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Browns Canyon Whitewater Rafting on the Arkansas River

Whitewater Rafting in Colorado with The Adventure Company

Highlights

  • Raft through incredible Class III-IV rapids with experienced guides
  • Enjoy remote canyon scenery with wild and rugged terrain
  • Keep your eyes open for Bighorn Sheep and other wildlife

Full Description

Big, Rollercoaster waves, calm pools to relax and amazing Rocky Mountain views make this picture perfect rafting trip an ideal adventure for just about everyone: the average first-time rafter, families with kids over 6 years of age, and the high-water thrill-seeker.

Browns Canyon is our most popular trip! The combination of exciting whitewater, spectacular canyon scenery, and great mountain views create an ideal raft trip for the whole family. Browns Canyon is one of Colorado's great natural treasures. Granite canyons merging into mixed forests with unusual rock formations give Browns Canyon a wild and rugged nature. Access this isolated oasis by paddling through thrilling Class III-IV rapids like Pinball, Zoom Flume and Big Drop. In between rapids, be sure to scan the countryside for a glimpse of bighorn sheep, bald eagles, beavers or more! A perfect balance of refreshing rapids and serene, calm stretches make our Browns Canyon rafting adventure exciting enough for seasoned paddlers, but not too scary for first-timers. Choose from 1/2 day, 3/4 day or Full day trips ranging from 9.5 to 16 miles on the river. We also offer a Super Browns Full day trip for those who want the most splash for your cash! Super Browns takes you thru 21 miles of Class II - IV whitewater for a great 6 hours on the river. All of our 3/4 and Full Day trips include our "Ultimate Fajita Buffet" lunch. Our minimum age for Browns Canyon is 6.

Includes:

  • Transportation to and from the river from our office in Buena Vista
  • Helmet, life jacket and paddle
  • Lunch is included with our 3/4 and Full Day trips
  • Lunch and transportation from Breckenridge or Frisco is included with our Express trips

Excludes:

  • Wetsuits, neoprene booties and splash jackets (available for rent)

Day by Day Itinerary

1/2, 3/4 and Full Day Itinerary

Our Browns Canyon trips meet at our main location if Buena Vista unless transportation is needed from Breckenridge or Frisco. After you check in with the office, sign your waivers and settle any financial business that you may have, we will send you out to our boathouse to get started. At the boathouse you'll be greeted by our experienced guides who will outfit you with a life jacket, helmet and wetsuits, booties and splash jackets if you decided to rent them for the day. Changing tents are on sight for you to get into your rafting gear. After you have made the transformation into a "rafter", locked all of your personal belongings in your car and left your car keys with the office, you are ready to load onto the bus or van that will be driving you to the put in. At the put in, you will be given a Safety Talk to learn about different situations on the river. Now you are ready to learn how to paddle. You will be separated into rafts and your guide will teach you his or her paddle commands and give you some time to practice on land before you hit the water. Once you're floating, you'll have more time to get your paddle strokes perfected before you get to the first rapid. Those of you who are on our Full Day or Super Browns Trip will enjoy our "Ultimate Fajita Buffet" lunch served on the river. (For our 3/4 Day Trips, lunch is served at our scenic picnic area back at our shop.) Our dependable drivers will be waiting for you at the take out to haul you back to the main shop where your dry clothes await. Once you are back in your own attire, we invite you back into our store/office to check out the high quality digital pictures that were taken on your trip. You will have the opportunity to purchase these pictures and other rafting souvenirs before heading out to your next adventure.

About The Operator:

The Adventure Company

Headquarters:

Breckenridge, Colorado

Established:

January 1987

The Adventure Company has been specializing in whitewater rafting since 1987. From our humble beginning in Breckenridge, Colorado, we have grown to operate from 5 locations, for your convenience. We offer a wide variety of whitewater rafting trips from 1/2-day, 3/4-day, full-day, and multi-day trips, to our one-of-a-kind Full Moon raft trip. The Adventure Company offers the best whitewater rafting in Colorado by operating on multiple sections of the Arkansas River, Colorado River, Blue River, and Clear Creek. Choose from over 25 top quality raft trips from beginner to expert. We are proud to be one of the few companies that can accommodate kids as young as two to the tried and true, hardcore whitewater veteran looking for an expert rafting trip! All 3/4- and full-day trips will enjoy our famous "Ultimate Fajita Buffet" hot lunch. Be sure to inquire about our daily shuttles from Breckenridge and Frisco.

Driven by our passion for the activities we offer, we have raised the standard for quality amongst Colorado's outfitters. In 2003, we became the only outfitter in Colorado to adopt a "No First-Year Guide" policy. The most important way to ensure your safety and enjoyment is to have an experienced guide controlling your raft. We are the only outfitter in Colorado to exclusively provide you with guides who are, at least, in their fourth year of professional guiding.

How to Reserve your Whitewater Rafting Trip

Advance reservations are highly recommended.

  • Trips can be reserved with any major credit card.
  • We find that the easiest way to reserve your trip is to pay in full at the time the reservation is made. However, if this is not possible a 50% deposit is required for trips booked more than 10 days prior to the trip date. The remaining 50% will be charged 10 days before the trip date.
  • Reservations made for trips less than 10 days prior to the trip date must be paid in full.

Cancellations

For cancellations made more than 10 days prior to the trip date:

  • All 1/2, 3/4, and full day trips will receive a full refund minus a $10 booking fee per person, per trip.
  • All multi-day raft trips will receive a full refund minus a $15 booking fee per person, per day.

No refunds for cancellations made less than 10 days prior to the trip date due to operating costs that are incurred well before your trip.