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The Numbers Full Day Rafting Trip - Buena Vista

From$179
6 hours
Buena Vista, USA

About this activity

A full day, high adrenaline rafting trip on the Arkansas River featuring the Numbers’ continuous Class IV rapids, expert guides, and a riverside lunch - ideal for experienced rafters seeking maximum thrills.

Highlights

  • Ride the state’s most consistent Class IV flow, powered by Twin Lakes & Clear Creek Reservoirs.
  • Paddle beneath the Collegiate Peaks, Colorado’s 14,000-foot giants.
  • Riverside, deli-style lunch.
  • Share thrills with family, friends, and new friends.
  • Spot wildlife like bighorn sheep, beavers, and otters.

Full description

Experience one of Colorado’s most intense rafting adventures with a full day on the Arkansas River running the legendary Numbers section. This high energy stretch is known for its nearly continuous Class IV whitewater, featuring steep drops, powerful hydraulics, and fast technical lines through rapids numbered One through Seven. A full day itinerary gives you more time to tackle this demanding section of river, sharpen your paddling skills, and enjoy additional runs through some of the most thrilling whitewater in the state. Midday, you’ll take a break riverside to refuel with a freshly prepared lunch before jumping back into the action. Led by professional, certified guides who prioritize safety, instruction, and teamwork, this trip is best suited for experienced rafters or confident adventurers seeking maximum excitement, bigger rapids, and a true test of their whitewater skills.

Included / Excluded

  • Professional, interpretive, and entertaining guides.
  • Helmets and Coastguard approved Personal Floatation Devices
  • Deli style lunch
  • Roundtrip transportation from the meet location
  • Safety orientation and paddle instruction
  • Gratuities
  • Wetsuit Boot rentals

Meeting point

Start Location

Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours, U.S. 24, Buena Vista, CO, USA

Important information

Know before you book

  • All participants must be ages 15+.
  • Rafting is not recommended for people who are pregnant or have underlying heart or pulmonary conditions.
  • We reserve the right to switch river/locations based on current conditions.
  • This is an active trip, paddling is required!

Know before you go

  • This trip meets in Buena Vista, Colorado.
  • There are bathrooms & changing rooms at the meet location.
  • Depending on the weather and water temperatures, wetsuits may be required. We have rentals available for free. If you're planning on using a wetsuit, we recommend wearing a swimsuit or quick dry clothing underneath— no birthday suits allowed!

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Reviews

4.9(4,284 reviews)
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Melody Urso
Sep 2026
5.0

I did the Mesa Verde Tour with lunch and Ann Rapp, our guide, was the best! She not only provided us with in-depth information, history and theories about the sites we were seeing, but also took a lot of time at some of the less “popular” dwellings so we could understand the varied communities. I can’t speak highly enough of our tour and I think this is an ideal way to experience a broader picture of Mesa Verde and its history.

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Matt Hadley
Sep 2026
5.0

We kayaked 10 miles down the Colorado River near Moab. It was awesome. Griffin was our guide and did a fantastic job.

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Jennifer RAULINE
Sep 2026
5.0

(Translated by Google) A magnificent experience, super friendly guides. Rafting in such an idyllic setting, with the guide's explanations... Not to be missed. (Original) Experience magnifique, guides super sympa. Faire du rafting dans un cadre aussi idyllique, abec les explications du guide ... A ne pas manquer.

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