- Great for first-timers and families
- Thrills and dramatic views
- Half-day and full-day options
- Class II & III rapids
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Experience the best Colorado whitewater rafting with Arkansas River Tours! From the Arkansas River by Colorado Springs to the adventurous waters of Clear Creek near Denver, the Upper Colorado, and the Gunnison, we offer unforgettable rafting adventures across Colorado. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly scenic float, an adrenaline-pumping Class V challenge, or a multi-day river expedition, we have the perfect trip for you. Looking for a different way to explore Colorado’s rivers? We also offer guided fly fishing trips on some of the region’s most scenic waters.
Check out our most popular Colorado whitewater rafting trips below!
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The Arkansas River in Colorado offers over 100 miles of raftable water, from scenic floats to adrenaline-pumping whitewater. It’s one of the top rafting spots in the US.
Closest Rafting to Denver
Clear Creek, 35 mins from Denver, offers continuous whitewater. Tours average 1-2.5 hrs on the water. Family-friendly and adventurous rafting options available.
Beautiful Scenery fit for the Entire Family
River for your Bucket List
True wilderness experience with camping just below the Black Canyon National Monument. Gold medal water status with 7,000 fish per mile and filled with fun class III whitewater.
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Our guide training is well recognized by our fellow outfitters. We have provided rescue courses and trained guides from other companies in proper techniques of paddle boat guiding. Many of the high standards we set for ourselves have become guidelines for others. We were the pioneers Royal Gorge rafting in paddle boats. In fact, ART was the first company to include swim tests at certain water levels and to mandate the use of helmets in the Royal Gorge.
ART guides receive the most extensive training available, exceeding all state requirements by several hours. Our guides consider whitewater rafting in Colorado to be their profession, not just a summer job. These fun-loving professionals are always willing to share their love for rivers and knowledge of the river environment.
Most of our guides are EMTs or Wilderness First Responders and all guides are First Aid and CPR certified. Their average experience is more than 5 years. Safety being our #1 concern, all of our boats are self-bailers with foot cups and we use only the finest equipment available.
We have connected over 325,000 guests to the river since our inception in 1973 as one of the original Colorado white water rafting companies. Arkansas River Tours is committed to providing the safest, highest-quality river trips available. We have 2 convenient locations that offer whitewater rafting Colorado Springs and Salida, Colorado. From advanced Royal Gorge rafting to beginner and intermediate Bighorn Sheep Canyon rafting, we have trips for every experience level and age group. Our strong background in experiential education transfers into personable trips with an emphasis on safety. Arkansas River Tours strives to be the highlight of your summer year after year!
We’re celebrating 50+ years! Throughout our long history as a professional outfitter we have learned and gained a lot of experience along the way. This experience has allowed us to create one of the top Colorado whitewater rafting and fishing adventures for our guests. With 50+ years on the water, Arkansas River Tours has been able to fine tune and enhance our training programs to create some of the safest, hassle-free and most engaging river experiences out there. We are excited to share our 50+ years of experience with you and show you an adventure of a lifetime with one of our carefully crafted 5-star tours.
Since our inception in 1973, Arkansas River Tours has been committed to providing the safest, highest-quality river trips available.
Phone: 1.719.942.4362
info@arkansasrivertours.com
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