FAQ’s
What will happen once I arrive? - Check in with River Life KC Guide at the top of the boat ramp.
Your River Life KC guide will:
Verify everyone on the trip has paid and signed the waiver.
Give you instructions on safety and stewardship of the river.
Distribute safety equipment (life jackets) and verify fit.
Then the Driver, Guide, and You will hop in the van for transportation to the put-in where you will receive your paddle, load the raft and begin your journey down the Missouri River!
When do trips run? - River Life KC runs public trips from Friday of Memorial Day weekend through October and offers custom, private trips year-round. For details on specific trip dates and times, visit our Tours page.
How old do you have to be to go on a trip? - Our trips are family friendly and guests 9 and older are welcome (with adult supervision required). Please refer to specific age requirements in our trip descriptions on our Tours page.
Where do trips start and end? - All of our trip put-in and take-out locations are within a 20 minute drive of Downtown Kansas City. The Check in location (which is where you will park) will be sent in yoru confirmation email and can be found on our Tours page.
What is included in a trip with River Life KC? - All necessary safety and paddling gear- life jackets, paddles, rafts, River Life KC guides, shuttling to our starting/ending location. For individual trip details, please visit our Tours page.
What do I need to bring? - Paddlers are responsible for their own personal gear (weather appropriate clothing, footwear, rain jacket, water bottle, hat, sunscreen, bug spray, swimming gear & cash to tip your awesome guides).
How much do trips cost? - Public one hour raft trips are between $40 and $50 and private reservations will depend on the length of the float trip. Please refer to our Tours page for individual trip pricing.
The weather looks bad. Will we still paddle? - All of our trips are rain or shine. Safety, however, is our #1 priority, so we will not paddle if there is lightning or severe weather. We will make a call on weather-related cancellations on the same day of the trip and contact paddlers via email and/or text. If we have to cancel the trip related to weather, you will receive a full refund.
What is your Cancellation Policy?
All cancellation requests MUST be made via email to admin@riverlifekc.com.
0 - 7 Days Before Reservation: Guest will be responsible for the full amount of reservation.
8 - 14 Days Before Reservation: Guest will receive a 50% reservation-booking voucher to be used within one year of the canceled date on a reservation.
15 - 28 Days Before Reservation: Guest will receive a 100 % reservation-booking voucher for the full reservation amount to be used within one year of the canceled date on a reservation.
29 + Days Before Reservation: Guest will receive a full refund.
*If we have to cancel, for any reason, you will receive a full refund*
Directions to Riverfront Park in Kansas City.
From North of the Missouri River on I-35, head south on I-35 and take Exit 6B for Front Street. Turn left onto Front Street (after crossing the bridge) and continue for about a mile before turning left onto River Front Drive. Follow River Front Drive until you turn left (over the levee) entering River Front Park on North Monroe Avenue, and continue until you arrive at Riverfront Park located at 1700 N Monroe Ave, Kansas City, MO 64120. Safe travels!
From South of the Missouri River on I-35, head north on I-35 and take Exit 6B for Front Street. Turn right onto Front Street (before the bridge) and continue for about a mile before turning left onto River Front Drive. Follow River Front Drive until you turn left (over the levee) entering River Front Park on North Monroe Avenue, and continue until you arrive at Riverfront Park located at 1700 N Monroe Ave, Kansas City, MO 64120. Safe travels!
From the East on I-70: Head west on I-70 and take the exit for I-35 North. Continue on I-35 North and take Exit 6B for Front Street. Turn right onto Front Street (before the bridge) and continue for about a mile before turning left onto Riverfront Road. Follow Riverfront Road until you turn left (over the levee) entering Riverfront Park on North Monroe Avenue, and continue until you arrive at Riverfront Park located at 1700 N Monroe Ave, Kansas City, MO 64120. Safe travels!
From the West on I-70: Head east on I-70 and take the exit for I-35 North. Continue on I-35 North and take Exit 6B for Front Street. Turn right onto Front Street (before the bridge) and continue for about a mile before turning left onto Riverfront Road. Follow Riverfront Road until you turn left (over the levee) entering Riverfront Park on North Monroe Avenue, and continue until you arrive at Riverfront Park located at 1700 N Monroe Ave, Kansas City, MO 64120. Safe travels!
Parking and Directions to Check In
Park your vehicle at River Front Park, 1700 N. Monroe Ave., KCMO 64120
Check in with River Life KC Guide at the top of the boat ramp.
River Life KC Guide will:
Verify everyone on the trip has paid and signed the waiver.
Give you instructions on safety and stewardship of the river.
Distribute safety equipment (life jackets) and verify fit.
Then the Driver, Guide, and You will hop in the van for transportation to Kaw Point where you will receive your paddle and begin your journey down the Missouri River!
***NOTE: You will be parking in City Park near a public boat ramp. Your vehicle will be unattended. Rive Life KC is not responsible for your vehicle or its contents.***
Map - Parking and Launch Points
“River Life KC is more than just a recreational experience; we are stewards of the Missouri River, ambassadors of its history, and educators engrossed in the journey. Our mission is to inspire people, both residents and guests, through the imagination, fun, and educational opportunities our rafting outfitter excursions provide. We offer a safe and enriching experience for all skill levels, facilitating tourism while fostering a deeper connection to the river’s history and significance to Kansas City.”