It's time to kick some knowledge on Downstream Adventures rafting so follow along. We came with a group of 4 couples and most of them had little to no previous experience in rafting. We signed up for the intermediate level tour and what a blast we had. For those that don't know, this tour consisted of class 3-4 level rapids and required everyone to participate- or should I say paddle. We went late in the season so the water level was low which made things slightly more difficult as hitting more rocks was likely. Anyways, we grabbed our guide Philip and headed off. Philip was a great guide and if you get the chance I highly recommend using him. Word from Boat Crew 2 is Tippy was solid too. He had a great attitude and gave all of us clear instructions. As we floated down the river we had the typical bumps and spins. Some areas were a little harry but nothing extreme. A few people in different boats had a few fall out during the trip but nobody was ejected and nearly every boat got high-sided on a rock or two which required the boat captain to work a bit. Aside from that, everything went pretty smoothly. During one point we came across this dude who was fishing. He was absolutely lost and had no idea what he was doing. As boats got close to him he continued casting where most people would wait until the boat passed. Well, not this village idiot. This clown literally cast his line into our boat and snagged someone in our boat landing the hook into her shorts. All in all, this was a great trip and everyone had a blast. My buddies AnnTony and T-Bone were in another boat and even though they are generally grumpy and stubborn they also had a great time. Next time you are in the Denver area and if your looking for some fun and adventure, I highly recommend you check them out- you won't be disappointed. Two thumbs up! Oh, I nearly forgot about the bus. So, if you don't know, you have to jump on a yellow school bus to be brought to/from the river from the store. The bus ride itself was an E ticket ride. The best way to describe it would be picture the video game Grand Theft Auto where you can upgrade your car to a tank or school bus. Let's just say we were had fun. Good times. read more

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Just an overall great experience. Such beautiful country and very safety conscious guides. 10/10 recommend. read more

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I had an amazing experience white water rafting with Bryan. It was the last week that they offer these tours for the summer but the rapids were still enjoyable. Everything went super smoothly and they were well equipped to teach first timers. The store had really unique merchandise so I got a souvenir. read more

This place does it right - family owned and the guides are super kind and knowledgeable. We took our 7 and 3-year-olds and Ody did everything to ensure they felt confident and safe. We will definitely be keeping track of Ody wherever he goes and will be back to Downstream Adventures! read more

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The staff/guides at Downstream Adventures are great people! The price was right, and service was super accommodating! I would highly recommend this business to others! Family owned is a plus . read more

What a fantastic adventure! Kevin, with 11 years of experience as a white water rafting guide, provided expert guidance. We thoroughly enjoyed laughing, freezing, and making memories. We highly recommend this company! #downstreamadventuresrafting #hikevinsmom read more

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We had an awesome experience Rafting with Downstream Adventures I recommend it 100%. We were at Kremmling Colorado and Dez was our rafting guide she was the coolest and made the experience wonderful. Thank you Dez for an espectacular experience. And thank you Steve, the blind bus driver, for driving us safely to our rafting spot. read more

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Had an AMAZING time rafting with this company! We are a party of 10 so we split 4 and 6. The younger group had Tippy. They said he was amazing! Us older folk had Russell. So knowledgeable, great communicator, fantastic raft guide and all around cool guy. This was our first white water rafting trip and now I'm hooked! We ALL highly recommend this company. Fun. Smart. Kind. Experienced. Knowledgeable. read more

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This company is amazing and very accommodating. I felt completely safe and in good hands with Tre, Trevor and Amanda. They all made the excursion very informative and fun. We had a party of 13, and they made us feel very comfortable as most of us were beginners. If you have a desire to go white water rafting, please consider using this company. They won't disappoint, and they are family owned! read more

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Great experience! Smith our guide was funny and kept us all safe! Good ole family fun!

