Geo Tours Whitewater Raft Trips

I have been on a few white water rafting trips in the past. Some good and some not so much. Geo tours was one of the better run operations. It was easy to book a tour over the phone. When we arrived at 8 am we quickly signed release forms, watched and orientation video and put on boots from the tour (I would def recommend bringing your own shoes — the boots were uncomfortable on the trip back as they were filled with water– ugh)
We boarded vans and drove to Clear Creek. We got more orientation there and were divided into our respective groups with young (college aged) guides. They were energetic and friendly — the most experienced guide Morgan had been working there 3 summers. Throughout the trip down the Creek, they were very professional and knowledgable.
The river was too shallow for parts of the trip and our raft kept getting stuck. Morgan indicated that water level was seasonal and it was the last week they would be traveling this river. I felt like maybe it was a week too late.
When we got back to the boat house, we could use dressing rooms to change — they were a little less private than I would have liked (one of the curtains wouldn’t close completely and my fiend had to hold it shut for me.
One of the nicer things was a photographer followed the tour and took lots of pictures that we purchased at the end (the dvd disc was a bit expensive I thought at $ 45). It was done very quickly by one of the young guides.
Overall, GeoTours did a good job. I would have preferred a better river to navigate but I understand many factors play into that.

On a visit to see my friend in Highlands Ranch, CO, she suggested we try rafting. I’m so glad we did. It was so much fun… although I did get a little nervous when carrying the rafts to the water, the current was moving fast.
Our guides were knowledgeable and gave a good overview on how not to drown in case we fell overboard, how to paddle correctly and how to stay balanced. Even though the guides were young, college aged guys, I was impressed with their professionalism and super helpful attitudes.
As it was our first time rafting we opted for the ½ day trip. Next time we’ll do the full day.
Also, the water was cold. We went on July 3, outside, the temperature was 85 degrees – the water was 44. We didn’t wear wetsuits… but I do wish I wore long sleeves. Dress accordingly.

We just did an overnight camping and rafting trip through Geotours and were nothing short of impressed. We were on a bachelor party with 13 guys and the trip was great from start to finish.
Planning: I planned the trip with Bruce over the phone and through email. He was very accommodating. He provided all the transportation in his busses and never seemed concerned about money, only about giving us the best trip possible. He was great helping plan all the rentals as well.
Rafting: we went on the Arizona river and it was great. We went during the late summer which is not prime season but still saw a lot of great rapids. We all got soaked but in addition there were plenty of opportunities to go swimming and jump off rock walls.
Camping: This was top notch! The guides were amazing. We set up camp. The guides were always there to help. Geotours provided a steak dinner with potato and salad. We didn’t have to lift a finger. They let us work on the fire and drink our beer. They were great guys to have around. The rental tents and sleeping bags were all clean and great quality. The next morning we woke up not only to some snoring but also the smell of sausage, eggs and home fries! Somehow they managed to pack a whole grocery store isle. It was such great service and a great experience.
In conclusion this was a prefect trip with perfect guides and with great organization and great rafting and a wonderful camping experience. I would recommend Geotours to everybody.

This is the go-​to rafting place in Colorado. The owner Bruce was so cool and laid back. Everything was very organized and upfront, no surprises.
We arrived, everything ready to go. Wetsuits were included, and we had a great time chatting with the guides before, during, and after the trip.
The rafting itself was a great experience. Only $ 40 a person for 2 hours of rafting, including travel to and from drop point.
Our hero was Kelly, the rafting guide. He had a great, happy spirit about him, and was a blast. We hit some rough water, and the raft began to fill up with water. Then we hit a big rock, and the raft started to tip. Kelly stayed in control, told us what to do, and we came out of it relatively dry with a kick ass story to tell.
I only had $ 20 to tip him, but her deserved more. Thanks again Geo for the great afternoon, it was SO FUN!

Geo Tours is great! We have booked several large raft trips for Brown’s Canyon and Clear Creek and they have always been a blast. The best thing about Geo is that they are completely focused on safety without taking all of the fun out of it. They also do many different trips and are fun to work with. Because we live in Denver, the Morrison location is so convenient. The bus ride is almost as fun as the boat ride! Last year our son signed up to learn to be a guide through GEO. He had tons of summer fun and made enough money to pay us back for guide school. Today he is in he Air Force and recently told me that being a raft guide gives him a big advantage because of the leadership skills he acquired. So when it comes to whitewater rafting I am a big fan of Geo Tours.

I read TB’s review of Geo Tours and decided to make a reservation for 2 with them for July 5^th. I made my reservation online and had to pay a deposit of ½ the total, so $ 47. In other establishments, you give them a credit card number to «hold» the reservation, and they charge your card the day of. But Geo Tours charged me the $ 47 deposit up front. Fine.
They send me the confirmation, receipt, and liability paperwork. All is cool til i start reading the fine print. They are located in Morrison, so…“due to high gasoline prices Geo Tours may be charging a gasoline surcharge when providing transportation.” And you have to rent the wetsuit and booties for an extra $ 5.
I am frugal, so I start looking at other whitewater rafting companies in Clear Creek and I found a better deal with Mile-​Hi Rafting.
I e-​mail Bruce Becker of Geo Tours to cancel my reservations and ask for a credit of my deposit. I know that in the papaerwork, it states «credit cards refunds are subject to applicable fees.» Fine. But I am told that «credit card fees and handling will amount to $ 10 so I will credit $ 37 to your VISA card.»
What the f**k! I cancelled my reservation 24 days in advance and I still get charged $ 10? Credit Card fees and handling? You and I know that it only takes a moment to credit a card. Just as fast as it took them to charge my VISA!!!
I do not suggest Geo Tours to anyone. They are shady with all their fine print!

I want to share with others, this rafting trip was fantastic! I wanted a memorable experience for our family vacation and rafting did it! The staff was professional and informative, safe, and fun! I selected this company via the internet, taking a chance, but it was great pick. I live in California, so I didn’t know what to expect. I highly recommnend this company, as there are many in the city to choose from.
TB