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Arkansas River Rafting
The Arkansas River is America's #1 whitewater river, and at Raft Masters, our #1 priority is providing you with the finest Arkansas River rafting trip possible. Our attention to your comfort, safety and enjoyment is reflected in our guides and equipment. We only have the best for our guests.
In addition to our state-of-the-art rafts and skilled guides, Raft Masters is the only company that always includes wetsuit, boot and splash jacket use on all trips in our pricing.
We have whitewater rafting trips to suit the needs of any one. You can choose a trip based on the level of difficulty, the ages of the participants (particularly children), physical condition, length of trip and the type of raft (paddle, paddle-assist or oar) you prefer. A key is located at the bottom of every rafting trip page to show the level of difficulty of each river section.
All ages and abilities will enjoy our exciting trips on Bighorn Sheep Canyon. While adventure seekers should consider our more advanced trips on the famous Royal Gorge. Full day trips become more challenging as the day progresses, and are an excellent opportunity to tune up your skills before you "hit the big stuff," particularly if you are considering the challenging Royal Gorge.
The Royal Gorge is the trip for rafters seeking the most whitewater thrills. As the Arkansas River narrows to only 25 feet wide, this adventure packed rafting trip winds its way through the 1100-foot cliffs of the Royal Gorge. Famous for its steep drops, huge waves and continuous Class III to Class V whitewater, the spectacular scenery and rapids of the Royal Gorge will thrill even the most experienced whitewater veteran. Minimum age varies with water levels.
Bighorn Sheep Canyon is home to numerous herds of Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep and is the ideal introduction to whitewater rafting. This action-packed and scenic section is an ideal trip for all ages and abilities. Class II and Class III rapids like Five Points, Spike Buck, Shark's Tooth and many more guarantee an exciting time as you ride the roller coaster waves of the Arkansas River. We also run Multi-day rafting trips on Bighorn Canyon. Minimum requirements for Bighorn Sheep Canyon trips are 5 years old and approximately 50 pounds in weight.
Experience our Family Float Rafting Trip if you have children younger than 5. The Family Float has six miles of gentle and scenic Class I and Class II water and is the perfect trip for children too little to raft the whitewater. We typically have one parent float with the tots while the other parent enjoys one of our whitewater trips with the rest of the group.
LUNCHES
You can include lunch on any half day Arkansas River trip for an additional $6 a person when making a reservation or purchase it at our office at the regular price of $7. Whether you enjoy your picnic style buffet lunch on the river or under the canopy at Raft Masters' very own "Eddy Out Cafe", you'll have a delicious and healthy meal fixed just the way you like it!
On-the-river lunches include fresh rolls, sliced meats and cheeses, fresh fruit and vegetables, snacks and more. Our on-site lunch buffet includes juicy burgers or dogs on the grill, a cold sandwich bar and yummy sides.