Numbers Extreme Whitewater Rafting

Overview

Extreme Colorado white water rafting on the Arkansas River in Buena Vista is for experienced rafters or adventurous beginners in good physical condition. The Numbers sections offers some of the most technical white water rafting in Colorado. Be prepared for a full body workout as your professional river guide directs your group through each back to back rapid. Enjoy scenic views of the 14,000 foot Collegiate Peaks and cottonwood lined riverbanks between paddle strokes

City: Buena Vista

Mon 07 Apr

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Starting at $110.00

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Mon 07 Apr

Starting at $110.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Professional river guide

Transportation to and from the river

National Park fees

Use of helmet, personal flotation devices and necessary river equipment

Lunch on full-day trips only

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Minimum age is 14 years (increases at high water during late May and early June)
Section may close during high water (late May through early June)
Vegetarian and gluten free options available, please advise at time of booking if required
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Not available for pregnant women

What To Expect

Arkansas River

The most popular whitewater rafting river in Colorado.

Wilderness Aware Rafting

Meet at our riverside headquarters located just 2 miles South of Buena Vista, Colorado 30-45 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time. Upon arrival our helpful staff will direct you on how to prepare for the day and will make recommendations about rental gear (wetsuits, splash jackets and river shoes) based on weather/ water conditions. After getting changed into your river clothes and receiving a comprehensive safety orientation, we will transport you about 15 minutes to the river put-in location. After paddling through 6 miles of the heart pumping rapids of the Numbers section you will either end your half-day trip and return to our office, or if you are doing the full-day trip you will enjoy a riverside lunch. The full-day trip then continues into the technical class III-IV Narrows section and ends at our office take-out. Don't forget to view your photos before saying good bye to your guide!

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (35)

markoR2547LC

Aug 2023

My family had an amazing day on the water with the WA team. Danny our guide took great care of us on and off the water. We did the combo trip and it was perfect for our family. This was the highlight if our vacation!

Marcella D

Jun 2023

We had a wonderfully well organized, well led and exhilarating rafting trip. Wetsuits and water shoes available to rent- highly recommend while navigating the snow melt- filled water. Justin was our guide and kept us safe and kept us laughing throughout the trip down the river. The number and variety of rapids were incredible as was the weather. The staff took candid pictures of our raft on the way through the rapids and the package of photos was very affordable - and so many good pics of us laughing, getting soaked and generally having a fantastic time!will definitely be back!

Mark H

Jun 2023

My daughter and I took a wild ride with Wilderness Aware on June 17. Gato was our guide along with some others to help provide extra power and safety. The river was really big and fast. We had some rafting experience so we had an idea of what to expect but this was extra "spicy" with the huge amount of water and the high speed of the river. Gato was a total pro and it was really impressive how she directed us around the numbers and the narrows. The full day trip was the way to go for full adventure and the workout was real. The lunch was a really nice bonus too.