Browns Canyon Express

0.8 days

Buena Vista, USA

About this activity

Explore the Arkansas River with our 3/4 day trip, combining the excitement of class III rapids with the unparalleled beauty of Browns Canyon and the opportunity to raft through a national monument.

Highlights

3/4 day of class III rafting on the Arkansas River
Experience Colorado's best mountain scenery
Wildlife viewing including big horn sheep!
Raft through a National Monument

Full description

Experience the ultimate Colorado summer adventure with our Brown's Canyon Express whitewater rafting trip. Departing from our Buena Vista outpost, this trip offers excitement for adventurers of all ages, as you navigate splashy class III rapids. On this 3/4 day trip, you'll paddle through Brown's Canyon National Monument and down the most scenic portions of the Arkansas River. Enjoy breathtaking mountain scenery and exhilarating whitewater from Fisherman's Bridge to Stone Bridge. Compare this adventure with our half-day Brown's Canyon experience or full-day Brown's Canyon Sizzler to find the perfect fit for your group.

Included / Excluded

PFD, Wetsuit
Experienced guide
Splash Jacket, & Helmet

Gratuities

Meeting point

Start Location

AVA Rafting & Zipline, U.S. 24, Buena Vista, CO, USA

Important information

Know before you book

Duration: 3/4 day
Moderate physical activity
Minimum age: 7

Know before you go

Check confirmation location and time
Read and sign liability waiver
Have fun!

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

Cancellations made prior to 7pm the night before will receive a 90% refund.

Reviews

4.8(1,381 reviews)

Katie Calrson

Jul 2026

5.0

We had a wonderful time zip lining. Our guides, Sienna and Quinn, were funny, talkative, happy, and overall awesome! They made our zip line tour fly by. They also were very willing to help us in any way needed when we got locked out of our car. All of the staff members were caring and willing to lend a hand if needed. Would definitely recommend!

TeAnna Friday

Jul 2026

5.0

My sister and I had an mazing experience on the zipline course! Meghan and Julia were awesome guides and informative to keep everyone safe! I would 100% go again! The course is not too high up, but does require a small hike to the first course. Half day is 6 courses, the last one being the shortest.This course requires the skill of handbraking, which can prove challenging….

J W

Jul 2026

5.0

A huge shoutout to the crew at AVA Zipline. From the beginning they went above and beyond to make sure our experience was the best. Cameron and Kyle did an outstanding job going over all the safety parts of ziplining and once out on the course they knocked it out of the park! We would HIGHLY recommend AVA to anyone in the Idaho Springs area!