Arkansas River Rafting Trip Comparison
Use this guide to compare all of Noah's Ark's Arkansas River 2021 rafting trips. Find your perfect Colorado adventure vacation!Whitewater Rafting Trip Comparison:
| Trip Type | Miles | Check-in Time | Rapids Rating* | Meals Included | Min. Age* | Best for Families | Adult Price* | Youth Price* |
| Browns Canyon Half Day | 10 | 8:00 AM & 12:45 PM |
III to III+ | None | 6 | Yes! | $100 | $90 |
| Browns Canyon Full Day | 16 | 8:00 AM May & Aug8:45 AM June & July |
III to IV | 1 | 6 | Yes! | $148 | $138 |
| Narrows Full Day | 13 | 8:00 AM | III to IV | 1 | 14 | No | $155 | N/A |
| Numbers Half Day | 6 | 8:00 AM & 12:45 PM |
IV to IV+ | None | 16 | No | $125 | N/A |
| Numbers Full Day | 19 | 8:00 AM | IV to IV+ | 1 | 16 | No | $175 | N/A |
| Royal Gorge Full Day | 18 | 8:00 AM | IV to IV+ | 1 | 16 | No | $180 | N/A |
| Browns Canyon Overnight | 16 | 11:45 AM | III to IV | 3 | 6 | Yes! | $450 | $425 |
| Narrows Overnight Trip | 29 | 8:00 AM | III to IV | 4 | 14 | No | $495 | N/A |
Rapids Classification Scale
| Class | Description |
| Class I | Easy - fast moving water with riffles, small waves and few obstructions |
| Class II | Novice - straight forward rapids with wide, clear channels |
| Class III | Intermediate - rapids with moderate, irregular waves, strong eddies, powerful currents, rocks and other obstacles |
| Class IV | Advanced - intense, powerful but predictable rapids, large unavoidable waves and large rocks to maneuver around |
| Class V | Expert - extremely long, obstructed or very violent rapids; dangerous swims |
| Class VI | Extreme - exemplifies the extremes of difficulty, unpredictability and danger; may be unrunnable or very rarely run |