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Noah's Ark Whitewater Rafting Co & Adventure Program

23910 US Hwy 285, Buena Vista, CO 81211
719-395-2158
Ranked #2 of 12 tours in Buena Vista
5.0 of 5 stars 48 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: An industry leader featuring the highest professional standards and incredible staff, since 1983 Noah's Ark offers your family or group the rafting...... more » Owner description: An industry leader featuring the highest professional standards and incredible staff, since 1983 Noah's Ark offers your family or group the rafting experience of a lifetime. Enjoy our scenic riverfront lodge, showers, campsites/tents, covered pavilion, wetsuit rentals, retail store and great meals! Half-day, full day and overnight trips offered on most sections of the Arkansas River – Colorado’s #1 Rafted River. Group discounts, reservations recommended. Save time with at our extraordinary riverfront property and put-in. « less
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La Canada Flintridge, California
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2011
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Dear Noah’s Ark: I am writing this letter on behalf of two of your employees, Charles and Garrett. This summer my daughter and I traveled to Colorado to visit family. Each time we visit Colorado we plan a special activity for our daughters and this year we took the girls white water rafting. As it turned out our group was... More

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Roswell, New Mexico
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 August 2011
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This was our first time whitewater rafting and it was a blast. Noah's Ark staff was professional and organized from the time you get out of your car till the time you pull out of the parking lot. Safety was their prime concern but they know you are there to have a good time so be prepared to laugh. We... More

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Wisconsin
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 August 2011
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Our family's first time White Water Rafting. Parents, plus two teenagers. We took the full day trip. Class III and IV Rapids. What a beautiful and fun trip down the Arkansas River. We rented their Splash jackets, highly recommend. The water was cold, 45 degrees, but a sunny and hot day. The splash jackets kept your upper body dry. Your... More

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Salt Lake City, Utah
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57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
174 helpful votes 174 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 August 2011
4
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It is so hard to come into a new area with so many rafting options and try to find the one that will fit your wants and expectations. I'm familiar with Utah rafting, but rafting in Colorado is a different kind of experience. We had a diverse group. Some wanted lots of action and others were hoping for something not... More

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Ashland, Oregon
2 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 August 2011
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person found this review helpful

My wife and I took her 13 yr. old grandson on the whitewater 1/2 day trip. I've rafted the Snake and Salmon Rivers, but Noah's did the best job I've yet experienced. The reservation staff was helpful and courteous. The guides were concerned about our safety but also wanted us to have a great adventure. My wife was a bit... More

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Colorado Springs, Colorado
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 July 2011

Not only was all of the staff super kind, but also my guide Brad was hilarious and made sure we had an extremely safe trip. I greatly enjoyed how knowledgeable my guide was on the history of the river as well as the wildlife (even being able to name the birds flying above us!) and rock formations. The bus ride... More

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Charleston, South Carolina
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 July 2011
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The staff at Noah's Ark from the front office, to the kitchen, to the adventure guides were friendly and helpful. If you are traveling anywhere near the Denver, Crested Butte, or Buena Vista areas, this is a worthwhile adventure. We took a three day two night trip, camping onsite at Noah's Ark both evenings. Noah's has large outdoor enclosures for... More

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Buena Vista, Colorado
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 July 2011

Whether it has been with friends, our business or with our children, Noah's Ark has always provided us with the most amazing experiences on the Arkansas River. There is noone I trust more than Noah's when it comes to planning a whitewater or outdoor adventure. Thanks for years of amazing service. Since 1989, you have been our first choice and... More

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Leesburg, Virginia
2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 July 2011
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This was my 4th time on the Arkansas in Brown's Canyon and I've used the prime companies with no regret. This time I tried Noah's Ark and found that they are also a great outfit. The website is easy to navigate and they are good with follow-up. The staff is very welcoming and assuring. They really stress safety which is... More

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Buena Vista, Colorado
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 July 2011

We have rafted with Noahs several times over the years and are always happy. We have always found our guides to be fun and knowledgeable. They provide a very professional staff that are a pleasure to be around. They inspire confidence at all times which helps to make the trip exciting while providing a feeling of safety at the same... More

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