Daily Trips
Beginner

Our beginner level raft trips are perfect for every member of your family! From kids as young as 2 to grandma and grandpa, our beginner trips are sure to please. Easy whitewater with small waves and lots of floating in beautiful places.
Intermediate

Our intermediate rafting trips are the perfect place to whet your appetite for rafting! No rafting experience is necessary for these trips, and they are the most popular amongst our first time rafters and experienced rafters alike.
Advanced

Our advanced rafting trips combine amazing scenery with action-packed whitewater. View steep canyon walls and snow-capped mountain views while maneuvering through exciting drops and soaking splashes.
Expert

As one of the few companies in the Arkansas Valley that offers Class V expert level rafting trips, we love to share some of the most challenging commercially rafted whitewater in the world. Narrow, fast, and technical!
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY
- annettemO7858RQ8/15/2020 - TripAdvisor
Best 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 less
jillandchuck8/14/2020 - 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 less
P559FWstephenb8/07/2020 - 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 - TripAdvisor
Excitement!! 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 less
Dar 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 less
chris.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 - Tripadvisor
Numbers 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 less
Brookedupre98716/21/2020 - 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 - TripAdvisor
Perfect 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
Tom2020a6/17/2020 - 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 less
Erin 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
- bstob12346/15/2020 - TripAdvisor
Fantastic White Water Rafting Experience Such a GREAT first experience with white water rafting! An amazing lunch was provided (vegetarian friendly included!!) and had fantastic guides with endless knowledge of... read moreSuch a GREAT first experience with white water rafting! An amazing lunch was provided (vegetarian friendly included!!) and had fantastic guides with endless knowledge of the geography and history of the area. I highly recommend using this great company if you even consider doing this, you will not be disappointed and they make sure you have a great time! read less
1LoveMyFamily56/15/2020 - TripAdvisorExcellent White Water Rafting Adventure!! Wow!! What FUN we had on the Arkansas River in the Browns Canyon! Our party of 7 (2 adults, 3 college students, and... read moreWow!! What FUN we had on the Arkansas River in the Browns Canyon! Our party of 7 (2 adults, 3 college students, and 2 high schoolers) opted for the full day rafting adventure with lunch. We were split into two boats as one boat was carrying a cooler for our lunch stop. Only one person had ever white water rafted before, so this was a new experience for most! We had two AMAZING guides ... Swanee and Shana. Not only do they have years of river guide experience, but they provided a lot of history of the area. The rapids were a blast ... a little bit of everything from leisurely floating to 3+ class rapids! The smiles on everyone’s faces said it all. Lunch was yummy ... chicken and steak fajitas with salad, fruit, and brownies (oh, and PB&J for starters!). And the photos were awesome ... captured the “moments”! Honestly, we called several places before deciding to go with TAC ... they took the time to provide a lot of information to help us decide which trip was best for us, they were super accommodating, and they were incredibly friendly. We will definitely recommend TAC to others and will definitely book with them again! read less
peterlV3365AW6/14/2020 - TripAdvisorFirst time won't be the last First time rafting and we had a BLAST! Our guide (Mike) was very knowledgeable and a great asset to have down the river. Would definitely... read moreFirst time rafting and we had a BLAST! Our guide (Mike) was very knowledgeable and a great asset to have down the river. Would definitely recommend this small friendly company for any of your future adventures. read less
- kcworkingmom6/11/2020 - TripAdvisor
Beyond Expectations This half day trip was perfect. The weather was fabulous, but the water cold. We opted for renting wetsuits and booties. I am a large... read moreThis half day trip was perfect. The weather was fabulous, but the water cold. We opted for renting wetsuits and booties. I am a large woman. I was self conscious that they would not have a wetsuit my size. I was assured on the phone that they've never had a problem fitting anyone. When we arrived and they handed out wetsuits, no commentary, and mine fit just fine.
Our guide, Wilson (like the volleyball), was awesome. He made us feel comfortable in all ways. He made sure to accommodate for my weak knees. Our youngest daughter had just turned 12 a couple of days earlier. He made sure she was in the front of the boat, and coordinated the singing of Happy Birthday with another boat.
We learned so much about the history and nature of Browns Canyon and the area surrounding surrounding Buena Vista.
The trip was a great balance of Class 1 and 2 rapids so we could talk and learn and Class 3 for excitement.
Wilson has such a passion for his job and life in general. It was infectious. His life story was great for later conversations with our teenagers about life choices and appreciating what you have.
From employees answering phone questions to all the guides to the owner to the bus driver, the level of customer service was unparalleled. We were even spared the traditional suggestion of tipping. We hope others that day had they same level of appreciation and tipped accordingly.
An awesome experience that exceeded expectations. Can't wait to see pics! read less