Summary

Arkansas Valley: Multi Sport: 2 Days

Prices From	USD$ $335.00
1st Departure	05.01.2009
Provider	Dvorak Kayak & Rafting Exp Inc
Destination	Colorado
Duration	2 days
Challenge	Easy
Avg Rating	Not Rated

Participate in a wide variety of activities including horseback riding, mountain biking, four-wheel drive tour, hiking, Hot Springs, rafting, inflatable kayak, rock climbing or Peak climb 14,000 ft.

Itinerary

Day 1

FIVE DAY ITINERARY OPTIONS: Custom design your own 2 day itinerary from these selections.

1 or 2 day Raft Trip (The Narrows & Browns Canyon or Big Horn Sheep or add *Royal Gorge) Overnight rafting through Browns Canyon class II-III. This is wilderness camping on the river bank and we provide all rafting equipment, cooking and eating utensils and all the meals lunch through lunch.

Our package includes tents, sleeping bags, pads, wetsuit and boots.

We return to our Nathrop base about 3-4 pm the second day. *If you wish to add a higher level of rapids on the second day to your overnight raft trip we can change up to the Numbers or Royal Gorge section on the Arkansas class IV+ . This will be about an hour vehicle ride provided by Dvoraks. Additional cost of will vary according to choice.

Dvorak's staff reserves the right to adjust activity to skill levels suitable to their guest's ability. Safety is our number 1 priority.

Horseback (Full day or overnight option) Enjoy a full day ride in the high country of the Pike/San Isabel National Forest area. Usually over 8,000 ft. altitude in Aspen forested terrain. Wildlife and alpine tundra abound with wildflowers and beautiful vistas. You will be given map and directions to the meeting location (Stables) from Dvoraks or your lodging. On return to the valley you may choose to go to the Hot Springs resort for a soak and massage which can be arranged by special request. Cost will vary with request.

You will be staying at the pre arranged B&B and we will suggest for your evening meal one of our local restaurants. If you choose the overnight horseback option you will camp in the high peaks and return to Dvoraks or B&B if you choose a post night of lodging. See seperate itinerary for your package arrangments.

Day 2

Mountain Biking (Moderate to Advanced-single track for Advanced) This day is going to take you up the pass to around 9,000 ft. and your ride can be mostly downhill and leisurely trail riding for beginners. More advanced bikers can go for the single track and ride up to the historical Alpine Tunnel area which reaches 13,000 ft. The altitude is pretty new to most folks from sea level and we want you to enjoy the spectacular scenery and the Collegiate Peaks around you. You may want to do some conditioning prior to your trip. We'll stop for lunch and continue down the mountain towards the Hot Springs resort for a soak and end your day in a relaxing open air setting.

You will return to your B&B and have your evening free.

Kayak or Raft Insruction This can be added to your combo by special arrangement. Costs will vary according to instructional requirements. You can refer to the catalog for instruction options and regular prices. Lessons can be group or private additional cost see schedule.; all boating equipment provided by Dvoraks.

Guided Four Wheel Drive Tour (Full or half day) You will be departing for the four wheel drive trip from the Dvorak office at 9:00 am. This day starts at the trail head of one of the most spectacular mountain ranges in the world, the Collegiate Peaks at about 10,000 ft. You will be guided along the ridges of peaks and drop into the various canyons from the Hancock Pass area to the Alpine Tunnel regions. As you meander down you will learn of early miners and their families who carved out a living in harsh environment at elevations up to 13,000 ft. This area was one the richest gold operations in the west. The Alpine Tunnel is a railroad tunnel through the mountain beneath the continental divide in an effort to reach the rich gold fields of the Gunnison District and the Pacific Coast. We can drive on down the old railroad grade to the historical Pitkin Hotel for a home cooked lunch unless Dvoraks has prepared a picnic buffet for your party. After lunch the views at the Cumberland Pass are over 100 miles in all directions. Shortly after leaving the pass you'll enjoy the serenity of Tin Cup, its rich history dating from Gold Rush Days. Leaving Tin Cup to enter Taylor Park, a favorite fly fishing reservoir constructed in the early 1940s. The tour heads east over Cottonwood Pass at 12,000 ft. offering views of many of the 24 peaks over 14,000 ft. in Colorado. Down the pass you will re-enter the present by arriving at Buena Vista and back to Dvorak base.

