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Whitewater Rafting & Ziplining

Buena Vista, CO

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About this experience

Experience the best of both worlds with a whitewater rafting run down Brown's Canyon followed by an amazing mountain zipline adventure!

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  • Denver, CO
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  • Your award-winning guides will make sure you and your group have a truly memorable experience
  • Raft Class II-III rapids on the Brown's Canyon stretch of the Arkansas River
  • Hit speeds up to 30 MPH as you zipline through the forest for over 3,000 feet
  • A perfect choice for all ages, this experience delivers a mix of exhilarating whitewater, exciting ziplining fun and stunning scenery!

You'll start your morning experiencing one of Colorado's most exciting and popular summer adventures, ziplining. As you soar through the forest on a truly impressive zipline course, you'll experience thrills and the serenity of nature all at once.

After ziplining, enjoy a break for the provided lunch and get ready to raft one of America's favorite stretches of whitewater, Brown's Canyon of the Arkansas River. This section of the river is great for rafters of all ages and experience levels, with Class II-III rapids set among stunning scenery. 

Zipline course description:

  • Line 1 (553 feet) - Line 1 starts out on a cliff and zips through the woods and lands high in an old growth tree
  • Bridge (96 feet) - This is a high bridge about 35 feet off the ground that connects between 2 large trees
  • Line 2 (538 feet) - Line 2 leaves from a high tree 35 feet above the ground and travels fast through the trees, landing on a platform tucked into the cliffs
  • Line 3 (520 feet) - Line 3 takes off from the cliffs and takes you for a wild ride, landing on the ground on a bench overlooking the Arkansas River
  • Bridge (97 feet) - This is a ladder bridge that goes from the ground up 30 feet to the top platform in a large tree
  • Line 4 (375 feet) - Line 4 leaves from high inside an old growth tree, and it shoots through and above the trees out onto a large cliff
  • Line 5 (899 feet) - Line 5 leaves from the cliffs then travels fast through the trees to the valley floor
  • Line 6 (258 feet) - This leaves from a tree deck 45 feet off the ground and lands on another tree deck 35 feet in the air
  • Line 7 (325 feet) - This final zip brings you high into an old growth tree

Come experience Colorado adventure at its finest!

Buena Vista, CO
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When Do I Choose A Date?

Either yourself or the lucky recipient can make a booking and select dates once you are in receipt of the voucher. You’ll register the voucher, follow the booking instructions and your experience with us begins!

May through Mid-August:
Daily - 10:00 AM

Essential Information

  • Participants must be at least 7 years old, and weigh between 50 and 250 pounds
  • Participants must not have any previous heart conditions or be pregnant
  • Not recommended for those with serious back or knee injuries
  • This experience requires an approximately 10-minute hike to the start location
  • Includes permits, harness and technical equipment for ziplining
  • Rapids range from Class II-III

Duration

Approximately 8 hours

Experience Provider Info

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Maximum Participants

Up to 10 participants per zipline time slot and 5-7 participants per raft.

Spectators

This experience is for booked participants only.

Weather Dependent

This experience is weather dependent. Always contact the experience provider with any questions regarding weather conditions.

What To Wear

Expect to get wet rafting! Wear a bathing suit, sunscreen, and shoes that stay securely on your feet. Flip flops are not allowed. Wet suits, splash jacket, life jacket, helmet & paddle are all provided. For ziplining it is recommended to wear closed-toe, sturdy shoes, long pants or knee length shorts, no baggy clothing that could get tangled in your harness, and a shirt with a collar to prevent rub from harness straps.

What if it rains?

This experience is weather dependent. If it is cancelled due to weather, you will reschedule directly with the experience provider. 

What class rapids will we do?

Rapids range from Class II-III.

Are there any restrictions?

Participants must be at least 7 years old, weigh between 50 and 250 pounds, and be in good physical condition. They also must not have any heart conditions or be pregnant to participate. 

Which experience will be first?

You will start the day off ziplining then break for lunch at the Outpost and gear up for your rafting experience.

Returns
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be returned hassle-free within 14 days. All refunds will be made to the original purchaser.
Exchanges
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be exchanged for anything else in our marketplace at any time.  If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs more, you'll simply have to pay the difference. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs less, you'll have a credit towards your next booking with Virgin Experience Gifts.

Cancellation Policy
Once you have scheduled a date and received a booking confirmation, no refunds will be given. Rescheduling may be allowed, however rescheduling within 14 days of your experience and outside 48 hours before the trip will result in a 15% change fee of the total cost of the experience. No rescheduling will be allowed within 48 hours of your experience.

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