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Buena Vista Family Rafting Adventure Arkansas River

Get ready for a splash of adventure on the Buena Vista Beginner Family Rafting Trip! Cruise the famous Arkansas River's 'Milk Run', surrounded by the towering Sawatch Range and endless mountain beauty. Perfect for families and first timers, you'll enjoy gentle Class I and II+ rapids with excitement and amazing views at every turn. Our knowledgeable guides share fun stories about the area's geology and wildlife - keep an eye out for Mule Deer and Bighorn Sheep! Your small group adventure includes all required equipment, wetsuits, and a convenient round trip from the meeting spot. With about one hour on the river and guided support every step of the way, this is the perfect way to dip your toes into rafting fun and make Colorado memories together.

Buena Vista Family Rafting Adventure Arkansas River

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The Arkansas River

Conquer the rapids of the popular Browns Canyon stretch of the Arkansas River on this family-friendly whitewater rafting tour. With a launch point just north of Buena Vista, this intermediate-level adventure lets you paddle through choppy chutes like the ‘Zoom Flume’ and ‘Pinball.’ Enjoy the majestic Colorado scenery and the dramatic granite canyon on calmer stretches as you wind through a proposed Federal Wilderness Area.

Browns Canyon Half-Day Whitewater Rafting Tour from Buena Vista

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Salida Valley Rafting Adventure

Enjoy a thrilling day rafting through the rapids of Salida Valley when you book this half-day adventure. Head to the office and get a safety briefing before being shuttled to the launch point on the river. Navigate class I and II rapids with a certified instructor and enjoy stunning views of the Rocky Mountains during the calmer sections. No prior whitewater rafting experience is required.

Salida Valley Rafting Adventure

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Browns Canyon 1/2 Day Rafting Trip - Buena Vista

Raft Browns Canyon with a trusted, family-owned outfitter that’s been guiding Colorado adventures for over 30 years. Mild to Wild combines top-tier safety with experienced professional guides (averaging 2,000+ river miles) and a genuine commitment to exceptional guest experiences. Enjoy a seamless trip with onsite bathrooms and changing rooms, free parking, round-trip transportation, and premium Coast Guard approved equipment. Neoprene wetsuits are included, with boots available for rent. Small group sizes and highly trained guides with advanced safety certifications make this a comfortable, worry free way to experience one of Colorado’s most iconic rafting trips.

Browns Canyon 1/2 Day Rafting Trip - Buena Vista

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Brown's Canyon Half Day

Traverse the thrilling rapids of Brown’s Canyon National Monument on a half-day whitewater rafting tour. With one morning and two afternoon tours offered, you can easily find a departure time to fit with your schedule. In addition to an included helmet and life vest, you also enjoy instruction from your guide before the adventure begins. Once everyone is ready, paddle down Devil’s Punchbowl, Pinball, Big Drop, and more.

Brown's Canyon Half Day

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Rafting through Browns Canyon National Monument

Explore Browns Canyon National Monument in a thrilling way during this whitewater rafting excursion. A professional guide will lead you through the Arkansas River, as you drift through calm waters and tackle Class III-IV rapids. All skill levels will find that this activity is both fun and manageable no matter your experience with whitewater rafting. Keep your eyes off the water as well; wildlife, dazzling granite rock formations, and mountainous peaks might make an appearance.

Browns Canyon National Monument Whitewater Rafting

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Rentals: 1-Day Inflatable Kayak (2 Persons)

Rentals: 1-Day Inflatable Kayak (2 Persons)

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Numbers Extreme Whitewater Rafting

Extreme Colorado white water rafting on the Arkansas River in Buena Vista is for experienced rafters or adventurous beginners in good physical condition. The Numbers sections offers some of the most technical white water rafting in Colorado. Be prepared for a full body workout as your professional river guide directs your group through each back to back rapid. Enjoy scenic views of the 14,000 foot Collegiate Peaks and cottonwood lined riverbanks between paddle strokes

Numbers Extreme Whitewater Rafting

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Floating through Lower Browns Canyon

Buena Vista—or BV, as the locals say—sits right in the Collegiate Peaks, Colorado’s highest concentration of 14ers. The Arkansas River flows through it all, and on this tour, you’ll get to take in the views from the water, no experience required. Let your guide paddle your raft over bouncy wave trains and calmer sections of this wild river as you and your crew float through the beauty of central Colorado.

Lower Browns Canyon Mildwater Float Trip

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Browns Canyon Intermediate Rafting Trip Half Day

Experienced whitewater paddlers will enjoy the thrill of rafting on the Arkansas Rive through Browns Canyon on this challenging full-day tour. With a guide to usher you through the intermediate rapids such as the Big Drop, Zoom Flume, and Pinball, everyone will feel safe and comfortable. On calm stretches, you can take in views of some of Colorado's bucolic natural scenery and local wildlife.

Browns Canyon Intermediate Rafting Trip Half Day

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Browns Canyon Rafting Half Day Trip

Experience the adrenaline-pumping excitement of a whitewater rafting adventure in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains on this professionally guided, half-day excursion. Ride along the clear, crisp waters of the Arkansas River, from the river’s source in the beautiful Arkansas Valley, with dramatic 14,000 foot peaks to the bottom of the Royal Gorge. Crash through the Class II and III rapids of the Granite Gorge and Browns Canyon National Monument whitewater. All rafting equipment — self-bailing raft, paddle, lifejacket and helmet — are included.

Browns Canyon Rafting Half Day Trip

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Raft Browns Canyon!

Explore Browns Canyon National Monument on a white-water rafting adventure. Spend a few hours shooting the Class III rapids, perfect for beginner or intermediate paddlers, in the company of a guide—perfect for families who want to raft together. Keep a lookout for local wildlife such as big horn sheep and blue heron as you paddle, learning about the area through your guide's commentary.

Browns Canyon Rafting Adventure

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Milk Run - Great from families with young kids

Milk Run Family Rafting Trip

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Fun in the sun!

Browns Canyon Rafting Full Day

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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Brown's Canyon

Brown's Canyon Full Day Rafting

6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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