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

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!