Had a great time, kale was especially amazing and brought a fun energy to the experience Definitely would do it and again and bring out others read more

Scenic River Tours - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Gunnison, Colorado

Great experience on the extended trip. We are a family of 4 with a 12 year old and 9 year old. The extended trip allows you to go to a few class 2 rapids. we would highly recommend! read more

We had a fantastic adventure! Our guide Shakti was able to read the vibe of our crew and gave us just the right amount of adventure for our nervous Nellie's. The photos were so amazing and worth the price! It was great to get some action shots since you don't want to bring your phone with you. Also the free booties are 100% necessary and were so much appreciated! We will never forget this experience! read more

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Scenic River Tours was a great way for our family to enjoy a beautiful river raft trip. Everyone was very welcoming and kind. Zach was our guide and did a great job keeping us safe and off the big rocks. He was a great resource for all things local and we could tell he really enjoyed what he was doing. He is a big part of why we will come back next time we are in Gunnison. This is a great, well run, well organized, operation from start to finish. Highly recommend! Chad, Kylar and Max read more

For my family, this is our 3rd year spending summer in Crested Butte, Colorado. Each year, we make our way to Almont for the Scenic River Tour. For me specifically, this is my 2nd time here. We opt for the extended rafting tours and are always impressed with our experience and tour guides. They're good at making sure we have fun while being safe at the same time, which is ultimately the goal for every family activity. Thank you to all the tour guides for putting in the work! We appreciate y'all and see y'all next time :) read more

We had a group of 5 on a raft trip & everything was fantastic!! Our guide Stu was awesome! It was exactly what we wanted! Thanks for adding to our great vacation! read more

We did a 3 hour trip down the Gunnison (family float extended), what a great trip! Bird was a phenomenal guide, she pointed out attractions, and had great conversations with our whole family. Saw some wildlife, had enough rapids for a family but not too much for little ones. Highly recommend this tour company, everyone was friendly and accommodating! read more

We originally booked a half day on the upper Taylor (Class I/III rapids). One of our boys was very anxious, so we called and asked to downgrade to the lower Taylor trip(Class I/II rapids). They were super understanding and accommodating. When we arrived, it took no time at all to introduce us to our guide (Bain) and get us loaded up and going. Bain went through safety procedures and instructions, got us fitted properly in our life vests, and we were off! He was very friendly, personable, and knowledgeable about rafting and the area and told us all kinds of cool facts about the landscape, river, mountains, and wildlife. He really paid attention to my anxious kiddo and put him at ease very quickly. He made us feel really comfortable and successful for our first ever trip. I highly recommend this company and Bain as a guide. read more

Scenic River Tours - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Gunnison, Colorado

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Ryan our guide did an amazing job with my kids ages 9-15. He answered their many questions and is very knowledgeable. It's our first time to do white river rafting and I was a bit anxious taking the 4 kids with us. He was an amazing guide, explained and taught the kids the safety measures and our ride down the river was fun. Thank you so much for giving us that wonderful experience in Colorado river! read more

Scenic River Tours - River rafting - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Gunnison, Colorado

We decided last minute to add a half day Gunnison River raft trip to our vacation. Staff was super helpful when we called to make the reservation since it was too late to make it online. Met at their Gunnison office for life preservers and instructions, and jumped in their bus to the launch site. They went through all of their safety information and we got on the raft with our guide, Angie. It was the first time for my kids, 7 & 10, and Angie was great with them. She pointed out wildlife, told us stories, and let us know when and how to paddle. Our trip ended at the beginning of Gunnison River Whitewater Park, where we grabbed their van back to the office. Such a great experience and highly recommend them for a beginner rafting trip. Extra info: They'll hold your car keys at the office so you don't lose them on the river. They take pictures throughout the trip and you can purchase a CD in the office you wish...there was no hard sell. They also have a number of restrooms you can change in at the end of the trip. Don't forget sunscreen as the CO sun is unforgiving. COVID-19 info: Everyone was required to wear masks at the office and on the shuttle. Groups sat in clusters on the shuttle to socially distance and hand sanitizer was available. Families/groups got in separate rafts and masks were not required when actually rafting. read more

