Experience the thrill of SUP on the Colorado River. Navigate rapids, relax in hot springs, and spot wildlife on this guided half-day adventure.
Experience the thrill of SUP on the Colorado River. Navigate rapids, relax in hot springs, and spot wildlife on this guided half-day adventure.
- Rancho Del Rio - Embark on a fully-guided SUP adventure on the stunning and untouched Upper Colorado River. While paddle boarding on flat water is enjoyable, introducing some current and whitewater elevates the excitement. The journey begins in a tranquil river section to enhance balance, then continues downstream, offering numerous learning…
- Rancho Del Rio - Embark on a fully-guided SUP adventure on the stunning and untouched Upper Colorado River. While paddle boarding on flat water is enjoyable, introducing some current and whitewater elevates the excitement. The journey begins in a tranquil river section to enhance balance, then continues downstream, offering numerous learning experiences along the way. Beginners are welcome. All SUP excursions depart alongside our 1/2 Day Rafting Trips.
Conveniently situated near Winter Park, Breckenridge, Silverthorne, and Dillon, Upper Colorado River Rafting features gentle Class I-II rapids and occasionally Class III rapids during higher water flow for an added challenge. Participants must be at least 12 years old.
The high-water season typically spans from mid-June to early July. When the river is at its peak, it offers an exhilarating ride. Most visitors enjoy regular runs in May, and from mid-July through September.
Itinerary
Meet at our Rancho Del Rio boathouse located at 4199 Trough Rd, Bond, CO 80423
Trips depart twice daily at 9 AM or 1 PM
Prepare and meet your guide(s)
Shuttle ride to Pumphouse on the Upper Colorado River
Experience river time with hikes, rapids, warm springs, and swimming
Float on and disembark at Radium
Shuttle back to the boathouse
- Colorado Rafting Company guide
- All safety gear
- Stand up paddleboard
- Splash jacket
- Colorado Rafting Company guide
- All safety gear
- Stand up paddleboard
- Splash jacket
- food, snacks, water, guide gratuity, insurance (trip, rescue, medical)
- food, snacks, water, guide gratuity, insurance (trip, rescue, medical)
This section of the Upper Colorado River is an excellent spot to safely learn the fundamentals of stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) while challenging yourself on rapids or opting to bypass some. Originating as snowmelt high in Rocky Mountain National Park, the Rockies give rise to the legendary Colorado River. Downstream of the National Park, the river…
This section of the Upper Colorado River is an excellent spot to safely learn the fundamentals of stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) while challenging yourself on rapids or opting to bypass some. Originating as snowmelt high in Rocky Mountain National Park, the Rockies give rise to the legendary Colorado River. Downstream of the National Park, the river intensifies through the renowned Class 5 “Gore Canyon,” but below, it calms where our Colorado River SUP trips commence.
Feel the thrill of river rapids atop your SUP. Land on beaches to stretch. Stop at a riverside hot spring to warm up! Paddle past picturesque areas including meadows, valleys, rolling ranch lands, and steep canyon walls. This diverse landscape is home to a variety of wildlife, including bald eagles, deer, beavers, and bighorn sheep.
We proudly operate as a smaller company offering intimate Colorado adventures. Our stand-up paddleboard guides are highly trained, experienced, and state-certified.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
