Arkansas River
2025 promises to be another banner year for whitewater rafting in Colorado! Geo Tours’ Arkansas River Whitewater Rafting Full-day trips offer Class III – IV rapids and some outstanding scenery. The Arkansas River is approximately 2.5 hours from Denver. Ride with us and forget the hassle! Please think of GEO TOURS when planning your 2025 Outing.
The Upper Arkansas River Valley is nestled at the base of over a dozen 14,000+ ft. mountain peaks. As a result, the swift water has, over eons, cut scenic canyons into the bedrock and created some of the “best” whitewater rafting in Colorado. Most of Geo’s Arkansas River Raft Trips launch in/near Buena Vista, Colorado. Many guests choose to ride with Geo Tours, from the Denver area, for a small surcharge and let us do the driving! Geo Tours has been outfitting Arkansas River Rafting Trips since the early 1980’s and offers One-Day, Overnight and Two-Day expeditions on this way cool river. Experience the finest rafting on the Arkansas River. You will not regret this opportunity. It is wet, wild and the thrill of a lifetime memory, book your whitewater rafting on the Arkansas River trip today.
Let us customize the perfect trip on the Arkansas River for your whole group’s technical ability and take advantage of Geo Tours whitewater rafting expertise. Meals, rafting equipment, spray jackets and, most importantly, guides are include in your price. Wetsuits and boots are available for rent as well as camping gear for Overnight excursions. Call us for more information!
RESERVATIONS & DEPOSITS – Reservations are required. An advance deposit of 50% is required when making reservations. All trips go rain or shine. Cancellations made 8 days or more prior to departure will receive a refund subject to applicable credit card fees and handling fees. Trips cancelled 1-7 days prior to departure will be charged a $10.00 per person per rafting day fee. No Shows and cancellations made within 24 hours of departure receive no refund. Geo reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a trip due to conditions beyond our control (weather, water conditions and etc.)
Geo accepts VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER. All prices subject to change without notice.
*Minimum age requirements may vary with water flows and conditions.
* Minimum age requirements may vary with water flows and conditions.
** Prices subject to change without notice
Brown’s Canyon
Brown’s Canyon has recently been named one of America’s newest National Monuments! This run is a whitewater classic with rapids such as Zoom Flume, Pinball, Staircase, Widow Maker and Raft Ripper, one of Geo’s most popular trips. Your heart will pound as your raft careens through narrow boulder-filled rapids, while calm stretches of the river afford spectacular views of the Collegiate Peaks.
Brown’s Canyon
ONE DAY TRIP
Adult
- Available late May to mid August
- Class III Whitewater Rapid
- Includes lunch
- Call for details on the “Private Raft” option.
- Wetsuits available for rent
Child
- Minimum age 10 years*
- Available late May to mid August
- Class III Whitewater Rapid
- Includes lunch
- Wetsuits available for rent
* Minimum age requirements may vary with water flows and conditions.
** Prices subject to change without notice
Brown’s Canyon
OVERNIGHT TRIP
Adult
- Available late May to mid August
- 1/2 day, camp, 1/2 day
- Minimum of 6 guests required
- Includes meals
- Includes camp & guides
- Camping gear and wetsuits available for rent
Child
- Minimum age 10 years*
- Available late May to mid August
- 1/2 day, camp, 1/2 day
- Minimum of 6 guests required
- Includes meals
- Includes camp & guides
- Camping gear and wetsuits available for rent
* Minimum age requirements may vary with water flows and conditions.
** Prices subject to change without notice
The Narrows
This trip is a less crowded alternative for those who have already mastered the Arkansas River. As you navigate some of the narrowest portions of the Upper Arkansas River, Frog Rock and House Rock rapids will challenge you to a test of survival. The Narrows can be combined with Brown’s Canyon into a Two-Day outing. Previous rafting experience may be required (including a swim test).
The Narrows
ONE DAY TRIP
Adult
- Minimum age 16 years*
- Available late May to mid August
- Class IV Whitewater Rapid
- Includes spray jackets
- Includes lunch
- Wetsuits available for rent
** Prices subject to change without notice
Brown’s Canyon/Narrows
TWO DAY RAFT TRIP
Adult
- Available late May to mid August
- 1 day, camp, 1 day
- Minimum of 6 guests required
- Includes meals
- Includes camp
- Camping gear and wetsuits available for rent
** Prices subject to change without notice