American Adventure Expeditions

AAE has been rafting on the Arkansas River for over 23 years and we'd love to be a part of your Colorado experience! Whether you're looking to enjoy the beautiful scenery, or if a thrilling whitewater adventure is what you have in mind, we have it all. Ask about our awesome group rates and don't forget to relax in our riverside beer garden after your trip!

Directions: Buena Vista Office: 12844 E. Hwy 24/285 Buena Vista, CO 81211 (Brown's Canyon & The Numbers) Located 2 miles south of Buena Vista on Highway 24 and 285 on the Arkansas River. 2 hours from Denver, 1 hour from Breckenridge and 1.5 hours from Colorado Springs. Royal Gorge Office: 41746 US Hwy 50 West Canon City, CO 81212 (Bighorn Sheep Canyon & Royal Gorge) Located 10 miles west of Cañon City where Hwy 50 crosses the Arkansas River. 2 hours from Denver & 1 hour from Colorado Springs.

Cost of Admission: $35 to $275

Attraction Activities: Camping, Natural Wildlife Viewing

Tour Schedule: Trips Depart Daily May 1 through Labor Day Weekend.

Hours: Summer Hours: 7:30am to 7:30pm. Winter Hours: 9am to 5pm

Dates Closed: Labor Day Weekend through May 1

Attraction Type: Nature Tours

Attraction Facility Amenities: ADA Compliant, Brochures, Bus Parking, Catering, Concessions, Customized Tours, Food/Beverage Service, Gift Shop, Guided Tours, Lodging on Site, Maps Available, Multilingual Staff, Parking, Pets on Leash, Restaurant, Restrooms

Attraction Price: $, $$, $$$

Payment Methods: American Express, Cash, Discover, MasterCard, Personal Checks, Travelers Checks, Visa

Attraction Discounts: AAA Discount, Colorado Resident Discount, Group Discount, Military Discount

Minimum Group Number: 2

Maximum Group Number: 300

Activity Duration: 1/2 Day: 2-3 hours; Full Day: 5-6 hours; Overnight: 2 days

Equipment Type and Capacity: State-of-the-art self-bailing rafts with our signature Wild Side paint job!

Activity Levels: Advanced, Beginner, Difficult, Easy, Intermediate, Moderate

Recreation Type: Adventure/Backcountry Guide, National Forest, Nature Experience, Nature Tours, River Raft Trips, State Forest, State Park, Water Recreation

Rentals: Camping Gear, Paddleboat

Recreation Activities: Boating, Camping, Natural Wildlife Viewing

Recreation Facility Amenities: ADA Compliant, Brochures, Bus Parking, Catering, Concessions, Customized Tours, Food/Beverage Service, Gift Shop, Guided Tours, Lodging on Site, Maps Available, Meeting Facilites, Multicultural Guide, Multilingual Staff, Parental Permission, Parking, Pets on Leash, Restaurant

Recreation Price: $, $$, $$$

Recreation Dates Closed: Labor Day Weekend through May 1st

Payment Methods: American Express, Cash, Discover, MasterCard, Personal Checks, Travelers Checks, Visa

Recreation Discounts: AAA Discount, Colorado Resident Discount, Group Discount, Military Discount

Tour Schedule: Multiple departure times daily

Rates: $35.00/person to $275.00/person

Hours: Summer Hours: 7:30am-7:30pm. Winter Hours: 9am-5pm

Tenting Site: Fire Pit, Picnic Table, Stream, Trees/Shade, Water Connections

Campground Site: ADA Restroom Facilities, Community Fire Pit, Community Grills, Pavilion, Pet Walks, Pets Welcome, Restrooms/Showers

$ - Less than $100 | $$ - $101 - $200 | $$$ - $201 and Up