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4.9(4,387 reviews)

Arkansas River 2 Day Rafting Trip - Buena Vista, CO

From$749
Buena Vista, USA

About this activity

A two day Arkansas River rafting adventure featuring the Numbers’ intense Class IV rapids, an overnight riverside camp, and the dramatic scenery and big water of the Royal Gorge - ideal for experienced and adventurous paddlers.

Highlights

  • Enjoy all-inclusive catered camping with 3 course dinners, cowboy breakfasts, and deli lunches.
  • Experience Colorado’s most iconic rafting sections
  • Tell campfire stories, soak up starry night skies, and relax with family and friends.
  • Relish wildlife spotings, snow capped peaks, and alpine river canyons.
  • Two days of high adventure rafting on Class III-IV rapids

Full description

Experience the ultimate overnight whitewater adventure on this two-day Arkansas River rafting trip featuring both the Numbers and the iconic Royal Gorge sections. This action packed itinerary combines Colorado’s most technical whitewater with one of its most dramatic canyon landscapes. Day one tackles the Numbers, a nearly continuous stretch of powerful Class IV rapids known for steep drops, fast currents, and demanding paddling. After a thrilling day on the river, relax at a scenic riverside camp where guides prepare hearty meals and guests enjoy a classic overnight river experience. On day two, raft through the towering walls of the Royal Gorge on the Arkansas River, passing beneath the famous bridge while navigating big, splashy rapids like Sunshine Falls and Sledgehammer. Led by professional guides, this trip is ideal for experienced rafters seeking maximum excitement, variety, and an unforgettable multi-day adventure.

Included / Excluded

  • Experienced, professional, and interpretive guides
  • Meals, Snacks, and Beverages
  • Coast Guard-approved Personal Flotation Devices, Helmets, and Splash Jackets
  • Pre-Trip Orientation
  • Safety Orientation and River Navigation Instruction
  • Gratuities
  • Camping Equipment Rentals

Meeting point

Start Location

Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours, U.S. 24, Buena Vista, CO, USA

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Reviews

4.9(4,387 reviews)
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Mike Garrick
Jul 2026
5.0

Anna was our guide. She was so friendly and easy while making sure we were prepared and understood in the moment what to do. The whole team was great, each guide and the office staff. They went above and beyond for everyone to have great experience!! We wished we could’ve stayed out longer…next time.

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Dude Williams
Jul 2026
5.0

Everything was seamless and AWESOME!! We did the mild rafting with some level 2&3’s. Enough to get us a wet and test the nerves a bit. They also set up a “slide” (overturned a raft and propped it on a rock) to let us and other rafters, slide down it into a deep pool of the river. Guides were very experienced and made the experience even better. Blake was the man!! We tipped but not sure if anyone else did in our group. Please, bring some extra $$ for these guides. They deserve it!

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Michael Verhelst
Jul 2026
5.0

My son Dawson and I did the 3/4 day trip of the Lower Animas river and it was great. Our rafting guide was Mikayla and she was awesome!

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