Plan Your Arkansas River Trip
Find the Best Rafting Trip for Your Group
Answer a few quick questions and we’ll point you toward the Monumental Expeditions trip that fits your group best.
Find the Best Rafting Trip for Your Group
Answer a few quick questions and we’ll point you toward the Monumental Expeditions trip that fits your group best.
1. What is the age of the youngest person in your group?
2. What kind of trip sounds best?
Easy, scenic, and relaxed
Fun family adventure with some splash
Bigger rapids and more excitement
Challenging whitewater
3. How adventurous is your group?
We want something mellow
We’re okay with moderate rapids
We want a more exciting trip
4. Does your group want a half-day or full-day trip?
Half day
Full day
Either works
5. Are you bringing a dog?
Yes
No
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