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.
Join us for a half day of action-packed white water on the Arkansas River. Departing from Buena Vista, Colorado this adventure is close to Denver, Colorado Springs and major resorts. Rafters of all skill levels and kids ages 7+ are welcome on this trip that runs between May 1st and Labor Day.
Enjoy a gentle stretch of the Arkansas River on this mild and mellow half day adventure. This family-friendly trip departs from Buena Vista, Colorado – close to Denver and Colorado Springs. Young kids ages 4+ and rafters of all skill levels love this trip that runs between May 1st and Labor Day. Beautiful scenery and exceptional guides make this trip a guest favorite!
Join us on a refreshing float on the Arkansas River! Depart from our office in Buena Vista, Colorado and enjoy a short mellow float with spectacular views of the Collegiate Peaks of the Sawatch Mountain Range. Rafters of all skill levels and kids ages 4+ are welcome.
Raft the non-stop action, steep drops and tight technical turns of this exciting Arkansas River half day adventure. Suitable for advanced rafters and those ages 14+, this trip departs from Buena Vista, Colorado – close to Denver, Colorado Springs and major resort towns. This exhilarating and challenging trip is available from May 15 to Aug 20.
Join us for lively and active whitewater on the Arkansas River near Cañon City, Colorado – close to Colo. Springs and Denver. Enjoy the fast-paced, splashy rapids and beautiful canyon scenery on this trip suitable for all skill levels and kids ages 6+. Raft anytime between April and late-September. This is a fantastic adventure for families and friends!