Colorado Rafting: Arkansas River Browns Canyon - Full Day Trips
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!
White water rafting on the Arkansas River in Browns Canyon is an ideal section for all levels of Colorado rafters (beginners to enthusiasts). Our full day Browns Canyon trips are perfect for families, novices, youth groups, and other groups.
Why Browns Canyon Rafting on the Arkansas River? Here Are 4 Great Reasons:
Browns Canyon is the most popular Colorado white water rafting trip on the Arkansas River. - The Arkansas River is 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
- Conveniently located just south of Buena Vista, Colorado and about 2 hours drive from Denver, Colorado Springs, Breckenridge and Summit County.
Whitewater rafting in Browns Canyon is a classic Colorado adventure, and for most guests, it is truly 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!
Arkansas River Rafting in Browns Canyon - A Must Do On Your Colorado Vacation!
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 river approx. 4-5 hours (but can vary in time depending upon water levels) and includes 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 on Colorado's Arkansas River: Full Day Trip
Rafting Trips Run May - August, Rapids Classification is 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 2012*: |
$81.95 - Adult $69.95 - 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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