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KOKOPELLI RAFTING ADVENTURES 10829 County Road 165, Salida, Co 81201 tollfree: 800-879-9035 Website: http://www.kracolorado.com Email: info@kracolorado.com Kokopelli Rafting Adventures was founded in 1990. Since then, our goal has been to provide a quality recreational experience to people of all ages. Kokopelli guests can expect small custom trips, great food, personalized service, and of course exceptional guiding staff. Our professionally-guided tours focus on the natural and cultural history of the region with plenty of fun and adventure mixed in. We provide everything you need for a comfortable outdoor experience whether it's an afternoon or a week. We run trips on the Arkansas river from June 1st through August 15 every season. LAKOTA RIVER GUIDES tollfree: 800-274-0636 Website: http://www.lakotariver.com Email: info@lakotariver.com Rivers and mountains help us keep life in perspective. Float/family trips to Class V. Vail based specializes in Eagle and Colorado river trips including scenic Glenwood Canyon. Terrific family outings. Twin Lakes operation - near Independence Pass, Hwy. 82. Whitewater rafting on the Arkansas River plus camping, hiking and fishing. Cabins, store, restaurant on-site. NOAH'S ARK WHITEWATER RAFTING CO. AND ADVENTURE PROGRAM LTD. PO Box 850, Buena Vista, CO 81211 phone: 719-395-2158 Website: http://www.noahsark.com Email: flood@noahsark.com Featuring the highest professional standards, Noah's Ark offers your family or group the experience of a lifetime. Enjoy our scenic riverfront lodge, showers, campsites/tents, covered pavilion, wetsuit rentals, retail store and great meals! Half-day, full day and overnight trips on most sections of the Arkansas River. Group discounts, reservations recommended. PERFORMANCE TOURS tollfree: 800-328-7238 Website: http://www.performancetours.com Email: raft@performancetours.com 3 convenient locations: Breckenridge, Buena Vista, Royal Gorge. Performance Tours everything from relaxing scenic float trips to action packed, adrenaline pumping whitewater trips on the Arkansas, Blue and Colorado Rivers. Let our highly qualified staff host your adventure on world class rivers through beautiful canyons with spectacular mountain scenery as your backdrop. Call today and join us for a memorable Colorado experience. Excellent safety record. Group discounts. Class I-V trips. RAFT MASTERS 2315 E. Main, Canon City, CO 81212 tollfree: 800-568-7238 Website: http://www.raftmasters.com Email: fun@raftmasters.com Raft Masters is the ONLY rafting company that ALWAYS offers free wetsuit use - so you experience the THRILL - not the chill - of the water. On the Arkansas River choose scenic Big Horn Canyon or the challenging Royal Gorge. Oar boats or Paddle boats. Excellent guides and equipment. Half/full/Overnight trips. Reservations suggested. RIVER RUNNERS 24070 County Road 301, Buena Vista, CO 81211 phone: 719-395-2466; tollfree: 800-723-8987 Website: http://www.riverrunnersltd.com Email: rafting@whitewater.net “The Whitewater Professionals” tm Our 33rd year! Half, Full, and Multi-day trips for all ages & abilities. Private beach, riverside campground, and hot showers await your group. 2 locations – Buena Vista / Royal Gorge. ROCKY MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES, INC. PO Box 1989, Ft. Collins, CO 80522 phone: 970-493-4005; tollfree: 800-858-6808; fax: 970-493-3150 Website: www.shoprma.com Email: info@shoprma.com Let us show you the excitement of Rocky Mountain whitewater. We offer beginning to advanced level 1/2 day to multi-day whitewater adventures on the CACHE LE POUDRE, ARKANSAS, NORTH PLATTE, DOLORES and UPPER COLORADO Rivers. Wilderness journeys, trout fishing and kayaking instruction are also available. Offices in Estes Park, Ft. Collins & Buena Vista. ROYAL GORGE RAFTING 45045 W US Hwy 50, Canon City, CO 81212 phone: 719-275-RAFT Website: www.royalgorgeraft.com Email: info@royalgorgeraft.com Royal Gorge Rafting & the White Water Bar & Grill | The perfect combination to any Colorado Rafting Vacation. FREE wetsuits, FREE river boots, FREE splash tops, private photographers & personal slideshows w/ every trip! Providing the finest and most personalized trips on the Arkansas River! "Second to none" VESSELS FOR HONOR RAFTING CO. 27077 Hwy 50, suite 4, Texas Creek, CO 81223 phone: 719-276-2227 Website: http://www.vfhrafting.com Email: vfhrafting@earthlink.net Good wholesome family fun and adventure! Trips include 1/4 day - Full day in Bighorn Sheep Canyon & Royal Gorge. Our emphasis is on serving families and small groups of up to 30 per trip. Our name, Vessels For Honor comes from the biblical passage in II Tim. 2:21. It reflects the owners passion for Jesus Christ and a commitment to integrity and excellence in all that we do. WHITEWATER ADVENTURE OUTFITTERS Canon City, CO phone: 719-275-5344; tollfree: 800-530-8212 Website: http://www.waorafting.com Email: kathy@waorafting.com "COMMITTED TO SAFETY AND EXCELLENCE" Family fun to expert runs, Arkansas River. 