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Scenic Canyon Half-Day Float

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Overview

What's Included

✓ Included

  • Shuttle
  • Free hotel pickup and drop-off upon request with 24-hour notice (Please Call).
  • Happy Paddlers (guests 12 and under)
  • Optional use of wetsuits, river booties, and splash-jackets
  • Helmet
  • No additional fees and taxes
  • Personal Flotation Device (PFD) aka, lifejacket

✗ Not Included

  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Itinerary

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Your experience starts by meeting at the Defiance boathouse in Glenwood Springs. There, we will gear you up, talk about the trip, and introduce you to your river pro. Then we'll shuttle up Glenwood Canyon to Grizzly Creek where we will put-in on the Colorado River. You'll begin your scenic float right away as we navigate down the lower half of Glenwood Canyon. There will be occasional splashes and opportunities to jump in the water through lower Glenwood Canyon and into the community of Glenwood Springs. • Class I–II  • Trip Length: 2 hours to 2 1/2 hours (dependent on river flow) • Departs daily @ 9:00 am; 1:00 pm; and 4:00 pm • Check-In is 45 minutes prior to departure • Requirements: Paddlers must weigh at least 30lbs.

Meeting & End Point

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Meeting Point
Please plan on arriving 45-minutes prior to trip departure.
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End Point
Please plan on arriving 45-minutes prior to trip departure.

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Good to Know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival. Please arrive 45 minutes prior to trip departure.
  • 48-hour cancellation policy

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Special Instructions

Please give us a call at 970-404-3022 the day before your experience to guarantee a complimentary shuttle from your lodging to our HQ.

• Due to the nature of this experience and the safety of all guests, Defiance Rafting Company reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your experience is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
• Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.

Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

Please plan on arriving 45-minutes prior to trip departure.
To expedite the check in process, please complete online waivers prior to arrival:
https://waivers-ui.xola.com/templates/5dead199b5eed111f4d8c83c/preview?sellerId=5a16cce1332e75bd038b4588

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