Testimonials

Best time ever! A big shot out to the most experienced and enthusiastic zip line guides! Thank you Kyle, Shawn, James and Alejandro !!!! 😃

We really loved our guide and raft trip with AVA Rafting & Zipline! We will definitely go again when we return to Colorado!

Love new adventures, then make sure to put Via Ferrata on your list while visiting Breckenridge. The team at AVA has an amazing course located in beautiful Idaho Springs off I-70. It is a nice getaway to experience both WhiteWater Rafting in the morning and Via Ferrata in the afternoon. The best part of the trip was the incredible views from the side of the mountain. A great activity for a family or group. Our guides Bailey and Emily were top-notch. Both safe, yet their experience made the trip exceptional. They had fun facts about the surrounding area.

It was a great experience!!! It was so much fun!! Our guide was Kyle and he was awesome! Loved it ❤️ Definitely recommend!! 😁😁😁 100/10

My family and I took the half day Upper Colorado River float trip from Kremmling (about an hour trip from Breckenridge, easy to navigate and scenic). Thrill level was perfect for us — 6 beginners ranging from age 6 to 40, none of whom would place rafting anywhere near our comfort zones. Most of the trip was a scenic float; a couple miles’ worth were what they called class 2 to 3 rapids. The guides were great, really knowledgeable and friendly, allaying our fears almost immediately. The only regret we had was not booking the full day.

LOVED our trip for our young family! Dave was the best boat guide, and Ken, Katie, Evie, and Carrie were such a fun team to be with too! We’ll definitely be back again and again! Also, do yourself a favor and go eat at The Dean West when you’re done!

John our guide knew how to make the trip memorable. We did the 1/3 day raft and we enjoyed it so much! He gave the right balance of instruction and cow jokes, and made some of the first-timers in our group feel very comfortable. This was my second time doing Kremmling with AVA and I know it won’t be our last!!!

Cameron took time to teach me some things about fly fishing. It was my first time and will definitely be back. Thanks Cameron. Maybe next time I can “answer the phone”?

Awesome day on the water! My wife and I did the full day in duckies (kayaks) and the guides, Devo and Christian, were awesome and very helpful. They had a great lunch ready for us halfway thru the trip. Guys definitely know what they’re doing and have a blast doing it!

Jamie was an awesome rafting guide! Book with her!

Mark was so patient with me kayaking. It was the best experience I’ve had yet.

The staff was amazing by the start! The lady on the phone was sooo helpful & kind to my Dad & his girlfriend. When we arrived at Ava, everyone was super friendly & made us sure that we would be safe and told us clearly what safety procedures to follow. The guides were super chill & funny. What an amazing, exciting, fun & relaxing experience! We will be back!

Had a really fun time this weekend on the via ferrata. If they ever expand this route, we would totally come back and do it again. We had gorgeous weather and our guides, Emily and Sunshine were awesome! Thanks again.

Loved it!

Went zip lining with Matt & Shaun and had an awesome time, they were fun, informative and great tour guides for the trip. Would definitely book a trip with AVA again.

Andy was very helpful and professional. He helped my husband and I plan a wonderful trip along the Colorado River!!

Did the zip line & rafting combo years back & never wrote a review, but it was a great day. The zip line views were amazing and guides were funny & calming. Felt safe the whole time. Even lunch was good. Would definitely do again if I go back to CO.

I was down there for vacation in Colorado with my sister and friend. We got a package deal through the AVA rafting and horseback. The watering rafting was our first time doing it. They are professional, nice. The guide Grayson was amazing, fun, and knew what he was doing. I had so much fun with horseback and rafting.And definitely going to be doing it again when I go back to Colorado.

Our group of 4 had a great time doing the float with our guides Alex and Christian. It was really beautiful. They told us fun information about the area (Sir Al Gore?? Haha). We all felt very safe and it was the highlight of our trip. I will 100% use AVA again.

We went ziplining at AVA in late September and had an amazing experience! A few of us in the group were ziplining for the first time. Our guides, Mickey and Dagnar, were the best. They made us feel safe and comfortable from the get go. Throughout the course, they gave us detailed instructions while still keeping it fun. We’ll definitely be back!

the two guides max and saddie made our time the best! they were very nice and fun.

I’ve been counting the days until AVA Granite opens back up! This company & location astounded me last summer and I’m so excited to have found it! Almost rafting season!

This was our 1st zip line tour, and it was awesome. Our guides were fun & entertaining, and we could tell they throughly enjoy their job.

We were looking for something fun to do while on vacation in Breckenridge during the off season and came across Ava R&Z. They had an opening for a twilight Zipline tour and we booked it. We had 2 amazing guide’s Mikey and Kate and had allot of fun Zip lining into the dark. Beautiful canyon views and weather we couldn’t ask for anything more.

This place know rafting. What a great experience. I did a half day tour which took about 4 hours. This river adventure was heading down class 3 & class 4 rapids. A meal was prepared by the guides as well. This was so much fun that I will do a all day trip next time and maybe even an overnight trip as well in the future.

End of April, My friend and I had a girls weekend for her 40th Birthday! We went rafting and zipline, IT WAS AWESOME! AVA Staff were pleasant, knowledgeable and made us feel safe while having fun! We spend the whole day with the staff, ate a hot lunch. “Sprinkles” & “Shunk” taught us a lot about rafting and about Brown Bear Canyon. Very knowledgeable about the area and history. I can’t wait to take my family once our youngest is old enough! Thanks for a fun trip! –Amy from Nebraska

Website full of helpful info. Nice range of adventures. We rappelled down to the Arkansas River & ran the Gauntlet: Pine Creek & The Numbers. Fish, our knowledgeable & fun guide, made sure we were prepared to take on the rowdy rapids before & during the run. Awesome thrills, serene moments, and delish fajita lunch & cold Coors to wrap our day. Wear a swimsuit, synthetic (workout) tank/T-shirt, and lightweight running shorts so you dry quickly after peeling off your wetsuit. Bring your GoPro & strap it into your helmet – you will want the footage!

My wife and I signed up for the Browns Canyon Rafting and Zip-Line package. Our rafting guide (Matt) was very knowledgeable and professional, it was all around a great experience and his quick witted humor also added to the fun. During the Zip-Line portion our instructors (Sam & Ericka) were also very knowledgeable and professional, their outgoing personalities and quick wit also made the experience very enjoyable. We highly recommend AVA and will definitely book with them again when we return to visit the BV area. Thanks for a great time!

Got a WWR & Zipline with camping package. Got there to check in for the rafting in the AM. Fed us fresh food on the river, guide Josie was awesome & relaxed with the beginners. Fed us the best steak dinner (included) when we got back to camp, next AM when ziplining. Great hideout. Love the valley. Definitely doing level 5 waters next!

