Plan Your Colorado Adventure:
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  The
Arkansas River is the most popular river in the world for many reasons.
With over 80 miles of raftable river offering everything from class
1 to class 5, this river has something for all ages and ability levels.
From it's headwaters in Leadville Colorado through the world famous
Royal Gorge the Arkansas River is packed with fun exciting whitewater,
secluded Canyons, 14 thousand foot peaks, and abundant wildlife.
Nestled in the hart of the Colorado Rocky Mountains the Arkansas
River Valley offers many fun and exciting activities other than rafting
such as Natural Hot Springs, camping, hiking, shopping, biking and
much more. Camping in the secluded Browns Canyon makes the Narrows
/ Browns Canyon 2 day trip one of the best overnight river experiences
in Colorado perfect for groups looking to get away from the hustle
and bustle of every day stress.
All
Arkansas River Trips - meet at are Buena Vista Office with
the exception of the Royal Gorge Full day trip.
Transportation can be arranged
for additional costs from our office in Breckenridge.
Arkansas River / Browns Canyon Full Day $86.00
This is the most popular full-day trip in Colorado, and for good reason. Excellent for first timers and experienced rafters alike, this pool-and-drop stretch of river is fun for just about everyone. The full day mixes just the right amount of exciting whitewater, scenic views of fourteen-thousand-foot peaks and granite canyon walls. Raft Browns Canyon and tackle classic rapids such as Zoom Flume, Widow Maker and Siedel's Suck Hole. This collection of rapids makes Browns Canyon one of the best Class III-IV river runs in the U.S. For lunch we'll stop in the canyon to enjoy a steak and chicken BBQ lunch.
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Arkansas River / Browns Canyon Half Day $56.00
A classic, this ½-day trip is one of the best in the U.S. Granite canyon walls and fourteen-thousand-foot peaks are the backdrop for challenging rapids such as Pinball, Zoom Flume, Big Drop and others. Take a couple hours out of your day and explore one of the classic whitewater stretches in Colorado.
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Arkansas River / Narrows & Browns Canyon 2 Day $325.00
Set out on your first day for an exciting river rafting trip through the continuous rapids of the Narrows. Set up camp alongside the Arkansas River and relax with the smells of a gourmet dinner under the stars. Don't worry, we take care of all the cooking! Wake up to a hearty breakfast the next morning and get ready for an exciting full day in Brown's Canyon. All meals are included. Camping gear rental can be arranged.
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Arkansas River / Royal Gorge Full Day $105.00
Here the Arkansas River flows through the 1,100-foot-deep Royal Gorge, one of Colorado's most popular natural wonders. While you are catching your breath between the incredible Class IV-V rapids such as Sunshine Falls, Sledgehammer, Wall Slammer and Boat Eater, you can take in the stunning beauty of the gorge. At high flows (May-July) this trip is almost non-stop whitewater, and not for the faint of heart. The Royal Gorge is recommended highly for aggressive paddlers who are in good physical shape and know how to swim. It is truly some of the best whitewater in the West. This trip includes our famous BBQ lunch. |
Arkansas River / Numbers Full Day $108.00
This extreme and continuous stretch of Class V water is for experienced and aggressive paddlers only. With almost 6 miles of continuous Class IV+, the Numbers is one of the toughest commercially run sections of whitewater in the United States. It's not for everyone, but for those who take the challenge, it's the trip of a lifetime. Rafters looking to run the Numbers must have previously rafted Class IV or V rapids, be in good physical shape and be able to swim. |
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