Bighorn Family Float

Family-Friendly Colorado Rafting

Fun for the Little Ones

Ages:
3 +
Skill Level:
Beginner
Rapids:
Class II - II+
Departs From:
Royal Gorge Office or Texas Creek
Season:
May - August
Gear:
FREE wetsuit, splash jacket & river shoes

The Bighorn Family Float is the perfect introductory whitewater rafting trip for families with young children! This stretch covers a milder stretch of Bighorn Sheep Canyon, giving your kids a thrill for Colorado Rafting. There are several fun class II-II+ rapids on this stretch and the opportunity to stop and swim in the Arkansas River. You and your family will love this trip!

What to Expect

Our Family Float trips depart twice a day from both of our locations and cover 10 Miles of river. You will have the opportunity to jump off of a rock or take a swim in the Arkansas River at one of our riverside swimming locations. We will also have pictures available, for purchase, after the trip of you and your crew getting soaked in some of the rapids. 

Bighorn Family Float

Duration:
2 - 3 Hours
Check-In Time:
9:00am & 1:00pm
Price:
Adult: $89 / Child: $79
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What Our Guests Are Saying

“Full Day Adventure – Royal Gorge Whitewater Rafting Trip”
Kfk73
Cedarburg, Wisconsin
“We went on the Full Day Adventure Royal Gorge Whitewater Rafting Trip. It was a wonderful trip and I would highly recommend it for those who love whitewater rafting. We went in August so the river was down some, but we still had great rapids and a very enjoyable trip. Our guide did an excellent job. If we lived closer we would go several times a year. The kids thought the whitewater rafting trip was the best activity we did while in Colorado.” Read Full Review
“Amazing Family Adventure”
teamschwalm6
Kansas City, Missouri
“We'd been waiting to raft until our youngest could go with us. Journey Quest provided a wonderful family rafting experience for us all. We had Mark with us and our group of six, four being our kids ages 8-12. He was great throughout and being a father himself, answered all the kids' questions without a problem. It was fast-paced for the adults, but tame enough for the kids. Very experienced and professional group of guides.” Read Full Review
“Everything about this company was amazing!”
Alexandra Meiris
Via Google +
“Everything about this company was amazing! Staff was great, very friendly, knowledgeable, and i felt 100% safe climbing into a raft with anyone of their members. I felt very blessed to have gone. I would recommend this company to anyone and will defiantly be booking another trip! ” Read Full Review
“Pleasant surprise”
Bob K
Sanger, Texas
“We floated the Gorge with Journey Quest before we attended a John Eldridge bootcamp...Everyone knew immediately God put us with them as the float adventure tied in with the spiritual bootcamp perfectly. Everyone felt like John was talking to our group at the bootcamp. We had a great time with both adventures and look forward to doing it again next year.” Read Full Review
“Such a great time, Journey Quest became an annual event!”
ProfDW
Sasayama-shi, Hyogo, Japan
“Several years ago, my church in Colorado Springs decided to make rafting a summer event. We chose Journey Quest (VFH at that time) and had a blast. We did the half day trip that ends just before the Royal Gorge, and it was perfect for our mixed group. With kids from 13 years old through adventurous grandparents, we wanted something everyone would enjoy; Journey Quest delivered a safe, entertaining, and exciting voyage each time.” Read Full Review

Rafting with a Purpose

Like all our trips, the purpose is much more than just white water rafting. Our guides seek opportunities to use even a couple hours together on the river to share about the love and grace that is found in Jesus Christ. On this Bighorn Family Float trip, we seek to share the transformational power of the living Gospel with all of our guests using spiritual analogies, personal testimonies, and thought provoking questions. This trip is perfect for your family, friends, or youth group who are looking to grow in a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. Our guides look to be an example of what a disciple of Christ looks like by proclaiming the truth of the Bible, showing love towards one another, and praying with you during your trip. Read more about how and why we do this at Why Journey Quest?

Family Float Bighorn Sheep Canyon Arkansas River Map

Bighorn Family Float

The Journey Begins

Your young ones will enjoy the thrill of getting slashed by the rapids on this easy Bighorn Family Float trip. With small Class II-II+ rapids on this section of river, this trip is perfect for beginners as young as 3 years old! Your kids will love jumping off of rocks and taking a plunge into the river at one of our swimming locations. With the gentleness of this section, be on the lookout for the Bighorn Sheep, Blue Herons, and Geese that populate the landscape of this Canyon. So, grab your family and join us as you sit back, relax, and enjoy the beautiful landscape on your next Family Rafting Trip.

Safety First

Journey Quest dedicates itself to making safety on our trips #1 priority. Our guides are trained above state standards to ensure all of our trips are as safe as possible. Our guides aren’t only safety minded, but enjoying interacting and having fun with your kids! We take special care to ensure your trip is safe while giving your kids a Colorado rafting adventure of a lifetime.

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