This place is AMAZING!!!! When you visit AVA Rafting & Zipline, you’d be hard pressed to find a better time! They have ziplines, Via Ferrata, and Whitewater Rafting, and you just can’t find a better time! Don’t miss out!!!!!!

Loved this experience, highly recommend & excellent guides

SO AWESOME!! Adrian and Cam are some the best guides this side of the Pecos! Incredibly professional, fun, and funny. They put the zip in lining!! I’m so asking for them again when I come back!
Can’t wait for the rafting trip tomorrow.

OK. Alex G. our river guide showed us quite a time! She is totally awesome just like Can & Adrian. I mean the guys set the bar high, and “G” sailed right over it with wit, comedy, and coolness. I recommend you request these guides and tip them well when you do. They are great guides, but even better people.
Enjoy your adventure with AVA!

Great Experience. My family did the whole day raft through the canyon. The guide Hank and guide in training Tyler were great. The lunch was good as well.

We went on a rafting trip down the Arkansas river yesterday with AVA rafting company. Shawn Daws was our guide for the day. We have been on other white water trips and I must say that we had the best time!! Shawn was a delight. Very knowledgeable. He made sure everyone on the raft had a great time! So glad we got him as our guide! Thank you for a memorable trip. 🙂
Larry Laux & Richard Wenske

Went on the numbers & narrows white water rafting trip. Crook was our guide and it was a great time.

I went for an unwanted swim in the Arkansas but ultimately that just added to the experience.

They provide food at the end of the trip. Definitely recommend AVA!

AVA IS BAE I CAN’T WAIT FOR NEXT YEAR

Great rafting trip. Matt was our guide and a very good job. This was our second trip with them and I would certainly recommend them. Staff is experienced and very relaxed. Take the 3/4 day trip if you have the time. You’ll be hard pressed to find better scenery.

Took a raft trip down Browns Canyon on 7/14/2020. Alex Staal was our guide. What an awesome guide! He was very knowledgeable and informative. The trip was fun and beautiful! Great job, Alex and AVA Rafting!

Great guided tour! Can’t wait to hang out with them again!

We did the overnight raft trip and we loved it! The river was running at a perfect flow. Our guide, Lily was very friendly and took the time to educate us on safety and how to work together on the raft. We camped at a nice spot on the riverbank. The other guides all worked together to prepare dinner which was steak and potatoes with veggies. We pitched tents and hung out with the others on the trip till time to sleep. Morning was eggs and bacon with coffee. They did all the work loading the rafts. You’re only responsible for setting up your tent. Over all it was a lot of fun!

Everyone was very nice and helpful. The tour was awesome our guide Alex made the whole thing thank you so much and we will be back.

Best place to go Rafting in Colorado, bar none.

We had a great time! We did the water rafting and Shaun was awesome!!! I would definitely comeback.

Absolutely amazing staff. I had such a great time. They are so nice, and funny, and engaging. They have really good pricing. They provided lunch, as well as all the equipment needed. I participated in the rafting. They did a very good job giving a tutorial on how to row and be safe. Our guide, joey, was an absolute joy to have. He even provided us with some sunscreen when we realized we didnt bring any. Got to see many beautiful sights along the river and i had a great time. All of the clothes in their gift shop were very high quality and are extremely comfortable. I cant reccomend them enough. Do yourself a favor and go check them out.

First time rafting and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide or trip! Definitely looking forward to going again!

My friends and I did the rafting & zip-lining combo. Our guides Sean, Hannah, & Corbin were fantastic. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Highly recommended.

What a great experience! Joining AVA Rafting was pleasant from the beginning. Easy reservation process, clear communication and instructions. Our guide, Fish, was very knowledgeable and personable. My family and I felt safe and had lots of fun! We recommend AVA Rafting & Zipline to all!

AVA hosted our corporate event with 3/4 day rafting & lunch for 30 people. Great reservation staff that was very helpful for us as this was our first time, amazing experienced rafting guides who were a lot of fun and knowledgeable, and a delicious catered BBQ lunch! Clear Creek is a prime river for rafting for all skills. Our entire group had so much fun and at a reasonable cost!
I hope to have to opportunity to go back and take the family!

Best time ever! Our river guide Parker was amazing😃 Thank you!!!

I had such an amazing time on AVA’s New Via Ferrata! I did not really know what to expect because I have never been on a Via Ferrata Tour before but I absolutely loved it!! If you are looking for a fun and adventurous activity that is physically and mentally challenging, then I highly suggest exploring this new Via Ferrata Tour with AVA Rafting & Zip Line! You will have so much fun!

My son, Mitch and I were in good hands on the zipline with Megan & Luke. They explained each line understandably, moved the group along and were entertaining in the process. The check-in crew was very informative and helpful as well. Overall, a great experience!

The via ferrata was a lot of fun. Group size was small. Tour guides Emily and Sunshine were great. Would do it again, definitely if they expand the via ferrata parts.

If you are looking for a fun and unique experience for a group or family, then the Via Ferrata is a ton of fun. Not only do you get a little of everything, zip lining, repelling, and suspended log runs, you also are amazed by the incredible views of the surrounding mountains. A perfect activity for those that want a challenge in a fun safe environment. Via Ferrata started in the Italian Alps and perfect for those that want a fun adventure in a secure environment limited any fall. The experience is breathtaking and a must do on your Colorado Adventure list. Our guides Emily and Bailey were amazing making the trip a real wild adventure.

Our family (traveled with teens) thoroughly enjoyed our Upper Clear Creek adventure in Idaho Springs!! The rafting and ziplining were awesome and our guides were fabulous!!! Liam was our rafting guide and Lizzie & Juju were the ziplining guides…they were great!!!

The customer service from start to finish was fantastic. Everyone if friendly & accomidating.

Our rafting guide Wasp was great. He worked really hard & kept us all in the boat. The water was a little more shallow than desired & required a lot of work on his part. Thanks Wasp! You were awesome!

Our zipline guides were Erica & Sam. They were funny, knowledgeable & pure awesomeness! Thanks for an awesome adventure!

Btw potential customers, Don’t forget to tip your guide!!

Ava Rafting & Zipline in Idaho Springs, Co is one of the best experiences ever. I’ve Ziplined before in South Korea and in Dominican Republic but neither compares to the experience with Spencer & Emily. There are surprise optional courses you can take and it’s adventurous, daring and everything in between. Spencer and Emily are all vibes: positive, encouraging and kind! Special thanks to Spencer!! Thank you for walking the ropes with me! If you find yourself in Colorado, this adventure is so worth it! 🙌

Great experience. Our river guide Will was great. Our zipline guides MJ and Jacob were great.

Our guides EmJ & Alec we’re awesome! They were fun, entertaining and kept us safe! Great fun because if our guides!!

SWARMI & MARY ARE THE BEST

Rafting was great. The water was very high, and everybody had a blast.

