Whitewater Rafting Trips in Salida Colorado

12 miles of awesome whitewater, private river access and two bonus rapids!  We take you all the way through the  Browns Canyon National Monument, navigating thrilling rapids like Zoom Flume, Big Drop, Widowmaker and our two bonus rapids Seidel’s Suckhole and Twin Falls!

Our family float trips offer fun and scenic class II whitewater excursions that take you through beautiful pastoral scenery, frequent wildlife sightings and awesome mountain vistas. If pounding whitewater is not for you, then this trip is!

This 18 mile tour is a full day adventure with an excellent combination of exciting rapids and beautiful scenery that includes a delicious lunch on the river with plenty of time to enjoy the natural surroundings.

Exciting class IV and IV+ rapids keep you paddling on this thrilling stretch of river. The non-stop action offers excitement, including the Miracle Mile (a mile-long continuous rapid) as a bonus.

This is the best trip for the hardiest rafters who want maximum river time. We combine our Narrows and Browns Canyon trips with a picnic lunch and snacks on this rigorous 24-mile ride.

Fun, splashy class II whitewater scenic floats are great for families! This trip is a great introduction to rafting for families with young children. All levels welcome!

Our whitewater inflatable kayaking adventures are available for ages 10 and up only. Choose from beginner half-day, intermediate half-day, or advanced full-day options!

Whether you are interested in training for a new summer career or just learning the skills to run exciting whitewater rivers, Independent Whitewater invites you to take part in our Guide Training Class.