Browns Canyon Rafting and Granite Via Ferrata

1 day
Buena Vista, USA

About this activity

From our Buena Vista outpost located less than one hour from Breckenridge, Vail, and Aspen, experience our Granite Via Ferrata course and raft 10 miles through Browns Canyon on the beautiful Arkansas River.

Highlights

  • 10 miles of mild to more exhilarating rapids
  • Raft through a National Monument
  • Experience Colorado's highest freefall
  • Climb into the cliffside above the Arkansas River Valley
  • Traverse across iron rungs, ladders, and cables

Full description

At our Buena Vista outpost located less than one hour from Breckenridge, Vail, and Aspen, test your skills on our Via Ferrata course with a thrilling zipline to your starting point. You will ascend crags and rappel above the Arkansas River Valley, gaining magnificent views of the 14000+ foot Collegiate Peaks throughout the entire course, as you traverse across iron rungs, bars, and ladders built into the granite cliffside, high above the Arkansas River Valley.  In this action packed day, you will additionally raft 10 miles on through Browns Canyon on the beautiful Arkansas River. Navigate the class III rapids of the classic Browns Canyon National Monument, paddling through slightly larger waves and faster rapids such as  Zoom Flume and Pinball. Browns Canyon white water rafting is appropriate for most ages and experience levels, and this trip delivers a mix of exhilarating whitewater and the majestic scenery of a granite canyon. 

Included / Excluded

  • PFD, Wetsuit, Splash Jacket, & Helmet
  • Experienced guide
  • Via Ferrata Gear
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

Meeting point

Start Location

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

Important information

Know before you book

  • Duration: full day
  • Minimum age: 12
  • Minimum weight: 75 lbs.

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

GetYourGuide
Debra
Sep 2025
5.0

Our guides were Lexie and Tommy and they made our trip so much fun! If you are allowed to request guides, request them if you are looking for music (oldies), singing and dancing while you wait your turn, light-heartedness, history about the area, strong sense of safety, and complete joy. There were 6 ziplines, each with their own unique adventure through the Rocky Mountains. Highly recommend.

GetYourGuide
Andrew
Sep 2025
5.0

Fun and exciting

GetYourGuide
GetYourGuide traveler
Aug 2025
5.0

It was excellent! Our guide Isaiah was tremendous and made the whole experience fun and interesting. Will be going again!