Trips Departing from Buena Vista
Arkansas River Half Day Duckie Trip
- River: Arkansas River
- Difficulty: Moderate/ Class II- III Rapids
- Departure Time: 9:15 AM and 1:15 PM
- Age: 14+ / Call for details about younger participants
- Price: Starting at $130 Per Person
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Big Bend Half Day Duckie Trip
- River: Arkansas River
- Difficulty: Beginner/ Class II Rapids
- Departure Time: 9 AM and 1 PM
- Age: 14+ / call for details about younger participants
- Price: Starting at $130 Per Person
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Big Bend Half Day Raft Trip
- River: Arkansas River
- Difficulty: Beginner/ Class II Rapids
- Departure Time: 9 AM and 1PM
- Age: 4+ and 30 lbs.
- Price: Starting at $99 Per Person
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Brown’s Canyon National Monument Extreme Raft Trip
- River: Arkansas River
- Difficulty: Moderate/ Class III
- Departure Time: 9:15 AM and 1:15 PM
- Age: 14+ / Max 2 People Per Raft
- Price: Starting at $250 Per Person
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Brown’s Canyon National Monument Full Day Raft Trip
- River: Arkansas River
- Difficulty: Moderate and Family Friendly/ Class III Rapids
- Departure Time: 9:15 AM
- Age: 6+ and 50lbs.
- Price: Starting at $150 Per Person - all inclusive with lunch!
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Brown’s Canyon National Monument Half Day Raft Trip
- River: Arkansas River
- Difficulty: Moderate and Family Friendly/ Class III Rapids
- Departure Time: 9:15 AM and 1:15PM
- Age: 6+ and 50lbs.
- Price: Starting at $99 Per Person
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Numbers Full Day Raft Trip
- River: Arkansas River
- Difficulty: Advanced / Class IV Rapids
- Departure Time: 10 AM
- Age: 14+
- Price: Starting at $175 all inclusive with lunch per person!
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Numbers Half Day Raft Trip
- River: Arkansas River
- Difficulty: Advanced / Class IV Rapids
- Departure Time: 10 AM and 1PM
- Age: 14+
- Price: Starting at $109 Per Person
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Saddle Paddle – Explore Colorado on Horseback and Rafting
- Departure Place: Buena Vista
- River: Arkansas River
- Difficulty: Family Friendly
- Departure Time: 9:30 AM Horseback Ride and 1:15PM Rafting
- Age: 6+ and 50lbs. - 300 lbs.
- Price: Starting at $230 Per Person
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Zip and Raft
- Departure Place: Buena Vista
- River: Arkansas River
- Difficulty: Family Friendly
- Departure Time: 9:15 AM Raft Trip and 3 PM Zipline
- Age: 6+ and 60lbs. - 260 lbs.
- Price: Starting at $225 Per Person
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KODI Rafting – Arkansas River Outpost
15620 Bear Trail
Buena Vista, CO 81211
If you are looking for the best places to go whitewater rafting, then KODI Rafting in Colorado will be the perfect choice for you and your family. We are one of the top-tier rafting companies in Buena Vista, CO, offering tours for all ages, so you can choose the most suitable for you.
About Buena Vista
Buena Vista, Spanish for “good view,” is nestled at the base of Colorado’s largest concentration of 14,000-foot mountains, a range of peaks known as the Collegiate Peaks.
This small — but growing — mountain town is a great place to live and play. From Buena Vista whitewater rafting and mountain biking opportunities to hiking and rock climbing, this Colorado gem has it all.
Buena Vista is considered by many to be the whitewater rafting capital of the United States, and for good reason! The Arkansas River, Colorado’s #1 rafted river, runs right through town and offers several access points just a short drive from Main Street, making Buena Vista Rafting Trips Colorado an unforgettable adventure for thrill-seekers and families alike.
Located just two hours from Denver and one hour from Summit County, it is certainly convenient. It’s also home to many Buena Vista rafting companies, including KODI Rafting – it’s our largest and most popular outpost; the McGrath family that owns and runs the business lives here as well.
Browns Canyon National Monument’s stunning granite walls rise from the valley floor just a few miles south of downtown. President Obama designated the 21,586 acres of unspoiled canyons, rivers, and backcountry forest as a monument in 2015, confirming the magnificence of the canyon, the Arkansas River, and the surrounding region.
Our Scenic Buena Vista Rafting Tours
Buena Vista rafting gives you a memorable experience no matter which trip you choose. Rafting, kayaking, cycling tours, ziplining, or horseback riding – all this takes place in picturesque places where you can not only actively spend time, but also enjoy the breathtaking views.
Canyon Door Coffee
Caffeinate, hydrate, or fuel up at the Arkansas River Outpost!
Open daily! We proudly serve locally roasted coffee and snack food selections. A perfect way to enjoy a pre or post-river refreshment while taking in the majestic Collegiate Peaks.
Want to go Rafting near Buena Vista, CO? Contact Kodi Rafting!
KODI Rafting was founded in 1986 and has grown to offer numerous rafting trips across different sections of Colorado. Please visit our whitewater rafting locations page for more information about our service area.
Enjoy a memorable Buena Vista rafting vacation in Colorado with KODI Rafting, the top Rafting Company in Buena Vista, Colorado. Book your trip now!















