Browns Canyon Rafting on the Arkansas River - Full Day
Class III to III+ Rapids - 20 miles
Double the adventure and double the miles through Browns Canyon and enjoy breathtaking scenery, towering granite walls, amazing rock formations and thrilling rapids!
Experience Rafting Browns Canyon - Colorado's Most Popular Section Of Whitewater – Perfect For Family Rafting Trips!

Browns Canyon is the most popular Colorado white water rafting trip on the Arkansas River, the #1 rafting destination in Colorado and one of the most highly-rated in the country! Breathtaking Colorado Rocky Mountain scenery, towering granite walls, amazing granite rock formations, and wildlife viewing all contribute to the lure of Browns Canyon, located just south of Buena Vista, Colorado and just a short drive from Denver, Colorado Springs, Breckenridge and Summit County.
Because Browns Canyon is an ideal section on the Arkansas River for all levels of Colorado rafters (from beginners to enthusiasts), we recommend this Colorado white water rafting trip for anyone planning a family rafting vacation, youth group adventure, family reunion, scout trip, and for other groups seeking an active Colorado adventure vacation.
Whitewater rafting in Browns Canyon is a classic Colorado adventure, and for most the highlight of their trip. Isolated away from highways and roads, this unique wilderness canyon on the Arkansas River provides the perfect setting for you to experience the best of Colorado rafting!
A Full Day Of River Rafting Fun On The Arkansas River!
This Colorado rafting trip doubles the miles and the fun of Noah's half day whitewater rafting trip in Browns Canyon. Check-in time is at 8:00 am. Once the trip leaves, you will be on the water 4-5 hours, including lunch. Lunch in Browns Canyon features homemade deli-style sandwiches, fruit, cookies, and fresh-baked breads. After lunch, it's back to the river rafting where an afternoon of rapids, including the infamous Seidel's Suckhole and the drenching waves of Twin Falls, awaits.
Browns Canyon Rafting in Colorado: Full Day Trip
May - August, Class III-IV| Trip Details | |
MEETING PLACE: |
Noah's Ark Whitewater Rafting Co., Buena Vista, Colorado [View Map] |
GROUP SIZE: |
Minimum - 1, Maximum - 500 |
TRIP COST*: |
$79.95 - Adult $67.95 - Child 12 & Under |
GROUP DISCOUNT: |
Groups of 15 or more, call for group rates |
MINIMUM AGE: |
6 years old - (Adjusted according to water levels) |
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: |
No experience required |
EQUIPMENT NEEDED: |
Rafting Equipment List (PDF) |
*There is an Arkansas Headwaters user fee of 5.25 % or $3.00 (whichever is greater) added to the price of all Arkansas River trips. There will be a 1.5% land and water access added to all activities.
Please call our office for more details and make sure to click on the "For Families", "Group Adventures", or "For Ministries" icons to learn more about how we can accommodate your group's specific needs.
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