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

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $153.85

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $153.85

Make a reservation

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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)

monamelia

Jun 2012

I bought a Google Offer for a full-day rafting trip with River Runners in Browns Canyon for two people. My boyfriend and I drove 2.5 hours to the launch point in Buena Vista from my home in Denver. Sounds like a long drive, but it was absolutely beautiful, so not a pain at all. River Runners had a really friendly staff and great facilities. The equipment they provided us with was in good condition, and our rafting guide was really nice and instructed us clearly and showed us the right way to paddle, etc. As far as how strenuous it was: My boyfriend and I are both generally fit people but I never felt like I had to exert myself too much. Most able-bodied adults (and kids, probably) would be able to tackle this trip. Browns canyon is beautiful, River Runners operated a great trip and we had a blast. Also, pro tip: Buy a pass to the Mt. Princeton hot springs. So worth it when your muscles are a little tired from rafting and you're chilly from the cold water. That place is gorgeous, too. And try some of the restaurants on Main Street Buena Vista. Some neat/tasty places. Weather was not on our side, as it hailed on us briefly (chilly for June.) But when we broke for lunch with the other rafts the weather cleared up and we could dry off/warm up. (Lunch was tasty, too.) Review in a nutshell: It hailed on us during our trip, and we still had a killer time. VISIT THESE PEOPLE!!

Response from Host

Jun 2012

Thanks for the wonderful review. We can learn so much from our rafting guests and appreciate the time you took to help other fellow rafters learn more about us. We cant wait to get you rafting again soon. Regards, Eileen Peterson General Manager

TMad85

May 2012

Had a blast on the full day browns canyon raft trip! Stan was our guide and he made the trip fun even during low water. Would definitely go back!

jrdec

Aug 2011

My wife and I did the Browns Canyon full day in late MAY 11. All of the staff were excellent, laid back and professional. Our guide was extremely positive and kept us working well as a raft to navigate the river as he told us all about the area. It had been a while since my wife and I had white water rafted which is why we chose the trip that we did. Now that we have mastered Browns Canyon we are already looking forward to stepping it up and trying a new challenge. Highly recommend River Runners I know they will be our company of choice. No negatives for this trip!