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Dvorak Expeditions

Colorado’s 1st Licensed Whitewater Rafting Outfitter Est. 1969

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Explore our wide range of adventure sports in Colorado.

Create Lasting Memories with a River Sport Adventure!

A Dvorak experience means meeting your expectations and creating a lifetime memory you will want to repeat with friends and family.  Dvorak’s is family-owned & operated since 1979. Dvorak Expeditions offers a wide range of Colorado whitewater rafting trips on the Arkansas, Colorado, Dolores, Gunnison, North Platte, Rio Grande, and San Miguel rivers ranging from half-day to multi-day excursions.

Dvorak’s river guests return ratio is 65%+ every season. Our adventure specialists are here for you from planning to celebrating your trip after you return home. Our guides do make the difference and will make the best, safe, fun, and professional experience for you and your group. We try to keep our guest to guide ratio (1×4) for most trips.  One-day whitewater trips will fill the paddle boats with a maximum of 6 guests to a guide. Custom fishing trips have 1-2 anglers per raft.

Whether you are looking for a family rafting vacation, a leisurely float trip, or an adrenaline-rush Class V adventure, Dvorak Expeditions adventures will create lasting memories for years to come. Plan early and save big for your Colorado whitewater rafting adventure today! We will put ‘River Magic’ into your summer!

Most Popular Trips

From $126

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.

What our Adventurers say about us

What our Adventurers say about us

10/10

We used Dvorak to shuttle our vehicle for a personal rafting trip. It made the trip much easier and probably saved us over an hour of driving. They even put the sun visor up in my windshield when parking the vehicle, which was very considerate! Would absolutely use this service again. Thanks for helping us have a fantastic day on the Ark!

– Sara G. - Tripadvisor
Fun times on the water!

We had a great day with Antonio. He was fun to chat with and handled the raft with ease. It was our first time rafting and browns canyon is I believe a class 3 or 4 so there were some gnarly sections but that made it so much more enjoyable. I’m glad they talked us into this trip instead of the easier one we originally booked. They also accommodated us being the only two booked for the 1 time slot which we really appreciated as we drove from Denver for the day. We will be back!!!

– Ashley S. - Tripadvisor
Fantastic Overnight Trip

We did the overnight Arkansas River Trip. Andres and Gracie our guides were awesome. They cooked great meals, set up our campsite and gave interesting facts about the surroundings during our trip. They took care of us 100% and did their absolute best to make sure we had a great trip. We also booked horseback riding and a zipline tour with Dvorak. Dvorak also booked our sleeping arrangements. Every aspect of Dvorak was awesome. I can't think of 1 negative thing to say. We are going to do the exact same trip again.

– Dru F. - Tripadvisor
Dvorak Expeditions is the Best

Dvorak Expeditions is the first licensed outfitter in the State of Colorado and it shows in the quality of its operations. it you don't want to be one of a hundred other participants with some of the larger whitewater rafting companies, I highly recommend the personal attention that Dvorak Expeditions offers. The Dvorak guides are very experienced and highly trained. You will not find a better rafting company than Dvorak Expeditions.

– Jim P. - Tripadvisor
Guides Make The Difference

When it comes to a whitewater river trip, the guides are the difference. Dvorak Expeditions has some of the best! We rafted The Numbers section one day and two days later the Browns Canyon section and were super impressed with the continuous and interesting rapids along with spectacular Colorado canyon scenery, especially in Browns Canyon National Monument. Thank you Bill Dvorak for your tireless work to get Browns Canyon its National Monument status. Great legacy!

– John C. - Tripadvisor

Stories From the Water

Nurturing Young Minds: The Impact of Nature on Youth Development

In today’s world, electronic devices often dominate our attention, leaving little room for us to appreciate the beauty of nature, which means introducing young people to the great outdoors is more important now than ever. The tranquil waters of the Arkansas River and the majestic currents of the Colorado River in Colorado are not just…

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March 6, 2024

Join the Adventure: Why You Should Consider a Career as a River Guide in Colorado

Begin an adventure where the gentle flows of the Arkansas River and the mighty rapids of the Colorado River become your daily backdrop. In Colorado, working as a river guide at Dvorak Expeditions offers more than just a job; it provides a pathway to a life filled with unique experiences, personal growth, and the profound…

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February 16, 2024

How Adventure-Based Corporate Events Enhance Team Performance

Companies are always searching for innovative ways to strengthen their teams in today’s fast-paced business world. Adventure-based corporate events, like those offered by Dvorak Expeditions, are emerging as a powerful tool to enhance team performance and foster strong workplace relationships. The Appeal of Adventure-Based Corporate Events Adventure-based events are becoming more popular as alternatives to traditional…

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January 17, 2024

Nurturing Young Minds: The Impact of Nature on Youth Development

In today’s world, electronic devices often dominate our attention, leaving little room for us to appreciate the beauty of nature, which means introducing young people to the great outdoors is more important now than ever. The tranquil waters of the Arkansas River and the majestic currents of the Colorado River in Colorado are not just…

Read More »

March 6, 2024

Join the Adventure: Why You Should Consider a Career as a River Guide in Colorado

Begin an adventure where the gentle flows of the Arkansas River and the mighty rapids of the Colorado River become your daily backdrop. In Colorado, working as a river guide at Dvorak Expeditions offers more than just a job; it provides a pathway to a life filled with unique experiences, personal growth, and the profound…

Read More »

February 16, 2024

How Adventure-Based Corporate Events Enhance Team Performance

Companies are always searching for innovative ways to strengthen their teams in today’s fast-paced business world. Adventure-based corporate events, like those offered by Dvorak Expeditions, are emerging as a powerful tool to enhance team performance and foster strong workplace relationships. The Appeal of Adventure-Based Corporate Events Adventure-based events are becoming more popular as alternatives to traditional…

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January 17, 2024

Dvorak Kayak & Rafting Expeditions, Inc. dba (DVK) is proud to be an authorized concessionaire in Big Bend National Park, Browns Canyon National Monument, recreation partners with; Pike San Isabel and Routt, Medicine Bow, and White River National Forests, All or part of this operation are conducted on Public Lands under special permit from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management-BLM and Colorado Parks & Wildlife.

Colorado River Outfitters License #001 ◆ Department of Regulatory Agency DORA Colo. Fishing Outfitter License #3234 & 796 ◆ DVK is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Dvorak Kayak & Rafting Expeditions, Inc. dba (DVK) is proud to be an authorized concessionaire in Big Bend National Park, Browns Canyon National Monument, recreation partners with; Pike San Isabel and Routt, Medicine Bow, and White River National Forests, the Bureau of Land Management-BLM and Colorado Parks & Wildlife.

Colorado River Outfitters License #001 ◆ Department of Regulatory Agency DORA Colo. Fishing Outfitter License #3234 & 796 ◆ DVK is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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