Dez and the crew at Downstream were AMAZING for our trip of 6 with 4 kids! The bus ride with Steve was awesome as well. Dez made the trip truly memorable for my family and I. I would highly recommend the Downstream team out of Kremmling! read more

*Dirty Dancing song plays* Now I've had the time of my liiiife No, I never felt like this before Yes I swear it's the truth And I owe it all to youuuuuu (Downstream Adventures) I LOVED MY RAFTING EXPERIENCE HERE!!! Ryan, Lawson, and Jonathan were the best!! My husband and I did a half-day tour down Clear Creek River on a intermediate trip. They provide you with a wetsuit, a splash jacket, and a personal flotation device. read more

My family and I had such a wonderful time with our guide Johnny. He's so knowledgeable and makes you feel safe. You can tell he loves being on the river and giving others a great experience. He was very accommodating with the other family and their children. Definitely request him if you want to be entertained. I enjoyed it so much I came back for a private trip ! Overall a 11/10, will do it again ! read more

This was our first family trip and the Downstream team was great! The instructions were clear, check in and safety talk was to the point, and we got all decked out in the appropriate gear. Our guide Joe was great! We went with an almost 6 and almost 8 year old, neither of whom could really handle paddling, but Joe kept them safe, entertained, and plenty wet. This was a great trip! One star review for the river being too cold and shallow to swim in - would love to see them fix that. read more

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Really great experience from start to finish. After checking in you load onto a bus to drive over to the starting point. This was our first time rafting and we had our 10 year old with us. The guides explained everything thoroughly without over inundating us with information. Our guide, Dez, was great. She was commanding with what she needed us to do while being nice at the same time. The first half of the trip is a lot of rapids and at around the halfway point we got the opportunity to jump off a 25 foot cliff into the water. My son and I did it and it was a rush! The last half of the trip was calmer waters and a good way to come down before ending the trip. Highly recommend this company to anyone wanting to raft in the area! read more

I would definitely recommend this establishment for rafting. We went as a group of 5 with a small child. The company set us up on beginner rafting trip that varied from calm waters all the way up to Level 3 rapids. Our guide was knowledgeable and provided excellent service. Even with our small child we felt safe the entire time but had a blast. The one thing I would caution if driving in from Denver is give yourself plenty of time to get there. We left from Denver and Google maps showed a 55 minute drive . It took us over two and a half hours to get there with Colorado's super low speed limit and ungodly traffic. We were moving at 4-15mph for 80% of the journey. This obviously isn't the businesses fault just don't plan on being able to zip right in as the locals said bad traffic on 70 is the norm . read more

Went with my family and had an amazing time! They were very friendly and helpful every step of the way! The beginners course with them was a very good introduction into white water rafting for anyone looking to start and they're family owned and operated! I definitely plan to visit again and raft with them, in addition to recommending them to anyone looking to go to Colorado! Only downside I could see were the price of pictures...however, memories are priceless so to speak! read more

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Super fun afternoon on the Colorado river! We were a family of 10 ranging from young kids (5 to 7) to a wide range of adults (40s to 60s). River was high so it made for some great rapids! Our group thoroughly enjoyed our trip and Ryan was a superb guide! Highly recommend for a morning or afternoon outing. Don't forget to say YES to the 25 ft cliff jump! Thrilling. read more

Our group (3 adults) had a blast! The scenery was beautiful and the guides were fun and professional. Mom appreciated the fact that the bus driver was safe and experienced too ;). Wear quick-dry clothes and you may actually dry off in between splashes and the rain! read more

We had a great experience with Downstream Adventures! Trevor, Sean and Des were terrific guides and great with our kids. We'lll come again if we're in the area! Fun time had by all. Many thanks, DA! read more

This was an outstanding day. This company enjoys what they do and it shows! Ody was a great guide.