We had a large group (18 people), and they had no trouble accommodating us. One of our party was recovering from a broken ankle (wearing a brace, not a cast), and they were very accommodating. Our guides went out of their way to make sure the injured person was safe and having fun.

My 90 year old Aunt Doris & I drove from Tulsa Oklahoma to zip line with Ava, had a marvelous time, they took very good care of us, would definitely go back.

We did the upper creek intermediate half day trip and our guide was AMAZING! He made the trip so worth it, I wish I had grabbed his name all I know is he commutes from Morrison 😂😂 if you go on this trip try and find out his name, you won’t regret it!!

Great experience overall! 10/10. Went Rafting today for the 1st time ever & had soo much fun! One of the guides Seth gave us a great run down of how things would go once the group gathered, super organized & QUICK! Everyone was anxious to get out there. Our guide was “TALL ERIC” & he made the experience that much better. Super down to earth, gave great instruction & made us all feel comfortable being we were 1st timers EVER on a Level 4 course. I will definitely be back to this place to try the next level & some other activities as well. They even give you a coupon for a free drink & TommyKnockers & that place was great too haha.

We had a fantastic time with Shelby & Alex. They were great river guides. They kept us safe while having a ton of fun. I highly recommend them both!

We did the 1/3 day rafting trip out of Idaho Springs. It was my daughter’s 1st time rafting and she didn’t want anything too scary. It was the perfect amount of time on the water with a little bit of thrills.

Went zip lining and it was a blast. Being scared of heights they really helped me feel confident and safe!

Dan was awesome!

I had an AWESOME time on my first rafting trip with our guide Dan! He was super knowledgeable and friendly, and he kept us on course throughout the many rapids that we hit on the lower Clear Creek run. I learned a lot and had a ton of fun. I cannot wait to come back ☺️

Just rafted the Lower Clear Creek and had a blast! Our guide Dan was great! Most of our group had never rafted before, but it wasn’t a problem with his guidance. He made it a ton of fun. I can’t recommend AVA Rafting and Dan enough. Thanks Dan!

Great place. Great guides, great time!!

Wonderful experience from start to finish! Our guide was amazing. The pics they took during our whitewater rafting trip were awesome! The food at the end of the trip was really good! 5 stars all the way.. Cant wait to go back!

We went rafting today with AVA and had an experience that would make John Wesley Powell jealouuuus (mostly because none of our crew members went missing). Our rafting guide was Eric and he was top notch. He made sure we had practiced all our strokes and felt like a team before we set off, and got us through some tough spots on the river with the two Ls – leadership and laughs. Would highly recommend, and looking forward to coming back here next June when the water is a bit faster.

Our family had the best time on this Zip-line course, this is NOT the course you see off the highway it’s up the cliffside.

Our guides Tessa & Mickey were absolutely amazing. They were professional, friendly, funny & made zip lining look effortless & graceful.

The first zipline “jump” was a bit frightful straight off a cliff. The boys fearless, were quick to leap first & left me to figure it out. And with my fear of heights & also not the most adventurous nor athletic person, we were off!! Mickey & Tessa were so patient & understanding with me on the course & allowed me to move at my own pace. Without your help, guidance & patience I probably wouldn’t haven’t finished the entire course. Beyond grateful for the both of you today!! Thank you again 😉

We had the most amazing time definitely will be back to try their Rafting experience!!

Our group of 7 went to AVA Rafting & Ziplining for a fun day of adventure while vacationing in Colorado. We were excited for the thrill of ziplining above the picturesque views of Idaho Springs. The Via Ferrata is a challenging course where you are walking around the cliffs on iron bars all while harnessed in and attached to cables. We jumped off a bridge, rappelled down a cliff, and ziplined down two sections to get to the bottom of the entire course. It was 3 hours of thrilling adventure all the while being entertained by our guides. Chris “Pye” and Travis – AKA “Riggs”. They were both very experienced guides. They were informative on how to use our equipment, how to properly position oursleves for repelling, instructed us to keep us safe, and also kept us laughing. I highly recommend you visit AVA and ask for them to guide your group. We will come back to Colorado to do more adventures with AVA like the river rafting.

I hade an awesome time by via ferrata and Simon even took photos for us and said that he’ll sent them to me by that night.😄

Simon and Dagnar did an amazing job at the zipline tour and had a great dynamic of having fun and safe at the same time! Great views and great people to talk to! This place definitely has some unique zip lines that I have never seen before.

AVA Rafting & Zipline is AWESOME!! Definitely check this place out. We did the ziplining trip in Idaho Springs, CO. Our guides, Dagnar and Gooze were AMAZING! They were funny and provided us with a safe, fun, beautiful experience for our whole family. Gooze was especially awesome in helping our youngest son zipline and have a great time! Dangar also provided us with some history of the area prior to the trip which was great and interesting! Also, they provided local hiking spots in which we took one post zip line and it was so beautiful. This is your place for a fun, Colorado adventure! Highly recommend.

Had a fantastic time in Colorado. AVA Rafting & Zipline was a great and fun experience. Our guide for whitewater rafting was so informative and offered local animal information/habitat and mining history…fascinating!

After not seeing each other for over 7 months due to Covid-19, my family met in Breckinridge for a family vacation. We booked two AVA excursions – White water rafting at Buena Vista and zip lining at Idaho Springs. I do not typically write reviews, but I had to share our experience.
Chad, our rafting guide, was great! He expertly guided us down the river while giving us Colorado history and cracking jokes. We had the best day and will book a full day on the river next year.
We felt blessed to be paired with Randy and Ann for zip lining. They were so thorough, knowledgeable, very patient. Our safety was their top priority and everyone in our group appreciated the pep talk and best strategy tips at each platform. Ann really saved the day when she noticed I was terrified to walk across the suspension bridge. She offered to walk in front of me and cheered me on the entire way. I would not have been able to do it without her. ♥️
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND AVA TOURS! From what I have seen, the AVA employees love their jobs and it is evident in their customer service. Thank you for making our first vacation together as a family a fun and memorable one.

We did the Idaho Springs Cliffside Ziplining on 8/23/2020. Our guides Tim & Brian were fantastic! They made our trip fun and exciting while also calming my fear of heights. The course along the cliffside was such a neat way to add some excitement to the lines. If you sign up for this trip you have to do the free fall jump! It was so much fun 🙂 We would definitely book another trip when we make our way back to Colorado.

We experienced the Via Farrata route with Max and Tessa & had a great experience. Our guides were friendly, professional, and effective. I always felt safe and we were pleasantly surprised by getting to do some zip lining and ropes course-style stuff along the way. This was our first time on the via and it was pretty cool. We had expected it to be more like rock climbing, but it was slightly different. Along the route there are rebar posts that you hang on to as you move along. Not a bag thing just a very different experience from rock climbing and having to pick your route. Overall this was a great way to spend the afternoon. Highly recommended.

