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!
When you book a Browns Canyon rafting trip you’ll experience Colorado’s most popular white water rafting trip! Raft the Arkansas River in Buena Vista, Colorado near Denver, Colorado Springs and major resorts towns. Suitable for all skill levels and kids ages 7+, you can experience a Browns Canyon rafting adventure anytime between May 1 and Labor Day.
Take on two great Arkansas River sections in one day! You’ll start in the fun and fast-paced rapids of Browns Canyon and finish with the challenging and technical rapids of the Numbers. This trip departs from Buena Vista, Colorado, near Denver and Colorado Springs, and is recommended to advanced rafters and those ages 14+. Available from May 15 to Aug 20.
Experience the most highly technical and challenging section of white water we offer. This thrilling and fast-paced Arkansas River trip departs from our office in Buena Vista, Colorado, near Colorado Springs and Denver, and includes the Numbers and Narrows sections. Recommended to advanced rafters and those ages 14+. This adventure is available from May 15 to Aug 15.
Join us on the most popular advanced rafting section on the Arkansas River! Experience the true beauty of the Royal Gorge, as stunning canyon walls surround this section of whitewater near Cañon City, Colorado – close to Colorado Springs and Denver. Suitable for advanced rafters and those ages 14+, raft with us between late-May and mid-August. Gather your family and friends for a full day of thrilling rapids!
Tackle fun, splashy and swift rapids on this exciting full day section of the Arkansas River near Cañon City, Colorado – close to Colorado Springs and Denver. This trip is suitable for all skill levels, kids ages 6+ and is available from late-May to mid-August. This white water adventure is a great choice for families with younger kids that want a fun-filled day of adventure.