Browns Canyon National Monument Tours and Tickets

Enjoy the experience of a lifetime with family friendly Colorado rafting through Browns Canyon National Monument on the Arkansas River. Exciting class III-IV rapids intermixed with calm water in between make Browns Canyon rafting great for beginners and experts alike.

Beginners will feel safe and comfortable on this 1-hour rafting trip down the Milk Run of the Arkansas River in Buena Vista, CO. Families with small children over two years old can paddle together through easy splashes and gentle floats with mountain views. All paddling equipment and safety gear is included.

Novice and advanced rafters alike agree that running Browns Canyon on the Arkansas River makes for a fun-filled day on the water. Admire canyon scenery as you head through white water, including rapids such as Pinball and Big Drop. Lunch is also included for you to enjoy partway through the trip.

Experience the thrill of river rafting in Colorado with this half-day adventure in Browns Canyon. Meet your guide at a departure point and go whitewater rafting down the Arkansas River. Choose between two different departure times (morning or afternoon) depending on your preference and set out on an outdoor paddling adventure. Learn new rafting skills during this tour. All equipment including wetsuit, boots, and helmet is provided.

Tackling seven miles (11.2 kilometers) on the Arkansas River with Class III rapids alone can be a little extreme if you don’t have any experience. This whitewater rafting trip with a guide allows all skill levels, including beginners, to feel confident on the water. Your guide goes over safety procedures and paddling tips before you set out, and you’ll stop on the way to enjoy an included riverside lunch.

Experience the adrenaline-pumping excitement of a whitewater rafting adventure on this professionally guided, half-day excursion. Ride along the clear, crisp waters of the Arkansas River, with beautiful views of the snow-covered Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Crash through the Class II rapids, which are less technical but no less exciting for an introductory river experience. It’s a perfect balance for kids and adults wanting to share a fun day on the river. All boating equipment — rain gear, drinking water and a personal floatation device — are included.

Discover some of Colorado’s top rapids on a 3-hour whitewater rafting excursion. Offered at two daily times, you can choose a morning or afternoon trip, depending on your schedule. After basic instruction from your tour leader, suit up in a provided life vest and helmet and get ready to paddle. Together with your group, spend 1-2 hours along class III rapids, such as Raft Ripper, Zoom Flume, and Pinball.

Experience the adrenaline rush of a whitewater rafting trip in Colorado's Browns Canyon, just south of Buena Vista. Safely navigate a 16-mile (26-kilometer) stretch of whitewater with an expert guide, and tackle the class IV rapids at Seidel’s Suckhole and high waters of Twin Falls. Your small-group rafting trip includes lunch, safety equipment, and transfer back to the original departure point.