Brina & Rose were excellent guides and we had a blast together. Thank you for helping to create a lifelong experience for our family! We look forward to zip lining with AVA again for sure.

We had two fantastic guides for our Via Ferrata at Idaho Springs. They made it so fun and were very friendly and knowledgeable. The entire adventure only took about 2.5 hours since there were only 4 people in our group so it was just like 6 friends having a great time. A couple of us had rappelled before but everything else was new to all of us.
We will definitely book with AVA again.

What an experience will never forget this trip down to Colorado a day full of kayaking in the Colorado River followed by ziplines in Idaho Springs. Rafting/Kayaking (kremmling) instructors Jon&Mark where very helpful also had some great jokes along the bus ride.(Idaho Springs) Zipline instructors Randy& Max were also very friendly and did great in their demonstration will definitely be returning on my next trip to Colorado!

Wonderful experience. The three of us has a much better time than we expected. Very professional and kind guides, Max and Tyler were fantastic. It was my first time doing a Via Ferrata, and I’m not a climber, but felt confident. Thank you both!

Rose & Randi were the best…this was my first trip & I felt completely safe with their instruction!! I will definitely come back & recommend family & friends! Thank you R & R for a great time & for making me feel normal for screaming the whole time 😄

One of the best places to go! Crew is amazing and very nice price

Great time! Mickey and Dagmar were great guides and trust me I made them work for it! I am 5ft tall with the armspan of a T-Rex and could not reach the wires. They had me tandem and still worked hard so I could have a good time! Great view. A few obstacles . A lot of fun!

The staff was VERY friendly and they were all about the zipliners being safe. We came all the way from Texas just to zipline there. Martini and Goose are the best!

Spencer and Max were so awesome today during my first Via Ferrata. They were very patient, encouraging, supportive and they made it fun! Thank you both for such an awesome experience! Highly recommend.

Went zip lining with my family today had great fun. My 10 year old was very nervous but quickly lost all that fear. MJ and Siggy? And hunter were great guides and had lots of fun!! Loved how the lines were build into the terrain and not just towers you climbed up!!

We visited the Idaho Springs location and did zip lining. It was myself and three teenagers. We had an incredible time. MJ and Martina were our guides and they were exceptional. They were fun and helpful. They gave excellent instructions and made us feel very safe! There were 6 lines, all a little different. I think we definitely got our money’s worth! I highly recommend adding this adventure to your trip planning!

We had an amazing time! Spencer and Gooze were extremely friendly, funny, and patient. They made the experience so much more fun! The views were awesome and…

This tour had some amazing spots picked out for a half day tour outside Denver. Our guide Jed made the drive in to a fun local history lesson which made the drives seem like we just went down the road. He kept us entertained and had great recommendations along the way.

Best time ever! A big shot out to the most experienced and enthusiastic zip line guides! Thank you Kyle, Shawn, James and Alejandro !!!! 😃

We really loved our guide and raft trip with AVA Rafting & Zipline! We will definitely go again when we return to Colorado!

Love new adventures, then make sure to put Via Ferrata on your list while visiting Breckenridge. The team at AVA has an amazing course located in beautiful Idaho Springs off I-70. It is a nice getaway to experience both WhiteWater Rafting in the morning and Via Ferrata in the afternoon. The best part of the trip was the incredible views from the side of the mountain. A great activity for a family or group. Our guides Bailey and Emily were top-notch. Both safe, yet their experience made the trip exceptional. They had fun facts about the surrounding area.

My family and I took the half day Upper Colorado River float trip from Kremmling (about an hour trip from Breckenridge, easy to navigate and scenic). Thrill level was perfect for us — 6 beginners ranging from age 6 to 40, none of whom would place rafting anywhere near our comfort zones. Most of the trip was a scenic float; a couple miles’ worth were what they called class 2 to 3 rapids. The guides were great, really knowledgeable and friendly, allaying our fears almost immediately. The only regret we had was not booking the full day.

We did the rafting and have 4 words: Super fun! Do it!

Highly recommend going if you’re in the area. Our family of 6 had so much fun. Even my almost 71 year old mother was able to join us, and had a blast! (She didn’t paddle)

Grayson and Lane were great, and made it so fun. Don’t forget to tip your guides!

My family and I just finished our Full Day Scenic Rafting trip with AVA and i must say it was an excellent experience. Our trip leader Brian and the other guide (I am sorry i cant remember his name as he was in the other raft) we both very professional, helpful and friendly. It was an amazing experience and even my mother who was extremely apprehensive about whitewater rafting thoroughly enjoyed herself. I would highly recommend AVA Rafting and Zipline to anyone wanting to try rafting.

We had a great time rafting down a stretch of the Colorado river. Our guide Ken was great and friendly. Knew a lot about the river too. Everything went smooth from our arrival, to the raft experience o n the river, and finally the bus ride back to the start. We will definitely raft again with them. May be a higher category rapids next time. Everything felt safe in relation to the covid epidemic, mask required everywhere but on your raft, all the equipment we used was clean.

We did the kayaking trip with Lee and had a great time! We love all of the guided tours we have done with AVA. They hire great people and they are super professional. I always feel safe and my business is appreciated! Can’t wait to hang out with the AVA folks again!

The staff was amazing by the start! The lady on the phone was sooo helpful & kind to my Dad & his girlfriend. When we arrived at Ava, everyone was super friendly & made us sure that we would be safe and told us clearly what safety procedures to follow. The guides were super chill & funny. What an amazing, exciting, fun & relaxing experience! We will be back!

Had a really fun time this weekend on the via ferrata. If they ever expand this route, we would totally come back and do it again. We had gorgeous weather and our guides, Emily and Sunshine were awesome! Thanks again.

Went zip lining with Matt & Shaun and had an awesome time, they were fun, informative and great tour guides for the trip. Would definitely book a trip with AVA again.

Did the zip line & rafting combo years back & never wrote a review, but it was a great day. The zip line views were amazing and guides were funny & calming. Felt safe the whole time. Even lunch was good. Would definitely do again if I go back to CO.

I did the zip lining course and was led by Tyler and Randy. They were really amazing in calming nerves and super understanding. They thoroughly instruct you before each line and make sure you’re safe. Great experience and my and my family LOVED it! So fun and the scenery is gorgeous.

Voted as the Best Rafting in Idaho Springs for 2019 and 2020, you’ve got to come to AVA to get your adrenaline rushing! Rafting down Clear Creek is the most fun and exciting way to take in the nature and beauty of Idaho Springs. If rafting isn’t your thing, they also have zip-lining and via ferrata, which we also highly recommend! Check them out today!

the two guides max and saddie made our time the best! they were very nice and fun.

I’ve been counting the days until AVA Granite opens back up! This company & location astounded me last summer and I’m so excited to have found it! Almost rafting season!

This was our 1st zip line tour, and it was awesome. Our guides were fun & entertaining, and we could tell they throughly enjoy their job.

