All Buena Vista Tours & Excursions in 2026

Explore Buena Vista with ease and comfort on this private e-bike tour. The city’s high altitude can be difficult for those who are not accustomed to it; e-bikes make your experience easier so you can focus on your surroundings rather than pedaling.

Challenge yourself to complete a thrilling, fun, and stimulating obstacle-filled adventure. Before embarking on the challenge course, guests are outfitted with gear, briefed on safety, and receive instructions. They start on easy courses and move on to more challenging routes. Designed by Swiss Alpine engineers and following ACCT and Colorado safety standards, the course ensures participants are always secure to prevent detachment while allowing freedom of movement. Staff are nearby to provide encouragement and assistance as needed.

Get your toes wet on this fun and splashy float! This trip is a gentle excursion that allows you and your family to take in all the beauty of the Arkansas River. It is perfect for first-time rafters, small children and anyone looking to have a great time in nature!

Journey through the heart of the Rockies on our Crested Butte via Cottonwood Pass tour. This scenic drive offers an exhilarating blend of natural beauty and serene landscapes as you ascend to the summit of Cottonwood Pass, one of the highest mountain roads in Colorado. Witness panoramic views of the surrounding peaks and valleys, and revel in the lush, wildflower-filled meadows of Crested Butte, often referred to as the “Wildflower Capital of Colorado.” This tour provides not just a visual feast but also an opportunity to experience the tranquil charm of mountain towns along the way.

Enjoy a scenic drive to Aspen via the spectacular Independence Pass, standing as Colorado’s highest paved road at 12,095 feet. This route offers stunning mountain views, rich in natural beauty and historical significance, leading you straight into the heart of Aspen. Perfect for those who appreciate both the great outdoors and a bit of leisure, this tour allows you to experience breathtaking landscapes and the charm of Aspen’s shops and cafes. Ideal for photography buffs and casual explorers alike, it promises a mix of adventure and relaxation in one of Colorado’s most iconic settings.

Why stay on the beaten path when you can see Colorado up close? Let us show you the real Rockies where the spirit of adventure is alive and the landscapes inspire awe at every turn! Our tour is unique from any other tour company you’ve likely encountered before. Off-roading, and the discovery of out-of-the-way places, is our passion and has been since coming to Colorado over 30 years ago. Here are just a few of the things that set us apart from all others: - Our tours are 100% private for your group of six or less. - Our tours range from mild to wild and, based on your preferences, are planned just for your group. - Our owner personally drives every group. - Our vehicle is a custom Toyota Land Cruiser with safety, comfort, and off-road capabilities that are unmatched by nearly any other vehicle.

If you love outdoor adventure, whitewater rafting in Colorado is a must. On this whitewater tour from Buena Vista, raft down the Arkansas River through Browns Canyon, which provides the perfect combination of alpine scenery, rapids, calm stretches and family-friendly fun. With an experienced guide, you’ll navigate boulders and rapids known as Toilet Bowl and Big Drop.

Take your own non-guided adventure on the Arkansas River. Float through the Salida play waves and walk the river path to do it again, or confirm a vehicle shuttle @ additional cost, of your own vehicle and take out further downstream. Long floats out of the downtown historic Salida area are for Intermediate-advanced tubers!!!.

Explore Browns Canyon National Monument in a thrilling way during this whitewater rafting excursion. A professional guide will lead you through the Arkansas River, as you drift through calm waters and tackle Class III-IV rapids. All skill levels will find that this activity is both fun and manageable no matter your experience with whitewater rafting. Keep your eyes off the water as well; wildlife, dazzling granite rock formations, and mountainous peaks might make an appearance.

Browns Canyon on the Arkansas River stands out as a premier rafting destination, renowned for its thrilling Class 3 rapids and stunning scenery. This nationally popular run combines exhilarating whitewater with accessible thrills, making it ideal for families and those new to rafting. As you navigate the rapids, you'll enjoy the beauty of Browns Canyon National Monument, where rugged rock formations and lush greenery frame the river’s path. The clear, cool waters splash through straightforward rapids, offering an exciting yet manageable ride. Surrounded by the majestic beauty of the canyon, the experience blends adventure with picturesque views, ensuring a memorable outing for ages 6 and up.

Historic Midland Tunnels: Ride through four iconic railroad tunnels, steeped in Buena Vista’s mining history. Scenic Arkansas River: Enjoy stunning river views alongside the dramatic Collegiate Peaks. E-Bike Ease: Effortlessly cover 10 miles on electric bikes, perfect for all fitness levels. Beginner-Friendly: Paved and dirt paths ensure a smooth, accessible ride for everyone. Epic Scenery: Capture breathtaking vistas of mountains and riverfront landscapes. Spot Climbers: Watch rock climbers scale nearby cliffs, adding excitement to the journey. Eco-Friendly Adventure: Explore sustainably with zero-emission e-bikes, preserving nature’s beauty. Curated Experience: Epic Happy Adventures crafts a fun, engaging tour blending history and outdoor thrills.

