Buena Vista White Water Rafting Adventure

Extreme Colorado white water rafting on the Arkansas River in Buena Vista is for experienced rafters or adventurous beginners in good physical condition. The Numbers sections offers some of the most technical white water rafting in Colorado. Be prepared for a full body workout as your professional river guide directs your group through each back to back rapid. Enjoy scenic views of the 14,000 foot Collegiate Peaks and cottonwood lined riverbanks between paddle strokes

Meeting Point

12600 US Hwy 24/285

12600 US Hwy 24/285, Buena Vista, CO 81211, USA

Located in central Colorado 2 miles south of Buena Vista, in the small town of Johnson Village on the east side of the Arkansas River. Our location is near most resort towns including Keystone, Vail and Breckenridge, and 2.5 hours from Denver.
Check-in time is 1 hour before your departure time.

What's included:

• Professional river guide
• Transportation to and from the river
• National Park fees
• Use of helmet, personal flotation devices and necessary river equipment
• Lunch on full-day trips only

Not included:

• Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
• High water/ cool weather river gear (wetsuits, splash jackets, and river shoes)

What to expect:

Duration: 6 hours

Arkansas River

, , Colorado

The most popular whitewater rafting river in Colorado.

5 hours

Wilderness Aware Rafting

Buena Vista, Colorado

Meet at our riverside headquarters located just 2 miles South of Buena Vista, Colorado 30-45 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time. Upon arrival our helpful staff will direct you on how to prepare for the day and will make recommendations about rental gear (wetsuits, splash jackets and river shoes) based on weather/ water conditions. 
After getting changed into your river clothes and receiving a comprehensive safety orientation, we will transport you about 15 minutes to the river put-in location. 
After paddling through 6 miles of the heart pumping rapids of the Numbers section you will either end your half-day trip and return to our office, or if you are doing the full-day trip you will enjoy a riverside lunch. The full-day trip then continues into the technical class III-IV Narrows section and ends at our office take-out. Don't forget to view your photos before saying good bye to your guide!

1 hour