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Looking for whitewater rafting in Colorado? You’ve come to the right place. For over 40+ years, we’ve offered a local connection to the Arkansas River along with some of the best rafting routes in Colorado. Based in Salida, our headquarters is positioned conveniently near the Arkansas River to allowing our rafters to get the most out of your day.
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12 miles of awesome white water, private river access and two bonus rapids! We take you all the way through the Browns Canyon National Monument, smashing rapids like Zoom Flume, Big Drop, Widowmaker and our two bonus rapids Seidel’s Suckhole and Twin Falls!
Our family float trips offer fun and scenic class II white water excursions that take you through beautiful pastoral scenery and awesome mountain vistas. If pounding white water is not for you, then this trip is!
This 18 mile tour is a full day adventure with an excellent combination of exciting rapids and beautiful scenery that includes a delicious lunch on the river with plenty of time to enjoy the natural surroundings.
Exciting class IV and IV+ rapids keep you paddling on this thrilling stretch of river. The non-stop action offers excitement, including the Miracle Mile (a mile-long continuous rapid) as a bonus.
This is the best trip for the hardiest rafters who want maximum river time. We combine our Narrows and Browns Canyon trips with a picnic lunch and snacks on this rigorous 24-mile ride.
Experienced rafters are sure to enjoy the “Big Water” experience that this full-day trip down the Royal Gorge has to offer. Fill your day with thrilling class IV and V rapids plus a leisurely lunch break!
Fun, splashy class II whitewater scenic floats are great for families! This trip is a great introduction to rafting for families with young children. All levels welcome!
Our whitewater inflatable kayaking adventures are available for ages 10 and up only. Choose from beginner half-day, intermediate half-day, or advanced full-day options!
Whether you are interested in training for a new summer career or just learning the skills to run exciting whitewater rivers, Independent Whitewater invites you to take part in our Guide Training Seminar.
Come experience some of the best rafting in the country on our trips down the Arkansas River! We offer rafting adventures in Browns Canyon, Royal Gorge, and Numbers, giving you access to rapids that most companies don’t offer. Our trips range from family-friendly floats to thrilling excursions for experienced rafters. Browse our Salida rafting trips below and find the ideal trip for you.
Online booking is available May 12 – August 19. For trips outside of these dates, contact us!