River-Rafting Day Trip from Denver: Clear Creek or the Arkansas River

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Raft down one of Colorado's most picturesque and exciting rivers – either Clear Creek or the Arkansas River – on this fun-filled day trip from Denver! Clear Creek, a short drive from Denver, offers rafting for beginner, intermediate and advanced rafters, allowing you to choose the best option for you. The Arkansas River is a lengthier drive from Denver, but flows through the impressive Royal Gorge, one of the deepest gorges in North America! Whichever you choose, you can count on a a thrilling river-rafting experience in Colorado.

Highlights

All necessary equipment included
Free hotel pickup and drop-off included
Flexibility to customize your itinerary to your own preferences

Two of Colorado's most exciting rafting rivers -- Clear Creek and the Arkansas River -- can be accessed on a day trip from Denver. If you need flexibility, no problem! On the Clear Creek trip, you can choose duration (either half-day or full-day) and rafting level (beginner, intermediate or advanced).

If you’re willing to venture further for a full-day tour on the Arkansas River, you’ll be rewarded with an intermediate-level rafting experience through Colorado’s amazing Royal Gorge.

Clear Creek:

Just a 30-minute drive from Denver, Clear Creek provides beginner, intermediate and advanced rafting. While you enjoy the expansive scenery, there’s also a good chance you’ll see local wildlife on the river’s shore. Half-day, 3-hour (4-hour with transport) trips do not include lunch. Half-way through your full-day, 5-hour (6-hour with transport) raft trip, bring the raft to shore and enjoy a deli lunch before finishing down the rapids.

Arkansas River and the Royal Gorge:

A two-hour drive from Denver, the Arkansas River flows through one of the deepest gorges in North America – the Royal Gorge. Your full-day trip will have you barreling down the intermediate-level rapids of the Arkansas River and passing through the incredible, 10-mile-long (16 km) gorge, which at 50 feet (15 meters) wide and 1,250 feet (380 meters) deep in some places, is one of the most breathtaking places to raft in all of Colorado. Mid-way through your 2.5-hour trip, pull the raft to the shore and enjoy a deli lunch with a range of cold cuts.

Schedule details

River-Rafting Day Trip from Denver: Clear Creek or the Arkansas River

Rafting in Colorado

Departure Dates:

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Departure Point:

Greater Denver area hotels

Departure Time:

8:30am (half-day and full-day tours)

1:30pm (half-day tour)

Return Details:

Returns to original departure point

Pricing information

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Tour options:

8:30am Half-Day BeginnerCode: AMHALFBEG

3-hour rafting trip (4-hour with transport) half-day beginner-level rafting trip on Clear Creek departing at 8:30am.

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$119.00

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8:30am Half-Day IntermediateCode: AMHALFINT

3-hour rafting trip (4-hour with transport) half-day intermediate-level rafting trip on Clear Creek departing at 8:30am.

From USD

$119.00

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8:30am Half-Day AdvancedCode: AMHALFADV

3-hour rafting trip (4-hour with transport) half-day advanced-level rafting trip on Clear Creek departing at 8:30am.

From USD

$119.00

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1:30pm Half-Day BeginnerCode: PMHALFBEG

3-hour rafting trip (4-hour with transport) half-day beginner-level rafting trip on Clear Creek departing at 1:30pm.

From USD

$119.00

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1:30pm Half-Day Intermediate Code: PMHALFINT

3-hour rafting trip (4-hour with transport) half-day beginner-level rafting trip on Clear Creek departing at 1:30pm.

From USD

$119.00

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1:30pm Half-Day AdvancedCode: PMHALFADV

3-hour rafting trip (4-hour with transport) half-day beginner-level rafting trip on Clear Creek departing at 1:30pm.

From USD

$119.00

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8:30am Full-Day BeginnerCode: FULLBEG

Full-day 5-hour (6-hour with transport) beginner-level rafting trip on Clear Creek departing at 8:30am.

From USD

$169.00

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8:30am Full-Day IntermediateCode: FULLINT

Full-day 5-hour (6-hour with transport) intermediate-level rafting trip on Clear Creek departing at 8:30am.

From USD

$169.00

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8:30am Full-Day AdvancedCode: FULLADV

Full-day 5-hour (6-hour with transport) advanced-level rafting trip on Clear Creek departing at 8:30am.

From USD

$169.00

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8:30am Full-Day Royal GorgeCode: ROYALGORGE

Full-day 2.5-hour (6.5 with transport) intermediate-level rafting trip through the Royal Gorge on the Arkansas River departing at 8:30am

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$199.00

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Additional information

Rafting

Inclusions:

All necessary equipment
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Experienced rafting guide
Lunch included for full-day excursions only

Exclusions:

Gratuities (optional)
Food and drinks

Additional Information:

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
6 passengers per raft
Water shoes recommended
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund

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