Overview

Outposts in Buena Vista, Idaho Springs, Breckenridge, Kremmling, Canon City and Glenwood Springs.

To see the whitewater action from the seat of a raft, be sure to check out the VIDEO LIBRARY on Colorado Rafting’s website! Click the “Watch Videos!” button on the home page.

Colorado Rafting/Arkansas Valley Adventures offers world-class raft trips on some of the most exciting and scenic rivers in the United States. Colorado Rafting’s Rocky Mountain river rafting trips offer the experience of a lifetime, with tours going out daily throughout the six-month season. Bring your family, bring your friends, or just bring yourself, but don’t miss these unforgettable river excursions. Colorado Rafting has trips ranging from mild and scenic floats to fantastic family trips to the best Class V in the West!

Colorado Rafting offers guided trips on four central Colorado rivers at six different outposts. They raft Class II floats to wild Class V and everything in between on the Arkansas River, the Colorado River, the Eagle River, and Clear Creek (only 30 minutes from Denver!). They’re sure to have a trip that’s perfect for you and convenient to your Colorado location or vacation. Choose from trips beginning in Idaho Springs, Buena Vista, Breckenridge, Kremmling, Canon City or Glenwood Springs.

Colorado Rafting sets itself apart from other rafting companies by offering rafting, lodging, camping, rock climbing, horseback riding, fly fishing, and other amenities. They are a family-oriented rafting company dedicated to making your whitewater adventure unforgettable.

The professional guides at Colorado Rafting are fun and safety-minded and have countless years of experience on rivers all over the world. Their guides are skilled in whitewater rescue and are certified in First Aid and CPR. Colorado Rafting prides itself in providing the safest trips possible.

Colorado Rafting uses state-of-the-art equipment, including Wing and Hyside inflatable, self-bailing rafts. These are brands synonymous with greatness in whitewater rafting. Arkansas Valley Adventures feels that in order to be the best, they must use the best guides and equipment available.

Whether you're visiting Denver and want to make a 30-minute drive upstream for a quick taste of whitewater action, or you’re interested in camping out for a week in the mountains and sampling several stretches of river, they have the river trip for you! Their Colorado river rafting excursions suit paddlers of all ages and range from just a few hours’ time to multi-day overnight expeditions!

The 2008 season will be Colorado Rafting’s 11th year in business and throughout the existence of this company, it has been their goal to advance the industry of whitewater rafting and adventure companies. Whether it’s service, gear, guides, their outposts or their AWARD-WINNING website, Colorado Rafting wants to be the best. Plain and simple, they strive to set the bar. Let Colorado Rafting help create the adventure of a lifetime for you!

Lodging: Cabins or Camping in the Arkansas Valley
Relax in the peace and serenity of the Arkansas Valley in one of Arkansas Valley Adventure's deluxe log cabins or campsites. In addition to lodging, you can also find plenty of exciting outdoor activities including horseshoes, campfires, a large deck and scenic mountain hiking right from the four-acre Arkansas Valley Adventure property. It is the goal at Arkansas Valley Adventures to make your whitewater and/or lodging experience a memorable one. Please contact Arkansas Valley Adventures prior to your arrival to find out availability.

Cabins
Arkansas Valley Adventures’ five genuine log cabins set along a creek each sleep four to five guests. All are appointed with log furniture, quality mattresses and hardwood floors. Three cabins have kitchenettes, and charcoal grills and picnic tables are provided for barbecues. Cost: $85/double occupancy; $5 each additional person.

Camping
Ten walk-in campsites are nestled on a hillside with flat sand foundations for your tent. Picnic tables, designated fire pits, hot showers and flush toilet facilities are also provided. Cost is $25 per site (5 people max per site).

Groups & Team Building Trips
Arkansas Valley Adventures always offers discounted rates for large groups. In addition, they are a helpful connection for you, answering all your vacation questions and helping to plan and make reservations for a variety of activities available in the area. Whether it’s a barbecue at Arkansas Valley Adventures’ lodge, directions to a favorite hot spring or a horseback riding excursion into the national forest, Arkansas Valley Adventures will make it happen for you, the way you dream it. Arkansas Valley Adventures can set up transportation, meals and accommodations, plus many other events. Yes, many summer vacationers visit the Arkansas Valley primarily for the rafting, but there are endless activities that Arkansas Valley Adventures can arrange for you (many are conveniently offered on Arkansas Valley Adventures’ property), including horseback riding, rock climbing, fly fishing, hot springs, hiking, and group barbeques and other meals.

Rock Climbing
Arkansas Valley Adventures offers half-day rock climbing lessons and guided climbing trips for the beginner or intermediate climber. Whether you want to learn more about the sport so you can do it on your own or you just want to try it for the first time and experience the thrill of climbing, these programs fit the bill. Combine one of Arkansas Valley Adventures’ half-day climbing trips with one of their morning or afternoon rafting trips for a day full of adventure! Climbing takes places only four miles north of the Arkansas Valley Adventures Outpost on granite cliffs overlooking the Arkansas River. A Colorado experience not to be missed.

Fishing
Picture yourself on a guided wade or float fly fishing tour on one of Colorado's most scenic rivers. Arkansas Valley Adventures offers guided trips - for the never-ever or the experienced fly fisher - to some of the most productive trout waters in the Colorado Rocky Mountains.

Horseback Riding
Nothing says Colorado and the west like an equine adventure! Imaging yourself atop a glistening horse exploring the valleys and mountains of Colorado.

Arkansas Valley Adventures offers horseback riding trips in two locations. Their trips in the Arkansas Valley - a stunning river valley bordered by the highest peaks in Colorado - take you on the Colorado Trail or through the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness Area and the National Forest. The trips from Summit County take you through the Eagles Nest and Ptarmigan Wilderness areas in and around the Gore Range, a craggy line of cloud-piercing peaks.

Be sure to check Colorado Rafting/ Arkansas Valley Adventures’ award-winning, interactive website for lots more information!

   Affiliations

• Arkansas River Outfitters Association
• Buena Vista Area Chamber of Commerce
• Breckenridge Resort Chamber
• Colorado River Outfitters Association
• America Outdoors
• Denver Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau

   Payments Accepted