Buena Vista Rafting

Buena Vista means "beautiful view" in Spanish, and that’s exactly what you get in this Colorado mountain town: beautiful views everywhere you look. Surrounded by the Collegiate Peaks — the largest collection of 14,000-foot mountains (locals call them "fourteeners") in the state of Colorado — Buena Vista is also in the heart of the Arkansas River valley, home to the Arkansas River. It's the most popular commercially-run river in the United States and Buena Vista offers some of the best river rafting in the entire country!

Buena Vista Rafting Adventures on the Arkansas River

Our Buena Vista whitewater rafting trips include a wide range of adventures, from expert, advanced, intermediate and beginner rafting trips to relaxing float trips. No matter which you choose, we create the perfect white water experience by offering 1/2-day, full-day or multi-day trips for an extended rafting vacation. Rafting trips on the Arkansas can be tailored to most any ability, age range or level of difficulty desired.

Buena Vista rafting trips are offered from mid-May through early September on the Arkansas River. The most family-friendly time of year for Buena Vista rafting is after the water starts to calm down, usually from July through September. Peak water season, for those seeking maximum whitewater thrill, is usually during June.

Dedicated to providing our guests with the best possible experience of rafting in Buena Vista, we deliver white water rafting adventures that are informative, memorable, exciting and fun. We handle all the details . . . think terrific meals, personalized service, technically skilled guides and all the necessary equipment.

For details about our Buena Vista rafting trips on the Arkansas River, please click here. Or simply call us at 1-800-997-3448 and let us help you plan a memorable Buena Vista whitewater rafting trip today.

All rafting trips include: rafts, helmets, personal flotation device, basic instruction and a professional, highly-skilled river rafting guide.

In addition to world-class whitewater rafting adventures, Buena Vista offers many things that make the town worth exploring. Located in the Arkansas River valley, this authentic mountain town is surrounded by 16 14,000 peaks that form the Saguache Mountain range. Unlike the polished, upscale and sometimes glitzy towns of Vail and Aspen, Buena Vista is a picturesque but "real" mountain town that hasn’t been overtaken by development.

The rustic charm of Buena Vista is nicely complemented by the range of outdoor activities including hiking, biking, camping, horseback riding, two fabulous natural hot springs just minutes from town (Mt. Princeton and Cottonwood Hot Springs) and of course, our famous Buena Vista rafting adventures. The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation area, which is a Colorado State Park, runs through the valley, and the area offers great camping as well as a variety of cabins, lodges, motels and charming B&Bs.

Getting There

Transportation to Buena Vista is available from Summit County and Denver. Call for pricing and details: 1-800-997-3448. However, we thinking getting there is half the fun, so we usually encourage our clients to make the drive on their own and enjoy it as an integral part of their adventure. If you choose to drive yourself, thus saving money and stopping as you like along the way, below are some approximate travel times. View the How to Find Us page for a map and directions to our Buena Vista rafting office.

For more information about Buena Vista rafting options and the adventures that await you, call us today and let us help you plan a memorable adventure today.1-800-997-3448