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Rentals: Half- Day Inflatable Kayak Single (am or pm)

Rentals: Half- Day Inflatable Kayak Single (am or pm)

Rent an IK (ducky) and forget about the confines of a hardshell kayak or standing tall on a SUP as you pilot one of the most forgiving and maneuverable crafts available for going down river. A shuttle is recommended, as they are not the easiest things to carry by yourself. Paddle, Helmet, PFD included.
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From $55.00
Rentals: Half-Day Inflatable Kayak (2 Persons)

Rentals: Half-Day Inflatable Kayak (2 Persons)

Rent a double duckie for half a day. Take a friend with you for twice the power and twice the fun! The Salida area is the perfect zone for beginner and intermediate paddling teams, ask us about shuttles to and from different access points in the surrounding area.
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Rentals: Half-Day Stand Up Paddleboard SUP

Rentals: Half-Day Stand Up Paddleboard SUP

Pick up a SUP take it to the river or a lake and learn or paddle on your own. A lesson is recommended, but if you have experience then paddle on! PFD, Helmet, and Paddle included. Don't forget to bring some shoes you can swim in!
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Rentals: Half-Day TUBE (am or pm)

Rentals: Half-Day TUBE (am or pm)

Take your own non-guided adventure on the Arkansas River. Float through the Salida play waves and walk the river path to do it again, or confirm a vehicle shuttle @ additional cost, of your own vehicle and take out further downstream. Long floats out of the downtown historic Salida area are for Intermediate-advanced tubers!!!.
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Haunted Pub Crawl by Steve's Original Salida Walking Tours

Haunted Pub Crawl by Steve's Original Salida Walking Tours

Join on a spine-chilling and entertaining adventure with our Haunted Pub Crawl, where we blend visits to local pubs with the spookiest tales that Salida has to offer. Get ready for an unforgettable exploration of the city's haunted history, expertly guided by our captivating storytellers dressed in authentic costumes. Explore haunted bars and buildings, savoring the eerie ambiance while enjoying some liquid courage along the way. Our meticulously researched tour ensures a perfect blend of history, ghost hunting, and libations. With over 2.5 hours of spine-tingling stories and ghostly encounters, you'll have ample time to calm your nerves with the purchase of strong spirits along the route. Visit 2-3 bars, although the specific number and route are not guaranteed. Rest assured, our guides are armed with plenty of chilling ghost stories to ensure a delightfully haunting evening. Alcohol purchase is not included or required. All tour guests must be 21+.
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From $39.00
Canyon Challenge Course

Canyon Challenge Course

Prior to entering the Canyon Challenge Course, guests are fitted with gear, given a safety briefing and instructions, and then off they go! Guests begin on easy courses and graduate to more challenging routes. Once a course is completed, guests can proceed to more challenging courses. The Canyon Aerial Course was designed and built by Swiss Alpine engineers to industry standards, including those of the Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) as well as the specifications and safety standards of the state of Colorado. Participants are secured throughout their experience to the life safety systems using the Bornack Smart Safe Belay (SSB) lanyard system which prevents participants from detaching from the system during transfers from one element to the next while providing participants the freedom to choose their route and move at their own pace. Staff are positioned nearby to offer encouragement and assist if needed.
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From $100.00
Bachelorette Parties & Wedding Groups by Salida Walking Tours

Bachelorette Parties & Wedding Groups by Salida Walking Tours

This is a flexible tour that can be customized to your needs in terms of time and topic (ghost, history, or both). And, of course, if you desire, we'll visit local bars and pubs. Minimum guest number required. Speaking of alcohol, bar tabs are your responsibility. Alcohol is not part of the price and you must be 21+. This tour includes: ~ Shocking details of Salida's only serial killer​ (a total psycho) ~ The location of a vicious lynching (group hug?) ~ The truth of the skin trade in the early days ~ We'll visit sites of current ghost hauntings (we have plenty!) ~ Details of a couple of vicious murders ~ We'll stop for courage juice (liquor, if you're slow to catch on) ~ Several guests have seen the infamous woman in a certain downtown window (ghosts not window peeping) Think pub crawl meets best friends under the sheets telling ghost & history stories. Please note that price is for up to 10 guests. For larger groups, please contact us for a price.
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3/4 Day Arkansas River- Browns Canyon Express - No Lunch

