Youth Group Accommodations
Glenwood Springs Colorado
Glenwood Canyon Resort, Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park and Rock Gardens Rafting in Glenwood Springs offers their popular “Youth Special” each Spring and Summer season. This special includes Lodging at Glenwood Canyon Resort a visit to the remarkable Glenwood Caverns and a half-day of whitewater rafting trip on the Colorado River through Spectacular Glenwood Canyon. Many other activities can be found at and around the town of Glenwood Springs to give your group a trip they will always remember.
Glenwood Canyon Resort is truly a destination for group outings to the Rocky Mountains offering an abundance of Outdoor activities in the picturesque town of Glenwood Springs. Located in Glenwood Canyon 1 mile east of the World famous Hot Springs, Glenwood Canyon Resort provides a variety of accommodations with fully furnished Resort Cabins, Camper cabins , RV, camp sites and a group tent area.
Just to give you an idea of what other groups have done in the past here is their itinerary. Arrive on an evening and set up camp. Wake up to a beautiful morning in Glenwood Canyon. Raft through thrilling class III whitewater on our 9am trip. This whitewater raft trip will enable all ages and abilities to paddle through exciting class III rapids. Glenwood Canyon Is fast becoming the number one destination for family rafting trips with spectacular scenery and safe and exciting rapids. The river trip can be organised either as a half day or full day adventure (includes lunch). If you would like to see what it takes to be a guide for a day, Rock Gardens Rafting offers a hand’s on team building trip for all youth groups.
After being on the water for about 3 hours the group returns to camp for lunch. Then in the afternoon the group heads to the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park. Your Adventure begins with a tram ride to the top of Iron Mountain at 7100 feet where your group will get a rare glimpse into a pristine underground world formed millions of years ago. On your cave journey, view amazing stalagmite and stalactites and unusual crystalline formations still alive and growing. After the cave tour is over stay up at Iron Mountain and experience the fun and exciting Cavern adventure rides. They have an alpine coaster, zip line and swing to experience. All these rides are based on a per ride fee.
The next day you can spend the morning hiking up to Hanging Lake. It is a 1.5 mile hike up to a beautiful lake. It is a MUST DO hike and is just a five-minute drive or a 5 mile bike ride to the trailhead from our Resort. Because the hike is 1000 vertical feet it does take about 2-3 hours round trip to hike. You can then spend the afternoon at the World’s Largest Hot Springs Pool resting those tried bodies. The Hot Springs Pool has two large pools with water temps above 95 degrees. The pool is open from 7a-10pm daily in the summer.
We can also provide fishing, horseback riding and bike rentals. The amount of activities is endless. I have provided some basic pricing for you to get started. We encourage groups to build their own package according to their budgets. Our basic two night’s camp cave and raft package begins at $48 per person.
Prices for 2008 Season
• Tent camping $7 per person per night.
• 2nd Free when you go on a rafting rip.
• Camper Cabin rental - $15 per person based on 4 ppl per cabin per night (Cabins have a double bed and a bunk bed. In these cabins we ask that you bring sleeping bags or your own linen.)
• Half Day Whitewater Rafting is $36 per person. Our regular rack price is $47 per person...
• Wet Suit package rental - $7 per person (regularly $12) I would suggest wetsuits if you plan on rafting in the early season (April – June).
• Cave Tour is $7 per person and $10 per group leader (it is usually $18 per person)
• Adventure Rides at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park - $7 per ride or three rides for $18.
• World Famous Hot Springs Pool is approximately $14.50 per adult and $9.50 per child 12 and under (summer 2008 prices have not been set yet).
• A Box lunch can be provided and is $7 per person (sandwich, chips, cookie, lemonade)
• Bike rental - $7 per bike per hour... (experience the 18 mile Glenwood Bike trail along the Colorado river)
• Horseback Rides $30 pp
• Hanging Lake trail Free
I want to stress how important safety is to our operation. Rock Gardens Rafting has been providing river trips for over thirty years. . All of Rock Gardens Rafting guides go through rigorous training that surpasses the state regulations for river guides in Colorado. All of our guides are trained in CPR and first aid and many of them are certified with advance life support and swift water rescue. We pride ourselves on our personable and professional staff and look forward each year to our group trips.
Our goal is to surpass your expectations and those of your guests and provide you with a well-organized and fun activity package in Colorado. Please feel free to contact us at 800-958-6737 if you need any additional information.
We look forward to an exciting and adventurous year ahead and hope that you join us in our wonderful outdoor playground surrounding Glenwood Springs.
Glenwood Springs Colorado Youth Group Specials
