Wilderness Aware Rafting

Established in 1976, Colorado’s Company of the Year specializes in ½- to 10-day whitewater rafting and inflatable kayaking adventures, scenic horseback rides, thrilling downhill mountain biking and breathtaking Jeep tours. Experience exceptional customer service at our 17-acre riverside facility in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Visit our award-winning website for additional details.

Directions: Wilderness Aware Rafting is located in the heart of the Colorado Rockies, two miles south of Buena Vista near Johnson Village. Look for our mountain-shaped sign on US Hwy. 24/285, just east of the Arkansas River bridge. Visit our website for detailed maps. Approximate driving times to Buena Vista headquarters from popular Colorado locations: Denver- 2½ hrs., Colorado Springs- 2 hrs., Durango- 4 hrs., Grand Jct.- 4½ hrs., Vail- 1¾ hrs., Ft. Collins- 3½ hrs., Aspen- 1½ hrs., Breckenridge- 1½ hrs.

Minimum Group Number: 1

Maximum Group Number: 300

Activity Duration: 1/2 to 10 days

Equipment Type and Capacity: Boat capacity: 8. Boat size: 12-16 feet

Terrain Description: Adventures in Colorado’s pristine wilderness and on five of Colorado’s premier rivers.

Terrain Difficulty: Beginner to Advanced

Cost of Admission: $25 and up

Recreation Dates Closed: Our professional reservationists are available year-round.

Tour Schedule: Daily, May 1 through Labor Day

Rates: $25 and up

Hours: 7:30am-8pm, daily

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

Recreation Type: Adventure/Backcountry Guide, Archaeological Site, Bicycle Trails, Fishing Guide Service, Horseback Riding Trails, National Forest, National Park, Native American Reservation, Nature Experience, Nature Preserve, Nature Tours, Protected Species Habitat, River Raft Trips, Scenic Highway/Byway, State Forest, State Park, Water Recreation

Rentals: 4-wheel Drive, Bicycle, Camping Gear, Fishing

Recreation Activities: Bicycling, Birding, Boating, Camping, Equestrian Riding, Fishing, Four-wheeling, Horse Pack Trips, Motorsports, Mountain Biking, Natural Wildlife Viewing

Recreation Facility Amenities: ADA Compliant, Brochures, Bus Parking, Catering, Customized Tours, Gift Shop, Guided Tours, Maps Available, Parking, Pets on Leash, Printed Guides Available, Vending Machines

Recreation Price: $, $$, $$$

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

Recreation Discounts: AAA Discount, Group Discount, Military Discount, Senior Citizen Discount

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