We were looking for something fun to do while on vacation in Breckenridge during the off season and came across Ava R&Z. They had an opening for a twilight Zipline tour and we booked it. We had 2 amazing guide’s Mikey and Kate and had allot of fun Zip lining into the dark. Beautiful canyon views and weather we couldn’t ask for anything more.

This place know rafting. What a great experience. I did a half day tour which took about 4 hours. This river adventure was heading down class 3 & class 4 rapids. A meal was prepared by the guides as well. This was so much fun that I will do a all day trip next time and maybe even an overnight trip as well in the future.

End of April, My friend and I had a girls weekend for her 40th Birthday! We went rafting and zipline, IT WAS AWESOME! AVA Staff were pleasant, knowledgeable and made us feel safe while having fun! We spend the whole day with the staff, ate a hot lunch. “Sprinkles” & “Shunk” taught us a lot about rafting and about Brown Bear Canyon. Very knowledgeable about the area and history. I can’t wait to take my family once our youngest is old enough! Thanks for a fun trip! –Amy from Nebraska

Website full of helpful info. Nice range of adventures. We rappelled down to the Arkansas River & ran the Gauntlet: Pine Creek & The Numbers. Fish, our knowledgeable & fun guide, made sure we were prepared to take on the rowdy rapids before & during the run. Awesome thrills, serene moments, and delish fajita lunch & cold Coors to wrap our day. Wear a swimsuit, synthetic (workout) tank/T-shirt, and lightweight running shorts so you dry quickly after peeling off your wetsuit. Bring your GoPro & strap it into your helmet – you will want the footage!

My wife and I signed up for the Browns Canyon Rafting and Zip-Line package. Our rafting guide (Matt) was very knowledgeable and professional, it was all around a great experience and his quick witted humor also added to the fun. During the Zip-Line portion our instructors (Sam & Ericka) were also very knowledgeable and professional, their outgoing personalities and quick wit also made the experience very enjoyable. We highly recommend AVA and will definitely book with them again when we return to visit the BV area. Thanks for a great time!

Got a WWR & Zipline with camping package. Got there to check in for the rafting in the AM. Fed us fresh food on the river, guide Josie was awesome & relaxed with the beginners. Fed us the best steak dinner (included) when we got back to camp, next AM when ziplining. Great hideout. Love the valley. Definitely doing level 5 waters next!

This place is AMAZING!!!! When you visit AVA Rafting & Zipline, you’d be hard pressed to find a better time! They have ziplines, Via Ferrata, and Whitewater Rafting, and you just can’t find a better time! Don’t miss out!!!!!!

Loved this experience, highly recommend & excellent guides

SO AWESOME!! Adrian and Cam are some the best guides this side of the Pecos! Incredibly professional, fun, and funny. They put the zip in lining!! I’m so asking for them again when I come back!
Can’t wait for the rafting trip tomorrow.

OK. Alex G. our river guide showed us quite a time! She is totally awesome just like Can & Adrian. I mean the guys set the bar high, and “G” sailed right over it with wit, comedy, and coolness. I recommend you request these guides and tip them well when you do. They are great guides, but even better people.
Enjoy your adventure with AVA!

Great Experience. My family did the whole day raft through the canyon. The guide Hank and guide in training Tyler were great. The lunch was good as well.

We went on a rafting trip down the Arkansas river yesterday with AVA rafting company. Shawn Daws was our guide for the day. We have been on other white water trips and I must say that we had the best time!! Shawn was a delight. Very knowledgeable. He made sure everyone on the raft had a great time! So glad we got him as our guide! Thank you for a memorable trip. 🙂
Larry Laux & Richard Wenske

Went on the numbers & narrows white water rafting trip. Crook was our guide and it was a great time.

I went for an unwanted swim in the Arkansas but ultimately that just added to the experience.

They provide food at the end of the trip. Definitely recommend AVA!

This place was great! Joey was our guide and did an outstanding job with a touch of humor with his favorite “geriatric” population! I look forward to our next visit! 👍❤

We liked rafting with AVA very much. The best part was our awesome guide, who we couldn’t leave a tip for. He was very good, he made the rafting trip more entertaining. While we were trying very hard to figure out which one of the instructors was ours, they hopped on the bus and left. We think his name might have been Despain. As advice for the future, maybe make it easier to differentiate between people without their gear on. 🤔 The fact that we didn’t leave a tip poisoned the rest of our trip.

Amazing new experience

Amazing experience, the guides were knowledgeable and kind. Would seriously recommend, but DO NOT attempt a skill level above 3 if you’re a beginner

Had a great day – exploring Brown’s Canyon on our first rafting experience. Durham was amazing – his humor, friendliness, and professionalism made the entire experience top notch! Can’t wait to come back and ride again.

Did the browns canyon over night stay with my two boys (8 and 11) with Lilly as our guide. By far the best experience you could ask for. Lilly got us through the rock labyrinth that the Arkansas river is without even a hiccup. Kirk was the guide on the other group that camped with us, super cool dude as well. “Skunk” was maning the gear boat, lemme just say your stuff is in great hands, was awesome to see him drive that raft packed full of gear by himself made it look so easy. The teamwork and coordination of those 3 made camp a place we never wanted to leave. Don’t forget to add the ziplining, that was amazing!

Fun activities. Always ensuring safety in all activities. Enjoyed rafting and Via feratia( sp?) at both locations.

Awesome experience with Alex G as our guide

My friends and I did the rafting & zip-lining combo. Our guides Sean, Hannah, & Corbin were fantastic. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Highly recommended.

What a great experience! Joining AVA Rafting was pleasant from the beginning. Easy reservation process, clear communication and instructions. Our guide, Fish, was very knowledgeable and personable. My family and I felt safe and had lots of fun! We recommend AVA Rafting & Zipline to all!

I’d book again. Wonderful day of great memories.

Excellent! Our guides Hanna and Patrick were great and a lot of fun. Highly recommend AVA!

AVA hosted our corporate event with 3/4 day rafting & lunch for 30 people. Great reservation staff that was very helpful for us as this was our first time, amazing experienced rafting guides who were a lot of fun and knowledgeable, and a delicious catered BBQ lunch! Clear Creek is a prime river for rafting for all skills. Our entire group had so much fun and at a reasonable cost!
I hope to have to opportunity to go back and take the family!

Best time ever! Our river guide Parker was amazing😃 Thank you!!!

I had such an amazing time on AVA’s New Via Ferrata! I did not really know what to expect because I have never been on a Via Ferrata Tour before but I absolutely loved it!! If you are looking for a fun and adventurous activity that is physically and mentally challenging, then I highly suggest exploring this new Via Ferrata Tour with AVA Rafting & Zip Line! You will have so much fun!

My son, Mitch and I were in good hands on the zipline with Megan & Luke. They explained each line understandably, moved the group along and were entertaining in the process. The check-in crew was very informative and helpful as well. Overall, a great experience!

