The Gauntlet Rafting Full Day

1 day

Buena Vista, USA

About this activity

Less than 1 hour from Breckenridge, Aspen, and Vail experience the wildest rafting offered on the Arkansas River in Colorado from our Buena Vista location.

Highlights

11 miles of intense class V rapids
An extreme adventure experience
Steep rapids and large drops
Includes lunch on the river
Experience beautiful Arkansas River & wildlife

Full description

Less than 1 hour from Breckenridge, Aspen, and Vail experience the wildest rafting offered on the Arkansas River in Colorado from our Buena Vista location. The Gauntlet whitewater rafting trip is a must for any adventure seeker! This adventure takes you on an 11 mile ride through class IV and V rapids, some of the steepest and most intense rapids in Colorado, and features steep drops, technical maneuvers, and extreme whitewater. This is by far the most intense rafting on the Arkansas River and will be a thrilling adventure for the wildest and more experienced rafters!

Included / Excluded

PFD, Wetsuit
Lunch
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: full day
Must be in good physical condition
Minimum age: 15

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!