Rafting the Cache la Poudre River - An Unforgettable Day!…read more Today was nothing short of perfect as we rafted the beautiful Cache la Poudre River with A Wanderlust Adventure. Under sunny skies and with the air at a comfortable 78°F (and the water a refreshing 60°F), we couldn't have asked for better conditions. Our guide, Captain Jack, was not only incredibly knowledgeable but also an absolute blast--his energy made the entire experience even more memorable. We tackled a series of Class I, II, and III rapids with a great mix of adrenaline and fun. By the time we pulled out of the water, we were soaked, smiling, and already talking about doing it again. If you're ever in the area and looking for adventure, this is one to add to your list!

I had an amazing river rafting trip on the Poudre River in Colorado! We enjoyed a thrilling class 3…read moreadventure, and the experience was fantastic. Our guide, Tommy, was friendly and exceptional. He was completely dedicated to ensuring that we had both a fun and safe ride. I will definitely be back to try a class 4 or 5 trip and will be sure to request Tommy as my guide again. Thanks, Tommy, and thanks, Wanderlust!

I have been on several rafting trips - all were fun but I always felt like I was being herded like…read morecattle in a large group on a school bus. Not so with Logan and Kumar. After chatting with them, I learned that this is a new company (the reason they don't have too many reviews). But they are not new river guides. Logan and Kumar have years of experience - in fact they wanted to do things differently. They wanted to create a company that treated their clients like royalty. And indeed, that's how we felt. This was a personalized experience that dotted all the i's and crossed all the t's. I mean, I was served steak off of a hot portable grill for lunch! If you want to be treated like kings and queens, pick this rafting trip. You won't be disappointed.

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Outstanding team of guides and all other people. Great…read moreexperience for all and totally recommend, endorse and will do it again. The home base set up atmosphere is warm and welcoming while being very unique and quaint. Ella rocks.

This is the third time I've rafted in Colorado and this was absolutely the best place! The staff…read moreand guides were so nice, professional and fun. We especially loved Keanen and Dylan! Other places have you get out of the water half way through and carry the rafts to reenter the water. That stinks, mountain whitewater is a constant 12 mile tour. We had the best time. Thank you for making our day!!!

I had a blast white water rafting down the Colorado River with Mad Adventures. When you arrive to…read moretheir store location it's about 30 minutes of admin stuff before you load the buses to head for the launch point. You fill out the wavier paperwork, get a speech from one of the workers, and go through the line to your life jacket and paddle. They also have shoes for rent if you need them. The bus ride to the launch point is about 30 minutes. The staff do their best to keep everyone entertained while your on the bus; telling jokes, telling you facts about landmarks, and the local area. When you get to the launch point it's about another 15 minutes before you get on your raft. They go through another 5-7 minute speech about the water, how to maneuver, and all the safety stuff (just in case crap goes wrong). Then they split you up into groups and you load the raft. We truly had a blast on the raft and I never felt like I was at risk of injury, or unsafe through the entire ride. From start to finish it was about a 2 hour trip; but it went by really fast. I could have rode the river for at least another 1-2 hours. It was super chill and some of the rough waters (class II and III) didn't last long but made the ride very exciting. We did stop for about 30 minutes at a point where you can jump off a cliff. There is a 25 foot cliff as well as a small jump spot for kids (my 4 year old jumped from the small spot). I did go up to the 25 foot jump (along with about 30 other people). Jumping was not a problem at all because you walk up to the edge and simply walk off for the jump. They don't give you anytime to look around, think, or get scared. 30 people jumped off in less than 7-8 minutes. It felt great!! The ride back to the main store was much shorter; about 15 minutes. Overall we had a great time and it was well worth it.

Our family had a lot of fun, and the guides did a great job. our guide was Auni and she was fun and…read morenice. Be prepared to be paired up with other families who may talk your ear off and miss commands from the guide. That got a little frustrating since we were literally there to raft only. The scenery is gorgeous and they are accommodating. be prepared to pay extra for anything, of course, as per usual. they also ask for tips which is understandable, so be prepared for that. the bus ride out to the river is long and uncomfortable when sitting next to people you don't know. extroverts' dream come true, but again, if you don't like having your ear talked off, you may want to avoid.

We had a spectacular day out in the water at Clear Creek. In town from TX visiting and we really…read morewanted class 4 rapids we had to settle for the beginner journey. They have a strict age requirement of 14 and our 12 year old made that a challenge. Having done class 3-4 at Royal Gorge I would say this did not disappoint. It was constant and continuous adventure. I would have loved to kept going longer but like all good things they do come to an end. The 1.5 hours was mot too short either don't get me wrong. If you are scared of the cold don't cheap out--get the extra gear to make your experience better. My wife and kids did the gear. Since we were here in July in the water at noon I toughed it out. Don't vet me wrong it was cold and at times what I would have done to be warm. I feel the cold splash is a part of the experience. Sitting in the front I was also glad for a pair of sunglasses. They say this is some of the best rafting they have had in awhile. What really made this exemplary was the staff. They made you all feel like family. Zak in particular was our favorite. He gave the right balance of safety and firmness needed for a guide. He also helped my 70 year old mother in law work through her fears and continue with getting in the raft. She was reluctant as she only has one hand. Zak calmed her and gave her options. My kids also loved the bus driver Max. Not so sure they loved him ao much it was more his dog Willow. If you want a great and safe experience do it with Mad Adventures where they make you feel like family.

