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BROWNS CANYON NATIONAL MONUMENT HALF DAY

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BROWNS CANYON NATIONAL MONUMENT HALF DAY

Adult price: $94 $92 per person
Child price: $94 $92 per person
Half Day
7 yrs+ Age
  • Destination
    Arkansas River
  • Departure
    Buena Vista Outpost
  • Meet Times
    9:15 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:45 PM
  • Difficulty
    Moderate
  • Dress Code
    Wear comfortable, quick-drying clothing (swimsuit, shorts), and protective footgear (wet shoes or sneakers that you don’t mind getting wet). We also recommend sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and a fleece or performance fabric shirt on cooler days. We have wetsuits, booties, and whitewater splash jackets available. We recommend bringing a dry change of clothes for after the trip.
  • Adult Price
    $94 $92
  • Child Price
    $94 $92
  • Destination
    Arkansas River
  • Departure
    Buena Vista Outpost
  • Meet Times
    9:15 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:45 PM
  • Difficulty
    Moderate
  • Dress Code
    Wear comfortable, quick-drying clothing (swimsuit, shorts), and protective footgear (wet shoes or sneakers that you don’t mind getting wet). We also recommend sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and a fleece or performance fabric shirt on cooler days. We have wetsuits, booties, and whitewater splash jackets available. We recommend bringing a dry change of clothes for after the trip.
  • Total Activity Time
    Approximately 4 Hours

Tour Location

About our Buena Vista Outpost
Located at the base of Mt. Princeton! Upper Arkansas River Rafting trips meet at our Buena Vista office. This includes Browns Canyon National Monument raft trips, Bear Creek raft trips, Mild & Scenic float trips, Numbers whitewater adventures, and Ruby Ripple floats. Our Buena Vista office is located 1 mile past the stoplight at Johnson Village. It is the same turn as the Buena Vista airport and Colorado Mountain College. Get directions here.

Browns Canyon National Monument Half Day FAQs

What can I expect on this trip?

Spend a half-day rafting in browns canyon national monument with the best rafting company in Colorado. The Browns Canyon section of the Arkansas River offers class III+ whitewater amidst spectacular mountain and desert scenery and is the most popular raft trip in the country.

Can I bring my child on this trip?

This is a very family-friendly Colorado rafting trip! Recommended minimum age is 7 years old and at least 50 pounds. We evaluate flows daily and may change the minimum age due to current conditions.

How difficult is this trip?

Browns Canyon National Monument is class III+ whitewater, which is still great for families and first-timers alike but does present obstacles and exciting, splashy rapids!

How long are we on the river?

Though this depends on time of year and flows, guest can expect to be on the river for about 2 hours on the half day trip.

When and where do we meet?

This trip meets at our Buena Vista office. Once you have arrived at the office, Performance Tours will provide all shuttles. We have ample parking at all of our offices. Half Day trips meet at 9:15am, 12:30pm, & 1:45pm. They depart 45 minutes later.

Need to know more?

Life jackets, lunches, equipment, what to bring, what to wear… Our FAQ page has all the answers you need.

BROWNS CANYON NATIONAL MONUMENT HALF DAY

The best of Colorado Rafting!

Spend half-day rafting in Browns Canyon National Monument on the world-famous Arkansas River! This is the most popular whitewater rafting destination in North America. We offer four tour times for the Browns Canyon National Monument half-day trip every day!

Your adventure begins beneath the spectacular Collegiate Peaks and takes you through a recently designated National Monument. Thrilling rapids make this fantastic whitewater stretch one that shouldn’t be missed.

This trip offers everything you’re looking for in a fun and exciting rafting adventure! Plenty of moderate-level whitewater and exciting class 3+ rapids, with picturesque 14,000′ peaks & spectacular canyon scenery. Lots of thrills and laughter as you paddle through Pinball, Zoomflume, Bigdrop, Staircase, Punchbowl, and more in Browns Canyon National Monument. This wet n’ wild adventure is great for first-timers and seasoned rafters alike, and will leave you with memories that will last a lifetime!

Take your adventure to the next level with a full-day raft trip, including a riverside lunch!

I couldn’t recommend this adventure enough. We had THE best time rafting Browns Canyon National Monument. While my husband had been rafting before, myself and my daughters had not. We were a bit nervous but I felt completely safe. AMAZING expert guides with safety first. – Shanna E.

Our group of 5 was very impressed by the friendliness, competence, and skill of all the rafting guides. The whole experience was a blast! We definitely suggest Browns Canyon National Monument to everyone who’s interested in rafting. This will be a fantastic experience for evveryone, guaranteed.  – Emma B.

Great Time with Experienced Guides! It was my first time rafting and we were in great hands. Our guide was great in helping us navigate the rapids and giving us background on the topography and wildlife. This company has the most experienced guides in town and they do a heck of a job. Would definitely use them again!  -Dave M.

From Our Gallery

Photos from Browns Canyon National Monument

Family rafting Browns Canyon National Monument
Multiple rafts in Browns Canyon National Monument
family rafting browns canyon
Young family having a blast while rafting
Family raf

Tour Location

About our Buena Vista Outpost
Located at the base of Mt. Princeton! Upper Arkansas River Rafting trips meet at our Buena Vista office. This includes Browns Canyon National Monument raft trips, Bear Creek raft trips, Mild & Scenic float trips, Numbers whitewater adventures, and Ruby Ripple floats. Our Buena Vista office is located 1 mile past the stoplight at Johnson Village. It is the same turn as the Buena Vista airport and Colorado Mountain College. Get directions here.

Browns Canyon National Monument Half Day FAQs

What can I expect on this trip?

Spend a half-day rafting in browns canyon national monument with the best rafting company in Colorado. The Browns Canyon section of the Arkansas River offers class III+ whitewater amidst spectacular mountain and desert scenery and is the most popular raft trip in the country.

Can I bring my child on this trip?

This is a very family-friendly Colorado rafting trip! Recommended minimum age is 7 years old and at least 50 pounds. We evaluate flows daily and may change the minimum age due to current conditions.

How difficult is this trip?

Browns Canyon National Monument is class III+ whitewater, which is still great for families and first-timers alike but does present obstacles and exciting, splashy rapids!

How long are we on the river?

Though this depends on time of year and flows, guest can expect to be on the river for about 2 hours on the half day trip.

When and where do we meet?

This trip meets at our Buena Vista office. Once you have arrived at the office, Performance Tours will provide all shuttles. We have ample parking at all of our offices. Half Day trips meet at 9:15am, 12:30pm, & 1:45pm. They depart 45 minutes later.

Need to know more?

Life jackets, lunches, equipment, what to bring, what to wear… Our FAQ page has all the answers you need.