The via ferrata was a lot of fun. Group size was small. Tour guides Emily and Sunshine were great. Would do it again, definitely if they expand the via ferrata parts.

If you are looking for a fun and unique experience for a group or family, then the Via Ferrata is a ton of fun. Not only do you get a little of everything, zip lining, repelling, and suspended log runs, you also are amazed by the incredible views of the surrounding mountains. A perfect activity for those that want a challenge in a fun safe environment. Via Ferrata started in the Italian Alps and perfect for those that want a fun adventure in a secure environment limited any fall. The experience is breathtaking and a must do on your Colorado Adventure list. Our guides Emily and Bailey were amazing making the trip a real wild adventure.

Our family (traveled with teens) thoroughly enjoyed our Upper Clear Creek adventure in Idaho Springs!! The rafting and ziplining were awesome and our guides were fabulous!!! Liam was our rafting guide and Lizzie & Juju were the ziplining guides…they were great!!!

The customer service from start to finish was fantastic. Everyone if friendly & accomidating.

Our rafting guide Wasp was great. He worked really hard & kept us all in the boat. The water was a little more shallow than desired & required a lot of work on his part. Thanks Wasp! You were awesome!

Our zipline guides were Erica & Sam. They were funny, knowledgeable & pure awesomeness! Thanks for an awesome adventure!

Btw potential customers, Don’t forget to tip your guide!!

Ava Rafting & Zipline in Idaho Springs, Co is one of the best experiences ever. I’ve Ziplined before in South Korea and in Dominican Republic but neither compares to the experience with Spencer & Emily. There are surprise optional courses you can take and it’s adventurous, daring and everything in between. Spencer and Emily are all vibes: positive, encouraging and kind! Special thanks to Spencer!! Thank you for walking the ropes with me! If you find yourself in Colorado, this adventure is so worth it! 🙌

Great experience. Our river guide Will was great. Our zipline guides MJ and Jacob were great.

Our guides EmJ & Alec we’re awesome! They were fun, entertaining and kept us safe! Great fun because if our guides!!

SWARMI & MARY ARE THE BEST

Rafting was great. The water was very high, and everybody had a blast.

We had a large group (18 people), and they had no trouble accommodating us. One of our party was recovering from a broken ankle (wearing a brace, not a cast), and they were very accommodating. Our guides went out of their way to make sure the injured person was safe and having fun.

My 90 year old Aunt Doris & I drove from Tulsa Oklahoma to zip line with Ava, had a marvelous time, they took very good care of us, would definitely go back.

Great experience overall! 10/10. Went Rafting today for the 1st time ever & had soo much fun! One of the guides Seth gave us a great run down of how things would go once the group gathered, super organized & QUICK! Everyone was anxious to get out there. Our guide was “TALL ERIC” & he made the experience that much better. Super down to earth, gave great instruction & made us all feel comfortable being we were 1st timers EVER on a Level 4 course. I will definitely be back to this place to try the next level & some other activities as well. They even give you a coupon for a free drink & TommyKnockers & that place was great too haha.

AVA provided an easy online booking experience and an awesome, well-organized rafting trip! The Gold Rush trip was perfect for the beginners in our group. Our guide, Hillary, was AWESOME! She made sure we were safe, having fun, and was an overall amazing guide! HIGHLY recommend!

Good beginning rafting. Nice views within Clear Creek Canyon. The guides were great, knowledgeable and energetic. They guided the raft well. Good job to Hillary and Lee.

The rapids are awesome and the guides were great! Super accommodating to beginners and those with a bit of experience! Bring an extra set of dry shoes and clothes. Have fun!

Fantastic experience! I have been rafting many times but the ride, view, rapids and fun information made this a 5 star experience!

Be sure to request Dagnar. Super fun and informative! He sent us on a more adventurous path and we thoroughly enjoyed it.

Had a blast

Lee was our rafting guide. He did a great job instructing us and getting us safely thru Hell’s 1/2 mile. We had an awesome time on a tough trip. Lots of rapids, and loved the waterfalls! The office and restrooms were very clean and had all the amenities you would need.

Good exciting ride!!!!

Awesome Experience… Our guide, Brett, was amazing… Would definitely recommend if you are vacationing/live near Idaho Springs, CO

They have a very smooth and professional set up. Everything from the guides to pictures! The whole staff is awesome, and the experience is exhilarating.

We have rated with this outfitter for years. We go to the Idaho Springs location. We did the 3/4 day trip and had a blast. The guide totally made the trip. Everyone stayed in the boat and we didn’t flip. We’ll likely be back next summer.

Went rafting! Lee and Seth are amazing guides! Great experience! Fun Thrill!

We had a fantastic time with Shelby & Alex. They were great river guides. They kept us safe while having a ton of fun. I highly recommend them both!

Our family had the best time on this Zip-line course, this is NOT the course you see off the highway it’s up the cliffside.

Our guides Tessa & Mickey were absolutely amazing. They were professional, friendly, funny & made zip lining look effortless & graceful.

The first zipline “jump” was a bit frightful straight off a cliff. The boys fearless, were quick to leap first & left me to figure it out. And with my fear of heights & also not the most adventurous nor athletic person, we were off!! Mickey & Tessa were so patient & understanding with me on the course & allowed me to move at my own pace. Without your help, guidance & patience I probably wouldn’t haven’t finished the entire course. Beyond grateful for the both of you today!! Thank you again 😉

We had the most amazing time definitely will be back to try their Rafting experience!!

Our group of 7 went to AVA Rafting & Ziplining for a fun day of adventure while vacationing in Colorado. We were excited for the thrill of ziplining above the picturesque views of Idaho Springs. The Via Ferrata is a challenging course where you are walking around the cliffs on iron bars all while harnessed in and attached to cables. We jumped off a bridge, rappelled down a cliff, and ziplined down two sections to get to the bottom of the entire course. It was 3 hours of thrilling adventure all the while being entertained by our guides. Chris “Pye” and Travis – AKA “Riggs”. They were both very experienced guides. They were informative on how to use our equipment, how to properly position oursleves for repelling, instructed us to keep us safe, and also kept us laughing. I highly recommend you visit AVA and ask for them to guide your group. We will come back to Colorado to do more adventures with AVA like the river rafting.

Awesome trip!

Had a great time zip lining with Tim and Brion. Lots of fun for all ages.

AVA Rafting & Zipline is AWESOME!! Definitely check this place out. We did the ziplining trip in Idaho Springs, CO. Our guides, Dagnar and Gooze were AMAZING! They were funny and provided us with a safe, fun, beautiful experience for our whole family. Gooze was especially awesome in helping our youngest son zipline and have a great time! Dangar also provided us with some history of the area prior to the trip which was great and interesting! Also, they provided local hiking spots in which we took one post zip line and it was so beautiful. This is your place for a fun, Colorado adventure! Highly recommend.