Wonderful experience! Our guide Joe was excellent. I highly recommend asking for him if you are…read moretaking a trip. Also spend the extra $12 for the wetsuit, shoes and splash guard if the weather is cold.

My wife and I went to The Stanley Hotel for the Shining tour because I am huge Stephen King fan! I…read moreloved the tour and it was super informational! Our guide, Mary, was super fun and had jokes and some really good facts for us! She encouraged us to take pictures and to ask questions! I will definitely be back

Being the horror book/film fan that I am I knew we had to take The Shining Tour here at the Stanley…read moreHotel. I had read Stephen Kings book The Shining when I was way too young and it absolutely terrified me like it should have. When the movie came out, I really enjoyed it but you can never replicate the book. Visiting this old and historic somewhat haunted hotel, I was ready to learn more about the imagination of Stephen King. His staying here many years ago brought about the inspiration to write the book. Although no filming took place here for the movie, the mini series was filmed here in 1997. We began the tour within the hotel and we had a fairly new tour guide all the way from Turkey. Unfortunately, I forgot his name but he was was well spoken, funny and informative. My favorite part of the tour was visiting the renovated caretakers cottage. It was decorated with period furniture and pictures of the original family that took care of the Stanley Hotel many years ago. I couldn't believe there was a 100 year old Victrola that still worked. Our guide was kind enough to play it for us. Upstairs they have recreated the Shining Suite which included a bed, the famous patterned Shining carpet and of course the bathroom from Room 237. Just walking in the bathroom took me back to that particular chapter of the book. REDRUM! Pricing for the tour was $30 and you can purchase tickets online. The hotel charges $10 to park and provides you with a $5 chip to spend in the hotel. A historical hotel tour is also offered here for $25. Outside of the tour, the hotel is definitely a place to visit. Location is phenomenal as it sits in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.

WOOOOOHOOOO! I've gone whitewater rafting a few times, but…read morethis was one of the best. The guides were really knowledgeable and friendly. The ride went smooth and we were able to hit class III and IV rapids on Clear Creek for about 13 miles! It was affordable and great for the whole family. They do offer easier rapid trip for the youngsters. They also offer day trips, or half days in the morning or afternoon. When I return to Colorado, I will definitely go through this group again!

Would highly recommend getting the lunch included package! It's served partway through the river…read moretrip at a picnic spot. Lunch is not 'gourmet' as they claim, but catered from Subway, but still tastes really really good after a day of rafting. Okay, maybe it's 'gourmet' if you consider that they brought both water and pink lemonade coolers on the rafts! Not only does Adventures in Whitewater offer lunch on the river, but we also stopped at a cliff from which you can jump off 25 feet into the water. For anyone who wants to try cliffjumping but also wants it to be safe, this one's for you. There was also a smaller cliff for those a little less daring. We took the 'beginning to moderate' river tour, but due to low rainfall was disappointingly uneventful (June 2013), kind of like tubing down a river really, with very few rapids. Fortunately that was the only disappointing part of Adventures in Whitewater. These guys are pros, everything was well coordinated and a bucket of fun.

Wow, what an amazing tour company…read more I'll start off with if you're looking for a basic tour, go somewhere else. We started our tour off in the city and were told about the rich historical events that brought this area to life. Then we wandered into the park taking some often overlooked back roads. From start to finish, we were treated like kings and queens and the tour was tailored to our needs.

Garry was an amazing tour guide from start to finish! We loved his energy, knowledge, and…read moreenthusiasm about Estes Park and the surrounding peaks. It didn't matter that the Trailhead Rd. Was closed for the season, he kept it interesting with several breathtaking spots to see scenic views, wildlife, and waterfalls. He had a answer to any question we had and narrated every step in his comfy tour van with giant windows. He was especially considerate of the physical limitations of our group and tailored the perfect visit to our likes and needs. We were blown away at his deep love and respect for people with disabilities and veterans. We are 100% happy with this tour!

This was truly an amazing experience! Dickie was our guide and made it such a great time! He was…read moreextremely knowledgeable and gave us great instructions while keeping it fun! There was a huge traffic jam that potentially would make it difficult for us to get picked up and dickie swiftly found a solution that enhanced our experience! I have only good things to say about dickie and this company! This was our first time and we will be back

Had a wonderful experience last year with AIARE training. Would highly recommend taking a class…read morewith them!