You can head back to your lodging where you can freshen up and enjoy dining out in historical Salida. In the 1800s folks would ride the train into Salida to dine at the Rivers Edge Restaurant (long since gone) and a taste of the Old West! We (Dvoraks) drive the 4x4 vehicles for these trips.

Fly fishing guided or instruction: For an upgrade to this activity please contact our office to discuss the additional cost involved for the service, activity. Float fishing or wade and walk options.

Rock climbing instruction and repelling: This can be arranged as part of your package with a half day of activity or full day depending on your skill level and your itinerary and length of multi-sport package. Call our office for more details.

MONEY?

GRATUITIES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR TRIP COST. WHILE WE NEVER DEMAND A TIP AND IT IS YOUR DISCRETION WHETHER OR NOT YOU WISH TO TIP, WE PRIDE OURSELVES THAT ONE OF THE GAUGES WE USE FOR YOUR SATISFACTION IS THE GRUTUITY AT THE END OF THE TRIP. (15-20% estimate) IF YOU ARE EVER NOT SATISFIED WE EXPECT YOUR COMMENTS TO MAKE OUR EXPEDITIONS MORE EXCELLENT FOR FUTURE TRIPS.

INCLUDED IN COMBO COST: Wetsuit & boots and camping gear (1 3-person tent, 1 sleeping bag/Therma Rest Pad)

ADDITIONAL COSTS: Third day rafting upgrade to Royal Gorge or Numbers $ each person. Minimum age for class IV-V is 18 years of age. Upgrade on lodging estimates at $40 per night depending on B&B.

Gear List

DVORAKS WILL PROVIDE YOUR BOATING EQUIPMENT.

1.Wetsuit and boots, Splash jacket and pants.

2. Overnights; camping gear (1 tent three person size, 1 sleeping bag 1 therma rest pad)

3. Mountain bikes, helmet, water bottle, rain jacket

4. Rock climbing shoes, harness, climbing equipment.

See more comprehensive list on our website at the Prepare to go page. www.DvorakExpeditions.com

Travel Information

Activity Location

Browns Canyon Office Centerville, Colorado
17921 US Highway 285
Nathrop, CO 81236 USA

Food

Meals on your adventure with us will be covered as listed. All meals during overnight rafting, lunch during any full day activity and breakfast will be provided at the B&B's. Any dinner meal while you stay in a lodge will be your individual responsibility. We can recommend a number of local restaurants with a variety of cuisines.

Money

INCLUDED IN COMBO COST: Wetsuit & boots and camping gear (1 3-person tent, 1 sleeping bag/Therma Rest Pad)

ADDITIONAL COSTS: Third day rafting upgrade to Royal Gorge or Numbers $50 each person. Minimum age for class IV-V is 18 years of age. Upgrade on lodging estimates at $40 per night depending on B&B.

Accommodations

All your PRE and POST LODGING in the towns of Salida or Buena Vista can be arranged by Dvoraks. We recommend one of the excellent Bed & Breakfasts in the Arkansas Valley. Combination trips include B&B's during nights when you are not on an overnight campout on the river. Request brochures of these unique establishments.

Beddin Down 10401 County Rd 160 Salida, CO 81201 (719) 539-1815 www.beddindown.com The Tudor Rose Bed & Breakfast 6720 Paradise Rd. Salida, CO 81201 (719) 539-2002 or (800) 379-0889 www.TheTudorRose.com Mt.Princeston Hot Springs Resort, 15870 County Road 162, Nathrop, CO 81236 719 395-2447 www.MtPrinceton.com