White Water Rafting
Unleash Your Inner Explorer!
Experience Colorado on an exclusive river rafting journey on the Upper Colorado River!
Classic Rafting Trip
- World class guides
- A full 9 - 12 hour day of activity (time depends on pick up location)
- Luxury transportation in our 4x4 Mercedes High Top Vans
- Industry-leading rafting and safety equipment
- Individual Dry-bags provided during the trip for your personal items
- A Strict Limitation on the number of guests to ensure the most intimate experience
- Local background on the history of the Upper Colorado River, Rocky Mountain National Park, and more!
- Hot lunch prepared on the river shore
- Splash jacket available for use
- Comfort ashore includes lounge chairs, sun shades, and activities
- WIFI access available in our vans during the drive, prior to entering river & upon exiting river.
Adults $229/person
Children ages 7-12 $209/person
Premier Rafting Trip
Includes everything in the Classic Rafting Trip
PLUS the following
- Experience the thrill of authentic gold panning with real gold-filled dirt, expert guidance, and no gimmicky extras—just pure Colorado adventure.
Click below to learn more about gold panning with us: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLrvmSnP-H0
- Colorado River Expeditions t-shirt (retail value $36)
- T-shirts are available in sizes youth small to adult 3XL
- Colorado River Expeditions water bottle (retail value $20)
- 17 oz, metal, BPA free, double walled, spill-resistant lid
We welcome adventurers of all ages! To join the fun, kids need to be at least 7 years old and weigh a minimum of 50 lbs.
Adults $289/person
Children ages 7-12 $269/person
The CRE Difference
Elevated Adventure
We're not just discussing altitude – at CRE, we provide spacious transportation, a delicious local hot lunch, gold panning, expert guides sharing regional tales, and beyond! Does this sound like the adventure you crave? Reserve your rafting journey now!
Transportation to Pumphouse (start of the rafting journey) available from Estes Park and Grand Lake, CO.
Eco-Friendly Practices
We believe in preserving our natural environment for future generations to enjoy. That's why we use eco-friendly products and follow Leave No Trace principles on all of our trips. We also partner with local conservation organizations to help protect our rivers and wildlife.
Safety First
We take safety very seriously at Colorado River Expeditions. All of our guides are trained in CPR, First Aid, Advanced River Rescue Techniques and have 40 years of experience navigating the local Upper Colorado River and rivers across the globe. We provide top-of-the-line equipment and follow strict safety protocols to ensure that our guests have a fun and safe trip. Minimum age is 7 years old and 50 lbs. Subject to change based on river and weather condtions.