Dvorak Expeditions

Paddle through the pink Granite walls of Browns Canyon National Monument and enjoy whitewater thrills on the Arkansas River. Put in near Buena Vista, Colorado, and travel 12 miles through remote wilderness where wildlife still resides in natural beauty under the big Colorado sky.

Colorado’s premier whitewater rafting experience in the world-famous Browns Canyon‭! ‬This express blast of whitewater is 6 miles longer than the Browns Canyon half-day and is full of class II-III rapids.

Rent a boat with everything necessary to get you and some friends on the river for a day of whitewater rafting!

We have watersport rentals for however long you plan to be out on the water! Contact us for pricing and availability on all rentals longer than 3 days.

Join Ed’s Fly Shop on this iconic day float in a drift boat heading down river from the world famous Black Canyon National Park and the Gunnison Gorge.

Join Ed’s Fly Shop for a guided Gold Medal fly fishing float trip down the Gunnison River and catch some BIG Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout.

Join Ed’s Fly Shop on this fully guided, custom float fishing trip on the Gunnison River Gorge! Don’t miss the exclusive June ‘Stonefly Hatch’ trip.

An incredible adventure for the whole family! Explore Zipline and Challenge courses from our friends over at Captain Zipline in Salida, CO.

The Dolores River is second only to the Grand Canyon in unbroken miles and quality of whitewater, making it one of the best river trips in the USA.

Come white water river rafting on one of the last free flowing rivers in the USA! As you work your way toward the Dolores and lower elevations, the flora and fauna will change seemingly around each bend.

Dvorak Expeditions (DVK) has an internationally recognized 14- day raft guide training program to help you learn the technical skills, strokes, and maneuvers needed to become a proficient whitewater rafting guide.

A DYNAMIC water rescue course specifically written and designed for river guides, private boaters, kayakers, pack rafters and other river users! Basic river skills are a prerequisite!

The Arkansas River drops over 5,000 feet over the first 125 miles from the headwaters in Leadville, through Browns Canyon National Monument, into the 1,000-foot shadows of the famous Royal Gorge Class IV-V section.

We want everyone to share our love of the Arkansas River by experiencing it by whichever method you prefer. It may be a float tube today and a SUP tomorrow!

We want everyone to share our love of the Arkansas River by experiencing it by whichever method you prefer. It may be a float tube today and a SUP tomorrow!

We want everyone to share our love of the Arkansas River by experiencing it by whichever method you prefer. It may be a float tube today and a SUP tomorrow!

The legendary Colorado River, over 1400 miles long, starts just above Little Gore Canyon. This is one of the first boatable sections of the river. Alpine scenery, historic points, hot springs and milder whitewater make this a great family trip and all within an easy drive from Denver.

An intro to SUPing and the mechanics of your board and paddle. Paddle strokes, footwork, edging, bracing, turning, and how to effectively use your body in an efficient manner.

Join our Arkansas River inflatable kayak lesson. It is a popular water sport that can provide a fun and easy activity for a day on the water.

If you are interested in learning how to kayak or raft in Colorado, this is for you. Explore the most spectacular white water in the world!

Our Arkansas River kayak or raft private lesson is Perfect for honing your skills or working on a specific skill that you are weak in – rolling, paddle strokes, balance skills etc.

The Teenage whitewater course is designed to teach the value of river wilderness, ecology, minimum impact camping, preservation of these resources, and encourage strong self-esteem.

Dvorak Expeditions (DVK) has an internationally recognized 14- day raft guide training program to help you learn the technical skills, strokes, and maneuvers needed to become a proficient whitewater rafting guide.

This course integrates the most current technology and research on rope rescue from throughout the world and utilizes “discovery learning” to teach skills necessary to safely effect technical rope rescues in environments ranging from simple over-the-bank situations to vertical cliff and structure rescues.

This 2 day workshop provides independent verification of a student’s qualification as a water technician as required under NFPA Standard 1006.

