Arkansas River Family Float: Gentle Rafting Adventure

Get your toes wet on this fun and splashy float! This trip is a gentle excursion that allows you and your family to take in all the beauty of the Arkansas River.

It is perfect for first-time rafters, small children and anyone looking to have a great time in nature!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Arkansas River - This beginner rafting adventure through Class I & II white water is perfect for the first-timer or groups with small children.

A gentle excursion that allows you to take in the beautiful surroundings from the unique view of the Arkansas River, the Family Float is perfect for those seeking some quality time in nature.

What's Included
  • Wetsuit Package (Wetsuit, Splash Jacket, River Shoes)
  • Certified Professional Guide
  • Required Equipment (PFD, Helmet, Paddle)
What's Not Included
  • Guide Gratuity
  • Souvenir Photos
Additional Information
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Must check in 45 minutes prior to trip departure time
  • Must be age 5+
Location
12844 US-24 #285
U.S. 24
The trip departs from our Buena Vista Rafting Outpost. Check in 45 minutes prior to departure.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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N5138ulterrij
Aug 10, 2024
Family Fun - Great trip! Justin was an awesome guide and instructor. The scenery was beautiful! It was my granddaughter’s first raft trip and she really enjoyed it.
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M1286evrebeccab
Aug 9, 2024
First time rafters - This was a great beginner rafting trip. I took my parents who are not from elevation and they did great! The guides were so amazing and they love what they do!
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X5997kbkristinas
Aug 6, 2024
Family Float Fun - We had a great time on the Arkansas River with our wonderful guide, Charlie! Highly enjoyed the adventure! Perfect for all ages in our group age 6 to 78, everyone was included in the fun!
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Timmv6342cy
Aug 6, 2024
Schaefer family float - Charlie was awesome. Luckily he was strong enough to pull my butt back in the raft since I enjoy swimming so much. Great guide
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Pammt8588ce
Aug 4, 2024
Our Family Float Beginners Rafting Adventure - This family float beginners rafting adventure, was so much fun. We had a great guide named Justin. He was thorough about what we would experience and how to handle everything. The weather was perfect and it was a smooth float down the river. I was a little scared after hearing the wavier details, but we had nothing to worry about. I’m ready for our next level rafting adventure!!!
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Mariajohn830
Aug 1, 2024
Great fun and great guide - July 30, 2024 - Top notch operation with a great staff that ran things smoothly and efficiently. Quinn was an amazing guide. She expertly navigated my wife and I down the river with a pleasant, bubbly personality that made us wish the trip lasted longer. She described in detail many points of interest and with her knowledge of local plant life I believe she would make an excellent botanist someday! John and Maria
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Wayne
Aug 1, 2024
Fun for the family! - Our group had an excellent experience with Sam as our guide! We ranged in age from 10 to 73 with all enjoying the experience..... and Sam's jokes.
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Natalielk2991wm
Jul 30, 2024
Wonderful - This was the perfect trip for our first timer group. Charlie was fantastic! Next time we can move to the next step up! Thanks again!
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K7670cemichaelaa
Jul 29, 2024
Great experience with Timid kiddo - All 5 of us had a great experience. As parents of a child on the autism spectrum it made us feel amazing hearing the guide tell our kids that it was important for them to feel safe and have fun. And everyone did.
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Cherylg253
Jul 23, 2024
Bucket List Item - So…I’ve wanted to white water raft my entire life, has been on my bucket list! The beauty brought me to tears…it was SO gorgeous. I never felt cold or in any kind of danger. Our guide, Sydney was fantastic! I can highly recommend this company, they were organized and efficient!
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