Three Day Watersport Rentals

Rental

Duration: 3 days

Buena Vista • Nathrop • Salida

Features

Dog Friendly

Kid Friendly

Instant Book

Shuttle Included

Locally Owned

$30 Float Tube Rental

$195 SUP Rentals

$525 Supsquatch Rentals

$360 9 Ft. Mini Me Raft Rentals

$450 10′-6″ Mini “MAX” Raft Rentals

$525 12 ft Self Bailing Paddle Raft

$600 14 ft. Self Bailing Paddle Raft

(Includes 6 Paddles, 6 PFD, 6 Helmets)

$675 14 Ft. Self-bailing Oar Raft with Oar Frame

(Includes: Oar Frame With Guide Seat, 3 Oars, 1 Drop Box, 1 Cooler optional, 1 Repair Kit optional, Frame Tie Straps)

$255 16 ft Trailer Rental 3" Ball

$225 Inflatable Kayak – Single Rentals

$300 Inflatable Kayak – Tandem Rentals

$30 PFD Rental

$45 PFD and Helmet Rental

$30 Wetsuit and Boot Rental

$5 Small (14") Dry Bag

$10 Large Dry Bag 65 liter

$30 Quick Release Straps

(Used for tying equipment to personal vehicles)

Description

Arkansas River SUP Kayak, & Raft Rentals - 3 Days

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!

If you would like to utilize our Arkansas River shuttle service, we'll shuttle your vehicle for you, (with or without a trailer) so it’s waiting for you at the takeout! Add your shuttle during online checkout after adding your rental.

Rental Options

SUP Rental

Rent a SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board) for high mountain lake touring, river surfing, or flatwater cruising the local lakes and reservoirs. Whether you are seeking adventure down the rapids, or just want to go for a leisurely cruise down one of the calmer stretches of the Arkansas River near Salida, we have a variety of paddleboard rentals for your needs. Please let us know if you will require tie-down straps for your paddleboard/s as well as any of the other available add-ons.

SUP-Squatch ‘Mega’ SUP

6+ People

Do you want the fastest multi-person craft on the river? This could be just the board for you. With room for 6 comfortably and many many more if you just want a floating lake dock. These boards will accelerate you faster than any other paddle powers craft on the river. An experienced SUP captain is a must, and don’t be afraid to take a knee when paddling through the rough stuff. If you want an experienced SUP captain we have guided tours available as well.

9' Mini Me Raft Details

Perfect for 2-4 people or furry companions.

The Hyside Mini-Me raft rentals are small, maneuverable, light, and incredibly stable! These boats will take care of you, all you have to do is keep them straight and paddle hard. This is a great way to get into self-guided rafting and whitewater. Suitable for 2-4 passengers comfortably these boats can take you, and your friends (furry ones included) on an amazing tour of whatever section of the Arkansas River you decide to paddle. Each boat includes PFDs (Personal Flotation Devices), Helmets, and Paddles enough for 2 people. Let the Mini rafts take you for a memorable adventure in a safe and stable yet supremely playful manner.

10'-6" Mini "Max" Raft Details

Perfect for 2-4 people or furry companions.

The Hyside Mini-Max raft rentals are small, maneuverable, light, and incredibly stable! These boats will take care of you, all you have to do is keep them straight and paddle hard. This is a great way to get into self-guided rafting and whitewater. Suitable for 2-4 passengers comfortably these boats can take you, and your friends (furry ones included) on an amazing tour of whatever section of the Arkansas River you decide to paddle. Let the Mini rafts take you for a memorable adventure in a safe and stable yet supremely playful manner.

12' Paddle Raft

Slightly larger than the mini max, these 12' rafts comfortable seat 5-6 people and are very stable!

12' Self-Bailing Fishing Oar Raft

We have 12′ fishing oar-rafts and an optional add-on 16′ trailer available for rent. These comfortable seat one rower and 1-2 passengers.

Single Inflatable Kayak Details

Inflatable Kayaks (IK or ducky) are a stable and fun way to navigate the Arkansas River. The Hyside Paddilac I that we use are the most stable and durable personal crafts on the market. Appropriate for people of all shapes, sizes, and ability levels, these boats are top-of-the-line and perform better than any other duckies on the river. If you want to run whitewater, or just go for a leisurely float this is the craft for you. Often they make a great companion craft to stand-up paddle boarders due to their added gear capacity.

Tandem Inflatable Kayak Details

Double Duckies Paddilac II is the same stable craft with 2 seats and 3 more feet in length for either another person or more gear or perhaps a cooler. Our Paddilac Kayaks are the very best inflatable kayaks on the market and will provide you with the safest, most stable, secure, and fun of any inflatable kayak rental you will find on the Arkansas River.

Float Tube

Rent a float tube, available daily (to use in the Above Salida @ Big Bend launch site to below Salida @ Salida East). The Salida River Park is easy to walk up and down to play in the waves. Tubes are the most basic of watercraft, and they have the least amount of performance of any of our rentals. They are the simplest way to go for a leisurely float, but also the least maneuverable.

Many people will take tubes and do laps in the Salida river park using the Riverside Walking path, while others may venture to go for a point-to-point float from an access point.

PFD (Personal Flotation Device) Details

Need an extra PFD or two? We’ve got you covered!

Duration

Three Days. Pick-up times are 9:00 am or 10:00 am.

Rentals are due back by 5:00 pm the final day of your rental.

Location of Rental Pickup

Dvorak Expeditions

17921 U.S. Hwy 285
Nathrop, CO, 81236

Gear rental delivery and pickup are available for an additional fee if you prefer not to pick them up at our shop. See options at checkout.

What's Included

PFD (Personal Flotation Device) - Up to 2 PFDs are included with the SUP-Squatch and Raft Rentals. If you have more than two paddlers, you'll need to bring or rent additional PFDs.
Helmet
Paddle
Leash (for individual SUP)

Not Included

The following are available for an additional fee.

Vehicle shuttle on the Arkansas River sections. Cost varies with the arrangement.
Tie-down straps, although it's often wise to just deflate it at the end of your trip, just don’t drag it around!
Dry bags large and small
Large barrel pump
Wetsuit & booties

ADVENTURE PROVIDED BY Dvorak Expeditions

FAQs

Will my craft be inflated or deflated when I pick it up?

You'll be able to select your preference at checkout.

What kind of wetsuits do you rent?

Our wetsuits are Farmer John or Jane style wetsuits - long legs, no arms. The booties are zip-up neoprene boots.

Which sections do you offer shuttles for?

We offer the following shuttles:

Big Bend to Rincon
Big Bend to Salida Boat Ramp
Big Bend to Salida East
Buena Vista (WA) to Ruby Mountain
Buena Vista (WA) to Hecla Jct
Fisherman's Bridge to Hecla Jct
Fisherman's Bridge to Salida Boat Ramp
Fisherman's Bridge to Stone Bridge
Hecla Jct to Pinnacle Rock
Ruby Mountain to Hecla Jct
Salida Boat Ramp to Rincon
Stone-bridge to Salida Boat Ramp

Which section should I run?

Please note that rentals are all self-guided, and it is your responsibility to select the appropriate section for your group's ability level. If you're not confident in your skills, consider a guided trip or a lesson.

Cancellation Policy

Cancelations made more than 7 days before the rental date are subject to a 25% fee and less than 48 hours are nonrefundable. Must Sign a full rental release agreement (online) prior to receiving the boat and items rented.