Bighorn Sheep Canyon Whitewater Rafting – Families & Beginners
Description
Floating past spectacular geological formations and views of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range as you run exciting Class II-III rapids. This trip is suitable for families, first timers or experienced rafters with great views and lots of adventure. You will run the best 10 miles of whitewater in Bighorn Sheep Canyon, groups or individuals looking to experience whitewater rafting in Colorado for the first time or tenth time. Great views and adventure! 2 to 3 hours on the water. This is the only trip that can start out of either of our locations.
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Itinerary
You will meet at our office and check in with our friendly office staff, meet your guide, get outfitted with the proper rafting equipment, go through and in depth safety orientation and then hop on a van or bus for a 25-30 drive to the river put int
Once you arrive at the the river you will be given specific a professional guide that will take you on an adventure of a life time! You will spend 2-2.5 hours on the water running great whitewater, potential Bighorn Sheep sightings and viewing amazing Colorado scenery.
After you finish your amazing trip we will shuttle you back to our office which is about a 10 minute drive. Once you arrive at our office you will be able to change into dry clothes and see your action photos from your river trip!
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Recommended dress code is no cotton. Anything synthetic such as swimwear, workout gear, and sandals/sneakers with a heel. No flip flops for crocks!
Reviews(191)
Great time on the river. Our four-person (generally inexperienced) adult group enjoyed everything about this tour. Dave, the “E-Man,” navigated the Arkansas with skill and directed our group with clear communication. The check-in, safety brief, launch and round trip transportation were efficient and pleasant. The river swimming hole stop was a refreshing break. The staff really did a great job. I highly recommend ART and Dave and plan to book with them in the future.
Thank you for the fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear your group had such a great time on the river. Dave (“E-Man”) will be glad to know his guidance and communication helped make your whitewater rafting trip memorable. We appreciate your kind words about our staff and operations, and we look forward to welcoming you back at Arkansas River Tours for another adventure soon! You're always welcome here!
I had a great time on the river today. All I can describe the days events is that IT WAS AWESOME. I never did anything like this before so was not sure what to expect, but our guide Emma was the best. Words can not describe how knowledgeable and enthusiastic she was and how encouraging she was to her "crew" with different skill sets. I highly recommend her and the outfit she works with. I would definitely do this again.
Hi Ruth, Thank you so much for the glowing review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your rafting trip with us, especially your whitewater guide Emma. Our team works hard to create a memorable experience, and knowing we hit the mark for you makes our day. We can’t wait to welcome you back on your next trip to colorado!
We had a fantastic afternoon with Arkansas River Tours. Our guide, E Man, was a great character and so knowledgeable. He taught us how to paddle and our young teenage son felt very safe. His highlight was jumping off a rock into the river! We all had a chance to swim which was an added bonus. The tour left promptly and we were way ahead of the other tour operators on the river. The only tiny negative feedback was the cost of the photos which was high - at around $20 we would have bought one but we felt $35 was too expensive. All in all, it was a brilliant day and we would only ever use Arkansas River Tours for future trips. Thanks!
Thank you for joining us whitewater rafting! We appreciate your feedback as well! We hope to see again this next summer!
I had no idea what to expect and had no expectations of what the experience would be. Keane was our guide, and it was absolutely an amazing experience. Keane was super friendly and knowledgable without being over the top. Keane really made our day. Also a huge shout out to out to Gino, our driver, super friendly as well. Thanks team.
Thank you for the wonderful review, James. Our whitewater rafting team takes great pride in providing a professional and safe environment for all our guests, and it’s rewarding to know that effort didn't go unnoticed. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back to the Bighorn Sheep Canyon!
My family and I had a great time rafting with Arkansas River Tours. Austin was our guide and he was great. He kept us safe and made sure we had a fun time on the river. I would recommend this company to anyone looking to go rafting!
We booked the Clear Creek trip out of Dumont. Megan, our guide, was outstanding, and our "small boat" excursion was a blast.
It was a pleasure having you on the river with us on Clear Creek in Denver, Colorado! I hope you were happy with your trip, guide, and overall expereince with Arkansas River Tours!
Great trip for first time rafting families! We had an awesome time just enough excitement and splashing! Def worth the money and make sure to get the photo package
We are so glad that you had a fun whitewater rafting experience in Colorado with Arkansas River Tours! We hope to see you again in the future!
We had so much fun! Initially I wasn’t sure how tough the rafting would be, but our group had 5 people of all ages and it was just fine / it was family friendly. Our 13 & 16 year old had a blast.
Excellent booking with Gabby for a trip for two on Labor Day . Check-in was easy, staff are friendly and enthusiastic) on the last day of the season. Megan was a terrific guide. The scenery was gorgeous, the instruction and paddling were fun. A few keeper photos were available at the end of the trip. We’ll be back next time we paddle the Arkansas River.
Thank you for the review and for joining us near Colorado Springs on a rafting trip down the Arkansas River. Glad to hear you had a great trip with Megan. Hope to see you again!
We did the 1/2 day Big Horn Sheep with Kyle as our guide and it was the highlight of our trip! I highly recommend this company for whitewater rafting. Everyone was very helpful, knowledgeable and the gear is nice. We had a wide range of ages, 9-72, and it was by far everyone's favorite experience. Thank you ART and Kyle for a great trip!
So happy to hear you had a great rafting trip with Kyle down the Arkansas River. Hope to see you again for another Colorado whitewater adventure.
