Arkansas River Tours and Tickets

Ride, Dine and Unwind Aboard the Royal Gorge Route Railroad!

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1 hour 50 minutesFree Cancellation

from $154

Browns Canyon Half-Day Whitewater Rafting Tour from Buena Vista

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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4 hoursFree Cancellation

from $104

Half-Day Arkansas River - Browns Canyon Rafting 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 boating equipment — rain gear, drinking water and a personal floatation device — are included.

Half-Day Arkansas River - Browns Canyon Rafting Trip

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3 hoursFree Cancellation

from $100

Browns Canyon National Monument Whitewater Rafting

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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4 hoursFree Cancellation

from $95

Bighorn Sheep Canyon Half-Day Rafting

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3 hoursFree Cancellation

from $116

Mild Scenic Family Float on Arkansas River

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Mild Scenic Family Float on Arkansas River

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $109

Half-Day Arkansas River - The Numbers Rafting Tour

Experience the adrenaline-pumping excitement of a whitewater rafting adventure on this professionally guided, half-day, small-group excursion. Crash through the Class IV rapids of the Arkansas River, home to world-class kayak competitions. See pine forests lining the river banks and the Collegiate Peaks towering over 14,000 feet above the river’s corridor. Paddlers must be at least 18 years old.

Half-Day Arkansas River - The Numbers Rafting Tour

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3 hoursFree Cancellation

from $120

Half-Day Royal Gorge Whitewater Rafting Adventure Cañon City CO

If you’re looking for a river rafting adventure that’s easy to fit into a busy schedule, this Royal Gorge Whitewater Rafting Half-Day Adventure from Canon City is a perfect choice. In just a couple of hours, head out onto the water with a guide who knows how to handle more advanced rapids such as Class IV and Class V ones. Plus, easy transport to and from the river from Canon City is included, too.

Half-Day Royal Gorge Whitewater Rafting Adventure Cañon City CO

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3 hours

from $119

Royal Gorge Full-Day Rafting Trip

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Take advantage of the rapids of the Royal Gorge on Colorado’s River Arkansas to hone your rafting on this advanced half-day adventure. Designed for experienced rafters and adventurers in good physical shape, the rafting expedition lets you brave waves, steep technical drops, and near-continuous Class IV-V white water rapids, with equipment—excluding wetsuits and wetsuit boots—provided for convenience. Prebook to guarantee your preferred time slot on your ideal date.

from $199

Professionally Guided High Adventure Rafting Trip - Royal Gorge

Professionally Guided High Adventure Rafting Trip - Royal Gorge

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3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

from $149

Milk Run Family Rafting Trip

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2 hoursFree Cancellation

from $129

1-Day Arkansas River - Browns Canyon Rafting Trip

Experience the adrenaline-pumping excitement of a whitewater rafting adventure in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains on this professionally guided, full-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.

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Paddle through the Arkansas River’s whitewater rapids with a group of beginner and intermediate rafters led by a professional guide. All equipment, safety, guidance, and transportation is taken care of, so all you need to do is have fun. Pummel through rapids like Three Rocks, Spikebuck, and Shark’s Tooth, and in between rapids go for a swim and spot bighorn sheep and waterfowl. Journey Quest is a non-profit Christ-centered rafting ministry.

from $135

Half Day Bighorn Sheep Canyon Rafting Adventure Cañon City CO

Half Day Bighorn Sheep Canyon Rafting Adventure Cañon City CO

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3 hours

from $98

Bighorn Sheep Canyon Raft and Zipline - Class III Rapids, 9 Zip Lines, & lunch

Bighorn Sheep Canyon Raft and Zipline - Class III Rapids, 9 Zip Lines, & lunch

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7 hoursFree Cancellation

from $299

Lower Browns Canyon Mildwater Float Trip

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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4 hoursFree Cancellation

from $95

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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Experience the adrenaline-pumping excitement of a whitewater rafting adventure on this professionally guided, full-day, small-group excursion. Crash through the Class IV rapids of the Arkansas River, winding its way through a whitewater paradise in the center of Colorado at 11,000 feet. Paddlers must be at least 18 years old. All the necessary equipment — rain gear, helmet, drinking water and a personal floatation device — plus a deli-style lunch are included.

