Rapid Ascent
We offer a multitude of different trips! Sometimes it’s hard to pick just one, or, you have members of your group all at different rafting levels. If this sounds like you, the Rapid Ascent packages are the perfect option! All rapid ascent trips include one set of professional photos and wetsuit gear.
TRIP OPTIONS
Milk Run and
Browns 1/2 Day


$203/Person
$40 savings per person
11:15–3:45
PRO TIP!
If you have young children who do not meet the Browns Canyon age minimum, you can all do Milk Run together, they get off at Milk run with a parent, and the rest of your group can proceed down Browns!
Browns Canyon 3/4 and
Numbers 1/2 Day


$258/Person
8:00am–3:30pm
PRO TIP!
If you would like to start with an intermediate trip before jumping into an advanced trip, this is the best option for you!
Browns Canyon and
Numbers Full Day


$339/Person
$80 savings per person
8:00am–3:45 (2 days)
PRO TIP!
This is the best bang for your buck if you are wanting to experience both legendary sections of the Arkansas River!
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
- Brittney L7/07/2022 - TripAdvisorAmazing experience This was our first ever white water rafting and it was an amazing experience! We had the best guides, Corey and Collin, they made the... read moreThis was our first ever white water rafting and it was an amazing experience! We had the best guides, Corey and Collin, they made the trip fun and memorable. They were very professional and knew the ends and outs of the river. I highly recommend this to anyone and hope to come back to do it again. Thank you The Adventure Company for a great time!!! read lessLindsey H7/06/2022 - TripAdvisorBest experience for a family! Our rafting trip down Browns Canyon was an excellent experience for our family. Our children, (13 and 9) loved the trip! The rapids... read moreOur rafting trip down Browns Canyon was an excellent experience for our family. Our children, (13 and 9) loved the trip! The rapids were the perfect level for our new to rafting family. Our 9-year-old daughter was leery of the trip but Brody, one of our guides, was excellent and really helped her feel comfortable during the experience. The adventure company is well organized and friendly and took the time to answer all our questions. Our whole group, of 10 people, ranging in age from 9-65, loved the experience. Excellent work Brody and Wilson! Thank you for a fun day! read lessSwedety7/05/2022 - TripAdvisorAWESOME TIME!!! Nate was Fantastic! Participated in a bachelorette rafting trip in June, 2022. Our guide was Nate, and he was OUTSTANDING!!! Funny, Fun, and Experienced, he was... read moreParticipated in a bachelorette rafting trip in June, 2022. Our guide was Nate, and he was OUTSTANDING!!! Funny, Fun, and Experienced, he was a fantastic guide. The company was well organized and friendly. I HIGHLY recommend this outfitter - and request Nate! read less
- annettemO7858RQ8/15/2020 - TripAdvisorBest rafting! We recently rafted the 2 hour trip with Zach! Very engaging, witty and super funny! Sights were amazing, water was swift and cool and Zach... read moreWe recently rafted the 2 hour trip with Zach! Very engaging, witty and super funny! Sights were amazing, water was swift and cool and Zach kept us safe! A++ read lessjillandchuck8/14/2020 - TripAdvisorExcellent Summer Adventure for All Ages My family and i just returned from Breckenridge and had a lovely experience with the Adventure Company. My 7 and 9 year olds loved it... read moreMy family and i just returned from Breckenridge and had a lovely experience with the Adventure Company. My 7 and 9 year olds loved it and our guide, Paige, was knowledgeable, friendly, and safe. We were fortunate enough to have our own raft and felt very comfortable doing this outdoor activity. The company provided clean masks, helmets, and life vests. We had an amazing time and hope to be back soon. You can definitely tell that the employees genuinely enjoy what they do. read lessP559FWstephenb8/07/2020 - TripAdvisorSuper first trip! Great value! More fun than you can imagine! This is a great trip for first-timers with a little courage. My kids (ages 16, 13, and 10) and I all had more fun... read moreThis is a great trip for first-timers with a little courage. My kids (ages 16, 13, and 10) and I all had more fun than we ever could have dreamed. Brody, Kotty, and Page were the guides for our pod. Brody was a riot! Kotty was full of energy and good information about the Arkansas River and the mountain ranges surrounding the valley. The lunch, cooked right there on the bank of the river, was REALLY delicious. As my ten-year-old said, "Their fajitas are better than Chipotle!" For non-rafters, the price might initially seem a little high, but for a full day of fun, it's a great value. Really. (And if you shop around, you'll see that The Adventure Company's prices are actually cheaper than most competitors.) We are already planning our next trip. read less