3/4 Day Arkansas River- Browns Canyon Express - No Lunch

COVID 19 Pre-trip screening for all guests: MASKS are required during transportation. This DAILY trip includes 14 miles and 5 hours of clear, crisp Class II-III+ whitewater crashing through the Browns Canyon National Monument. We have added 6 more miles to make this the most rapids in a 3/4 day no lunch adventure. A professional river guide and all boating equipment: splash jackets, drinking water, and PFD, personal floatation device. Bring your personal water bottle, noncotton clothing, secure footwear or rentals of wetsuits and boots available to reserve. Situated in the heart of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, the Arkansas River's 145 miles, threads its way through a vacationer's paradise. From the river's source in the beautiful Arkansas Valley with dramatic 14,000-foot peaks to the bottom of the Royal Gorge, Arkansas River has it all.
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Rentals: 1-Day Raft Accessories (PFD | Helmet | Splash Jacket) 1 person

Rentals: 1-Day Raft Accessories (PFD | Helmet | Splash Jacket) 1 person

Single bundle recommended with boat rentals: Individual's Personal Gear required for your river safety.
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Park and Paddle Package

Park and Paddle Package

Our most popular Colorado adventure vacation package for families, groups and individuals! 2 fun and thrilling activities, 1 great day! Combine rafting on Colorado's #1 stretch of whitewater with the Browns Canyon Adventure Park. Start with an all access pass to the Browns Canyon Adventure Park. Zip, crawl, swing and play through 4 Courses, 66 Elements, and 2 Adrenaline Features, on the banks of the Arkansas River!  After lunch in our riverside pavilion, paddle 10 miles of whitewater through the Browns Canyon National Monument. Experience the fun and excitement of rafting several Class III whitewater rapids such as Pinball, Zoom Flume and Raft Ripper. This package is a great addition to any Colorado Adventure vacation! Join us! Please note: A PRIVATE BOAT IS NOT GUARANTEED. YOU MAY BE GROUPED WITH OTHER GUESTS. 
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Rentals: 1-Day - 9' Mini Me Inflatable Raft & Assessories 2-4 persons

Rentals: 1-Day - 9' Mini Me Inflatable Raft & Assessories 2-4 persons

Mini-Me Rafts are 9' long and accommodate 2 people and a dry bag or cooler quite easily. You can fit up to 4 people if you prefer, but be prepared to be in close quarters. These rafts are one of the most fun ways to go down a stretch of river and they are surprisingly stable for their size as long as you keep them straight they hardly flip and are difficult to rap on rocks. Guiding experience is necessary. The responsible party is liable for all losses and damages or replacements.
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History on Tap provided by Steve's Original Salida Walking Tours

History on Tap provided by Steve's Original Salida Walking Tours

Join a captivating journey through Salida, home to Colorado's largest National Historic District. Our exclusive tour blends the thriving craft beer scene with Salida's rich Wild West history. Join us as we explore 2-3 breweries and pubs, guided by local historian, Steve Chapman. Author of six books on Salida history and winner of a prestigious award for his Salida history radio show, Steve brings the past to life like no other. Uncover the secrets behind Salida's distinctive pronunciation, Sah-LIE-Dah, and brace yourself for riveting tales of knife fights, brutal beatings, and the chilling murder of a local Marshal that left an indelible mark on the city's character. In addition to captivating true stories, you'll see rare photographs and maps of Salida's Wild West past. Alcohol purchase is not included or required. All tour guests must be 21+.
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Rentals: 1-Day Personal Floatation Device PFD

Rentals: 1-Day Personal Floatation Device PFD

Personal Flotation Devices are a necessary thing to have any time you are going to be in the river. Various sizes available for all day rental.
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Brown's Canyon Half Day

Brown's Canyon Half Day

Colorado's most popular whitewater rafting trip.  Exciting moderate level whitewater through Brown's Canyon National Monument.  Spectacular scenery and lots of thrills and memories for a lifetime.
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Full Day Browns Canyon Rafting

Full Day Browns Canyon Rafting

Half way through the trip, you will pull over for a gourmet riverside lunch where you will be served a hot sizzling chicken fajita lunch by our guides. This is a great time to stretch, kick back enjoying the stunning views, and see first hand why Browns Canyon became a National Monument. After lunch, you will head back to the river for more whitewater adventure and enjoy Seidel’s Suckhole and Twin Falls. This section of Class III water has interspersed waves and rapids which are challenging but not overwhelming.
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From $147.00