We had the best time on the Taylor River with Ericka as our guide. She guided us through the rapids and gave great information about the different rapids we encountered and their names. Being on the water and enjoying the thrill of the river knowing you are safely guided makes this great for all ages. Ranger Ricky for the win 10/10 read more

we had an amazing time on the river! thanks to Jake B he was very polite and a great instructor! he told us all about taylor river and the landmarks along the way, he even serenaded us with a song, brought homemade cookies, made friendship bracelets, and gave us all foot massages, we'll definitely be back! read more

We went rafting on the lower Taylor river. Our guide was such a nice guy and extremely knowledgeable. Amazing experience and the scenery was breathtaking! read more

Spent a fun 4 hour adventure on the Taylor river today. Our guide Wally was knowledgeable, a talented guide and a lot of fun. Their safety talk was spot on and their equipment was well maintained. The other plus was the river was uncrowded with class 2 and 3 rapids. read more

We had a group of 33 people (including several kids) and has THE BEST experience. This was the first-ever rafting experience for most of the kids and some of the adults. Every single person raved at how fun it was, and especially how awesome each of our guides were. Their obsession with safety matched their desire for this to be a memorable and fun experience for us. They were super accommodating when it came to scheduling and changing our river choice. We can't recommend them enough! read more

Scenic River Tours - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Gunnison, Colorado

Wally was a really fun and energetic guide! Perfect for our family. Shocky my was also great and was in our group.

Our family had a great experience with Scenic River Tours! We did the 2-hour guided float trip with the 1-hour extension, and it was really fun! Our guide, Cale, was knowledgeable, personable, experienced, and funny! We highly recommend it, if you're in the CB/Gunnison area in the summer! read more

I absolutely live, breathe and die for Scenic River Tours! I chartered the upper Taylor trip (the fierce section) with my boyfriend, Justy. The whole experience leading up to actually getting onto the river was a total breeze, once we arrived at the boathouse everything was taken care of by the Scenic staff who were a healthy combination of "stoked" and tan. Once we were going in, it was a mystical experience - the roaring water, the stunning scenery and the cold water splashing in my lap... HI HUNNY! What really made this trip so special was our incredible guide. Kylee (who's "river name" is Koko Puff) exemplified the perfect balance of fun loving wookie and safety conscious professional. She is truly a master of her craft and a total River Goddess who will keep customers coming back. In fact, the iconic song "Gimme more" was written after Britney took a trip on the Taylor river with Kylee. If you or a loved one are suffering a case of the city blues, book a trip with Scenic River tours in the most colorful state of the wild west. read more

Scenic River Tours - A stop along the river called "Lemonade Land" where you are given complimentary lemonade. - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Gunnison, Colorado

Our family booked the Gunnison 2 hour trip last week on vacation. We had 4 adults and 2 small children (3.5 and 6 yrs old). We all had fun! Our guides (I think their names were Bane and Dustin) were so nice! They helped with the kids and kept the conversation appropriate. We felt safe with our littlest the entire time. We all left the trip wanting to go again!!! Even my 3 year old wants to raft again soon. The facilities where you change were great. They have 4 bathrooms so ample place to change before and/or after your trip. You also stop halfway to get water, and there is a Port a potty there too. And a bathroom at the end as well for those is of with small bladders. read more

My daughter and I went on a Wade and Walk with Josh as our guide. What a blast we had!! Josh understood what experience we wanted and took us to a perfect river. He taught us several basic casts, and then let us practice, enjoy the scenery while he shared his passion for the sport. I highly recommend Josh and the Wade and Walk with Scenic River Tours. The customer service was top notch from start to finish!! Susan and Carly Donk read more

Booked a morning rafting tour with the extender and let me tell you, it was a darn good time! We had the best guide! Chuck is awesome. Not only was he knowledgeable and funny, but also really good at maneuvering the boat around. Highly recommend this company and this guide. 5 stars. read more

