Colorado
Rafting Packages

Raft through Browns Canyon National Monument on the Arkansas River. Our half day Browns Canyon rafting trip takes you down approximately 10 miles of the exciting and beautiful Arkansas River. This Colorado white water rafting trip is appropriate for most ages and abilities. There are plenty of fun class II-III+ rapids and majestic views of the beautiful granite canyon. Whether you’re a first time rafter, an experienced paddler or a family looking for some excitement, Browns Canyon is the place for you! Expect to get wet on this adventure as a member of our highly trained and certified staff guide you through this fun stretch of river. This 3+ hour trip offers incredibly scenic views of the Collegiate Peaks, an abundance of protected wildlife, and crystal clear Rocky Mountain white water. Between rapids, you’ll have time to relax and catch your breath as you get to know your guide and learn more about the majestic views all around you. Our half day trips leave our Buena Vista white water outpost at 9 am or 1:30 pm, check in 30 minutes prior. Highlights

• Approximately 10 river miles
• Raft through Browns Canyon National Monument
• Rapids such as Pin Ball, Zoom Flume and Big Drop
• Family intermediate white water rafting

Inflatable kayaks (aka duckies) are a fun and exciting adventure! Our duckies are open and easily maneuverable and they offer a totally different experience on the river than rafting. Sitting low on the Arkansas River gives you a new vantage point and makes even small waves into big events;  it’s a great adventure even with low water! These trips are customized to your group and ability level. Our guides will show you the ropes and teach you proper kayaking techniques as you learn how to steer yourself through mellow rapids or challenge some of the skills you’ve acquired in the past.  We cater to the first timer and the experienced kayaker alike and choose the section of river best suited to your group. Take a morning trip, meeting at 9 am, or an afternoon excursion at 1 pm. A half day trip allows enough time to enjoy hiking and climbing nearby or enjoy a leisurely lunch in Buena Vista! All of our kayaking trips provide everything you need for an unforgettable river adventure: your very own inflatable kayak, paddle, wetsuit, booties, splash jacket, life jacket, and helmet. Tandem kayaks are available, but we highly recommend maneuvering your own vessel. Every trip is guided by an experienced and certified Browns Canyon Rafting guidewho will accompany you down river, teach you to steer your way through the rapids and be there if you end up taking a dip in the river. Kayaking is physically demanding and all participants should be in good physical condition.

Ready for adventure?  Ready for fun?  The excitement begins as you jump on top of your own inflatable kayak, aka “ducky”, and start running the river in your own boat. Kayaks are an amazing adventure for any size family or group. Our duckies are open and easily maneuverable and they offer a totally different experience on the river than rafting!  Rapids feel bigger being that close to the water. You will be in charge of your own boat on this guided tour. Your guide will go over best techniques and procedures for reading the river and maneuvering your ducky downstream. He or she will be with you throughout the trip to show you the best route and run safety incase you go for a swim. We cater to first timers and experienced kayakers alike and choose the section of river best suited for your group. We have easy to advanced sections. Inflatable kayaking is physically demanding and all participants should be in good physical condition. Each Browns Canyon Rafting kayak trip provides everything you need for an unforgettable river adventure including: your very own kayak, paddle, wetsuit, booties, splash jacket, life jacket, and helmet. Tandem kayaks are available, but we highly recommend maneuvering your own vessel. Every trip is guided by an experienced and certified Browns Canyon Rafting guide who will accompany you down river and teach you to steer your way through the rapids. Highlights

• Approximately 10 River Miles
• Customized Trip For Your Group
• Free Wetsuits, Splash Top, And River Shoe Rentals
• Fresh And Delicious Deli-Style Lunch

Our Razor partners are locate one mile from our Buena Vista outpost and provide quality side by side Razor rentals and guided tours with drop off/pick up and directions with maps of our beautiful local 4X4 trails. Your trip on one of their meticulously maintained Razors’s, will be one remembered for a lifetime. Old mining sites, high mountain lakes, passes over the continental divide, wild flowers and incomparable sunsets are all here in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Whether you are fishing, hiking, feeding the chipmunks or discovering old abandoned mines and ghost towns, Salida, Buena Vista and Leadville are the starting points for your Colorado high mountain adventures and trips. Razor rentals include helmets, instruction, safety talk and map.

Bring the kids out and become a kid again yourself on this amazing Canyon Aerial Course complex located in the Lost Canyon near Salida Colorado. Sitting atop 60 foot poles, there are 9 different courses ranging from yellow (easy) to double black (extreme) using 120 interconnected “challenge elements.” Start easy and work your way up! Each guest will be fitted with gear and given instruction prior to entering the Canyon Aerial Challenge course. 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. Our partner company is located approximately 30 minutes from our outpost.

Bring the kids out and become a kid again yourself on this amazing Canyon Aerial Course complex located in the Lost Canyon near Salida Colorado. Sitting atop 60 foot poles, there are 9 different courses ranging from yellow (easy) to double black (extreme) using 120 interconnected “challenge elements.” Start easy and work your way up! Each guest will be fitted with gear and given instruction prior to entering the Canyon Aerial Challenge course. 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. Our partner company is located approximately 30 minutes from our outpost.

A great introduction to white water rafting! If you have a short time frame and want to stay close to Denver this is a great option. If you have more time we recommend our Browns Canyon National Monument Half Day trip  for the iconic Colorado rafting experience. Our one-third-day beginner trip is great for ages 6+ and 50 lbs. Bring the whole family, bring friends, team build with coworkers or scout troops on this Rocky Mountain whitewater experience. You will raft approximately 6 miles through Class II-III rapids and follow the twist and turns of the river through the historic town of Idaho Springs, passing old gold mines and the town water wheel. Paddle through fun and splashy rapids such as Castle Falls, Dizzy Lizzy, Mountain Lion, and Mr. Twister. We highly recommend this trip for children and first time rafters! Clear Creek is located only 40 minutes from Denver and one hour from Boulder, Summit County and Winter Park. Clear Creek has a Colorado Rafting experience to offer everyone. Highlights

Our Paddle-N-Saddle Combo Trip offers the complete experience, Rafting Colorado’s famous Browns Canyon or The Numbers in the morning and enjoy jumping in a saddle on horseback for an afternoon horseback ride into Colorado’s Rocky Mountains! If you have not experience Colorado horseback riding, you owe it to yourself to gallop in the majestic Rockies. Choose which rafting trip is right for your group, both are great trips. Browns Canyon goes through a National Monument and has a bunch of fun class III rapids. It is the perfect mix of excitement and relaxation. Great for families, first timers and experienced paddlers alike. The Numbers is a step up from Browns Canyon, rapid wise. It is very continuous and is packed full of class IV rapids. The Numbers is great for experienced rafters or adventurous first timers. If you are not sure which section is best for your group just give us a call, we would love to help. After rafting you will have a break in-between adventures to grab a bite and then meet at our horseback riding partner’s stables, Mount Princeton Stables located about 10-15 minutes south of us. There you will meet your horse and guide and enjoy a 2 hour guided horseback ride near Mount Princeton and Chalk Creek. This is a day packed with Colorado adventure! Highlights