Had a fantastic time in Colorado. AVA Rafting & Zipline was a great and fun experience. Our guide for whitewater rafting was so informative and offered local animal information/habitat and mining history…fascinating!

We did the Idaho Springs Cliffside Ziplining on 8/23/2020. Our guides Tim & Brian were fantastic! They made our trip fun and exciting while also calming my fear of heights. The course along the cliffside was such a neat way to add some excitement to the lines. If you sign up for this trip you have to do the free fall jump! It was so much fun 🙂 We would definitely book another trip when we make our way back to Colorado.

The best.

Rose and Tess were the best on the zipline. I was scared for my first time but they made me feel comfortable. Alexander was the best guide on the raft. He was from Austin Texas like us and he gave us a great experience!

Great zipping experience. Max was super helpful and also pretty entertaining 😄
Highly recommend this outfit. Good peeps.

We experienced the Via Farrata route with Max and Tessa & had a great experience. Our guides were friendly, professional, and effective. I always felt safe and we were pleasantly surprised by getting to do some zip lining and ropes course-style stuff along the way. This was our first time on the via and it was pretty cool. We had expected it to be more like rock climbing, but it was slightly different. Along the route there are rebar posts that you hang on to as you move along. Not a bag thing just a very different experience from rock climbing and having to pick your route. Overall this was a great way to spend the afternoon. Highly recommended.

Great guides! The via ferrata was fun! Very safe course plus there’s some zip lines and a bungie jump, etc. built into it. Was definitely worth it

Brina & Rose were excellent guides and we had a blast together. Thank you for helping to create a lifelong experience for our family! We look forward to zip lining with AVA again for sure.

What an experience will never forget this trip down to Colorado a day full of kayaking in the Colorado River followed by ziplines in Idaho Springs. Rafting/Kayaking (kremmling) instructors Jon&Mark where very helpful also had some great jokes along the bus ride.(Idaho Springs) Zipline instructors Randy& Max were also very friendly and did great in their demonstration will definitely be returning on my next trip to Colorado!

Rose & Randi were the best…this was my first trip & I felt completely safe with their instruction!! I will definitely come back & recommend family & friends! Thank you R & R for a great time & for making me feel normal for screaming the whole time 😄

Loved it!!!!!!

We had a wonderful experience doing the Via Ferrata with our guides, Mickey and Dagnar. It was our first time climbing, but we felt confident the whole time. They really made the whole experience enjoyable and explained everything in detail. I will definitely be coming back and only requesting Mickey and Dagnar!

I took my wife and my three children (Ages 14, 12 and 6) zip lining and we had an awesome awesome experience. The crew was very friendly, professional, educational and fun. They took really good care of my 6 year old especially and made us feel very comfortable. I highly recommend this place for all family types and ages.

The staff was VERY friendly and they were all about the zipliners being safe. We came all the way from Texas just to zipline there. Martini and Goose are the best!

Spencer and Max were so awesome today during my first Via Ferrata. They were very patient, encouraging, supportive and they made it fun! Thank you both for such an awesome experience! Highly recommend.

Went zip lining with my family today had great fun. My 10 year old was very nervous but quickly lost all that fear. MJ and Siggy? And hunter were great guides and had lots of fun!! Loved how the lines were build into the terrain and not just towers you climbed up!!

We visited the Idaho Springs location and did zip lining. It was myself and three teenagers. We had an incredible time. MJ and Martina were our guides and they were exceptional. They were fun and helpful. They gave excellent instructions and made us feel very safe! There were 6 lines, all a little different. I think we definitely got our money’s worth! I highly recommend adding this adventure to your trip planning!

We booked a ½ day zip line and ½ white water rafting. It will be a lasting memory of our family. Mike and Mikey were are zip lining guides. They were professional and fun, caring for each individual at the level. Val was our guide on the river. She knows her stuff. We felt very confident with her as our guide. AVA had professional employees that were helpful and fun. Btw the fajitas were good too.

Best time ever! A big shot out to the most experienced and enthusiastic zip line guides! Thank you Kyle, Shawn, James and Alejandro !!!! 😃

Kyle was an amazing guide! We had such a great time water rafting. We will be back. If your headed down to blue river ask to ride with Kyle he’s great!

We really loved our guide and raft trip with AVA Rafting & Zipline! We will definitely go again when we return to Colorado!

My family had a great time white water rafting with AVA. Avery was a terrific guide and helped my kids feel like pros during the entire trip while keeping us safe and entertained.

Our group had a great time! Sunshine and Emily were our guides and they were awesome working with everyone. We mostly scaled the side of the mountain and in between there were some bridges to cross. You jump off a bridge and safely land onto a platform and you will scale down the mountain on a pulley system. After all this you will zip line all the way back to their office.

We had a great time and it’s fun to test yourself and the whole time you are enjoying the view of the city and the near by mountains.

We did a float trip on the Colorado with some family that was in town from Germany. Our youngest was 4 along with some other pretty young kids and out guide Katie kept everyone entertained the whole trip, including the bus ride. I always call AVA when I have family in town that want to do a commercial rafting trip.

My family did a half day zip and a half day on Browns canyon last summer and had a great time. Our guides were the best!

Love new adventures, then make sure to put Via Ferrata on your list while visiting Breckenridge. The team at AVA has an amazing course located in beautiful Idaho Springs off I-70. It is a nice getaway to experience both WhiteWater Rafting in the morning and Via Ferrata in the afternoon. The best part of the trip was the incredible views from the side of the mountain. A great activity for a family or group. Our guides Bailey and Emily were top-notch. Both safe, yet their experience made the trip exceptional. They had fun facts about the surrounding area.

Our 1st white water trip in Colorado was an awesome experience!!! I would like to thank both our guide Eric for a great experience and our photographer was wonderful!!! I will totally recommend this company to family and friends.

My wife and I did the three day Mild to Wild June 19-21st 2018. Mike Crook and Nic were absolutely amazing, their extensive knowledge of the Arkansas River made us feel so comfortable tackling class 1 all the way to the fast paced class 5 white water. From the time we arrived at AVA in Buena Vista we were treated like family. Mike and Nic handled everything we could of possibly needed on this trip and treated us like family from start to finish. Nico was our rock climbing and repelling guide, this guy is part mountain goat and walked us through the entire process. Anthony was our zipline guide, and just like everyone we met at AVA was a happy and well trained guide (zipline #5 is awesome). To sum it up we thought this would be a once in a life time trip, but after our experience we can’t wait to return with our two children and share our new found love for AVA Adventures and the Arkansas River valley. I would give them 10 stars if it was possible!

We had such a wonderful experience with Ava and all there employees, we had Mike crook and nic with us on the mild to wild and they made us feel right at home, Niko was with us for rock climbing, which I am afraid of heights but he helped me get over that fear quickly, and Anthony was with us to do zip lining which was amazing, we can’t wait to return and have another great adventure!!!