1/2 day * Full day * Overnight Trips in the Royal Gorge, Browns & Bighorn Sheep Canyons. Self-bailing rafts, top of the line equipment, professional guides, prompt shuttles, excellent meals & personal service. Plus LOW PRICES = GREAT VALUE. Children's and Group discounts. Call for free brochure or to reserve your WHITEWATER ADVENTURE. WILDERNESS AWARE RAFTING PO Box 1550 AR, Buena Vista, CO 81211 phone: 719-395-2112; tollfree: 800-462-7238; fax: 719-395-6716 Website: http://www.inaraft.com Email: rapids@inaraft.com Offering personalized adventures with the extra touch of quality that earned us the COLORADO TOURISM COMPANY OF THE YEAR award. Specializing in self-contained wilderness multi-day trips of 2-10 days on the COLORADO, ARKANSAS, GUNNISON GORGE, NORTH PLATTE and DOLORES Rivers. Daily 1/2 - 1 day launches on the exciting ARKANSAS. Paddle and oar powered rafts, inflatable kayaks. Wildwater, family whitewater, guided float fishing. Group rates. FREE color brochure. ACQUIRED TASTES WHITEWATER RAFTING 12916 US Highway 285/24, Johnson Village, CO 81211 phone: 303-443-4120; tollfree: 800-888-8582 Website: http://www.atraft.com Email: atraft@earthlink.net BONUS HALF-DAY BROWN'S CANYON TRIP - TWO EXTRA RAPIDS! Quality Half-, One-, Two-, and Three-Day Adventures on the Arkansas River. LOW PRICES, HIGH QUALITY! We are big enough to accommodate large groups but small enough to tailor trips to meet your needs. We offer SAFETY, FUN, EXCITEMENT, and ADVENTURE! LET OUR FRIENDLY, WELL-TRAINED GUIDES AND STAFF MAKE YOUR RAFTING TRIP A TRULY SPECIAL EXPERIENCE! ADVENTURE COMPANY, THE PO Box 5247, Buena Vista, CO 81211 phone: 719-395-6494; tollfree: 800-497-7238; fax: 719-395-0107 Website: http://www.theadventurecompany.com Email: rivers@theadventurecompany.com Founded in Breckenridge, Co in 1987, we offer 1/2 to 5 day raft trips from 5 convenient locations, lodging, and several other activities. Whether it's beginner, intermediate, advanced, or expert whitewater that floats your boat, we have the PERFECT trip for you! With an emphasis on safety and quality, our trips are packed with premium features. WE ARE COLORADO'S ONLY OUTFITTER THAT HIRES GUIDES, AT LEAST IN THEIR 4TH YEAR OF PROFESSIONAL GUIDING, TO HELP ENSURE YOUR SAFETY AND ENJOYMENT. ADVENTURE UNLIMITED PO Box 2036, Buena Vista, CO 81211 phone: 719-395-2468; tollfree: 888-543-4849; fax: 719-395-2460 Website: www.adventureunlimited.org Email: au_info@adventureunlimited.org AMERICAN ADVENTURE EXPEDITIONS tollfree: 800-288-0675 Website: http://www.americanadventure.com Email: raftinginfo@americanadventure.com Mild to wild rafting on the Arkansas River. Our highly trained professional guides provide you with a comfortable and fun outdoor experience. Four convenient locations; Buena Vista, Breckenridge, Salida, Royal Gorge. Ask about our group rates and family programs. Other activities include kayaking, rock climbing, backpacking, mountain biking, ice climbing. ARKANSAS RIVER TOURS PO Box 337, Cotopaxi, CO 81223 tollfree: 800-321-4352 Website: http://www.arkansasrivertours.com Email: info@arkansasrivertours.com Celebrating our 33rd season! Pioneers of paddle rafting in the ROYAL GORGE region. 1/4 to 3 Day trips on the ARKANSAS RIVER. Family trips in Bighorn Canyon to the extreme Class IV-V wildwater of the ROYAL GORGE. Convenient riverside location. Wilderness multi-day trips on the GUNNISON and DOLORES RIVERS. Guided float fishing trips. Group discounts. Teen Whitewater Camps. ARKANSAS VALLEY ADVENTURE 40671 Hwy 24 North, Buena Vista, CO 81211 phone: 719-486-2827; tollfree: 800-370-0581 Website: http://www.coloradorafting.net Email: info@coloradorafting.net Raft the best whitewater in Colorado! AVA offers world-class rafting, rock climbing, fly fishing, horseback riding, cabins and camping. Check out our AWARD-WINNING website today. AVA is only one hour from Vail, Aspen and Summit County. Let us help you plan the adventure of a lifetime with AVA! ARKANSAS VALLEY DIGITAL IMAGING BOX 1260, Buena Vista, CO 81211 phone: (719) 395-4749 Website: www.Whitewaterphotography.com Email: Info@WhitewaterPhotography.com Aransas River Whitewater Photography of your trip. BILL DVORAK KAYAK & RAFTING EXPEDITIONS 17921 US Highway 285, Nathrop, CO 81236 tollfree: 800-824-3795; fax: 719-539-3378 Website: http://www.dvorakexpeditions.com Email: info@dvorakexpeditions.com 'Outfitters since 1969'. We have diverse expeditions available from 1/2 to 12 days on 10 major SW Rivers. Float trips to Class V. We provide self-bailing, paddle or oared rafts, inflatable kayaks, instructional clinics in kayaks, canoes, rafts & swiftwater rescue. 