Went rafting for my sister's 22nd birthday! We had Russell as our guide. He was awesome, very knowledgeable and would for sure book with him again! read more

Kevin and Amanda were amazing. From briefing to farewell we were treated to top notch service. Kevin was positive, experienced and friendly. Thanks for making our 3 hour adventure into a lifetime memory. Mark read more

Couldn't be happier with choosing this company to white water raft. My boyfriend and I are 24 years old & both weren't experienced with white water rafting. We chose the intermediate raft and I HIGHLY recommend! It was a thrill and the views through out rafting were beautiful. Our guide was 'Scooby' and he made the experience one we'll never forget. He was hilarious and kept us safe and aware of everything we needed to do to keep our raft afloat, lol. We felt so safe with him. The rafting ride was the perfect adrenaline rush while being able to take in the views of the beautiful mountain side. Scooby was amazing and the entire staff in general were extremely helpful and welcoming. I will definitely be coming back to Downstream for rafting, no doubt in my mind! read more

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Great experience. First time doing whitewater and Sam was awesome. Did the intermediate run and it was perfect. Guides said we didn't need wetsuits, so trusted and it was the right decision. Next time i come back to Denver area, this will be a destination. read more

We did the beginner/intermediate guided tour. Our guide was Sarah and she was great. She knew a lot about the river we were going down and did well guiding us. Our raft only had one person who had ever rated before, so we were a raft full of novices. The route we took consisted of class 1 through 3 rapids. Even though our route wasn't too difficult or dangerous, the guides gave us safety instructions to cover even the most rigorous rapids or situation. We would definitely use this company again. read more

Russel was the instructor and he was funny as hell. We had a group of 5 and our guide was Jonathan. His instructions got us out of the boat into the cold ass water. We have a story to tell and it was actually pretty fun. I would recommend it for families! Great experience read more

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Absolutely wonderful experience at Downstream Adventures Whitewater Rafting! We were a party of 5 from Texas, with half of us having whitewater rafted before. It was enjoyable and so much fun. We had two 13-year-olds and they had the time of their lives. Tippy was an amazing guide and was knowledgeable and entertaining. Their prices were reasonable, gift shop was awesome, photos were amazing, and the staff was friendly. Highly recommend them! read more

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This was one of our best experiences during our week in Colorado! Shaun really made our whole family feel safe and comfortable -including my 60 year old mom who was initially terrified but then was smiling and having a great time the whole ride! Our adult kids enjoyed cliff-jumping, and we even got to see a Bald Eagle on the river bank! The bus ride to the Upper Colorado takes a beautiful scenic route, which makes the 25 minutes pass by quickly. Downstream Adventures offers the best pricing with the best experience - we researched for about 2 weeks and are glad we decided to book with them. We will definitely do this again when in the Colorado area! read more

Just did a trip them a week ago and it was fantastic! I've rafted class 3-4+ rapids before with a family friend that was a guide. This was my first time paying a company so I wasn't sure that the Intermediate ride would be all that challenging/exciting. Ohhhh it was!! It was my boyfriend's first time rafting and he loved it. He said as a first timer he felt prepared and safe. The guides are thorough in their safety talks, answer any and all questions and concerns, and know what they are doing. If you aren't in stellar shape, familiar with rafting, or a strong paddler stick with the intermediate trip initially. I promise you'll love it. It's been 10 years since I've been on a trip and I'm happy I didn't jump on the advanced one. The section of river we were on was beautiful. The water was a little lower so the rafting was technical in some parts. I've never fallen out of the raft on a trip before until this time. That's all part of the fun but it can be scary. Because of the safety talk I knew exactly what to do and got myself to safety. Our guide was able to come help me out pretty quick. Sam was our guide. He was a wealth of knowledge and a great time, as were all the other guides! If I'm ever in Colorado again, I will be back. read more

Kevin was an outstanding guide. I have whitewater rafted all over the world and he was outstanding guide and gave us an amazing adventure- Amanda was our driver and super helpful and great with us all. THANKYOU!!!! read more

