Get Ready For Your Adventure

All that other stuff you may have to do, once your trip is booked!

* Some Things to Do Next Before You Meet Us for Your Trip!

Fishing Licenses: Secure your Colorado Fishing Licenses online before check-in at DVK.

Arrival + Departure Information

Once you have booked, detailed confirmation trip notes will be emailed to you. They will describe pickup and departure points, local lodging facilities, other necessary logistical information, and details about food, alcohol, and the equipment we provide as part of your trip package.

Gratuities + Guide Requests

Our guides work very hard to please you and provide an excellent experience. They appreciate whatever feedback you care to give them, including a gratuity if you so desire. DVK is proud that we can sometimes bring clients together with their favorite guides. However, guide requests are often impossible and cannot be guaranteed for various reasons. We will do all we can to schedule you with the guide you have requested but know that it may not always be feasible.

Medical Considerations

Our river trips are actively participatory and are suitable for reasonably fit first-timers. It is your responsibility to understand the rigors of the trip and to represent to us that you are physically capable of participation. Although some trips are more strenuous than others, understand that they will dramatically change routine for most people. Although we take all precautions for emergencies and the safety of our guests, many of our trips occur at high altitudes. They may be situated within remote canyons where access to electronic services is unavailable. Please let us know when you fill out your waiver/release form if you have special health needs (e.g., allergies or restrictions). If you have special dietary needs, we can usually accommodate you with advance notice when booking your adventure.

* Waivers + Forms to pre sign

Please Sign Waiver(s) links to submit the appropriate form(s) online. You can download the PDF Rafting form to sign, print, and bring. Sign online for auto submission, Mail it to us, or bring it the day of the trip. We prefer to receive it before your trip departure date. Dvorak Exp. 17921 US Highway 285, Nathrop, CO 81236

RAFTING: Waiver Sign Online-1 per person
SHUTTLE (Vehicle): Agreement-Waiver
All Equipment RENTAL: Agreement-Waiver
DVORAK RAFTING Waiver: PDF Form Printable
General Trip Questionnaire and Passenger List
Instructional Questionnaire – Paddle School Courses.

Please return your completed form(s) to us via email: info@dvorakexpeditions.com.

* Safety and Information Videos

* What to Pack and Wear for Rafting Trip

Hat for sun protection
Poly-pro or synthetic layers (top & bottoms)
Nylon/synthetic shorts or swimsuit – quick-drying
Nylon or synthetic shirt (Avoid cotton unless on mid-summer desert trips, i.e., Colorado Rivers
Watersport shoes/sandals with secure straps (Teva, Chaco, Keen style)
Wool or poly-pro socks in shoes or sandals if cold water (neoprene boots available to rent)
Rain parka and pants (DVK can provide by arrangement)
Long john wetsuit and booties (cold months May, June, Sept or Class IV+ trips recommended) – See form above for rental rates
Sunglasses with retainer strap
Sunscreen and/or zinc (Cotton cover-up clothing on longer trips)
Short sleeved shirt
Long-sleeved shirts (one light, one warm)
Warm jacket or windproof or Fleece (water resistant)
Shorts
Long pants (one light weight to block the sun, one fleece or synthetic, wool/warm for night)
Camp shoes or lightweight hiking shoes. (NO heavy boots)
Stocking cap or wool, fleece type
Tent – lightweight with fly-floor with a ground sheet (DVK rentals; 2-3 person)
Sleeping pad – inflatable backpack therm-a-rest or equivalent (DVK rents deluxe Paco Pads and Therma-rests)
Sleeping bag – 3-season, lightweight, compact, synthetic holo-fill (Down is not ideal for water sports)
Personal toiletries
Lip balm with sunscreen
Insect repellant
Flashlight or headlamp
Prescription medications
Retainer strap for prescription glasses
Biodegradable soap and small towel
Camp chair (Example: Crazy Creek style compact only) (DVK provides low river chairs for guests)
Waterproof Camera or Camera with waterproof case. (Not provided by DVK)
Binoculars (waterproof case recommended) and Pelican boxes are suggested.
Reading materials: Good book, sketchbook, bird book, flora/fauna book (No electronic items).
Selected rivers may allow for Fishing upgrade: Needed tackle (rod/reels/flies/lures) Colorado license purchase before trip: (DVK has rentals available)
PERSONAL DRINKS: Plastic containers with liquor, extra sodas, and beer in cans. (CALL DVK to purchase or put on your tab)
NOTE: MULTI-DAY EXPEDITIONS ONLY: DVK will provide plenty of water, juice, and drinks, but if you would like some (limited) extra beverages to bring to the river, they must be plastic containers of liquor or canned beer or wine coolers. No glass, please! Complimentary wine with dinners and some soft drinks will be provided, although if you prefer a certain soda or NO soft drinks, please let us know before your trip.