Excellent river outfitters. Greg and Chris were great guides and made everyone feel safe with their knowledge of the river. Highly recommend if your in Gunnison. read more

Worst Rafting experience ever! Almost lost my life! Don't trust the staff! There were six of us! We were beginners. We should have been given two rafts with experienced instructors! The instructor said we weren't in sync with our paddling. Still took us! We tipped over and we all ended up in the river! Since this trip, I have had severe anxiety! They didn't even give us our money back! Please if you value your life don't use this company! read more

We were visiting from San Diego and wanted to take our daughters (ages 9 and 6) rafting. Our guide was Angie and she was amazing. Not only did she ensure we had a safe and fun trip, but she also was a wealth of knowledge about the geology of the area. Thanks to Angie, our girls can't wait to go rafting again! read more

My brother and I had the time of our lives this weekend at Scenic River Tours while I was visiting this weekend! Dustin guided our raft for a 2-hour ride (3 and 4 hour options were not available due to risk with the river), and provided us with tons of knowledge and insight during an epic session down the Upper Taylor! The river was rushing with all of the snow-melt as we hit quite a few class 4 rapids and multiple class 3's. I'd highly recommend Scenic River Tours as they provide great customer service and really make sure it's an enjoyable experience, and suggest you try to book Dustin as your guide! read more

Went on a tour with a group of friends and we absolutely loved it. Hands down the best way to see and experience Gunnison and the Taylor river during the summer. Our guide, Chuck, was also great as he demonstrated tremendous skill and knowledge of the river and rafting as a whole. In addition, Chuck was easy going and fun to be around which only elevated our experience. read more

We had an excellent and fun tour with Scenic River Tours. Half of our group had been white water rafting before, but half had not. Bain our guide was great. He made those that had never been on one before feel comfortable and safe. He was very knowledgeable of the river and gave us heads up on what he needed for us to do. He also pointed out many of the local landmarks and educated us on the wildlife of the region. My son and I have been on almost a dozen of these and this was the best ran one with the best guide we have ever had. I would HIGHLY recommend this group and if we ever are in the area again we will definitely do this again...except instead of the 2 hour tour we will sign up for the full day one. read more

Colin and Chuck were great guides, and we (four adults) had a great early August afternoon run in the Upper Taylor. Chuck did a nice job going over all the safety stuff, and Colin was masterful in the boat--and kept things fun and lively. Definitely a great crew and a fun adventure! One of us got a wetsuit; the others said they were ok without one (and didn't freeze). One suggestion for the company: we would have been willing to buy the whole set of pics for $10 or maybe $15 bucks. But $50 or so for a set of digital images seems steep enough that most folks are unlikely to buy pictures--which is too bad, because your staff did a great job taking them throughout the trip. read more

We did a half day on the Gunnison river with Angie and had a wonderful time. My children loved it and are ready to move on to bigger rapids. Angie was really great teaching the boys and keeping them engaged and excited. read more

My friends and I are from Denver and wanted to go on a rafting adventure. We came across Scenic River Tours and absolutely loved every minute of our trip. Kylee was our raft guide and she was with out a doubt amazing. She was funny, knowledgeable and energetic. You could tell she was very passionate about rafting and loved what she does. This was my fifth time rafting but first time with scenic river tour and my friends and I had a great time. We cannot wait to go back next summer!!! We will always ask for Kylee because she was seriously the best! read more

My party of 5 went on the Taylor river full day trip, and we all had a fantastic time! The guides were all hilarious and knowledgeable. The staff was very helpful and friendly. They accommodated enough for the vegetarian and the gluten free members of our party. The wet suit, at least in the morning was super nice. The greatest thing is that the wet suit rental is included already, so there's no reason to not wear them, especially since the water was roughly 40 degrees F! These guys also offered free wet suit socks, and those were very very nice indeed. The ONLY issue that made me think about giving it 4 stars was that we seemed to take a lot of breaks. We would have possibly gone a few more miles for sure, if we didn't have to wait for the other Taylor full day trip rafts every 20 minutes. It almost feels like they're trying to extend the time to fit to a full day. But, all in all, we were pretty satisfied, if only a bit wanting a few more thrills on the raft. (We had a little bit of experience before of white water classes 2-4 elsewhere) The kayaks "duckies" are a blast and you should at least try it! Fun, but hard work. These guys are legit. Check trip advisor (dot com) for a lot more reviews as they seem to want everyone to review there. read more

