Learn more about our trips:

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 Camping Adventure 5 Day Rafting Tour

The Arkansas River from Top to Bottom – No One Else Offers This Length of Trip!

Camping along the Arkansas River If you are looking for a trip that combines all of the Arkansas River’s best white water sections into a great multi-day white water rafting adventure tour, this may be the one for you. Wilderness Aware is the only company in Colorado offering this length of rafting tour on the Arkansas River. Day one begins in the Narrows, we continue through Browns Canyon on day two. Day three passes through Upper Bighorn Sheep Canyon and day four passes through Lower Bighorn Sheep Canyon. Depending on the interest and experience level of those on this adventure tour, we can finish the tour around mid-day of day five, or continue through mid-afternoon and finish on a rollicking white water note in the Royal Gorge.

This our favorite multi-day rafting adventure tour on the Arkansas River and the longest rafting tour available in Colorado during mid to late summer. We like this white water rafting tour because the group can really get to know each other and develop a sense of community during the course of the week. This river tour is perfect for those with a week off and looking to really get to know this popular Colorado River.

For those interested in guiding their own boat and keeping their adrenaline up, we have the option of using inflatable kayaks on parts of the second through fourth days. 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:	90 miles
Difficulty:	Class III-IV (Class V optional)
Experience Level:	Suitable for Everyone
Departure Time:	9:00 AM
Adult Price:	$764
Child Price (Ages 8-16): Minimum Weight 60 lbs.	$649 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!