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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
1/2 Off Rafting at AVA Right Now!
August is here, and the whitewater rapids summer fun is flowing at Arkansas Valley Adventures! If you have been too busy to enjoy the exhilarating experience AVA has to offer, the time has come to treat yourself to a once-in-a-lifetime adventure at the most amazing price around!
Our Why Wait? special (why wait in traffic on I-70 when you can be rafting down whitewater rapids instead??) is going on now. Simply buy one, get one ½ off on our Clear Creek Sunday afternoon 2:00 or later trips. Use these links to book a Clear Creek Beginner or Clear Creek Intermediate right now and enter the promo code “WHY WAIT.”
AVA is also offering 10% off all trips booked for dates August 15-September 30. This includes rafting/zipline packages, Arkansas River rafting trips, Clear Creek rafting trips and Upper Colorado River rafting trips. Valid on AVA-run trips.
You have waited long enough for the thrilling outdoor adventure only AVA can offer! With our Why Wait special and other generous AVA deals, why are you waiting?
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Posted in Colorado Activities & Events
Colorado Zip Line 101
Just how adventurous are you? Have you been whitewater rafting for quite some time now and want to try something new at Arkansas Valley Adventures? If so, have we got the exhilarating experience for you! Zip line adventures are becoming extremely popular with people of all ages. Zip lining is one of the most exciting and popular activities you can do in the beautiful Rocky Mountains. The experience is safe and even the not-so-adventurous will be excited about trying this daring feat for the very first time.
AVA’s zip line course is in a breathtaking woody area of our 43-acre Gold Camp property where you can see the beautiful snow-capped Rocky Mountains and the r
olling Arkansas River as you zip through the woods surrounded by pine and aspen trees. Our zip line is a hands-free system so you can fully enjoy every aspect of the thrilling ride. You will travel at speeds up to thirty miles per hour and can choose from a half-day zip line adventure or a rafting/zip line package deal. You will be in the very competent hands of our highly trained, friendly, and knowledgeable guides.
As you can see on our zip line page (linked above), we have a variety of packages to choose from, and we’re sure you’ll find one that fits what everyone in your group is looking for. Simply contact AVA today to schedule your zip line adventure and enjoy the ride!!
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!
