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Numbers Half-Day Whitewater Rafting from Buena Vista
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Numbers Half-Day Whitewater Rafting from Buena Vista

By Ava Rafting & Zipline
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Ages 15-70, max of 48 per group
Duration: 3h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Professional guide
  • Use of helmet, wet suit and splash jacket
  • Entry/Admission - Ava Rafting & Zipline
What's not included
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)


Start:
  • 40671 US-24, Buena Vista, CO 81211, USA
    AVA's Granite Outpost
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Infants must sit on laps
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 15415P12

    • Minimum age is 15 years
    • Minimum weight is 50lbs
    • All guests must be proficient swimmers
    • Must bring secure footwear (no flip-flops/ Crocs)
    • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 48 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 15415P12

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    • 1
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    About the operator
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    • Ava Rafting & Zipline
      516
      Denver, United States
      Joined in August 2008
    • B4465CCdebbier
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Awesome experience
      Isiah was a fabulous guide with a great sense of humor and very knowledgeable about the area. He was a very pleasant young man indeed! He rowed the entire trip just letting us relax and enjoy the gorgeous scenery surrounding the river. The whole experience was awesome and we definitely recommend the AVA folks for your trip.
      Written 30 September 2024
    • Roby W
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A Must-See Float Trip
      Isaiah did an awesome job! He included interesting facts and trivia. The river and scenery were incredible. I wouldn’t miss this tour.
      Written 17 September 2024
    • durmitch
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great Guides and Fun!
      Our guides Steven and Tim did an awesome job getting everyone excited and making sure we enjoyed ourselves! Tim’s energy was contagious, Steven made us feel extra safe, and both gave us all the opportunity to go as fast as we want (you know… while being safe). Thank you guys!
      Written 14 September 2024
    • markgW2324FZ
      0 contributions
      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      Not enough bang for your buck.
      First of all, I can't blame AVA because of the water, but honestly, this seemed like a trip you'd take a bunch of 4th graders on. No real rapids. I would say what we experienced was maybe half rapids, no Class 1 or Class 2 and the tour advertises. Secondly, I don't call a two hour rafting trip a 'half day'. A 'half day' to me means at least three, maybe four hours. My drive from Denver to Kremmling lasted longer than the ride down the river. Having said that, our guide, Jordan was great.
      Written 12 September 2024
    • Wendy B
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Floating Fun ❤️
      Isaiah & the crew did a great job telling us about the area while floating down the river. They all jumped off the cliff. Fun was had by all!
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    • tsrothwell
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      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fun rafting trip!
      We had a great trip with friends who had not been rafting before. Jackson was our guide and he was terrific. The canyon and scenery were spectacular. My only beef is with the cost and length of the trip. You advertise it as a half day, but the actual rafting was only an hour and fifteen minutes. Not a great value for $90 a person and I think it's very misleading. We can raft for 2 1/2 hours on the Rio Grande in New Mexico for $71 a person.
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    • rebeccarH6417BO
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
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      Written 5 August 2024
    • Happiness583965
      0 contributions
      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      Terrible. AVA Canceled without letting us know.
      AVA canceled our rafting trip and never contacted us to let us know. We had a half day rafting trip booked for seven people way in advance. Had to scramble to find another company last minute with availability for the weekend we were visiting.
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    • Alfre1st
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      10 out 10 highly recommend. Shoutout to Justin (Big Red) our guide
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      Written 25 July 2024
    • 103ricl
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Ask for Justin for your guide.
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    4.5
    4.5 of 5 bubbles12 reviews
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    Bryce L
    3 contributions
    2.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2021
    AVA safely transported us to and from the river and gave me and my teens a float trip through Browns Canyon. But that was about it. The guides lacked charisma and enthusiasm. There was no friendly banter, no high-fives with the paddles, no energy. At one point on the river, guides Whitten and Steven were arguing with each other about who was at fault for bumping into each other's raft. Meanwhile, Lakota Guides are living it up with the riders by leading splashing, making calls to the other boats, cheering after passing through a Cat 3 rapids, and giving paddle high-fives. And I'm sure they were able to do that without compromising safety. Also, I had ordered a Fajita lunch for 6 back at basecamp. However, the order was not communicated ahead and the chef did not purchase enough food. There were a number of people in the front office, but nobody seemed in charge. Micha refunded my lunch, but that was the extent he went for customer service.
    Written 31 July 2021
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Good morning, Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. We will be sure to follow up with the guides you had as well as the Operations team in Buena Vista about your experience on the river and at lunch. We'd love the opportunity to show you our exceptional customer service and adventurous spirits to make up for your latest trip with us. If you'd please reach out to our Sales Management team, we''d be happy to offer a discount on a future activity with AVA. salesmanagement@coloradorafting.net 970-398-3782 Hope to hear from you. AVA Sales Management
    Written 14 August 2021
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Jillian C
    1 contribution
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2024 • Family
    Rafting itself was great, but the company could have done better. We were expecting half a day of rafting, but the rafting itself was only an hour and it took at least half an hour from the original star time for them to attend to us. We also pre-signed the waivers, but the company couldn't locate them and we had to email them our copies. Then they tried to tell us we only paid half and still owed them money.