'Multi-sport Trips' include river, mountain biking, horseback, 4WD, fishing. Family/group discounts. Free brochure. BUFFALO JOE'S WHITEWATER RAFTING PO Box 1526, Buena Vista, CO 81211 phone: 719-395-7803; tollfree: 866-Buff-Joe Website: http://www.buffalojoe.com Email: info@buffalojoe.com Est. 1978 - Offering 1/2 day to multi-day trips in Brown's Canyon, Royal Gorge, Numbers and Narrows on the Arkansas River. Full day trips include steak lunch (vegetarian meals available). Mountain bike tours/rentals. Group discounts/free brochures. Buena Vista and Canon City locations. CANYON MARINE WHITEWATER EXPEDITIONS phone: 719 539-7476; tollfree: 800-643-0707 Website: http://www.canyonmarine.com Email: trips@canyonmarine.com We've made the investment of time and resources to assemble some of the best river guides in the country for one reason-- to give you our best river trip possible. Join us for an adventure on the Arkansas or guided fly-fishing on private water. Free brochure/Group Leader Packet. CLEAR CREEK RAFTING CO. 350 Whitewater Rd, PO Box 3178, Idaho Springs, CO 80452-3178 phone: 303-567-1000; tollfree: 800-353-9901; fax: 303-567-9142 Website: http://www.clearcreekrafting.com Email: info@clearcreekrafting.com Experience Colorado's whitewater! With two great rivers and two convenient locations there's always something for everyone-beginner to advanced. Take a trip on the world famous ARKANSAS RIVER through the Royal Gorge, Bighorn Sheep Canyon or Brown's Canyon. Or come try an exciting trip on CLEAR CREEK, just 30 minutes west of Denver. FREE WETSUIT USE! Group discounts! Call for details and to make a reservation. ECHO CANYON RIVER EXPEDITIONS 45000 US Hwy 50 West, Canon City, CO 81212 phone: 719-275-3154; tollfree: 800-748-2953 Website: http://www.raftecho.com Email: info@raftecho.com Colorado’s largest white water rafting company offers Arkansas River trips in the spectacular Royal Gorge region. Our multi-day wilderness Dolores River and Gunnison Gorge river trips focus on gold medal fishing, the best Colorado white water and scenic hikes. Rest assured that the staff at Echo Canyon will provide you with the absolute finest Colorado white water rafting experience. As Colorado’s largest white water rafting company, we have the ability to create the right trip for you. GEO RAFTING PO Box 483, Morrison, CO 80465 phone: 1-303-756-6070; tollfree: 1-800-660-7238 Website: http://www.georafting.com Email: georafting@msn.com Headquartered Denver Metro. Providing convenient group transportation from our base in Morrison, CO. "We'll do the driving!" Same ownership since 1981, maintaining an excellent safety record. Three rivers: Clear Creek just minutes from Denver or experience the Arkansas River and Colorado River. Part, Full, Multi-day and customized trips. All abilities, families and kids. Group rates. HIGHSIDE ADVENTURE TOURS tollfree: 800-997-3448 Website: http://www.raftingcolorado.com Email: info@raftingcolorado.com Fun affordable raft trips on the Arkansas, Colorado, and Clear Creek Rivers. Convenient locations in Idaho Springs (only minutes from Denver), Summit County, and Buena Vista. Offering trips for all ages and abilities. Exciting whitewater and family float trips. 1/2 day to multi-day trips. Hot BBQ lunches. Group rates available. INDEPENDENT WHITEWATER 333 Maxwell, Salida, CO 81201 phone: 719-539-7737; tollfree: 800-428-1479 Website: http://www.independentrafting.com Email: twodogs@salida.net Small family run business on the Arkansas River for over 20 years. We offer; the longest trips at the most reasonable rates, a private take-out available for picnics, bbq’s, and fishing along with a guarantee that you won’t be part of a herd. Unless otherwise requested we keep our trip sizes at 5 boats or less. Dare to compare!! KODI RAFTING PO Box 4275, Frisco, CO 80443 phone: 970-668-1548; tollfree: 877-747-7238 Website: http://www.whitewatercolorado.com Email: info@whitewatercolorado.com Located in the heart of Summit County, in Frisco, KODI Rafting has provided trips through some of Colorado's most spectacular areas for over 16 years. We offer rafting trips on the Arkansas, Colorado and Blue Rivers, as well as Clear Creek, located just ½ hour from Denver. Our season runs May - September, offering Class I-V whitewater trips for all ages and ability levels. Located on Summit Blvd., in Frisco, our office is just minutes from Breckenridge, Copper Mountain and Vail. |
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