Browns Canyon Full Day Whitewater Rafting Trip

Overview

Enjoy the beauty and excitement of Browns Canyon National Monument on a full day whitewater rafting tour down the Arkansas River. Your guide will go over safety procedures, paddling techniques and tell you about the area’s unique history, flora and fauna. They will also prepare a deli-style riverside lunch. This tour departs directly from the River Runners Browns Canyon outpost, a riverside property just south of Buena Vista, Colorado. Transportation is provided from the take-out back to River Runners. All gear is included in the price of the trip.

City: Buena Vista

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $153.85

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $153.85

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What's Included

Rafting gear (wetsuit, splash top, boots, PFD and helmet)

Lunch

Lunch, water and lemonade

Transportation from take-out back to outpost

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Inherent Risk
There are inherent risks with whitewater rafting. All participants must assume that risk. Everyone will need to read and sign a waiver/release form. Anyone under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian’s signature on the form.
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

What To Expect

Browns Canyon National Monument

Raft through Browns Canyon National Monument and stop for a catered riverside lunch.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (37)

Glenn C

Jun 2015

Not all rafting companies are equal. Five of us booked a 2 day rafting trip with River Runners. None of us had done anything but very gentle rafting before, so we were all quite nervous but excited. The River Runners set-up is relaxed and very friendly. You immediately feel your part of the family and in very capable hands. After getting changed we were taken down to the river where we got our briefing. Our guide Josh was relaxed but very clear about what we had to do and how things would go down out on the water. Day one saw us go through the section called the Numbers (7 rapids in close succession) - a real baptism of fire (or should that be water?). This is proper whitewater and really exciting. After lunch Silver Dam provided another big hit of adrenaline before we camped at the start of Brown's canyon for the night. We were joined by our camp chief Zak and his cute dog Otter. I have to say the food we had (pasta, cherry pie, and the breakfast tacos the next morning were delicious and just what we needed ahead of the next day's paddling. The guys were helpful and great company as we shared stories round the campfire. We were lucky we had a clear, warm night which meant we could camp beneath the stars. Day 2 was shorter as we meandered through the breathtaking Browns Canyon. There was plenty of action but also time to talk and take-in the scenery. Over a pint of the fantastic local beer we all agreed how much we'd enjoyed our first rafting experience. What made it special? Firstly having a knowledgeable professional guide who knew the waters allowed us to enjoy the experience much more. The experience was a genuine taste of the wilderness and put us in a great state of mind. It was a unanimous five stars! There are many companies operating on the water, several of which we saw capsized or in trouble - this company is the class act.

Lori G

Jun 2014

This was our family's first rafting experience. We all loved it. Our guide, Jason, gave great instruction and was very knowledgeable. We maneuvered through some tough rapids with his great guidance. I highly recommend the Brown Canyon rafting trip. It is a great ride with beautiful scenery. We did the 14 mile, 3/4 day trip and are so glad we did the full ride. There are 2 great rapids that you will miss out on if you only do the 8 mile trip. This rafting company is top notch!

cmp618

Sep 2013

My first river rafting with River Runners was back in July of 1980. Since then I had done two more trips rafting Brown Canyon on the Arkansas River. The river guides are true professionals and are the best! I fully recommend the full day trip that includes lunch. One of the rafting trips was in late August and it was cloudy out and unbelieveably cold on the river, so if you are offered wet suits and splash jackets -- take them! River rafting in Colorado