We rented duckies and a guide to kayak the Taylor River. Patrick was our guide. He was wonderful. He was very patient with us . He had a 72 year old, a 70 year old and a 20 year old. He was so patient with us and we learned so much. I learned how to get off rocks for sure. The last half of the trip was lots better. I think it was sinking into our heads (the older ones) what to do. I would highly recommend Patrick as your guide for kayaking. read more

Super fun family day at Scenic River Tours recently. The place was run friendly and efficiently. The staff was generous and helpful. Once up on the river, our guide, Greg Hansen, was knowledgeable and give us a good ride. He clearly knows the river. Highly recommended and was a memorable outing ! Lissa Dalmer read more

We had a wonderful time on this adventure!! Chris was our guide, he was incredible. We did the Upper Taylor extended package and can't wait to do it again! read more

Just got back to Austin, Tx after spending a few days in Lake City, Co. While there, 5 of us all but one being at least 59 yrs and never having rafted before. We took a class 3 ride down the Upper Taylor. Drew was our guide. What a great leader he was too. We enjoyed the whole experience so much that we can't wait to go again. The entire business is run like a well oiled machine. Every employee that we encountered was beyond friendly and helpful. They Genuinely love their job. The prices on everything from the rafting cost to the souvenir shop and pics were beyond reasonable. I would highly recommend SRT for your next rafting adventure. Grab up Drew if you can. read more

We did the Upper Taylor 2-hour rafting tour. This was our second time to do this. Both times we have had a blast! Our guide Kerry was great! I definitely recommend it to our friends. read more

This place was great! The team working here, from the actual tour guides (we had Carl) to the photographer, they all knew what they were doing. They brought us through the process so smoothly & having roughly 25 people with us, they truly helped us get an amazing experience. Absolutely worth the money! read more

This was a great idea. What a fun bunch or people and the staff is awesome. We went early this morning and our Guide Houston was a legend. He knows the river very well and had us laughing the entire time. This is the best option for rafting in CB. read more

Everything about this experience was great. And I think the driving force behind our wonderful trip was Jeremy our river guide. We were a group of three -- one of which tends to be fearful of outdoor experiences due to never having done many. She LOVED it! Two of us had only ever been on a raft with an oar rig where the guide did all the paddling. So, this was a different experience for us too. All I can say is that it was SO FUN to be involved in the navigation of the raft. Unfortunately with Colorado's low snow last winter, the rivers are running low, but that didn't detract much. Jeremy made it really fun with his corny (but good) jokes, his rafting stories, and his "captainly" commands (TWO FORWARD!). At the take-out, we had a sense of accomplishment and all agreed it was the highlight of our 4th of July visit to Crested Butte. In fact, we want to go again next year (snow and higher waters willing) and try the Upper Taylor trip. This is a great company -- friendly and fun staff, very accommodating, lots of clear instructions with an emphasis on safety, the boathouse has everything you need including bathrooms and changing rooms AND all the gear you could need. I highly recommend! read more

First timers, my mother and I wanted to try white water rafting. I called in the AM to see if there were any openings that afternoon for the Gunnison River Half Day tour. The gentleman was helpful stating the tour was available that afternoon and to meet at the Gunnison location (off of Tomichi) 15 minutes prior to the 1:30PM reservation. We drove from Montrose to that office to only find out that we were at the wrong location. We drove another 30 minutes to the second location to be told my mother and I were completed the Upper Taylor Half Day (not the Gunnison River Half Day as I reserved over the phone). I never received an explanation of what happened to my reservation and miscommunication about office location. However, Chuck made the Upper Taylor tour amazing with his knowledge of the area and personality. I wish I could rate 5/5; however, the mix-up of reservation without prior communication was subpar. read more