Extreme Colorado white water rafting on the Arkansas River in Buena Vista is for experienced rafters or adventurous beginners in good physical condition. The Numbers sections offers some of the most technical white water rafting in Colorado. Be prepared for a full body workout as your professional river guide directs your group through each back to back rapid. Enjoy scenic views of the 14,000 foot Collegiate Peaks and cottonwood lined riverbanks between paddle strokes
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What To Expect
Arkansas River
The most popular whitewater rafting river in Colorado.
5 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Wilderness Aware Rafting
Meet at our riverside headquarters located just 2 miles South of Buena Vista, Colorado 30-45 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time. Upon arrival our helpful staff will direct you on how to prepare for the day and will make recommendations about rental gear (wetsuits, splash jackets and river shoes) based on weather/ water conditions.
After getting changed into your river clothes and receiving a comprehensive safety orientation, we will transport you about 15 minutes to the river put-in location.
After paddling through 6 miles of the heart pumping rapids of the Numbers section you will either end your half-day trip and return to our office, or if you are doing the full-day trip you will enjoy a riverside lunch. The full-day trip then continues into the technical class III-IV Narrows section and ends at our office take-out. Don’t forget to view your photos before saying good bye to your guide!
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
Minimum age is 14 years (increases at high water during late May and early June)
Section may close during high water (late May through early June)
Vegetarian and gluten free options available, please advise at time of booking if required
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Not available for pregnant women
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Include
National Park fees
Lunch on full-day trips only
Transportation to and from the river
Professional river guide
Use of helmet, personal flotation devices and necessary river equipment
Exclude
Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
High water/ cool weather river gear (wetsuits, splash jackets, and river shoes)
Max group – 15
