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Departure place: Buena Vista

River: Arkansas River

Departure time: 9:15 am and 1:15 pm

Approximate trip time: 3 hours

Minimum Age: 14 – Call for details about younger participants

Base price: $130

Class of rapids: class II and class III

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Why let a guide have all the fun? In our Inflatable Kayaks, you choose the line.

We are thrilled to introduce our brand-new guided Inflatable Kayak (Duckie) Tours, designed specifically to turn low-water days into high-adrenaline experiences.

You’ll feel every wave and conquer every rapid in a boat designed for maximum maneuverability. It’s the most intimate way to experience the Arkansas River—just you, your paddle, and the whitewater.

In a 14-foot raft, you’re five feet above the water. In a Duckie, you’re inches from it. Every ripple becomes a wave, and every wave becomes an event. It’s the front-row seat to the canyon that traditional rafting can’t provide.

Why Choose a Duckie?

  • Be the Captain: Unlike a traditional raft where you’re a passenger, in an inflatable kayak, you are at the helm. You’ll feel every ripple and navigate every rock.

  • Low Water, High Thrills: Features that might feel “mellow” in a large raft become technical, splashy fun in a smaller, more agile kayak.

  • Stability Meets Agility: Our professional-grade “duckies” are incredibly stable and easy to maneuver, making them perfect for beginners and seasoned paddlers alike.

  • The Best View on the River: Sitting lower to the water gives you a unique, immersive perspective of the canyon walls and the river’s natural beauty.

Cool fact: Worried about getting a tear in your duckie? Don’t! Inflatable kayaks are actually known as unsinkable boats. Even when they are completely filled with water, they won’t sink. Each inflatable kayak will always have more than one air chamber so even in the unlikely event that one should completely deflate, you’ll still float.

*Check-in is required 30 minutes prior to departure time.

**Wetsuits, booties, and splash tops are included in this trip.