Water Sports in Colorado

Experience the adrenaline-pumping excitement of a whitewater rafting adventure on this professionally guided, full-day, small-group excursion. Ride along Class IV and V rapids, under the world famous Royal Gorge Bridge, 1,400 feet above the river. Royal Gorge was once a place where boaters left the river alone. With state-of-the-art equipment and better technical understanding, however, this section of rapids has become a thrilling and challenging whitewater rafting trip. Experience is a must. All boating equipment - rain gear, drinking water and a personal floatation device - plus lunch, are included.

Experience the ultimate in Colorado whitewater with this full-day Royal Gorge rafting trip from Cañon City. Warm up with a run down Bighorn Sheep Canyon, then put your paddling skills to the test while tacking the thrilling whitewater flumes of the Royal Gorge. A riverside picnic lunch is included on this wet and unforgettable adventure.

Splash through one of the most famous canyons in the American West on a combo Royal Gorge rafting and zipline adventure. Tackle the whitewater rapids on this most dramatic section of the Arkansas River, and then strap in for a high-flying zipline ride than spans more than a mile of stunning Colorado scenery. In between activities, recharge with lunch at a rustic bar and grill near the river.

Conquer some of Colorado’s most extreme whitewater rapids on this rafting adventure form Buena Vista. Suitable for experienced rafters or fearless beginners, the Numbers stretch of the Arkansas River offers a white-knuckle ride through Class III and IV rapids while surrounded by the stunning Rocky Mountain beauty of the Collegiate Peaks and cottonwood forests. Choose from a half-day or full-day trip, hang on to your paddle and prepare to get wet!

Tackle some of Colorado's most prized rapids with a whitewater rafting trip through the magnificent canyons of the Royal Gorge. Navigate class III-V swells with an experienced guide, taking a break midday for a hearty riverside lunch featuring grilled steaks. From transport to key check service and optional photos and videos of the wet and wild adventure, all the details are arranged so you can focus on the water.

Experience the adrenaline-pumping excitement of a whitewater rafting adventure on this professionally guided, half-day, small-group excursion. Crash through the Class IV rapids of the Arkansas River, home to world-class kayak competitions. See pine forests lining the river banks and the Collegiate Peaks towering over 14,000 feet above the river's corridor. Paddlers must be at least 18 years old. All boating equipment - rain gear, drinking water and a personal floatation device - are included.

Enjoy an adventure among the mountains of southwestern Colorado on this 10-hour whitewater rafting tour on the Upper Animas River from Durango. Starting near Silverton, you'll enjoy views of 14,000-foot (4,267-meter) peaks as you continuously paddle over Class II and III rapids with some Class IV and two Class V rapids in the mix. The tour ends with a ride on the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Lunch is included. River orientation the day before the tour is required.

Paddle 'The Numbers,' a challenging section of the Arkansas River, on a thrilling white-water rafting trip from Buena Vista. You'll shoot through a series of rapids, drops, and tight channels, with continuous white water that makes for a high-adrenalin experience from beginning to end. After a morning on the water, this Arkansas River rafting trip includes a gourmet barbecue lunch, a great way to refuel and relax after a classic Colorado adventure.

Get your adrenaline pumping on a whitewater-rafting tour down the Arkansas River. This adventure from Buena Vista takes you through the Numbers, known for its series of seven major rapids that make up the river's most continuous section of whitewater. Then stop for lunch before enjoying the scenic, less challenging Narrows section.

Experience the adrenaline-pumping excitement of a whitewater rafting adventure on this professionally guided, half-day, small-group excursion. Ride along Class IV and V rapids, the wild side of the Arkansas River. Royal Gorge was once a place where boaters left the river alone. With state-of-the-art equipment and better technical understanding, however, this section of rapids has become a thrilling and challenging whitewater rafting trip. Experience is a must.

Experience the adrenaline-pumping excitement of a whitewater rafting adventure on this professionally guided, full-day, small-group excursion. Crash through the Class IV rapids of the Arkansas River, winding its way through a whitewater paradise in the center of Colorado at 11,000 feet. Paddlers must be at least 18 years old. All the necessary equipment - rain gear, helmet, drinking water and a personal floatation device - plus a deli-style lunch are included.