Water Sports in Buena Vista

Experience Browns Canyon National Monument on this whitewater-rafting tour along the Arkansas River from Buena Vista. This "express" option is 6 miles (9.6 km) longer than the half-day tour but shorter than the full-day tour, providing a great option for families and first-time rafters.

Explore Browns Canyon National Monument on a white-water rafting adventure. Spend a few hours shooting the Class III rapids, perfect for beginner or intermediate paddlers, in the company of a guide - perfect for families who want to raft together. Keep a lookout for local wildlife such as big horn sheep and blue heron as you paddle, learning about the area through your guide's commentary.

Paddle down the scenic Arkansas River on a half-day rafting adventure through Colorado's Bighorn Sheep Canyon. Navigate class II and II whitewater rapids with an expert guide, and soak up the beauty of the surrounding high desert landscape, home to an abundance of native wildlife. It's a great way for families and first-timers to experience one of Colorado's favorite - and wettest! - outdoor adventure sports.

Enjoy a trip down the Arkansas River without the stress of paddling or extreme rapids on a scenic float through the Lower Browns Canyon section. Popular with families, this half-day tour from Buena Vista allows you to experience the river’s energy and surrounding Rocky Mountain scenery while an experienced river guide handles all of the navigation. Pick up a paddle if you like, or simply relax and enjoy this fun and mellow river ride. 

Get your adrenaline pumping during this 3-hour rafting adventure down the Colorado River. An experienced, professional guide will deftly lead you through The Numbers, one of the most difficult sections of river to raft in the state. As your boat winds its way through tight turns, steep drops, and raging rapids you’ll be immersed in the surrounding beauty that is the Colorado River. Look out for wildlife and get ready to paddle.

Enjoy a full-day rafting trip in Browns Canyon, considered a top rafting destination in Colorado and the United States. Depart from Buena Vista in the morning for transport to the Arkansas River where it runs through Browns Canyon National Monument. Your guide shows you the basics of paddling, then hops into a raft with you for a thrilling ride through both whitewater and calm stretches of the river. Your tour includes lunch, paddling instruction, all necessary equipment, guide, and round-trip transportation from Buena Vista.

Travel through Browns Canyon on the Arkansas River on this whitewater rafting tour that departs from a location near Buena Vista, about 1 hour and 15 minutes south of Breckenridge. Both first-time and experienced rafters are welcome on this classic river-rafting excursion, where you'll navigate rapids with a guide.

Experience the adrenaline-pumping excitement of a whitewater rafting adventure at Browns Canyon National Monument on this professionally guided, full- or half-day excursion. Ride along the clear, crisp waters of the Arkansas River, from the river's source in the beautiful Arkansas Valley, with dramatic 14,000 foot peaks to the bottom of the Royal Gorge. Crash through the Class III and IV rapids of the Granite Gorge and Browns Canyon National Monument whitewater. All boating equipment - rain gear, drinking water and a personal floatation device - are included.

Raft down Colorado's Arkansas River in Browns Canyon on this half-day whitewater rafting adventure. Start at Buena Vista and make your way down 12 class I, II, and III rapids with your guide across 16 miles of rivers. Enjoy a delicious, locally sourced, lunch just on the banks of the river and admire the beautiful views of the Collegiate Peaks.

Spend a full day on Colorado's most famous river with a rafting adventure that takes you through both Bighorn Sheep Canyon and the Royal Gorge. Get your paddling muscles warmed up with mild, class I-III rapids and gorgeous scenery in the morning, then tackle the thrilling drops and churning white water of the Gorge in the afternoon. Keep your energy up with a riverside picnic lunch in between sections.

Set off on Colorado’s famed Arkansas River for a unique evening adventure near Buena Vista. Float down the mild whitewater currents of the Milk Run section on a relaxed, 1.5-hour ride while an experienced river guide leads the way. After working up an appetite, hop off downstream at the Riverside Bar and Grill for a delicious Rocky Mountain–style dinner among the beautiful natural surroundings. 

Beginners will feel safe and comfortable on this 1-hour rafting trip down the Milk Run of the Arkansas River in Buena Vista, CO. Families with small children over two years old can paddle together through easy splashes and gentle floats with mountain views. All paddling equipment and safety gear is included.

Combine two of Breckenridge's top activities - whitewater rafting and ziplining - on this single tour. With a guide in the lead for supervision and you safety, zoom through a forest of Ponderosa and Douglas pines, ending up in the backyard of the adventure center. Get suited up for rafting and embark on a beginner- and family-friendly rafting trip on Clear Creek. Planning both of these activities separately may be time-consuming, but this tour takes care of everything so you can simply enjoy.

Experience the adrenaline-pumping excitement of a whitewater rafting adventure in the heart of Colorado's Rocky Mountains on this professionally guided, half-day excursion. Ride along the clear, crisp waters of the Arkansas River, from the river's source in the beautiful Arkansas Valley, with dramatic 14,000 foot peaks to the bottom of the Royal Gorge. Crash through the Class II and III rapids of the Granite Gorge and Browns Canyon National Monument whitewater. All boating equipment - rain gear, drinking water and a personal floatation device - are included.

Experience the adrenaline-pumping excitement of a whitewater rafting adventure in the heart of Colorado's Rocky Mountains on this professionally guided, full-day excursion. Ride along the clear, crisp waters of the Arkansas River, from the river's source in the beautiful Arkansas Valley, with dramatic 14,000 foot peaks to the bottom of the Royal Gorge. Crash through the Class II and III rapids of the Granite Gorge and Browns Canyon National Monument whitewater. All boating equipment and lunch are included.

Complete two popular outdoor adventures against the backdrop of crisp Colorado scenery on this combo tour with a top-rated company. Spend the morning navigating the mild rapids of Bighorn Sheep Canyon on a whitewater rafting run that's perfect for beginners and families. After lunch at a bar and grill near the Arkansas River, take flight on an exciting zipline course above the high desert landscape.

Novice and advanced rafters alike agree that running Browns Canyon on the Arkansas River makes for a fun-filled day on the water. Admire canyon scenery as you head through white water, including rapids such as Pinball and Big Drop. Lunch is also included for you to enjoy partway through the trip.

Experience the adrenaline-pumping excitement of a whitewater rafting adventure on this professionally guided, half-day excursion at Bighorn Sheep Canyon. Ride along the clear, crisp waters of the Arkansas River, with beautiful views of the snow-covered Sangre de Cristo Mountains. A gentle start crashes into more challenging Class II and III rapids for the more experienced paddler. It's a perfect balance for kids and adults wanting to share a fun day on the river. All boating equipment - rain gear, drinking water and a personal floatation device - are included.

Get your adrenaline pumping on a whitewater-rafting tour down the Arkansas River. This adventure from Buena Vista takes you through the Numbers, known for its series of seven major rapids that make up the river's most continuous section of whitewater. Then stop for lunch before enjoying the scenic, less challenging Narrows section.

Enjoy a full day on the Arkansas River with this guided whitewater tour that sets you up for success, even if it's your first time rafting. The Bighorn Sheep Canyon it is an ideal choice for beginners and families, featuring mild class I-III rapids and plenty of tranquil stretches to catch your breath and soak in the gorgeous Colorado scenery. A riverside lunch helps keeps the energy up, while optional photos and videos provide a lasting memento of your river adventure.