The Best of Colorado Whitewater Rafting
Join Noah's Ark for a rafting trip on Colorado's Arkansas River and discover one of the most incredible whitewater rafting experiences in the United States! | Put our 39 years of industry experience to work to make your Arkansas River whitewater trip the best! As the river forges a path through the Rocky Mountains and drops into Browns Canyon National Monument and the Royal Gorge, you will LOVE the incredible action, 14,000 ft. scenery, and beauty of Colorado. Our Arkansas River Rafting headquarters are located just south of Buena Vista, north of Salida, and 2 hours from Colorado Springs, Denver, Breckenridge, and Summit County. It is an amazingly versatile river, offering fun float trips for Colorado families and beginners, all the way to heart-pounding Class III-IV+ whitewater thrills for river enthusiasts. |
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Colorado's most popular rafting trip! This half day trip takes you through 10 miles of the beautiful Browns Canyon National Monument. With 7 class III-IV rapids, and 3 departure times launching from our private put-in daily, this trip is great for first timers and experienced rafters alike.
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Browns Canyon Half Day
RAPIDS RATING: III-III+ (II-III at low water) MIN. AGE: 6- Adults: $81
- Youth (6-12): $71
Spend a full day on the river! Launch from the Noah's Ark put-in. You'll start by rafting the first 10 miles of Browns Canyon. After enjoying a delicious meal on the banks of the Arkansas River, you'll continue on for another 6 miles through 2 more class III-IV rapids, for a total of 16 miles and 9 major rapids.
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Browns Canyon Full Day
RAPIDS RATING: III-IV (II-III at low water) MIN. AGE: 6- Adults: $115
- Youth (6-12): $105
Spend a night under the stars! This overnight rafting trip includes 9 class III-IV rapids and 18 miles of rafting through Browns Canyon. While at camp, explore the Browns Canyon National Monument on foot, go fishing, or just relax around the campfire before falling asleep to the sound of the Arkansas River.
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Browns Canyon Overnight
RAPIDS RATING: III-IV MIN. AGE: 6- Adults: $285
- Youth (6-12): $255
The Numbers Half Day is a highly technical section of whitewater for those with excellent physical stamina and a desire for relentless class IV-IV+ rapids. This 6 mile trip give you the most exiting cut of the Arkansas River!
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Numbers Half Day
RAPIDS RATING: IV-IV+ MIN. AGE: 16- Adults: $95
- Youth (6-12): N/A
Colorado's most popular rafting trip! This half day trip takes you through 10 miles of the beautiful Browns Canyon National Monument. With 7 class III-IV rapids, and 3 departure times launching from our private put-in daily, this trip is great for first timers and experienced rafters alike.
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Private Boat Half Day
RAPIDS RATING: III-III+ (II-III at low water) Private boats fit up to 6 rafters- Adults: $486 PER BOAT
- Youth (6-12):
Spend a full day on the river! Launch from the Noah's Ark put-in. You'll start by rafting the first 10 miles of Browns Canyon. After enjoying a delicious meal on the banks of the Arkansas River, you'll continue on for another 6 miles through 2 more class III-IV rapids, for a total of 16 miles and 9 major rapids.
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Private Boat Full Day
RAPIDS RATING: III-IV (II-III at low water) Private boats fit up to 6 rafters- Adults: $690 PER BOAT
- Youth (6-12):
The Royal Gorge Trip offers 18 miles of whitewater in the shadows of the stunning 1000 foot canyon walls of the Royal Gorge. It is a physically demanding trip with breathtaking scenery.
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Royal Gorge Full Day
RAPIDS RATING: III-IV+ MIN. AGE: 16- Adults: $140
- Youth (6-12): N/A
The Numbers is a highly technical section of whitewater for those with excellent physical stamina and a desire for relentless class IV-IV+ rapids. This 19 mile trip also includes the Narrows section and a wonderful lunch!
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Numbers Full Day
RAPIDS RATING: IV-IV+ MIN. AGE: 16- Adults: $140
- Youth (6-12): N/A
Located North of Browns Canyon, this technically challenging trip offers spectacular views, a delicious homemade lunch, and exciting rapids!
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Narrows Full Day
RAPIDS RATING: III-IV MIN. AGE: 14- Adults: $120
- Youth (6-12):
This Overnight rafting trip includes both the Narrows and Browns Canyon sections, giving you 15 class III-IV rapids over 29 miles. After rafting all day, you'll pull over to dine and camp in the canyon!
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Narrows Overnight
RAPIDS RATING: III-IV MIN. AGE: 14- Adults: $345
- Youth (6-12): N/A
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Our most popular package!
Park & Paddle
Start your day with fun on the most innovative challenge course in Colorado. Take a break from the action and enjoy a delicious lunch followed by an afternoon of rafting through Browns Canyon National Monument.
- Adults: $152
- Youth (7-12): $136
Rock & Raft
A morning of rock climbing and rappelling followed by a trip down the Arkansas River in the afternoon. Also provided is a delicious deli-style lunch at Noah's riverfront property between your activities.
- Adults: $167
- Youth (6-12): $157
Raft & Soak
Spend the morning splashing through the Class III-IV whitewater rapids of the Arkansas River. After lunch at our riverfront property, head to Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort to soak in the natural hot springs next to Chalk Creek.
- Adults: $105
- Youth (6-12): $93
Raft & Rail
First, you will raft through Browns Canyon National Monument before heading 45 minutes north of BV on Hwy 24 to the Leadville Colorado & Southern Railroad depot. Lunch is provided.
- Adults: $132
- Youth (6-12): $102
Climb & Overnight Raft
Experience a complete Colorado adventure by combining rock climbing, rafting, and camping! Start your day rock climbing and rappelling. After lunch, raft through Browns Canyon. Finish your day camping on the banks of the Arkansas River.
- Adults: $362
- Youth (6-12): $332
Paddle & Saddle
This package includes a morning whitewater rafting trip on the Arkansas Rive, followed by lunch at our riverfront property before a 2-hour horseback ride with Mt. Princeton Riding Stables or Harvard City Stables.
- Adults: $160
- Youth (6-12): $150
Rafting Trips run May - August.
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