White Water Rafting Breckenridge Colorado

There is no rafting right in Breckenridge. However, The Adventure Company was born in Breckenridge in 1987 and offers the best rafting in the area. We offer rafting trips on the 3 rivers that surround Breckenridge – the Arkansas River, Colorado River, and Blue River.

The Arkansas River is by far the best due to the variety of trips for all ages and abilities, it’s long season with trips available all summer long, its warmer temperature typically 10-15 degrees warmer than Breck, the quality and quantity of whitewater, and its incredible scenery. For these reasons, we have chosen the perfect location in Buena Vista to support these trips. Our 6 acre riverside facility in Buena Vista includes our Outfitter Store, Check-in Office, Boathouse, Guest Lodge, and Coffee Shop.

The cost of whitewater rafting in the Breckenridge area varies based on the length of each trip, the included amenities, and the quality of its features. Options include:

• ½ day trips
• ¾ day trips (½ day plus our Ultimate Fajita Feast hot lunch served in our picnic area) 
• Express trips that include rafting, our Ultimate Fajita Feast hot lunch, and round trip transportation from Breckenridge, Keystone, and Frisco in our Comfort Shuttles
• Full Day trips cover more miles and include a stop on the river to enjoy our Ultimate Fajita Feast hot lunch 
• Multi Day raft trips include full days of rafting, incredible meals, and riverside camping

At The Adventure Company, we provide the best quality and amenities in our industry. Our value is second to none since our guests get top quality trips and competitive pricing to ensure the very best value.

For those looking for multi-day white water rafting adventures in Colorado, The Adventure Company offers unforgettable overnight trips on the Arkansas River. With over 35 years of experience offering these types of trips, we have perfected an efficient experience that ensures the best food, campsites, equipment, whitewater, and guides.

If you are rafting independently on certain stretches of the Colorado River, a permit may be needed. When booking with The Adventure Company, we handle all permitting, fees, and logistics so you can focus on enjoying your adventure.

Avoid cotton or denim, as they absorb water and make you cold. Instead, wear:

• Quick drying materials like nylon, polyester, polypropylene, or synthetic fleece.
• On cooler days, plan on wearing our sanitized wetsuit gear with a bathing suit underneath. You can also add a fleece layer under your splash jacket or knit hat under your helmet.
• Secure footwear like sandals with a heal strap, water shoes, tennis shoes, or our included sanitized neoprene shoes. No Crocs, Flip Flops, or bare feet. Expect your shoes to get wet.
• Free sanitized wetsuit gear (wetsuits, splash jackets, and neoprene shoes) are included in your trip.

Beginner level rafting certainly has less risk than more advanced trips. However, while we cannot eliminate the risks associated with whitewater rafting, we do a very good job of managing such risks. Our expert guides help to ensure a safe, fun experience.  All guests wear Coast Guard approved life jackets and helmets.

Falling out of the raft happens infrequently, but can happen. Our guides train all guests in safety procedures before the trip, including:

• Floating on your back with feet downstream.
• Never standing up in the river.
• Holding onto the raft or swimming to safety.
• Assisting you back into the raft. 
• Our experienced guides and well practiced safety protocols help ensure a safe and exhilarating raft trip.

Swimming ability is not required for beginner trips. It is preferred that our guests can swim on intermediate trips, but not required. Swimming ability is required for all advanced and expert trips.

At The Adventure Company, you are guaranteed to have an experienced professional raft guide. Similar to other service industry jobs like waiting tables, a tip should reflect your satisfaction with their service. A range of 10-20% is common.

Bringing phones and cameras while rafting is not recommended, as they can easily get wet or lost. We do sell waterproof cell phone cases with a neck lanyard in our store to help protect them, if you choose to bring them. However, we usually have a professional photography service at key rapids to capture your adventure. You can view and purchase your digital photos after your trip, if you choose. This is generally the best way to help preserve your lifelong memories!