Paddles in the water people, there's no better way to spend the afternoon than bounding down the San Miguel River! Take on fun rapids in this beautiful red canyon that most visitors don't know about.
Telluride Afternoon Half Day Rafting Trip - San Miguel River
Summary Description
Highlights
- Our Class III certified guides are highly trained and exceed state requirements.
- A hands-on paddling trip that offers a good mix of excitement and time to chill.
- The perfect way to escape the crowds and experience a lesser known river trip.
- Custom self bailing rafts with foot cups to help you stay in the boat!
- Quality NRS wetsuits available to rent to keep you warm on this snowmelt river.
Description
The San Miguel is a free flowing river that starts in the mountains above Telluride. Once it’s tumbled out of the cliffs, through town, and into a red rock canyon along CO 145, the river becomes a prime arena for paddling, splashing, and by golly both at the same time. The afternoon trip offers constant Class II rapids, where the river corridor widens into Norwood Canyon. Class II rapids are fun and friendly, rolling over the bow of the boat versus rocking it like a hurricane. Be ready to hit a lot of drops and bound through the wave trains! In between the frothy sections, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy a well-deserved rest and hopefully spot some wildlife. Keep an eye out for sociable river otters feasting on rainbow trout, they just love the stuff. Your guide will share insights about the area and probably a few stories or jokes, maybe even a pun or two... Fingers crossed. All trips come with a safety orientation and paddling instructions from our experienced and fun-loving river guides. You'll get acquainted quickly! As you'll be steering the boat with them the whole way.
Included / Excluded
- Highly experienced and in-house trained river guides
- Helmets, Coastguard approved Personal Flotation Devices, and Splash Jackets
- Custom self-bailing rafts and paddles
- Safety orientation and paddle instruction
- Low guest-to-guide ratio, with 4 to 6 customers to a guide
- Wetsuit + Booties rentals ($15, can be added on after your reservation)
- Lunch/Snacks
- Gratuities
Start / End Locations
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- Children must be at least 8 years old.
- Rafting is not recommended for people who are pregnant or have underlying heart or pulmonary conditions.
- We reserve the right to switch river/locations based on current conditions.
- This is an active trip, paddling is required!
- This trips meets at Caddis Flats Campground near Placerville, around a 20 minute drive from Telluride.
- There are bathrooms but no changing rooms, so please come in the clothing you're going to wear while rafting! No slip-on shoes like Crocs or flip flops are allowed.
- Depending on the weather and water temperatures, wetsuits may be required. We have rentals available for $15. If you're renting a wetsuit, we recommend wearing a swimsuit or quick dry clothing underneath— no birthday suits allowed!
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Options and Pricing
| Telluride Afternoon Half Day Rafting Trip - San Miguel River | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (18 - 64 years) | $119.00 |
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Redemption Information
Tickets will be held at the box office
About operator:
Discover the magic of river rafting, guided jeep tours and Mesa Verde tours with Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Trail Tours in Colorado, Utah, and Arizona. We offer 77 trip options for ages 4 to 84. Options include whitewater rafting adventures on rafts or inflatable kayaks, beginner stand-up paddle boarding instruction, jeep trail tours, Mesa Verde Tours and packages with a one-way ride on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Train. Explore. Escape. Experience. And Always, Live with Adventure! Contact us today to plan your adventure!
Basic Information
- Duration: 150 minutes
- Category: Tours & Sightseeing
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