Tours

!!! All tour pricing reflects our 20% introductory discount !!!


One hour raft trip from Kaw Point to River Front Park.

Experience the Missouri River and see KC like never before!

Park your vehicle at River Front Park, Check in, Passenger van ride to Kaw Point, Float past beautiful downtown Kansas City, KC Current Stadium and under the historic bridges of Kansas City. Surprise your back at your vehicle!


Morning Coffee Cruise from Kaw Point to River Front Park.

Start your day right with a guided raft trip past beautiful downtown KC.

Monday to Thursday. Meet up at 8:30. on the river by 9am. Back to the coffee shop by 10:30.

  • Monday - Blip Roasters, 1301 Woodswether Rd, Kansas City, MO 64105

  • Tuesday - Cafe Corazon, 110 Southwest Blvd. Kansas City, MO 64108

  • Wednesday - PH Coffee, 2200 Lexington Ave., Kansas City, MO 64124

  • Thursday - City Market Coffee, 305 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64105

Park your vehicle at the coffee shop, Check in & grab a coffee on us, Shuttle ride to Kaw Point, Float past beautiful downtown Kansas City, KC Current Stadium and under the historic bridges of Kansas City, Shuttle back to your vehicle.


Half Day Raft Trips

Fri., Sat. & Sun. 9am or 2pm Launch.

Parkville to River Front Park (4 hours)

Half day guided raft trip from Parkville to River front Park enjoying mix of rural and urban views along the way.

Park your vehicle at River Front Park, Check in, shuttle ride to Parkville, Float to River Front Park right back to your vehicle.

River Front Park to LaBenite Park(4 hours)

Half day guided raft trip from River front Park to LaBenite Park enjoying mix of rural and urban views along the way.

Park your vehicle at River Front Park, Check in, Float to LaBenite Park, shuttle ride back to your vehicle.


Reserve a raft for a private tour.

1 hour - Kaw Point to River Front Park

Half day morning - Parkville to River Front Park

Half day afternoon - Parkville to River Front Park

All Private tours are scheduled by our fearless Captain, Roger MacBride

Call (816) 646-1109 or email roger@riverlifekc.com


Map - Parking and Launch Points


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.***

Driving 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!