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Milk Run Family Rafting Trip

5.0 (80 reviews) 2 hours Free cancellation
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Milk Run Family Rafting Trip

About this activity

Get an introduction to rafting on this 1-hour family friendly rafting trip. Enjoy impressive mountain views, easy splashes, and soul-soothing current. This gentle floating adventure is great for children over the age of two years. 

Please note: This in one hour on the water!

Extreme Sports Rafting White Water Rafting On the Water DSA non-compliant Weather Dependent - Moderate

At a glance

Duration
2 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 60 people
People per booking
1–30
Guide
English
Operated by
The Adventure Company

Ages: Children (2–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Accommodation as per itinerary

Not included

  • Not included: Digital photos (available to purchase)
  • Not included: Sanitized Wetsuit Package (available to purchase)
  • Not included: Gratuity
  • Not included: Souvenirs (available to purchase)

Itinerary

This stretch of the Arkansas River makes for a great introduction to river rafting. You can expect impressive Rocky Mountain views, some easy splashes and a lot of soul-soothing current on this 1 hour trip. And don’t bother hiring a babysitter for this gentle float, as this trip is appropriate for children as young as four years old. Please note that we offer over 20 trips on 4 rivers. However, not all trips are able to be booked through Trip Advisor. Please contact us directly at 719-395-6495 for more detailed information about the whitewater rafting trips we offer.

  1. Stop 1

  2. Arkansas River

  3. The Adventure Company

  4. Browns Canyon National Monument

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Departure Point: The Adventure Company

    Address: 12847 US Hwy 24 & 285 Buena Vista, CO 81211

    Please see Ticket (Voucher) Details for the directions.

End point

  • Departure Point: The Adventure Company

    Address: 12847 US Hwy 24 & 285 Buena Vista, CO 81211

    Please see Ticket (Voucher) Details for the directions.

Using your ticket

WHAT TO BRING

This is a list of items that are not required, but recommended in order to make your rafting adventure as satisfying as possible.

  • Quick drying clothes: nylon shorts, synthetic fleece, polypro, capilene 
  • Sunscreen
  • Lip Balm
  • Shoes or sandals with a heel strap (no flip flops)
  • Sunglasses with a strap
  • Waterproof cameras
  • Bathing suit
  • Change of clothes (include a hoodie or jacket in case it’s chilly at the end of the trip)
  • Drinking water
  • Hats (Helmets provided)
  • Guide gratuities are greatly appreciated.

What NOT To bring:

  • Avoid wearing cotton, as it makes you colder when wet.
  • Don’t wear Flip Flops or Crocs.
  • Anything valuable that you do not want to risk losing.

Provided:

  • Helmets and Type V Coast Guard Approved PFD’s (Personal Flotation Devices or “life jackets”).
  • Nice sanitized wetsuits, splash jackets, neoprene shoes and dry bags for a small rental fee.
  • All needed equipment for your adventure.

DIRECTIONS:

From BRECKENRIDGE (1 HOUR)

  • Hwy 9 south to Fairplay.
  • At the traffic light, turn right onto Hwy 285 south.
  • Drive 35 minutes to a cluster of businesses called Johnson Village.
  • We are the third business on the right.

From LEADVILLE, COPPER MOUNTAIN, FRISCO, SILVERTHORNE, DILLON (45 MINUTES TO 1.75 HOURS)

  • Turn off I-70 at exit 195 (Copper Mountain/Leadville exit).
  • Take Hwy 91 south through Leadville (turns into Hwy 24 east).
  • Continue on Hwy 24 east two miles past Buena Vista.
  • You must turn left at the traffic light to continue on Hwy 24 east.
  • We are the fifth building on the left.

From DENVER (2 TO 2.5 HOURS)

  • I-70 West to C-470 east (towards Colorado Springs) to Hwy 285 south to Johnson Village.
  • We are the third business on the right.

From COLORADO SPRINGS (1.5 HOURS)

  • Hwy 24 west to Johnson Village.
  • We are the 3rd business on the right.

Find more Directions on our Website:

http://www.theadventurecompany.com/about-us/locations-and-directions/

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Minimum age is 2 years

Traveller ratings

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