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.
Recreation Amenities
Minimum Group Number: 1
Maximum Group Number: 300
Activity Duration: Half-day, full-day and multi-day adventures
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
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, Nature Experience, Nature Preserve, Nature Tours, Protected Species Habitat, River Raft Trips, Scenic Highway/Byway, 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, Concessions, Customized Tours, Gift Shop, Guided Tours, Maps Available, Parking, Pets on Leash, Printed Guides Available, Vending Machines
Recreation Price: $, $$, $$$
Recreation Dates Closed: Our professional reservationists are available year-round.
Payment Methods: Cash, Discover, MasterCard, Personal Checks, Travelers Checks, Visa
Recreation Discounts: AAA Discount, Group Discount, Military Discount, Senior Citizen Discount
Cost of Admission: $25 and up
Tour Schedule: Daily, May through Labor Day
Rates: $25 and up
Hours: 7:30am-8pm, daily
$ - Less than $100 | $$ - $101 - $200 | $$$ - $201 and Up