Arkansas River Rafting
Intermediate-Advanced Whitewater Trips
Looking for heart-thumping adventure? These white water rafting trips on the Arkansas might just be your style!
We also have Beginner-Intermediate Trips and Overnight Arkansas River Rafting Trips!
Whitewater rafting is an adventure, no matter the river or location. Then again, not all whitewater adventures are the same, especially when you’re discussing Arkansas River rafting – Colorado style!
— Dian Quatrochi for the whole Q Clan, ColoradoGreetings…Just wanted to give Kudos to Miles…He was our Perfect Guide last Thursday on the Brown Sizzler trip. Multi-level group that we were. He was Perfect for each one of us! So personable, high level of knowledge… engagingly passed on to us. High Level of Skill… made us feel safe! Just an A+ experience! Thanks to your pre-trip staff, as well.
Colorado’s Arkansas River Rafting Season: May thru September
- Most Arkansas River rafting trips leave from the AVA Granite Outpost, located 12 miles north of Buena Vista in Central Colorado. (Royal Gorge leaves from Canon City.)
Call 800-370-0581 today for reservations.
Advanced White Water Rafting Trips on the Arkansas River
If you’re looking for the type of rafting trip that makes your heart race, your adrenaline jump and your breath leap—or just something that’s a step up from the “family” whitewater trip—our advanced white water rafting trips on the Arkansas River are the place to look. Experience exhilarating rapids like Triple Drop, Boat Eater, Sledgehammer, or the famous #5 Drop for a taste of what Mother Nature means when she means business.
Today you can experience all these rapid adventures and more including Pine Creek, The Numbers and the Royal Gorge—and these advanced trips on the Arkansas River are conveniently located in central and south-central Colorado.
The Class IV and V sections of the Arkansas River provide world-class rafting trips. These photos were taken on our Numbers and Gauntlet trips.
More information can be found for:
- The Numbers Half Day or Full Day
- The Gauntlet (Pine Creek and the Numbers)
- The Gauntlet with Rappel
- Pine Creek Half Day
- Royal Gorge Half Day or Full Day
River trip pricing varies depending on the time of year, but right now we have some great river trip discounts on some of our most popular rafting trips!
Arkansas Valley Adventures strives to provide you the highest level of guest service on tours that promote the world’s natural resources. Our Arkansas River rafting and adventure vacations will help connect you with the natural environment while offering adventure experiences with a unique perspective. We want to share our passion with you. Let us help you create the memory of a lifetime with one of our whitewater or land-based adventures!
