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!

We have been rafting the Arkansas River for 39 years, and each year gets better as we continue adventuring together.

As the river forges a path through the Rocky Mountains and drops into Browns Canyon National Monument and the Royal Gorge, you will experience the thrilling 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. Our trips offer the closest Class II-III+ whitewater your family vacation is looking for.
Prices starting at $81.00

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. Rafting

Browns Canyon Half Day

RAPIDS RATING: III-III+ (II-III at low water) MIN. AGE: 6

Adults: $81
Youth (6-12): $71
Boat Rate: $486 (private boat)

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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. Rafting

Browns Canyon Full Day

RAPIDS RATING: III-IV (II-III at low water) MIN. AGE: 6

Adults: $115
Youth (6-12): $105
Boat Rate: $690 (private boat)

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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. Rafting

Browns Canyon Overnight

RAPIDS RATING: III-IV MIN. AGE: 6

Adults: $285
Youth (6-12): $255

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Browns Canyon National Monument

Trip type: Family friendly
Rapids: III-IV
Minimum Age: 6+

Raft 10-16 miles of Colorado's most popular whitewater through Browns Canyon National monument.

THE NUMBERS

Trip type: Experience required
Rapids: IV+
Minimum Age: 16
6 miles of technical, high intensity whitewater rafting. This one is for our adrenaline junkies looking for some type 2 kind of fun.

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! Rafting

Numbers Half Day

RAPIDS RATING: IV-IV+ MIN. AGE: 16

Adults: $95
Youth (6-12): N/A

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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! Rafting

Numbers Full Day

RAPIDS RATING: IV-IV+ MIN. AGE: 16

Adults: $140
Youth (6-12): N/A

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THE ROYAL GORGE

Trip type: Experience required
Rapids: III-IV+
Minimum age: 16
Spend a day rafting through the 1000 foot canyons of this section of the Arkansas River.

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Royal Gorge Full Day

RAPIDS RATING: III-IV+ MIN. AGE: 16

Adults: $140

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THE NARROWS

Trip type: No experience required
Rapids: III-IV
Minimum age: 14
The Narrows brings intense whitewater and a convenient take out at Noah's Ark.

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Narrows Full Day

RAPIDS RATING: III-IV MIN. AGE: 14

Adults: $120

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Or choose a package that includes rafting and save!

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

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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

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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: $112
Youth (6-12): $102

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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

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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

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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: $185
Youth (6-12): $175

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