A DYNAMIC water rescue course specifically written and designed for river guides, private boaters, kayakers, pack rafters and other river users! Basic river skills are a prerequisite!

An Internationally recognized water rescue certification that is written for Professional BOATERS, by Professional BOATERS. It is a fast-paced, scenario-based course designed to develop the ability to choose good actions when a river rescue is necessary.

This Rescue 3 International Course is approximately 24-30 hours total with 8-10 hours of classroom and approximately 16-20 hours in the field. It is suggested that the class be held over 3 days, but it can be adjusted to fit shifts and other schedules.

In the midst of the Gold Medal and Wild Trout waters of the North Platte River, you can fish from Colorado right into Wyoming. A perfect combination of whitewater thrills and trout fishing action.

Enjoy the best fishing on our Walk/Wade Arkansas Fishing trip. Our custom fishing guides will select the best sections to accommodate your fishing skills.

The Arkansas River offers Gold Medal fishing and the best Trout fishing in Colorado. These float fishing trips will take you down the river to otherwise inaccessible fishing sections.

Learn how to rig and cast their fly rod and intermediate fly fishers fine-tune their technique at our Beginner Fly Fishing Clinic.

Get ready for the adventure of your life! Dvorak Expeditions will customize adventure packages in Colorado’s Arkansas River Valley at the foot of these 14,000 ft Rocky Mountain Peaks.

We want everyone to share our love of the Arkansas River by experiencing it by whichever method you prefer. It may be a float tube today and a SUP tomorrow!

Come white water river rafting in Colorado, down the San Miguel River as it winds its way through alpine terrain near Telluride, Colorado and Trout Lake, in the shadows of 14,000 foot Mount Wilson.

The Dolores River flows down through the high country running clear and cold to campsites under the branches of ancient 100′ Ponderosa pines.

One of the last true discoveries of river runners, the Northgate section offers a combination of intense whitewater rapids like Northgate Falls, Stovepipe, Windy Hole, and the Narrows.

The legendary Colorado River, over 1400 miles long, the headwaters start just above Little Gore Canyon near Granby, Colorado. This is one of the first boat-able intermediate/beginner sections of the river.

This part of the Colorado River is the cutting edge of “BIG WATER” while still run-able commercially at Class V+. Some portages are necessary and there is frequent scouting of these high adrenaline rapids.

This whitewater rafting trip on the Arkansas River Browns Canyon National Monument and Big Horn Sheep Canyons stretches between Buena Vista and Salida with class II-III rapids.

Most popular Whitewater rafting in the USA! Camp on the banks of the Arkansas river, in the heart of Browns Canyon National Monument!

Here the canyon walls open to beautiful views of Colorado’s Sangre de Cristo Mountains, rising to over 14,000 feet. A gentle start moving into more challenging whitewater for the more experienced paddlers. 23 Miles!

This valley boasts views of the 14,000-foot Collegiate and Sangre de Cristo Mountain ranges that are enjoyed on our many white water rafting trips.

Are you ready for the BIG stuff? The world famous Arkansas River will challenge the most experienced here in the stretch of raging whitewater and holes to avoid and navigate.

The Arkansas River begins its journey from its headwaters at Leadville, Colorado (11,000 ft.), Our half-day trip will run the Numbers section #1-7 rapids, starting just north of Buena Vista, CO.  The Arkansas River – Numbers is truly home to world-class challenges of class IV rapids – running solid thrills from top to bottom.  Consider any of the many other sections in the 145 miles of river rafting for the variety of whitewater levels to suit your expectations.

Salida Canyon Rafting Trip is a perfect balance for young children and adults wanting to share a little whitewater with a fun day on the river.

Add rentals for your multi-day raft trip! Select the appropriate start time and trip length after selecting your trip date.

Add the gear you’ll need for our fishing trips and select the appropriate start time and trip length after selecting your trip date.

Boat & Float and forget about it! Let DVK shuttle your vehicle for you, with or without a trailer, so it’s waiting for you at the takeout!