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The Colorado River is a part of our beautiful state that we believe everybody should experience. This is why we can’t think of a better place to bring your rafting group, or plan a church group outing or arrange a scouting retreat for scouts of any age or type who wants a unique take on what makes Colorado so great! It’s even a terrific place to bring a bachelor or bachelorette party. With some of the most beautiful scenery in the country, you may even be tempted to make a last minute plan to hold your wedding or honeymoon here!
Join us in the town of Kremmling, CO for a trip down the Colorado River. The mellow waters of the Colorado River in this area make it the perfect destination for river adventure, including rafting, kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding.
Age Minimum: 2 years old
Rapids: Class II
Best Time to Go: May-October
Location: Kremmling, CO
Price: Starts at $34/person
Age Minimum: 2 years old
Rapids: Class II
Best Time to Go: May-October
Location: Kremmling, CO
Price: Starts at $52/person
Age Minimum: 5 years old
Rapids: Class II
Best Time to Go: May-October
Location: Kremmling, CO
Price: Starts at $279/person
There are a number of other activities you can do while you’re in Kremmling near the Colorado River. Combine your rafting trip with horseback riding for our Saddle + Paddle Trip for the authentic Colorado experience. Spend some time with us casting lines with our Colorado River fly fishing trips. Explore the mountains surrounding the town of Kremmling with our off-road UTV rentals. If you’d like to skip out on the guided trip and go your own way, you can rent gear from us to create your very own experience.
AVA Rafting operates guided trips on the Colorado River from May through October or early November, weather dependent. However, you can rent gear from us outside of that time frame and raft the Colorado River and have a self-guided adventure.
Our Kremmling Outpost on the Colorado River is less than 2 hours from Denver, Colorado.
With AVA Rafting, children as young as 2 years old can go on our Colorado River rafting trips. For overnight rafting trips on the Colorado River, the age minimum is 5 years old.
The Colorado River spans 1,450 miles through the southwest United States and into Mexico. Eleven U.S. National Parks and 5 U.S. states can claim some portion of the Colorado River, and it serves as a vital water source for around 40 million people. Only 4 rivers in the United States are longer than the Colorado River, and is in the top 50 longest rivers in the world.
The Colorado River is a popular destination for every water sport on the spectrum. You can wind through the Grand Canyon on 21-day rafting trips, SUP at the base of the Gore Range, fly fish in Moab and more.
Whatever time of season you decide to go whitewater rafting, the Colorado River offers mountain scenery beyond compare combined with river rafting fun of of all sorts. From fun float trips appropriate for any age to challenging, pulse-pounding waterways, the Colorado River has river trips for everyone.
Our Upper Colorado Scenic Float Trip (May thru September) offers mellow terrain for all ages. Float in between the walls of “Little Gore Canyon” where wildlife and scenery abound.
We also offer Inflatable Kayak Trips that let you command your own inflatable kayak. And don’t worry; no experience is necessary. With a bit of guidance, it’s easy to learn to paddle these stable vessels through several riffles, wave trains, and small rapids that’ll certainly keep you busy! Join us on the Upper Colorado River for a half day, full day or overnight rafting trip.
The lower Colorado River near Glenwood Springs offers a Shoshone Rapids whitewater rafting trip packed with Class III excitement through the towering red rock walls of Glenwood Canyon. This is a great family trip for those staying near Glenwood, Eagle or Vail or passing through the state on I-70. Shoshone trips meet just west of Glenwood Springs and are a great activity capturing the heart of the Colorado terrain.
With over 14 years of rafting Colorado River experience, AVA offers some of the most memorable whitewater rafting adventures available. Come experience all the natural beauty the Colorado wilderness has to offer in a trip you’ll never forget. Trust our experience to show you the excitement and beauty of the state’s namesake river.
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