Browns Canyon Sizzler

1 day

Buena Vista, USA

About this activity

The full-day Browns Canyon Sizzler represents the ultimate Colorado rafting experience! This trip offers a full day of classic white water rafting through class III rapids on the Arkansas River, complete with a riverside deli-style lunch.

Highlights

17 miles of rafting on the Arkansas River
Experience Colorado's best mountain scenery
Wildlife viewing including big horn sheep!
Raft through a National Monument

Full description

Embark on an exhilarating full-day journey down the Arkansas River, passing through Browns Canyon National Monument. Suitable for adventurers of all ages and skill levels, this 17-mile trip promises an unforgettable experience on one of Colorado's best stretches of whitewater. Navigate the river's splashy, class III rapids, featuring drops of up to 35 feet per mile, and marvel at the towering granite walls that flank the river as you pass through the majestic granite canyon. Midway through the trip, take a break to enjoy a delicious deli lunch on the riverbank and the chance to recharge before continuing your Browns Canyon adventure.

Included / Excluded

PFD, Wetsuit
Experienced guide
Splash Jacket, & Helmet
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
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!