Learn more about our trips:
White Water Rafting Trips
Rafting trips on six rivers from 1/4 day to 10 days in length.
Salt River Trips, Arizona
World-class whitewater near Phoenix & Tucson.
Arkansas River White Water Rafting Trips, CO
America’s most popular river near Denver & Colorado Springs.
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.
Rafting Packages
Package a raft trip with a horse, bike or jeep trip.Colorado White Water Rafting & Arizona’s Upper Salt River Canyon – Six Great Rivers
Types of Whitewater Rafting Trips We offer:
- Family Trips – Fun and exciting trips for people of all ages.
- Day Trips – An exciting day on the river filled with of wild-water or mild-water – your choice!
- Multi-Day Trips – Self-contained camping or inn-based rafting trips on each of our 6 rivers.
- Group Trips – Bond with your friends and family while earning discounts and free trips!
- Wilderness Trips – Explore Colorado and Arizona’s pristine wilderness!
- Scout Trips – We love rafting with scouts! Scouts can earn the Whitewater Merit Badge!
- Inn-to-Inn Trips – Multi-day trips with a touch of luxury.
- Extreme Trips – Push your limits with hair-raising drops and adrenaline induced excitement!
Rivers in Colorado:
The Arkansas River, CO – America’s Most Popular White Water River! The Arkansas River has white water suitable for everyone, from mild to intermediate to extra-challenging.
- Season: May – September 3
- Length of Trips: 1/4, 1/2 and Full Day, 2 – 5 Day Overnight
- Location: Click Here for a Map! Near Buena Vista, Salida and Canon City, Colorado
The Gunnison River, CO - An isolated and stunningly beautiful wilderness river adjacent to the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.
- Season: May – September 3
- Length of Trips: Full Day, 2 – 3 Day Overnight
- Location: Click Here for Map! Near Delta, Grand Junction and Montrose, Colorado
The Upper Colorado River, CO - Mild-water trips with scenery that includes ranch meadows, valleys, steep slopes and rugged cliffs. The Colorado is perfect for multi-generation families and cautious first-timers. Kick back and enjoy gently moving water, riverside hot springs, and delicious food on this family friendly introduction to river rafting.
- Season: May – September 3
- Length of Trips: Full Day, 2 Day Overnight
- Location: Click Here for Map! Near Steamboat Springs and Kremmling, Colorado
The North Platte River, CO - Each year, only a few people raft this wilderness river in Colorado and Wyoming’s scenic backcountry. Expect to see more wildlife than people. We often see deer, eagles, bear, beaver and even an occasional mountain lion! This wonderful river is perfect for those looking to raft in the wilderness far away from cities, resorts and crowded campgrounds.
- Season: Mid-May – Late-June
- Length of Trips: Full Day, 2 Day Overnight
- Location: Click Here for Map! Near Walden and Kremmling, Colorado
The Dolores River, CO - The Dolores is a multi-day rafting getaway with exciting whitewater in southwestern Colorado’s desert wilderness. With sections of rapids ranging from mild to intense, this river is a great option for those looking at spending quality time under the stars and enjoying the early spring desert beauty surrounding the river.
- Season: May
- Length of Trips: 3 – 10 Day Overnight
- Location: Click Here for Map! Near Durango, Cortez and Telluride, Colorado
Rivers in Arizona:
The Salt River, AZ – Arizona’s hidden springtime treasure is buried deep in the Sonoran Desert. With easy accessibility from Phoenix and Tucson, the Salt River is a wonderful river for any skill level. Our most popular trip is a full day, though overnight rafting on the Salt can’t be surpassed for whitewater, beaches, canyon scenery and stunning springtime wildflowers. Giant saguaro cactus are a complement that makes an experience here unlike any other rafting trip in the world.
- Season: March – Early-May
- Length of Trips: 1/2 and Full Day, 2 – 5 Day Overnight
- Location: Click Here for Map! Near Phoenix, Tucson and Globe, Arizona
At Wilderness Aware, we want your Colorado raft trip to be the perfect fit for you and your group. That’s why we set you up for success by offering a great variety of lengths and locations for our Colorado whitewater rafting trips. No matter which trip you choose, signing on for an adventure with us guarantees you’re going to see some of the most stunning scenery in the West by way of six rivers famous for their stretches of whitewater.
See the descriptions of our different trip locations below and decide which one’s best for you. If you’re looking for family rafting trips in Colorado, check out the slower pace and gorgeous views on the Upper Colorado River. If you’re planning on a heart-pounding ride down a stretch of challenging whitewater, you’ll want to consider one of our trips on the world-famous Royal Gorge. With rapids ranging from Class II to Class IV and everything in between, you’re bound to find the right adventure for you and your companions on one of these Colorado white water rafting trips.
And with our range of trip lengths, you can also choose exactly how much of a Colorado rafting fix you need. Are you looking for a week and a half away with a few adventurous friends? Check out one of the longest white water raft trips in the West—a ten-day getaway rafting through Ponderosa Gorge, Slickrock, and Gateway Canyons. If you just have an afternoon to spare, we’d love to take you out for a relaxing 3-hour float down Colorado’s centrally-located Arkansas River. Whether you have a few hours, a long weekend, or more, you won’t regret spending it on the river with one of our Colorado rafting trips. Check out our trips below to find the perfect one for you.
