Family Float: Gentle Whitewater Rafting Adventure

This six mile float through Canon City features gentle Class I and Class II whitewater. The Family Float is the perfect Colorado whitewater rafting trip for families with small children between the ages of 1-4.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 2315 E Main St - On the Family Float, you will experience the tranquility of floating down the river and hitting some splashy and fun waves. Small children love the adventure of rafting down the most rafted river in the United States! This trip is typically recommended for families with children under the age of 5.
What's Included
  • Digital Photo
  • Lunch
  • Wetsuits, River Boots, and Splash Jackets
  • Personal Flotation Devices
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information
  • Not recommended for children under the age of 1
  • Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is require
Location
2315 E Main St
East Main Street
Check-in at our office at specified check-in time. Guests must arrive within 15 minutes of check-in time.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jgoldmeier1
Jul 24, 2025
- We had a great experience on the family float with a 3 yr old in tow. Freck was an awesome guide. He didn't rush us at all. He stopped so we could use a rope swing and let us stay as long as we wanted. He also brought us to a small pool off the river where he knew the kids would enjoy catching frogs and tadpoles. The river was beautiful, and it was overall a great day. We'll be back one day for the real rapids.
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Voyage65664389089
Jun 23, 2025
Unbelievably and Amazingly Fun! - There were fourteen of us (all family) that floated down the Arkansas River with Lexi, Justin, and Caleb. Our guides were amazing, interesting, funny, and informative. They had a special ability to relate with our grandsons and granddaughters. It was fun to see our three year and six year old grandsons paddling down the river. Pokemon Falls was a thrill and swimming at the Mudslide Beach was super fun. Yes, we will do this again. Perhaps the Big Horn Canyon or the Royal Gorge will be our next adventure. Yeah, if we do the Gorge, we'll probably leave the three year old and six year old with babysitters. Thank you Raftmasters for an incredible morning on the River!
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Wander30095102245
Aug 30, 2024
amazing family experience - this was amazing to do with our family. we had younger kids and they loved every minute of big horn ! would recommend this !
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Pioneer302837
Jul 27, 2024
Do it!!! - This was our favorite day!! We LOVED our family trip with Raft Masters. Our guide, Justin was awesome and he has the best mustache on the Arkansas River!! Best day!!
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Mary_f
Jul 27, 2024
Loved everything - Nice ride with a few small rapids. The guide was wonderful . Perfect day. Granddaughter had a great time
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94garrym
Jul 19, 2024
Family float - The family float is low key which is what we needed for our family. Maddie was great as our guide. The lunch worked out well for us
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Antoinette
Jul 12, 2024
Traveling Cajuns float on the Arkansas River - Our guide was Grace. She was very kind and knowledgeable about the wildlife in the area. We did the family float. There were just enough rapids to make it a little interesting. It was a very relaxing float. We had the hamburger lunch. It was ok. This is great for little ones and older people.
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539jacquel
Jul 1, 2024
Highly recommend for family fun! - Freck was the best guide for our family! He swam with the kids and played football! Kids ages were 2, 4, and 10 and he interacted with all of them so perfectly!! Highly recommend!
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Senghtangb
Jul 17, 2025
Love to come over again for raft. - I regret buying the photos because it was not worth it but the lunch lady and our raft tour guide were really nice and friendly. I would recommend to ride the rafts but not to get the photos.
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Compass825020
Jul 15, 2025
Amazing time rafting - Had an amazing time with Tucker!! A nice family trip. The river was so cold but was nice to us. Great weather for a river ride. Thanks 😊
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From $109
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).