Family Float Beginners 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: 1 day learn more
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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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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Ctravels009
Jul 22, 2024
Had a great time! - Our group had a great time floating with AAE! The guides we all super helpful and attentive to our group. They made sure the kids in our group were well taken care of. I would deff go back to do a more advanced raft with them.
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111juliew
Jul 22, 2024
Great float, guide, and accommodation! - Had a beautiful float on an oared raft, and our guide, Quinn, was wonderful! Lots of knowledge of the area history and animals/birds and delightful to talk with. My aunt has a bad shoulder so we could not paddle, and Amer Adventure Expeditions accommodated us fully. Nice that wetsuit and booties were included in price; they definitely kept us warmer when got welcome splashes from river on this warm day! This operation is very professionally run and we definitely recommend and will be back when the opportunity presents!
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Melaniebi5310fh
Jul 19, 2024
Fun family time - Everything was so fun. Gabby was the best guide and we can’t wait to go back!! We did the beginner float since we had a 5 year old with us and it was the perfect amount of fun!
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Teckiwench
Jul 16, 2024
Good times on a hot day! - We had an amazing time! First time rafting, and now we're ready to the harder rapids. Our guide Zach was a lot of fun, kept us laughing!
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