Conquer the rapids of the popular Browns Canyon stretch of the Arkansas River on this family-friendly whitewater rafting tour. With a launch point just north of Buena Vista, this intermediate-level adventure lets you paddle through choppy chutes like the ‘Zoom Flume’ and ‘Pinball.’ Enjoy the majestic Colorado scenery and the dramatic granite canyon on calmer stretches as you wind through a proposed Federal Wilderness Area.

Soar through the treetops on the thrilling Mountaintop Zipline in Buena Vista, Colorado. This unique half-day experience features six exhilarating ziplines, allowing guests to glide over 3,500 feet of breathtaking scenery in the Arkansas River Valley. Designed for adventurers aged seven and up, you’ll enjoy panoramic views of the majestic Collegiate Peaks while zipping from tree to tree. The course, intricately built into the mountainside, offers a seamless blend with nature, ensuring a memorable outing for families and nature enthusiasts alike. Conclude your adventure with a heart-pounding ride on a 900-foot dual race line, perfect for making unforgettable memories with friends or family.

Browns Canyon National Monument is a short drive south of Buena Vista; with this adventure package, climb high above the Arkansas River, catch ziplines from thrilling heights and go white water rafting through the canyon itself. Spend the morning traversing Browns Canyon Adventure Park’s exciting high-wire courses, then spend the afternoon navigating the Arkansas River’s challenging white water rapids. There are limited spaces available on the rafts each afternoon, so booking your tickets in advance is recommended to save money and avoid disappointment.

Colorado's most popular whitewater rafting trip trough Brown's Canyon National Monument. Enjoy spectacular scenery and thrilling whitewater on this professionally guided river trip.

Unique E-Bike Experience: Effortlessly explore 20 miles of Colorado’s Sawatch Range with electric bikes, blending adventure and ease. Scenic Chalk Creek Canyon: Ride through stunning landscapes with aspen groves, hot springs, and towering peaks. Historic St. Elmo Ghost Town: Step into a well-preserved 1880s mining town, rich with history and charm. Wildlife Interaction: Feed friendly chipmunks in St. Elmo for a delightful, hands-on nature moment. Breathtaking Mountain Views: Enjoy panoramic vistas of the Collegiate Peaks, perfect for photos. Accessible Adventure: E-bikes make the tour inclusive for various fitness levels, no expert cycling needed. Hiking Opportunities: Add short trail hikes near St. Elmo for deeper exploration of the area’s beauty. Time Travel Vibe: Immerse in the Old West, connecting with Colorado’s mining heritage in a fun, engaging way.

Capture your adventurous spirit in stunning high-resolution photographs with an experienced outdoor photographer. Tailored sessions cater to athletes, brands, or anyone seeking professional images while engaging in thrilling activities like hiking, climbing, mountain biking, skiing/snowboarding or rafting. Each session includes a pre-consultation to ensure your vision is realized, with options for half-day or full-day adventures. Benefit from extensive outdoor experience and amateur guiding background as you create memorable visuals that reflect your passion and energy in the great outdoors.

Traverse the thrilling rapids of Brown’s Canyon National Monument on a half-day whitewater rafting tour. With one morning and two afternoon tours offered, you can easily find a departure time to fit with your schedule. In addition to an included helmet and life vest, you also enjoy instruction from your guide before the adventure begins.  Once everyone is ready, paddle down Devil’s Punchbowl, Pinball, Big Drop, and more.

Get up close and personal with Buena Vista, Colorado’s dramatic granite rock formations and Rocky Mountain scenery—and enjoy an active way to explore—on this small-group rock climbing experience. Pick from multiple convenient tour times, meet your guide at the start point, and receive an introduction to the “via ferrata” style of climbing. Then, with one-on-one instruction, follow the trail, scale cliff faces, travel via iron rungs and bridges, and more.

Enjoy two Colorado adventures in one day with this combo tour that begins with whitewater rafting and ends with ziplining. You'll paddle down the Arkansas River through Browns Canyon National Monument, one of the most scenic sections of the river. Then take to the treetops for a zipline experience in the mountains.

Paddle the most continuous whitewater in Colorado on a Numbers full-day whitewater rafting tour with River Runners Browns Canyon - just one hour from Denver, Colorado.

Buena Vista—or BV, as the locals say—sits right in the Collegiate Peaks, Colorado’s highest concentration of 14ers. The Arkansas River flows through it all, and on this tour, you’ll get to take in the views from the water, no experience required. Let your guide paddle your raft over bouncy wave trains and calmer sections of this wild river as you and your crew float through the beauty of central Colorado.

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 rafting equipment — self-bailing raft, paddle, lifejacket and helmet — are included.