Really great rafting crew, clear instructions and most everything provided. I really recommend this company for your trip, they're much friendlier than the larger companies. read more

Our family of 5 (kids age 17, 13, 11) had the best time rafting. Our guide, Kurt, made the trip so interesting and fun. Clear Creek beginner run was just the right amount of adventure. Absolutely recommend this for families! read more

We had a great time on the Middle Clear Creek trip in early June. Kids (9 & 6) and two adults - The trip was the perfect level of excitement for the kids. One of the highlights of our vacation. read more

Super fun morning on the river! The trip (beginner--Clear Creek) was the perfect difficulty level and time, and our guide (Luke) was fantastic! read more

I booked an "intermediate" rafting trip with three friends. It was my first time white water rafting in Colorado but I have been before in the southeast. The facility is nice, the guides are fantastic and thorough, and the shuttle ride wasn't too long. Wetsuits are provides but don't have sleeves. You can rent wetsuit booties which might have been a good idea because the snowmelt river was (obviously) cold! We went with Kurt and had a blast! He was a great conversationalist and a great guide. He tested out how prepared we were and then let us surf and ride bull read more

My husband and I gave his younger brothers (13 and 15) their choice of several Colorado-style adventures to chose from as their Christmas gift. They're from Pennsylvania, so they don't have access to as many outdoor activities as we do in Colorado. One of the chose rafting while the other chose mountain biking. There are so many rafting companies located near Denver, I was overwhelmed trying to pick one. After a lot of research, I felt like Downstream was the right pick. I especially liked that they were a small company as opposed to the "big guys" who just heard droves of people down the river like sheep. Their online booking system was seamless and I was able to have the boys (and their mom) fill out the waivers online as opposed to carrying paperwork all the way from Pennsylvania. On the day of our trip, all of the staff members were extremely cheerful and helpful. We just brought swimsuits and sport sandals and Downstream outfitted up with the rest. I especially liked the splash coat because it meant I didn't need to apply sunscreen. Our guides name was Mark and he was rad! He was friendly, knowledgeable, and competent. He took the time to learn our names and get to know us a little bit too which wouldn't have happened with some of the bigger companies. We had a great trip! Mark even gave us a recommendation for a short hike to a waterfall as well as a restaurant recommendation for lunch, bot of which were just what we wanted. Look no more and book your next rafting adventure with Downstream! read more

Beware of this company if you care about safety!! We took the "beginner" trip in clear creek with our sons (ages 7-14) and my mom (~80). We selected this trip, which is advertised for families and those with no prior experience, specifically due to the young and old ages in our group. On the river, our guide (Kurt) told us he liked to push the envelope and didn't follow all the rules. Without us asking, he told us we were going to take on water and the boat was going to tilt. He then turned the boat around, "surfed" against the current, the bow took on water, and the boat turned/tilted. My 7 year old was up to his belly button in water and cried out that he didn't like this. Both of my other boys fell out! My middle son was sucked under the boat and emerged absolutely terrified. He told us he thought he was going to drown. We understand that rafting is inherently dangerous, but our guide purposely and needlessly engaged in a risky activity that we didn't ask for, and it left our group terrified. If my little one or Mom fell out, they could have easily been severely injured or worse. We complained to management and they defended the guide's behavior as acceptable - he was just trying to show us a good time. We never got any kind of apology. Anyway, we recommend rafting on clear creek for families/beginners; just do it with another company if you care about the safety of your group. This company does not. read more

Went to Kremmling, CO for the start of a very pleasing and informative trip with our guide, Michael. The scenery was beautiful and there was a pleasant group of adults and children on the three rafts for this beginner level trip. Would recommend them for the next raft trip at a higher level of excitement! read more

Everything was great except the asshole that threw a splash jacket at me after I said I didn't want one and he responds with "you're gonna want this, sweetie" Actually, no. I did not want one - nor did I use it. Some of us girls are tougher than you dicks. Next time, back off when someone says no. read more