water, guests paddle their own inflatable kayak, also known as a “ducky,” through scenic canyon stretches, calm river sections, and playful Class I–II rapids. Depending on river flow conditions, some Class III rapids may also be encountered for added excitement.
The trip offers opportunities to spot wildlife, enjoy mountain scenery, float through peaceful sections of river, and splash through fun rapids while learning paddling techniques from experienced guides.
This experience is designed for first-time kayakers as well as adventurous travelers looking for a fun and active way to explore Colorado’s rivers.
Check-In at Rancho Del Rio
Meet guides and complete check-in at the Colorado Rafting Company boathouse.
Gear Up & Safety Briefing
Receive kayaking equipment and paddling instructions from professional guides.
Shuttle to Launch Point
Short transfer to the river put-in location.
Guided River Adventure
Paddle through scenic sections of the Upper Colorado River with rapids, swimming holes, and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Return Shuttle
After reaching the take-out point, guests shuttle back to the Rancho Del Rio boathouse.
- Minimum age: 12 years old
- No prior kayaking experience required
- Guests should be comfortable around water
- Secure footwear required (no flip-flops or Crocs)
- Avoid cotton clothing
- Guests should arrive early for check-in
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Guides can wait approximately 5 minutes. Please arrive early to avoid missing the trip.
- Quick-drying clothing
- Secure water shoes or sandals
- protector solar
- Sunglasses with strap
- Hat for sun protection
- Botella de agua
- Towels and dry clothes for after the trip
- Waterproof layers depending on weather
📍Bond, CO, United States
La ubicación completa se enviará después de la reserva.
$115 USD per person
Colorado Rafting Company follows Leave No Trace principles and promotes responsible outdoor recreation to help preserve Colorado’s rivers and natural landscapes.
Meet Your Local Colorado Adventure Guides

For more than three decades, this locally owned outdoor adventure company has been guiding all kinds of human-powered outdoor adventures near Vail since 1994, and is the state's outdoor education leader. With a strong focus on safety, education, and memorable outdoor experiences, they provide expertly guided adventures for individuals, families, and groups of all skill levels.
Their offerings include rafting on some of Colorado’s most renowned rivers, as well as hiking, rock climbing, backcountry skiing, mountaineering, and summit expeditions. Backed by a highly experienced guide team and a commitment to exceptional guest service, they are also recognized as a leader in avalanche education, delivering both professional instruction and unforgettable mountain experiences.
Preguntas frecuentes
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No experience is necessary. Professional guides provide full instruction before and during the trip.
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Yes. Inflatable “duckies” are stable, beginner-friendly sit-on-top kayaks designed for river adventures.
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Yes. Guests may choose either a single or tandem kayak.
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Most rapids are Class I–II, with occasional Class III rapids possible during higher water flows.
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