Signature Series Overnight River Adventures

All-inclusive, guide-led river trips with Colorado epic scenery, great meals, and riverside camp

Colorado, Unscripted. Overnight River Adventures

Some trips are about what you do. A Signature Overnight is about how it feels to be together.

When your group stays on the river, everything changes. The pace slows. The canyon gets quiet. Phones disappear. Conversations stretch out. Kids linger in the water. Friends laugh longer around the fire. You’re not squeezing in an activity you’re stepping into a shared experience that gives your people real time together.

That’s the heart of our Signature Series Overnights: private immersion, friendship, family bonding, and memories that stick. Two days on the river is the shortest journey that creates that kind of space the kind you don’t get in town, in a resort, or on a rushed day trip.

These are intentionally one-night, two-day adventures. Long enough to feel like a true expedition, short enough to fit into real schedules. Your trip is fully private and hosted by a senior guide team devoted only to your group. We handle the shuttles, camp, meals, and details so you can focus on what matters: being present with each other. Our overnight river adventures are designed to fit seamlessly into a bigger Colorado itinerary. Because the trip is just one night, you get the full “multi-day” feeling two days on the water, a riverside camp experience, and an unforgettable reset without giving up your entire vacation calendar. It’s the perfect anchor between mountain towns, national park road trips, quick getaways, or a week split across multiple destinations. Comfort-first overnight rafting trips in Colorado that’s easy to reach from Denver, Breckenridge, Grand Junction, Glenwood Springs, Aspen, or Vail

If You’re After Connection, This Is Your Trip , Whether it’s a family Colorado vacation, a friends’ weekend, a reunion, a pre wedding adventure or a milestone worth celebrating the overnight is where the best parts of being together happen effortlessly.

What an Overnight Gives Your Group

Time that feels rare.
Day trips are fun, but they move fast. Overnights give you a second chapter evening and morning where the best moments happen naturally.

A setting designed for connection.
A private riverside camp creates the easiest kind of togetherness: shared dinner, a warm fire, stars overhead, and nowhere else you need to be.

Memories layered into the trip.
The rapids are part of the story but so are the quiet swims, the camp at sunset, the jokes that only happen when nobody is watching the clock.

A reset you feel instantly.
By the end of Day 1, you’re already in river time. By the end of Day 2, your group feels closer than when you arrived.

Choose Your Experience

Scenic & Remote

Backcountry overnight for private groups—scenic floats, secluded camp, and elevated meals

Upper Colorado Overnight Rafting

Location

Vail / Beaver Creek

River

Upper Colorado River

Backcountry Camping • True Wilderness • Unplugged Luxury

Escape the crowds with a private overnight rafting trip in Colorado on the Upper Colorado River near Vail and Beaver Creek. This guided multi-day rafting adventure is ideal for first-time overnights, families, and groups who want wilderness scenery without high intensity. Spend the day floating easy-to-moderate whitewater through quiet canyon stretches, then settle into a secluded riverside camp reserved exclusively for your group. Your guides handle the setup and support , camp kitchen, dining area, and logistics so you can relax, enjoy a hearty dinner, and take in a true backcountry night on the river. If you’re looking for Overnight rafting in Colorado with a comfortable, private camp experience, this is the classic first overnight.

The Upper Colorado River is known for its wide-open canyon views, quiet water corridors. Flowing through a remote stretch near Vail and Beaver Creek, this section trades crowds and roadside noise for cottonwood-lined banks, red rock walls, and long, meandering bends that open into expansive valley views. The pace of the river allows time to look up and out watching bald eagles and osprey overhead, spotting mule deer and river otter along the banks, and taking in layered canyon geology that changes color with the light.

Unlike steeper whitewater sections, the Upper Colorado’s gentle gradient creates a more immersive scenic experience. Days unfold at a relaxed rhythm, with smooth floats broken up by splashy riffles and optional play features when flows allow. Evenings bring a true backcountry feel as the river quiets, the canyon cools, and your private riverside camp becomes the focal point. With no towns in sight and minimal development along the corridor, nights here deliver big skies, deep quiet, and sunsets that linger well past dinner making this one of the most scenic and restorative overnight rafting trips in Colorado.

Real whitewater without roughing it

Rapids, Camp comfort,

Glenwood Canyon Overnight Rafting

Location

Glenwood Springs

River

Colorado River

Resort Riverside Camping • Shoshone Twice • Private Hosted Flow

Experience one of the most iconic overnight rafting trips in Colorado with a private Glenwood Canyon adventure based in Glenwood Springs. Day one delivers the signature highlight: Shoshone Rapids, followed by a relaxed float to camp for an evening riverside reset. Your group camps at a comfortable riverfront site, making this an ideal option for guests who want real whitewater without full backcountry roughing it. Enjoy a hosted dinner and campfire atmosphere, then return to the water for a scenic second day that rounds out the full two-day Colorado River rafting trip. For private groups looking for multi-day rafting near Glenwood Springs with strong comfort and a high “wow” factor, this trip is the go-to trip for those want Colorado whitewater and resort camping.