    We were also told a day in advance our original tour would not be possible and they switched us to a new river.

    Wish the company was better organized and better communicated the experience we would be having. The rafting instructor was great though, he was fun and informative and great leader.
    Written 14 May 2024
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Hi, We are glad you enjoyed your rafting trip and apologize for the delays and miscommunication you experienced. Our trips are dependent on water levels, and sometimes we do need to switch guests to a different river and trip. This is only done due to safety concerns, as guest safety is always our top priority. We appreciate you taking the time to provide feedback, and we will be addressing these issues with our team. If you would like to discuss your experience further, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
    Written 18 June 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Tara L
    Salida, CO5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2021 • Family
    Brandon was an amazing guide! He made the experience great! All the staff from check in to unloading the raft was great!
    Written 2 August 2021
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    Thank you for choosing AVA and for taking the time to leave a review. We will be sure to pass on your kind words to Brandon and hope to see you again soon!
    Written 4 August 2021
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Kyliee11
    Colorado Springs, CO47 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had a great experience with Randy while rafting the numbers. He is friendly and knowledgeable of the river and area, we would definitely raft with Randy again!
    Written 29 July 2021
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    We are so happy to hear you had a great time on your adventure with Randy and thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We hope to adventure with you again soon!
    Written 4 August 2021
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    john n
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2021 • Family
    Great trip w my 18 yr old daughter. Fish was fantastic. The ride from Aspen to BV thru Independence pass is unbelievable.
    Written 19 July 2021
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    We are thrilled you and your daughter had a nice time on your adventure and thank you for taking the time to leave a review!
    Written 26 July 2021
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Alexandra S
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2020 • Family
    It was an incredible experience! Our guide Allie was very knowledgeable and fun! River was great and it was a beautiful scenic adventure!
    Written 16 October 2020
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    Gene K
    Omaha, NE5 contributions
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2020 • Family
    The booking was not accurate. The rafting company has us reserved for a 9:00am launch. TripAdvisor booked us for a 12:30 launch. By the time we got there, the rafting company could not accommodate our reservation. We are now working on getting the refund from TripAdvisor/Viator.
    Written 22 July 2020
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    Marie D
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had an awesome time on our rafting trip. AVA gets you equipped with all you need. This was our first time rafting and it was a great experience!! We did The Numbers rafting trip. Our guide Paul was fabulous.
    Written 13 August 2019
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    JD W
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2019 • Couples
    Lots of fun. Great rush. Would love to do it over and over again. Guide Kevin was fantastic. Highly recommend AVA
    Written 15 July 2019
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    *Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.

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