Vail Valley: Shared Turtle Bus Transportation & River Float

Shared Turtle Bus Transportation & River Float! 

Hop on the Round-Trip Turtle Bus & Make Friends with a New Crew!

Departure Schedule & How it Works:

1. 9:45 AM – Pick up at Vail Transportation Center in Vail
2. 10:15 AM – Pick up at Bob’s Place in Avon
3. 10:45 AM – Pick up at Marko’s Pizzeria in Edwards
4. Arrive at Dotsero Landing for a quick safety speech, and get prepared to hit the water!
5. Ready. Set. FLOAT! Per BLM rules, we will have 10 minutes riverside to board the tubes and launch!
6. Enjoy 2 hours +/- on the incredible Colorado River! (Time differs based on water level.)
7. Pack-Out, Pack-In Style: Gather your belongings and ALL TRASH to be ready for the Take-Out process. Let’s keep colorful Colorado clean & be mindful of other river users exiting the waters.
8. Take-Out: Keep your eyes open for your riverside Turtle Team! Start paddling to the RIGHT of the river where we will help you disembark. 
9. Back on the Bus for more Turtle Fun!
10. *Drop off times are approximate, based on pace of river. We aim to have everyone back at the final destination by 3:30PM.
11. 3:00 PM – Drop off at Marko’s Pizzeria in Edwards
12. 3:15 PM – Drop off at Bob’s Place in Avon
13. 3:30 PM – Drop off at Vail Transportation Center in Vail

Who’s Coming for the Float?:

What to Wear:

• Swimsuit or light clothing
• Sunscreen!
• Hat or sunglasses 

What to Bring:

• Sunscreen and bug spray
• Snacks
• Water or beverages
• SOFT Personal Cooler 
• Wet bag for any personal items aboard 
• Towels and dry clothes to leave in your vehicle

What NOT to Bring on the River:

• No Styrofoam Coolers (they break and create litter)
• No Glass
• Leave towels and dry clothes in your vehicle

Weather:

• Check the weather for your trip here! 

FAQ’s:

• See our What to Expect/FAQ  tabs for more questions or information!

Additional Fees May Occur If You… :

• Loose a Paddle 
• Damage a Tube