The Adventure Company has spent many years concentrating on making your rafting experience the best it can be.  In order to better serve our customers, we have partnered with the best outfitters around to provide a wide range of activities to complete your Colorado adventure vacation!  Immerse yourself in the mountains with one or all of these trips and be sure to check out our Adventure Packages.  Also, add lodging to any of your trips and save $$$!

Whitewater Rafting
The Adventure Company is Colorado’s only rafting outfitter to offer you such a wide selection of trips.  Offering “mild to wild” trips on the Colorado River, the Arkansas River, the Blue River and Clear Creek, we have the perfect trip for you and yours’. Your adventures will take you to the Arkansas River Valley where you may experience anywhere from class I to class V rapids in sections such as Browns Canyon, the Numbers or the Royal Gorge.  Experience the beautiful granite canyons with breathtaking views of the Collegiate Peaks and be sure to keep your eyes open for Bighorn Sheep and other wildlife.  
Imagine floating on the majestic Colorado River with the walls of the canyon rising up on both sides as you float through rapids such as Needle Eye and Yarmony Falls.   A stop at the remote, natural hot springs where you can relax in the warm goodness of Mother Nature is sure to keep you going and wanting more.  For those seeking a thrill, give the famous Jump Rock a try!  Belly flops are not recommended.  Whatever your tastes, Colorado’s rivers will satisfy your cravings and hydrate your soul.

Fishing Expeditions
Colorado is home to several Gold Medal streams including the Blue River and the Colorado River.  These are designated by the Colorado Wildlife Commission as providing great spots to catch large trout.  The Arkansas River is one of Colorado’s major rivers and also provides miles and miles of excellent fishing.  This river is famous for the Mother’s Day Caddis Hatch, when anglers from all around come looking for hungry Brown Trout snacking on the caddisflies.  The Adventure Company offers fly and spin fishing trips and also offers the opportunity to wade or float.  Experience the luxury of a guided fishing trip where you will be shown the best places to land the trophy Trout you have been searching for.

Horseback Riding
Enjoy a horseback ride at the base of the Collegiate Peaks near America's most popular white water rafting river - The Arkansas.  Take a trail ride through the Arkansas Valley crossing over Chalk Creek and following along an old narrow gauge railroad bed to St. Elmo…a classic Old West Ghost Town. Come live the cowboy life while taking in breathtaking views of Harvard, Yale and Mt. Antero.

Kayaking
Colorado’s gorgeous surroundings and variety of whitewater make it the perfect environment for professional and beginner kayakers. Whether you paddle through the Numbers Class IV section and hit up some of the best play holes on the river, or venture into Browns Canyon’s pool drop Class III rapids, there is something for the veteran paddles and the first-timers.  The Adventure Company’s kayak instructors can help you learn to roll for the first time or navigate some of the most famous whitewater on the Arkansas River.  Once you get your “combat roll” perfected, you are prepared to tackle rapids like Pinball, Zoom Flume and Big Drop with a professional paddler at your side.  Cruise over to Buena Vista Town Park to check out what is quickly becoming Colorado’s premier whitewater play park to perfect this season’s big trick.  There are 4 main whitewater structures and numerous eddies to practice all your kayak moves.  Kayak clinics are small with an emphasis on personal attention. 

Mountain Biking
Experience the uniqueness of mountain bike riding in the Arkansas River Valley.  This valley is very unique because of the variety in the trail system.  From flat, paved roads to advanced, single-track, there is something for everyone.  Feel the sense of adventure and savor the country side that you cannot see in a motorized vehicle.  Enjoy the challenge of biking up a trail to view a hidden mountain from 10,000 feet.  The Buena Vista and Salida area is home to world-class mountain bike trails.  Zoom down the Monarch Crest Trail or ride the Midland Trail along an old railroad bed where you can link up to the Shield Gulch trail and cruise down the Whipple Trail.  No matter your skill level or what trail you ride you are sure to experience amazing views!

ATV Tours
Exploring the Rocky Mountains has never been more exciting.  Turn your vacation into an adventure on a guided ATV tour of Colorado’s high country.  There are a variety of mountain passes to explore both for the experienced and inexperienced rider.  These include Marshall Pass, Cumberland Pass, Tin Cup Pass, Hancock Pass, Tomichi Pass, North Fork, Napoleon Pass and Silver Creek.  On your ATV you can access several ghost towns including Tin Cup, Torrett, St. Elmo, Bonanza, Whitepine and Pitkin.  Be sure to ask your guide about the mining and railroad history of these towns.  There’s no better way to see the Continental Divide than cruising on an ATV.

Jeep Tours
Colorado’s most spectacular trails can be seen on a guided Jeep tour.  Learn about gold prospectors and miners, narrow gauge railroads and many other marvels of the Wild West.  Stop at the Bristle Cone Cabin on top of Mt. Princeton; visit St. Elmo, Colorado’s most famous ghost town; explore Mary Murphy Mine and learn about the Colorado Gold Rush; climb Mt. Antero, which is world famous for mineral and gem collection.  There you may discover Aquamarine, smoky quartz or blue beryl gems.  Be sure to keep your eyes out for chipmunks, marmots, deer, elk and mountain goats!  A Jeep Tour in the Rocky Mountains is the perfect back country wilderness experience for the whole family.  Sit back, relax and let your experienced and knowledgeable guide show you the real Colorado.

Zipline Tours
Zipline Tours are an outdoor experience like none other.  Experience the rush as you fly over canyons while taking in the rugged, desert terrain.  Ziplining is eco-friendly and every effort is made to minimize any disturbance on the high desert environment.  Zipline Tours in the Arkansas River Valley provide you with scenic views of the Arkansas River and “fourteeners” such as Mt. Princeton, Harvard and Yale of the Collegiate Peaks.  The terrain is home to several old, lime kiln ruins dating back to 1895.  Previous guests have spotted bear, deer, bighorn sheep, hawks, bald eagles and more while exploring the high desert.

Rock Climbing
Rock climbing in the Upper Arkansas Valley in the shadow of the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness Area is an experience you won’t shortly forget.  Grasp the granite rock and feel your adrenaline rushing as you climb higher and higher.  Taking a rock climbing lesson allows a veteran climber to learn more about the sport and the first timer to learn about belaying, rappelling and setting anchors.  Climb routes on Elephant Rock, Bob’s Rock and Almost a Tunnel; all of which are overlooking the Arkansas River.  Rock climbing is one Colorado experience not to be missed.

Hot Air Balloon
Experience the serenity of a hot air balloon ride as you watch the sunrise while you float.  Enjoy a spectacular 100 mile panoramic mountain view. Prominent scenery may include the Continental Divide, the Collegiate Peaks, the Arkansas River, vast rolling hills and Colorado’s native wildlife. Create a lifelong memory by hot air ballooning over the beautiful Arkansas River Valley.