Buena Vista
Our outpost, just north of Buena Vista, Colorado provides easy access to the best of the area’s outdoor adventures. Explore whitewater rafting, zipline, Via Ferrata, rock climbing, and more.
The Best of the Rockies
Known for its picturesque views of the Collegiate Peaks and the Arkansas River, Buena Vista is an outdoor mecca, offering activities such as hiking, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, and rock climbing. The town itself exudes charm with its historic buildings, quaint shops, and restaurants.
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Top Trips
From our Buena Vista outpost, explore opportunities for whitewater rafting, ziplining, Via Ferrata, rock climbing, horseback riding, and more! Our multi-adventure packages even allow you to combine multiple outdoor activities in one full day of fun.
Browns Canyon 1/2 Day
Get ready to experience the best of Colorado on our Brown’s Canyon half-day trip. This family-friendly adventure rushes you down the Arkansas River and [...]
Numbers 1/2 Day
Looking for that quintessential Colorado whitewater rafting experience? Head to the Numbers section of the Arkansas River! If you are an experienced rafter looking [...]
Browns Canyon Half Day + Zipline Package
This multi-adventure package will keep you energized and smiling the entire day, as you fly through the trees on our Mountaintop Zipline course and [...]
The Numbers 1/2 Day + Via Ferrata
This adventure will get your heart rate up and keep it up as you embark on our Numbers + Via Ferrata full-day excursion. This [...]
Colorado Via Ferrata – Granite
Adventure awaits as you conquer the cliffside on this unique mountaintop climbing experience. Feel a rush of adrenaline as you traverse across and above [...]
Mountaintop Zipline Half Day
Buena Vista, Colorado
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Scenic Float Full Day
Experience the natural beauty of the Colorado River on our Full Day Upper Colorado Full Day Scenic Float trip! You’ll paddle a gently flowing [...]
Blue River Express White Water Rafting Trip
Join AVA on the Blue River on this 1/3-day family-friendly rafting trip! Splash through class III rapids and marvel at the scenery around you [...]
Walk & Wade Fly Fishing Trip
Explore the incredible waters of the Upper Colorado River with a knowledgeable fishing guide. It doesn’t matter if it’s your first-time fishing or you’re [...]
Upper Colorado 4 Hour Fly Fishing Trip
Join AVA for a scenic fly-fishing excursion on the Upper Colorado River. Our 4- hour float trips are perfect for both novice and experienced [...]
Arkansas Valley Never-Ever Full Day Fly Fishing
Come discover the magnetism of fly fishing in Colorado! Endless riffles, runs, pools, and overhanging brush – the Arkansas River is one of Colorado’s [...]
Arkansas Valley Never-Ever Half Day Fly Fishing
The perfect introduction to fly fishing. Get an orientation and test your skills on the iconic Arkansas River in central Colorado.
Polaris RZR Half Day UTV Rental
Embark on an exhilarating full-day journey through the breathtaking landscapes of Kremmling, Colorado with our latest UTV rentals. With this half-day (4-hour) UTV rental, [...]
Polaris RZR 2 Hour UTV Rental
Our UTV rentals offer an unforgettable opportunity to adventure through the stunning scenery of Kremmling, Colorado. Our 2-hour UTV rental offers a shorter introduction [...]
AVA's Buena Vista Outpost
The Arkansas River
Our Buena Vista outpost offers convenient access to the mighty Arkansas River. The Arkansas River, flowing through the heart of the Rocky Mountains, is renowned for its scenic beauty and thrilling whitewater adventures. As one of the most popular whitewater rafting destinations in the United States, the Arkansas River provides excitement for adventurers of all skill levels. Our Arkansas River trips include rafting for all levels on class III through V rapids, with options for half-day, full-day, and overnight adventures.
Buena Vista Aerial Adventures
We offer several aerial adventures at our Buena Vista outpost. Soar across 6 lines high above the breathtaking landscapes of the Arkansas River Valley on our Mountaintop Zipline course. On our unique Granite Via Ferrata, test your skills as you ascend the cliffside via iron rungs, bridges, and other features. This adventure includes several of our ziplines and a stomach dropping 78 foot freefall.
For those seeking a different kind of challenge, our rock climbing course at Granite Gorge Cliffs allows adventurers to climb high into the area’s mountains. Explore various routes and hone your climbing technique against the stunning backdrop of beautiful Buena Vista
More Buena Vista Adventures
Additional opportunities near our Buena Vista outpost include horseback riding at Mount Princeton Stables and fly fishing at Ark Anglers. Both activities are family friendly with an opportunity to learn horseback riding and fishing technique and offer several types of trips.
Experience the best of Buena Vista with a multi-adventure package, and combine two unique activities in one full day of fun. Choose from rafting and ziplining, rafting and Via Ferrata, rafting and rock climbing, and rock climbing and ziplining, or build your own package with a custom adventure package. The opportunities to explore the best of the Colorado Rockies are endless!
Buena Vista lodging
At our Buena Vista outpost, we also host cabins and campsites for rent before or after your adventure. Sleep under the stars or in our cozy cabins and wake up refreshed for another day of exploring the outdoors.
Our lodging accommodations are within easy access of the Colorado Trail, river and lake fishing spots, and other hiking trails. All cabins include furniture for four guests, and campsites host a spacious area for one large tent or two smaller ones.
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431 Chicago Creek Rd, Idaho Springs, CO 80452
AVA Rafting & Zipline has offered rafting and other outdoor adventure experiences in Colorado since its inception in 1998. With a focus on the guest experience across all adventures, AVA hosts world-class whitewater rafting on multiple rivers, as well as ziplining, Via Ferrata, multi-adventure packages, rock climbing, fly fishing, horseback riding, off-road rentals, train rides, and more. AVA Rafting & Zipline seeks to foster positive outdoor experiences and memories through innovative outdoor adventure opportunities, with a dedication to safety and guest service flowing through every river, course, and line. With outposts in Buena Vista, Kremmling, and Idaho Springs, AVA offers adventures in some of Colorado’s wildest places