- DebbieAnne508/06/2020 - TripAdvisorExcitement!! Our family had a great half-day rafting Brown's Canyon with a wonderful guide! Our ages ranged from 12 to 79 years old. I would highly... read moreOur family had a great half-day rafting Brown's Canyon with a wonderful guide! Our ages ranged from 12 to 79 years old. I would highly recommend The Adventure Company for a day or more of adventure! read lessDar H7/22/2020 - TripadvisorExceptional We did this trip with our grandchildren ages 14, 11, and 6. The contactless registration and the friendly staff, all wearing !, made us feel... read moreWe did this trip with our grandchildren ages 14, 11, and 6. The contactless registration and the friendly staff, all wearing !, made us feel very safe to do this activity in the middle of a pandemic. Our guide was very thorough in training us in how to paddle and the safety guidelines before we started rafting. He was also very good with the kids and made them feel involved; even the 6 year old. He also pointed out points of interest along the way, explaining the history of the nearby mountains, as well as of the local community. We had never been rafting before, and it was a great experience. I highly recommend them and would do it again on a return visit. Exceptional! read lesschris.german7/09/2020 - TripadvisorGreat Rafting in Browns Canyon with TAC Really fun family raft trip in Browns Canyon, Class 2-3 rapids that provided plenty of excitement without getting too crazy. Browns Canyon is beautiful with... read moreReally fun family raft trip in Browns Canyon, Class 2-3 rapids that provided plenty of excitement without getting too crazy. Browns Canyon is beautiful with other worldly rock formations. Guide Patty B. was great, experienced, made the trip fun. We felt safe with the COVID-19 precautions taken. Everything was well organized and on-time, and the staff was knowledgeable and personable. This outdoor adventure was well worth it. We'll use TAC again on our next trip. read less
- Freebird7/05/2020 - TripadvisorNumbers Whitewater Rafting We went on the Numbers half day with Jessie as our guide. He and the other guides who joined us on the trip took extra... read moreWe went on the Numbers half day with Jessie as our guide. He and the other guides who joined us on the trip took extra care to keep us safe and followed procedures to help follow Covid protocol. The trip was VERY exciting and Jessie provided us with details about the river, what to expect at each #area, and proved to be an expert guide. I was initially nervous as this was only my third whitewater experience, but I soon felt very capable and ready for adventure. Jessie also went above and beyond by telling us geographic information about the area as well as about the wonderful town of Buena Vista. We had lunch at a local restaurant and followed it with yummy ice cream at a local creamery. We had a memorable fun day thanks to Jessie and the rest of the crew at The Adventure Company. You can't go wrong with an adventure with them! read lessBrookedupre98716/21/2020 - TripAdvisorGreat day with a fabulous guide We had an amazing day with Johnathan as our guide. Even when it was raining, johnathan continued to stay positive and kept us entertained! I... read moreWe had an amazing day with Johnathan as our guide. Even when it was raining, johnathan continued to stay positive and kept us entertained! I learned so much and had beautiful views. read less
- X9740AAerinr6/19/2020 - TripAdvisorPerfect hour float for young families; very pandemic proactive We did the milk run in mid-June, so it was more of a “milkshake run,” but it was a perfectly acceptable flow for a 4yo... read moreWe did the milk run in mid-June, so it was more of a “milkshake run,” but it was a perfectly acceptable flow for a 4yo and 7yo’s first whitewater trip. We got outfitted with PFDs and hopped in the van for a 5 minute trip to the drop-in point. Our guide, Swany, provided a very thorough safety overview before we got in. He and the rest of the folks we met were lovely, had a great sense of humor, and shared expansive knowledge of the natural history of the area. The kids had a blast. Most importantly to the times we live in, this outfitter took every precaution to prevent COVID19 spread, including providing gator masks and regularly disinfecting the vans, boats, and equipment. Two thumbs way up. A must-do on a trip to BV/Salida. read lessTom2020a6/17/2020 - TripAdvisorIncredible experience! Great experience, we had a group of 10, only 5 had experience. The 2 guides were fantastic!!! Everyone had an incredible time, Safety... read moreGreat experience, we had a group of 10, only 5 had experience. The 2 guides were fantastic!!! Everyone had an incredible time, Safety was always first, so we were well prepared once we hit the water. From that point on it was fast and fun for everyone. read lessErin R6/15/2020 - TripadvisorPerfect hour float for young families; very pandemic proactive We did the milk run in mid-June, so it was more of a “milkshake run,” but it was a perfectly acceptable flow for a 4yo... read moreWe did the milk run in mid-June, so it was more of a “milkshake run,” but it was a perfectly acceptable flow for a 4yo and 7yo’s first whitewater trip. We got outfitted with PFDs and hopped in the van for a 5 minute trip to the drop-in point. Our guide, Swany, provided a very thorough safety overview before we got in. He and the rest of the folks we met were lovely, had a great sense of humor, and shared expansive knowledge of the natural history of the area. The kids had a blast. Most importantly to the times we live in, this outfitter took every precaution to prevent COVID19 spread, including providing gator masks and regularly disinfecting the vans, boats, and equipment. Two thumbs way up. A must-do on a trip to BV/Salida. read less