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Are Tips for the Rafting Guides Acceptable?
That’s a really great question and one we get a lot. We don’t actually have a tipping policy for our guides but let’s just say this. Our rafting guides are the best in the business. They are highly trained professional who are passionate about what they do. This is not just a job for them; it’s a way of life. Our guides do much more than guide your raft down the river; they are storytellers, history buffs, amateur geologists, animal and plant identifiers, comedians and protectors.
If you feel your guide has done a great job and made your experience a memorable one, then you can certainly show your appreciation by giving a tip. The amount is totally up to you. Many people believe that anyone in a service type of job (like restaurant and hotel employees, hair dressers and dog groomers, etc.) should get between 10-20% of the total cost of the service. That is not to say that’s what we suggest, but that’s what most people tip when they do tip. So, for instance, if your trip was $200.00, and your guide made your experience a memorable one, a $20-$40 tip would be generous and greatly appreciated!
If your guide was so exceptional that you want him or her to be your guide on all future trips, simply request him at the time you make your reservation. While we cannot promise he/she will be available that day, we will do everything in our power to accommodate your request.
The earlier you contact AVA to schedule your rafting trip, the better your chances of getting the guide want.
Posted in Whitewater Rafting Blog
What is Your Whitewater Rafting Trip Cancellation Policy?
We understand that situations arise, and cancelling a scheduled rafting trip is sometimes unavoidable. Arkansas Valley Adventures actually has one of the most lenient cancellation policies of the rafting companies in the area, but if we had no cancellation policy at all, we wouldn’t be able to keep the business going!
The AVA cancellation policy is as follows:
For groups of less than ten: If you cancel at least 14 days before the date of the trip, you will receive a full refund minus a 10% service charge. For cancellations made within 14 days and outside 2 days before the scheduled trip, 50% of your money will be refunded. Cancellations made within 48 hours of the trip will not be refunded.
For groups of ten or more: Cancellations made 14 days before the trip are fully refunded minus a 10% service charge. Cancellations made within 14 days and outside of 7 days before the trip will be refunded 50%. Cancellations within 7 days of the trip are not refunded for parties of ten or more.
You can purchase cancellation insurance, which allows you to cancel up until 12 hours before the trip departure time and receive a 90% refund.
If you have any questions about our cancellation policy, please give us a call and we’d be happy to discuss it with you. Hopefully, you will be able to make your scheduled trip and have the best rafting experience you have ever had, and for you first timers, we are sure you will want to come back over and over!
Contact AVA today to schedule your rafting trip or contact us to request a free Colorado Rafting Adventure Magazine that will explain everything you need to know about your rafting trip.
Posted in Whitewater Rafting Blog
Do You Have Gift Certificates for Sale?
We sure do! A gift certificate from Arkansas Valley Adventures is a fantastic idea for the outdoor enthusiast in your life, and a great thing about gift certificates from AVA is they can be used for a variety of adventures. When you buy a gift certificate from Arkansas Valley Adventures, the lucky recipient can use it for whitewater rafting trips from the Buena Vista, Idaho Springs, Kremming, Breckenridge and Keystone offices. And the gift certificate can also be used for our exciting rock climbing excursions, zip line trips (now that’s fun!), lodging and even to buy items in our retail store.
You can buy AVA gift certificates online, at any one of our locations, or can even call us and order over the phone. The gift certificates are sold in $50 increments, and when you purchase the gift certificates, you don’t have to know exactly which trip the certificate is for. The recipient must call AVA and make a reservation. Gift certificates are valid at any time during our season, and when you order, you will receive one email confirmation that shows your credit card charges, and a second email will be the actual gift certificate attached as a PDF file, which you can print or leave in electronic format.
That’s all there is to it! There is nothing better than getting a gift certificate for the experience of a lifetime! Contact AVA today to get the water enthusiast in your life the best gift ever!
Posted in Colorado Activities & Events
You’ve come to know AVA’s exceptional experiences and world-class adventures on the river and the rock. But now you can experience another one of Colorado’s most exciting adventures with us too: zipline tours!
AVA is proud to have the only zipline tour in the Upper Arkansas Valley. Located on our 44-acre outpost between Buena Vista and Leadville, the course allows you to blast among the treetops with some of the most amazing views you can imagine.
You’ll come to our Granite Outpost for your zipline tour. To get to the first zip requires a hike of approximately 10 minutes. And then it’s all downhill! Travel over 3,000 feet through the pine and aspens of our mountain property. Look down upon the Arkansas River and surrounding peaks as you get one of the thrills of a lifetime!
Follow (or start) your zipline tour with one of our amazing Arkansas River rafting trips. The Colorado white water rafting trips on the Arkansas River are known as some of the very best in the world! We have fantastic rafting/zipline packages to save you money and help you cram the most adventure possible into a day!
Posted in Whitewater Rafting Blog
We’ve had fun rolling out an updated version of our website! Of course, it’s still packed full of Colorado white water rafting information to help you find exactly what you’re seeking. Check out http://www.coloradorafting.net to see:
- Zipliners flying across the home page, yelling “Yahoo!”
- A simplified navigation in the “GPS”
- Links to our guest stories and testimonials at whyilove.coloradorafting.net
- Zipline tours page and tons of zipline/rafting packages to help maximize on your dollar and your adventure
- Links to Trip Advisor, Yelp and Facebook so you can follow what’s going on in the AVA community
Check it out today for a FUN white water rafting web experience! Let us share the adventure with you!
Posted in Whitewater Rafting Blog
Got some love stories for us? We’ve got a place for your voice to be heard! You absolutely must check out our fun, new interactive Colorado rafting blog where you can post your own stories and then post ‘em right onto Facebook. It’s at whyilove.coloradorafting.net . You can also “Like” others’ stories and read about their experiences to help you decide on your next trip!
The best part? If you submit a story, we’ll send you an AVA t-shirt!
To share your own story, click the “Share Your Story” button on the right side or CLICK HERE.
Check out whyilove.coloradorafting.net today!
