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4.8(1,381 reviews)

Browns Canyon Half-Day Whitewater Rafting Tour

4 hours
Commentary: Guide · en
Buena Vista, USA

About this activity

Raft the nation's favorite stretch of river, 10 miles through Browns Canyon Arkansas River. Together with the rest of the crew in your boat, you will work to negotiate the intermediate (family-level) rapids of the classic Browns Canyon.

Highlights

  • 10 miles of mild to more exhilarating rapids
  • Experience scenic Browns Canyon and Arkansas River
  • Wildlife viewing including big horn sheep!
  • Raft through a National Monument

Full description

Raft the nation's favorite stretch of river, 10 miles through Browns Canyon Arkansas River. Together with the rest of the crew in your boat, you will work to negotiate the intermediate (family-level) rapids of the classic Browns Canyon–a proposed federal Wilderness Area. Just north of Buena Vista, Browns Canyon white water rafting is appropriate for most ages and experience levels, this trip delivers a mix of exhilarating whitewater and the majestic quality of a granite canyon.

Included / Excluded

  • Professional guide
  • Wetsuit
  • Splash jacket
  • Helmet
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Meeting point

Start Location

40671 US-24, US-24, Buena Vista, United States

Important information

Know before you book

  • Duration: half 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)
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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!

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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….

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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!

Additional information

Not wheelchair accessible, Minimum age is 7 years old, All passenger weights MUST be at or above 50lbs (32 kg), Guests are required to bring secure footwear (no flip-flops or Crocs)

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