from $110

1-Day Arkansas River - The Numbers Rafting Trip

1-Day Arkansas River - The Numbers Rafting Trip

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See what makes Bighorn Sheep Canyon one of the most popular rafting locations near the Royal Gorge on a half-day whitewater adventure that’s suitable for both novices and experienced rafters. Soak up views of the Sangre de Cristo mountains and pristine Colorado scenery in between tackling class II-IV rapids. At just a half day, it's an easy way to fit in a favorite Rocky Mountains outdoor activity.

from $150

Family Friendly Rafting near Colorado Springs

Family Friendly Rafting near Colorado Springs

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3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

from $149

Likely to Sell Out

Half-Day Bighorn Sheep Canyon Rafting Adventure in Cotopaxi

There’s nothing like seeing Colorado’s exquisite scenery by water—and this trip along the mighty Arkansas River is perfect for both beginner and intermediate rafters. On this ministry-led journey, you’ll hit the whitewater rapids of Bighorn Sheep Canyon with a trained guide, marveling at the unparalleled scenery between taking on the churns. This is Colorado’s most popular river, and it’s easy to see why.

Half-Day Bighorn Sheep Canyon Rafting Adventure in Cotopaxi

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3 hours

from $98

Likely to Sell Out

Full-Day Bighorn Sheep Canyon Rafting Adventure Cotopaxi CO

Full-Day Bighorn Sheep Canyon Rafting Adventure Cotopaxi CO

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7 hours

from $169

Browns Canyon Full Day Rafting Adventure

Browns Canyon Full Day Rafting Adventure

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Get ready for a wet and wild ride with this full-day rafting adventure down the Arkansas River’s Bighorn Sheep Canyon! Departing from Cañon City, tackle class II and II whitewater rapids with the help of an expert guide while winding through gorgeous Colorado scenery. With an included picnic lunch and plenty of opportunities to stop and swim, it’s a great introduction to rafting for first-timers and families.

from $150

Bighorn Sheep Canyon Full-Day Experience

Bighorn Sheep Canyon Full-Day Experience

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8 hoursFree Cancellation

from $184

Full-Day Bighorn Sheep Canyon Rafting Adventure Cañon City CO

If you’re looking for an adventure that brings Christ along, too, this Bighorn Sheep Canyon Arkansas River Full-Day Rafting Adventure is run by a Christ-centered rafting ministry to bring you on an uplifting trip on the river. Plus, with a helmet, splash jacket, wetsuit, lunch, and river transport provided for your full-day experience, you can enjoy rafting without planning out the details yourself.

Full-Day Bighorn Sheep Canyon Rafting Adventure Cañon City CO

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6 hours 30 minutes

from $169

Full Day Royal Gorge Whitewater Rafting Adventure Cañon City CO

Full Day Royal Gorge Whitewater Rafting Adventure Cañon City CO

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6 hours 30 minutes

from $189

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What are people saying about Arkansas River

Half-Day Arkansas River - The Numbers Rafting Tour

Glen_P, Jun 2024

Big water, lots of rapids, tons of fun!

The overall experience would be "five stars" were it not for the long commute from where we met to where we got in the water. The employees were wonderful, & rafting "The Numbers" was a blast!

Half-Day Arkansas River - Browns Canyon Rafting Trip

Rhonda_W, Aug 2023

Awesome

Cooper was a good guide, Dvorak is great company. Entire experience was well worth the money. My family and I would raft with them again.

SAYONEE_J, Jul 2023

Good experience

It’s a great experience in the summer. You can do the half day trip if you don’t have much time. The host were amazing and very sweet

Gabriel_V, Jun 2023

Al and Dvorak Rafting will not steer you wrong!!!

We had a wonderful time on the river!! Our guide, Al, was amazing and made us feel comfortable and confident on our first experience on white water. We highly recommend the Dvorak team! Al and the whole staff will not steer you wrong!!