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White Water Rafting Trips

Rafting trips on six rivers from 1/4 day to 10 days in length.

Arkansas River White Water Rafting Trips, CO

America’s most popular river near Denver & Colorado Springs.

Salt River Trips, Arizona

World-class whitewater near Phoenix & Tucson.

Family Rafting Trips

Choose from a variety of family & group-friendly rafting trips.

Royal Gorge & Numbers

The most challenging rafting trips on the Arkansas River.

Multi-Day Getaways

Rafting combined with riverside camping or bed & breakfasts.

Land-Based Adventures

Enjoy a horseback ride, Jeep tour or downhill mountain bike trip.

Arkansas River Rafting & Camping 3-Day CO Vacation

The Only Arkansas River Rafting Company Offering a non Vehicle-Supported 3-Day

Meals made fresh on your multi-day rafting trip Combine three of the Arkansas’ best white water sections into a great three-day white water rafting camping vacation where you can experience the fun of self-contained overnight camping by the river for two nights. Three day rafting vacations continue downstream past the Two-day trips ending point. The first two days include both the Narrows and Browns Canyon sections. A third day of rafting on the Arkansas River offers you the opportunity to sit back after exiting Browns Canyon to enjoy the spectacular valley views of the lower Collegiate Peaks Range. Late in the morning of the third day, we enter the steep and rocky Upper Bighorn Sheep Canyon section where we occasionally catch glimpses of the sheer and jagged Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The third day is a bit milder than the first three days and a welcome break from the intensity of the first two days.

On the first night of your vacation, we camp on federal land where a short stroll to a high point above camp yields breathtaking views of the 14,000 foot Collegiate Peaks. Our camp for the second night is located on a lush green bench above the river, on a private ranch leased to Wilderness Aware. One of our favorite things about this three

For those interested in guiding their own boat and keeping their adrenaline up, we have the option of using inflatable kayaks late on day two and on day three. Inflatable kayaks are long skinny rafts that are more stable than hard-shelled kayaks, but maneuvered with the same kind of two bladed paddle that is used in a hard shell kayak. These little boats are perfect for those looking for some extra excitement on their vacation.

Be sure to check out our Multi-Day Rafting page to see what makes Wilderness Aware Rafting adventures special.

The Details:

Where to Meet:	Wilderness Aware Headquarters, Buena Vista, CO (Get Directions)
Daily Launches:	May 1 to September 3
Length:	68 miles
Difficulty:	Class III-IV
Experience Level:	Suitable for Everyone
Departure Time:	9:00 AM
Adult Price:	$504
Child Price (Ages 8-16): Minimum Weight 60 lbs.	$428 Minimum age increases during high flows in May and June.
Please arrive at least 1 hour prior to departure time. This allows you time to check in, relax, and enjoy our complimentary breakfast before your trip leaves. Breakfast is available 7:30 am to 10:00 am. Price listed does not include land and water access fees. Groups of 10 or more qualify for special group rates!