Numbers Extreme Whitewater Rafting
Overview
Extreme Colorado white water rafting on the Arkansas River in Buena Vista is for experienced rafters or adventurous beginners in good physical condition. The Numbers sections offers some of the most technical white water rafting in Colorado. Be prepared for a full body workout as your professional river guide directs your group through each back to back rapid. Enjoy scenic views of the 14,000 foot Collegiate Peaks and cottonwood lined riverbanks between paddle strokes
What's Included
- Transportation to and from the river
- National Park fees
- Use of helmet, personal flotation devices and necessary river equipment
- Lunch on full-day trips only
- Professional river guide
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- High water/ cool weather river gear (wetsuits, splash jackets, and river shoes)
Meeting Location
12600 US Highway 24/285
Buena Vista, CO 81211, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Arkansas River
5 hours Admission Ticket Free
Wilderness Aware Rafting
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 14 years (increases at high water during late May and early June)
- Section may close during high water (late May through early June)
- Vegetarian and gluten free options available, please advise at time of booking if required
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Not available for pregnant women
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Numbers Extreme Whitewater Rafting?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-2588P7
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- Transportation to and from the river.
- National Park fees.
- Use of helmet, personal flotation devices and necessary river equipment.
- Lunch on full-day trips only.
- Professional river guide.
- Gratuities.
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase).
- High water/ cool weather river gear (wetsuits, splash jackets, and river shoes).
The minimum age to participate is 14. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Numbers Extreme Whitewater Rafting is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Numbers Extreme Whitewater Rafting will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Transportation to and from the river
- National Park fees
- Use of helmet, personal flotation devices and necessary river equipment
- Lunch on full-day trips only
- Professional river guide
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- High water/ cool weather river gear (wetsuits, splash jackets, and river shoes)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 14 years (increases at high water during late May and early June)
- Section may close during high water (late May through early June)
- Vegetarian and gluten free options available, please advise at time of booking if required
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Not available for pregnant women
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
