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Colorado Springs Rafting - Arkansas River

Colorado Springs whitewater rafting near Canon City is outdoor adventure at its best! The rip-roaring waters of the Arkansas River await, leaving visitors of all ages with a Colorado Springs rafting experience they’ll not soon forget. One of the area’s favorite family activities, rafting on the Arkansas River offers visitors the opportunity to take an exhilarating, action-packed tour. What’s more, many of the area’s outfitters offer deals and coupons to make Colorado Springs rafting even more affordable. No matter what your skill level or budget, the whitewater rafting outfitters have an exciting trip waiting for you.

Price Guidelines (per person)
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American Adventure Expeditions

American Adventure Expeditions Whitewater Rafting Colorado’s Whitewater Hospitality Leaders! Since 1987, American Adventure Expeditions has hosted hundreds of thousands of people on their ultimate rafting adventure (wild or mild!). Your safety, comfort, and enjoyment are our top priorities and it shows!

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Arkansas River Tours

Arkansas River Tours Since 1973, ART has offered family and extreme adventures in the Royal Gorge region, with 1/2 day trips to 3 day wilderness expeditions. Trips for all ages and abilities are available. Free riverside picnic area in Cotopaxi.

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  • $$$

AVA's Colorado Rafting - Arkansas Valley Adventure

AVA World-class rafting on Colorado’s best rivers. Join AVA for family fun trips, advanced whitewater and also zipline tours, from just 1/3-day to multi-day overnights. Several convenient locations. Trip discounts offered daily, free wetsuits/jackets on AVA-run trips.


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Bill Dvorak Kayak & Rafting Expeditions

Dvorak Rafting Expeditions Established in 1969, Colorado's first Licensed Outfitter. Professional instruction courses. Multi day trips, 9 rivers, 5 states. Whitewater rafting and kayaking expeditions.

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  • $$$

Buffalo Joe's Whitewater Rafting

Buffalo Joes Whitewater Rafting Half-day to 6 day Colorado river rafting tours are available on the Arkansas River for all skill levels. Even if you have never been on a Colorado river rafting trip, or are a non swimmer we have a trip for you.

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  • $$$

Clear Creek Rafting Co.

Clear Creek Rafting Experience the thrill! Clear Creek offers exciting trips for all abilities. Come join us on the world famous Arkansas River at the Royal Gorge. Free wetsuit use!

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  • $$$

Echo Canyon River Expeditions

Echo Canyon Rafting Expeditions Whitewater Rafting

Family-friendly raft trips are our specialty at Echo Canyon. Sharing the fun and beauty of the river with you is our passion. We offer half day, full day and multi-day trips for all skill levels. Restaurant and campground on-site.

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Noah's Ark Colorado Whitewater Rafting

Incredible Family memories that last a lifetime! For 27 years Noah's Ark Whitewater Rafting Co has been offering our guests top quality Arkansas River rafting, hiking and camping vacations in the Rocky Mountains. Now the largest white water rafting & backcountry adventure company in Colorado.

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Performance Tours Rafting

Performance Tours Rafting Exciting, affordable & fun rafting adventures for all ages & abilities! Celebrating 20 years of great service, great guides, and great prices! 4 spectacular rivers to choose from. Lots of trip options! Call us today! You'll be glad you did!

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Raft Masters

Raft Masters Whitewater Rafting Jump in and join Raft Masters for an adventure to remember, whether you're a beginner or ready to ride the wild rapids, we have the trip for you. Looking to add a little more to your rafting trip? Our specialty trips Rail N Raft and Whitewater & Wine are perfect combinations for a full day of excitement.

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  • $$-$$$

River Runners

Adrift River Runners Whitewater Rafting HOT SPRINGS & COOL RAFTING! 2 for 1 Hot Spring Tickets. Raft the world famous Royal Gorge 1,052 feet below the world's highest suspension bridge and receive discount tickets to the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park. Colorado's Whitewater Professionals since 1972.

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Royal Gorge Rafting

Royal Gorge Rafting Royal Gorge Rafting. Whitewater rafting on the Arkansas River! Free river gear, safety kayakers, photographers, and slideshows with every trip within the Whitewater Bar & Grill! We are the perfect combination to any vacation.

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Whitewater Adventure Outfitters

Whitewater Adventure Outfitters Exceeding expectations for 15 years! Located in the Royal Gorge region. Adventure and family class trips on the Arkansas River.

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Wilderness Aware Rafting & Colorado Adventures

Colorado Adventures Jeep Tours Twice named "Colorado Company of the Year!" Rafting on 5 exciting Colorado Rivers including America's most popular rafting river - the Arkansas, located near Colorado Springs. Raft the Royal Gorge with us, your Colorado vacation highlight.

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  • $$$
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