BROWSE OUR COLORADO RAFTING TRIPS
Welcome to Wilderness Aware, the premier provider of Colorado rafting trips since 1976! We guide half-day, full-day and multi-day Colorado whitewater rafting trips on the most popular rivers in the state: the Arkansas River, the Dolores River, the Gunnison River, the Colorado River, and the North Plate. Additionally, our sister company, Arizona Rafting, offers spring rafting trips on the Salt River in Arizona, which can be booked through our site.
Our guides are experts of their craft, prioritizing safety and passionate about sharing their knowledge and love of the wilderness with our guests. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly float or an adrenaline-pumping adventure, we have Colorado rafting trips perfect for you! If you’re new around here, we highly recommend giving the exciting Browns Canyon rafting a try.
Experience fantastic rafting and comfort all in one great Arkansas River trip. Customize white water rafting sections, comfortable lodging at bed and breakfasts and delicious dining choices at local restaurants. Departing from Buena Vista, Colorado – near Denver and Colorado Springs – raft anytime between May 15 and Labor Day. Suitable for all skill levels and kids ages 10+.
Price : $370/day
Ages : 10+
Departures : 9:00 AM
Rapids : Class III-IV (Class V optional)
Paddle the two most challenging sections of the Arkansas River over two amazing days – The Numbers and Royal Gorge. This rafting adventure is full of technical paddling through fast, twisting rapids. Meet and depart from Buena Vista, Colorado, near Denver and Colorado Springs. Best suited for advanced rafters and those ages 14+. Trips run from May 15 to Aug 15.
Enjoy two full days of fantastic class III-IV white water rafting and isolated riverside camping within Browns Canyon National Monument on this popular Arkansas River trip. Suitable for all skill levels and kids ages 8+, this multi-day adventure departs from Buena Vista, Colorado, near Denver, Colorado Springs and major resorts. Trips are available from May 1st to Aug 25.
Get away from the day-to-day on this, action-packed Arkansas River adventure. Enjoy fantastic whitewater during the day, including rafting Browns Canyon National Monument, and secluded camping at night. This trip departs from Buena Vista, Colorado – near Denver and Colorado Springs, and is suitable for all skill levels and kids ages 8+. Trips run from May 15 - Aug 15.
Raft with us on nearly every section we offer, including Browns Canyon National Monument, on the Arkansas River – all in one unforgettable 5 Day trip! With departures between May 15 and Aug 15, rafters of all skill levels and kids ages 8+ are welcome on this adventure. Meet and depart in Buena Vista, Colorado – near Denver and Colorado Springs.