You’ll float into camp at Glenwood Canyon Resort, where your private riverfront tent site includes a fire pit and picnic table, plus bathhouses and showers nearby so the overnight feels simple and smooth while still undeniably “river camp.” Evening brings a hosted dinner, a relaxed fire, and the option to fish right from camp as the canyon quiets down. Day 2 is a scenic float with a riverside lunch before take-out and your private shuttle back.

Glamping Experience

Choose your craft: Classic Raft, SUP, or Duckie

Western Colorado Desert Overnight Rafting

Location

Glenwood Springs

River

Colorado River

Private Colorado desert float + riverside glamping

For guests who want comfort-first adventure, this is a standout private overnight river trip in Colorado through Western Colorado’s desert canyon scenery. Float a mellow stretch of the Colorado River with time for swimming, exploring side channels, and soaking in wide-open views then arrive at a private riverside glamping camp prepared ahead of your group. Enjoy a chef-style dinner, a peaceful night under desert stars, and a relaxed morning before finishing day two on the river. This trip is also perfect for mixed-ability groups because you can choose your craft classic guided raft, stand-up paddleboard (SUP), or duckies (inflatable kayaks). If you’re searching for multi-day rafting in Colorado with a glamping-style camp and low-stress logistics, this is your premium easygoing overnight.

A comfort-first overnight rafting trip in Western Colorado that’s easy to reach from Grand Junction, Glenwood Springs, Aspen, or Vail? Our Western Colorado Desert Overnight delivers

Trip Details

Professional river guides (trip leadership, safety briefings, on-river instruction)

All rafting equipment (raft, paddle, PFD/life jacket, helmet where appropriate, safety gear)

Meals while on trip (lunches and dinners on trip days, plus breakfast as applicable)

Riverside camping setup (camp kitchen, dining setup, group shelter as needed)

Camp comfort essentials (camp chairs, dining area, sanitation system—portable toilet/“groover” where required)

Dry storage for personal gear (dry bags and/or dry boxes for overnight items)

Trip logistics & permits (river permits and required compliance for the stretch you’re running)

Group gear transport (boats/gear shuttled and staged for camp and take-out)

Trip planning support (packing list, pre-trip communication, meeting details)

Participants should be in good general health, comfortable in moving water, and able to swim while wearing a life jacket. No prior rafting experience is required unless noted. All guests must meet the minimum age requirement for the selected trip, complete a liability waiver prior to departure, and arrive on time at the designated meeting location ready to participate. Please notify us in advance of any medical conditions, allergies, or dietary needs. Personal overnight gear such as sleeping bags, pads, and appropriate river footwear are required unless otherwise specified. Trips operate rain or shine, and itineraries may be adjusted based on weather or river conditions for safety.

All-inclusive, guide-led river trips with big water, great meals, and riverside camp.
Trade day-trip deadlines for a true Colorado escape. Our overnight river rafting adventures combine expert guides, quality equipment, and camp logistics into one seamless multi-day experience. Paddle iconic Colorado whitewater by day, then unwind at a riverside camp with hot meals, camp comfort, and the kind of views you only reach from the water. Whether you’re celebrating, traveling with family, or simply ready to go deeper than a half-day trip, this is the adventure that delivers.

Our multi-day river trips are designed to be simple to book and easy to love. We handle permits and planning, provide the rafting gear, and run a tight operation so your group can focus on the experience—learning, laughing, and taking in Colorado’s canyons from the best seat there is: the river. Expect a balance of adrenaline and downtime, with professional river guides leading the way, setting camp, and keeping everything organized from launch to take-out.

These trips are perfect for first-timers who want a supported experience, returning rafters who want bigger mileage, families looking for an unforgettable getaway, and private groups who want a custom itinerary. Choose from weekend overnights or longer multi-day trips depending on the river section, season, and water levels.

Do I need rafting experience?

No. Most overnight rafting trips are beginner-friendly unless a trip is specifically marked as advanced.

What should I bring?

A water bottle, sun protection, quick-dry layers, and secure river footwear. Overnight gear requirements (sleeping bag/pad/tent) depend on the trip—check the packing list for your itinerary.

Are meals included?

Yes—meals are provided as outlined in your trip itinerary. Let us know about dietary restrictions in advance.

What about weather?

Trips run rain or shine. Guides may adjust routes or timing based on weather and river conditions for safety. We have however selected dates that have favorable weather patterns that highlight the best weather for this adventure.

Is transportation included?

Meeting location and shuttle details vary by trip. Refer to your confirmation and the trip page logistics section.

Are there other guests along ?

A Truly Private River Experience. All overnight river adventures are booked as private trips. Your group will have a dedicated guide team, boats, and campsite reserved exclusively for you no mixed parties, no strangers. This allows us to tailor the pace, itinerary, and overall experience to your group while delivering a smoother, more personalized adventure from launch to camp.