Beginner Whitewater Rafting Trips in Colorado

Class II - III (IV)

Choose from Two River Runners Locations

River Runners offers a wide range of beginner whitewater rafting trips with something for nearly all ages and abilities. Raft Browns Canyon National Monument and the Happy Hour Trip near Buena Vista, or Bighorn Sheep Canyon near the Royal Gorge. Not ready for class III? Check out the Family Float.

River Runners Browns Canyon

24070 County Road 301, Buena Vista, CO 81211
2 hrs from Colorado Springs & 2.5 hrs from Denver

Browns Canyon Beginner Whitewater Rafting Trips

Class III (IV)
Minimum Age 6 & 50 LBS
Full Day, Half Day or Overnight
Fully Guided
No Experience Required

Raft Browns Canyon
Starting at $93 +Fess

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Family Float Rafting Trips

Class II
Minimum Age 3 & 35 LBS
Fully Guided
No Experience Required

Raft the Family Float
Starting at $59 +Fess

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Happy Hour Rafting Trip

Class III (IV)
Minimum Age 12
Fully Guided
No Experience Required

Raft the Happy Hour Trip
Starting at $85 +Fess

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River Runners Royal Gorge

44641 US. Hwy. 50, Cañon City, CO 81212
1 hr from Colorado Springs & 2 hrs from Denver

Bighorn Sheep Canyon Beginner Rafting Trips

Class III (IV)
Minimum Age 6 & 50 LBS
Full Day or Half Day
Fully Guided
No Experience Required

Raft Bighorn Sheep Canyon
Starting at $93 +Fess

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Beginner Whitewater Rafting Trip Considerations

Gear Included

All River Runners rafting trips are guided and include PFDs, helmets, wetsuits, splash jackets, and river boots. No added rental fees.

High Water is in June

Ages and weight limits will be raised during high water in June, but there is almost always an alternate trip available. Our expert operations team watches conditions every day and will make decisions based on keeping you safe and having fun.

Paddle or Row

You can choose to paddle, which is the most popular, or have a guide row you down the river while you hold on and enjoy the scenery.

Advanced Whitewater Rafting for ages 14+

If you have never been rafting, but everyone in your group is over the age of 14, physically fit, and a strong swimmer, check out our advanced whitewater rafting trips through the Numbers and the Royal Gorge sections of the Arkansas River.