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4.9(4,978 reviews)

Telluride Morning Half Day Rafting Trip - San Miguel River

2h 30m
Telluride, USA

About this activity

Get ready to twist and shout! The morning section of the San Miguel River starts in a narrow winding canyon with constant class II-III rapids. The scenery is impeccable and the splashes are aplenty!

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.

Full description

The morning rafting section of the San Miguel River is gorgeously scenic as it winds through a narrow canyon, filled with exciting rapids. Its red sandstone canyon juxtaposed by flourishing pine forests make for a picturesque setting to recreate on this lesser-known Rocky Mountain river. This is an active paddling trip! You'll help the guide power through the rapids, maneuver around obstacles in the river, and skirt around tight river bends. Be ready for plenty of class II-III rapids to splash through! The gradient and flows of this river change quite a bit, so some sections will be steeper and deeper than others. Anyone who loves the outdoors will have an absolute hoot on this tour, whether it’s your first or hundredth time rafting. Just ask our guides, most— if not all!— will agree that the San Miguel is their favorite river to run. All rafting trips come with a safety orientation and paddle instruction from your highly-trained river guides. You'll be provided with a PFD (aka life jacket), paddle, and wetsuit if you are renting one.

Included / Excluded

  • Highly experienced and in-house trained river guides
  • Helmets and Coastguard approved life jackets
  • Splash jackets
  • Shuttle from and back to our meet location
  • 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

Meeting point

Start Location

Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours - Telluride Rafting Meet Location, Caddis Flats Campground, Placerville, CO 81430, USA

Important information

Know before you book

  • Children must be at least 10 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!

Know before you go

  • 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 policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

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

Reviews

4.9(4,978 reviews)
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Angelica Martinez
Jul 2026
5.0

Our team leader Payton was amazing, very friendly, nice and helpful! He was awesome! Thank you so much for making it so much fun!! 😃

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Suzanne Kenny
Jul 2026
5.0

Lars was a fabulous tour guide! He was knowledgeable about the area. He was funny. He never rushed us and was always kind (getting in the boat is awkward). This was my first time rafting and he made me feel safe. I loved that we could get in the water and float sometimes or we could just stay in the boat. It was a fun, relaxing morning on the River!

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Jenna Shaw
Jul 2026
5.0

Mild to Wild was an amazing tour company! Their crew was kind, professional, and made the whole experience worth it. 2026 might not be the top flow year... but the guides still made sure everyone had fun and still enjoyed their time. Skylar was our boat 'captain' and he was a great leader, getting us through the tougher sections, but with a smile. However, Kenny the bus driver might have been my favorite part by far! His sweet smile made my whole day.

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