AVA Rafting in Kremmling, CO is an awesome experience! Our guide, Jamie, was informative, safe, and fun!! We really liked her. We were also very impressed with how organized and smooth the event was. And thanks to the amazing bus driver, Chile, for keeping us safe!!

Bobby was a great guide, my family had an awesome first time rafting experience!

We had a great day of first zip lining and then rafting. Both were great. THey really are separate experiences, but if you do them both you get a very full and complete day. The zip-lining is a short (5 min) bus drive away from the AVA center in BV. The guides were great. I wish I could remember their names to call them out, but each were unique characters. We had some people in our group who were a little nervous, but they made it both safe and fun. In the afternoon, we went rafting. Cameron was out guide and he was great. Super safe and very knowledgeable. I had my sons and nieces on our boat (all teenagers) and they had an absolute blast. Ask for Cameron if you can, and ask him about his hiking experiences. Rafting was a 30 min bus ride away and 45 minute return, but it went quickly. For rafting, I really recommend a light wicking shirt (not cotton.). You will get wet and cotton would be uncomfortable. Expect to get wet. Bring some attachments for your sunglasses (or buy them for $8 at the AVA store.) My only feedback for AVA is there was quite a but of unnecessary waiting around after lunch (we were waiting for a late group to arrive.) Would be better to tighten it up. The day ended up being very long – we did not leave until around 7pm. Overall, great experience and I highly recommend.

Not the best place to go past september. But still fun To do.

My family and I signed up for both the rafting and zipline experience. we had a great time! I was really impressed with the knowledge each guide had and also the emphasis on safety was outstanding!

Our river guide was Christian! He was awesome:-) Kept us having fun and staying safe! The river was really high and running fast so my 13 year old daughter was a bit nervous but he made her feel comfortable and she had a huge smile on her face the entire ride!

Our zip line guides were Shawn and Devon. They were supper high energy and really enjoyed getting the kids into the spirit of sailing through the trees!

You could tell that all guides loved their job and the outdoors! They were super fun and encouraging!

I have an 11 and 13 year old.

We had excellent time during our float on the Blue River! The passengers on our boat were all first-timers, and our guide Michelle did an excellent job of preparing us for the trip and getting us down the river. We will definitely be using AVA in the future!

My 12 year old son and I did the overnight rafting and camping in Brown Canyon. It was perfect! You start on slower rapids then it gets a little more each time. Perfect for the first timer and people with their kids. The entire staff was awesome and fun. Hank was our guide and he was perfect for the two kids on our raft. The camping part was smooth and fun. They have a great system in place, it was just such a great night. I definitely recommend them for rafting and any other events. Definitely coming back but with the entire family next time.

It was a great experience!!! It was so much fun!! Our guide was Kyle and he was awesome! Loved it ❤️ Definitely recommend!! 😁😁😁 100/10

Amazing experience! The guides were fun and helped keep everyone safe. Lane was talkative and kept the group engaged. Can’t wait to do it again.

The staff was very organized and very informed. They took a lot of time to make sure everyone was safe on the water. The staff told us all about the areas we were rafting through. Beautiful scenery. Very fun experience.

We went on the Blue River at noon on 7/20 and had Lane for our guide! Lemme tell, we had such an awesome experience! The 5 of us in our group will never forget it!!!! Lane was so knowledgeable and always complimented us on how great of a job we were doing! Our raft was definitely having more fun than all the others, tons of paddle high-fives and positive vibes! Can’t wait to go again!!!

FANTASTIC!! Our family absolutely loved it! Our guide, Shawn, was top notch. He’s a great teacher and was so good with our kids. That dudes a rock star!! We’re already talking about our next trip to CO and AVA will be part of it!

We had the best time! Our guide, Seth, made it so much fun! It’s a great memory from our family vacation. Thanks AVA Rafting and Zipline!

My family and I took the half day Upper Colorado River float trip from Kremmling (about an hour trip from Breckenridge, easy to navigate and scenic). Thrill level was perfect for us — 6 beginners ranging from age 6 to 40, none of whom would place rafting anywhere near our comfort zones. Most of the trip was a scenic float; a couple miles’ worth were what they called class 2 to 3 rapids. The guides were great, really knowledgeable and friendly, allaying our fears almost immediately. The only regret we had was not booking the full day.

For our first time rafting, we did the Brown’s half day and we really didn’t want it to be over! Shawn Daws was our enthusiastic guide. He was informative, fun and he even taught our 14 yo son how to steer from the back! I highly recommend this as a first time experience, it left us wanting to go again as soon as possible!!

Thank you for a fun and exciting trip! Shawn D. was an exceptional guide – funny, encouraging, had knowledge of the land and taught us the basics quickly. I couldn’t have had a better experience for my first time rafting.

I got Shaun Daws as a tour mentor and he was very frendly and I had a blast white water rafting. He was loud kind and funny. I had a great time

Great people and a great ride! They are great to work with

Awesome guides,well organized great for any skill level.

Definitely the highlight of our trip! The staff was so fun and nice and made the whole experience delightful! The entire ride was super smooth and exciting at the same time. I would for sure recommend this place to anyone who wants a day full of fun.

Thank you guides Adrian and Devon for a wonderful and safe ziplining experience! We hope to see you when we return!

I work here now. Place is amazing!!! Not because I work here; I’m not saying I make it amazing.

Our tour guide was fun and made the whole experience a blast! The trip down river was exhilarating and can’t wait to ride more of what they have to offer. They prepare you for every scenario and leave you with a great experience. Recommend for any summer trip to Colorado and they have options for every level of rafting so no one is left out.

We experienced the Via Ferrata tour with Anthony and Durham as guides!! What an amazing afternoon! They were extremely professional and knowledgeable making the whole experience extremely pleasant!!! Would give a 6 starts if there was an option!

We had a great day on the river with Alex. We were well informed, safe and ready for the rapids. We had a blast, just enough action and were clearly on the right boats. We definitely watched other companies and crews struggling or getting stuck. Thanks, Alex!

We had a group of 10 and had an outstanding time! Highlight was cliff jumping…our whole group did it! Edi was a rockstar guide (stand up comedian extraordinare) Scotty owned the road, and Gus was..living his best life.

We had an amazing time with AVA! The staff welcomed us immediately and provided excellent instruction in what we could expect. Our guide was Devo. Not only was he hilarious, but he knows the river like the back of his hand. He is a self-taught geologist with a wealth of knowledge about the landscape. You will leave his tour wanting to know more about the Colorado Gore Canyon while giggling about the one-liners he was throwing out. We would do this again a heartbeat!

My best friend and I did a package of rafting and ziplining. Both activities were amazing. We had Lee as a guide for rafting and he made sure that we had fun and also made us laugh. We then had Rose and Max for our ziplining guides. They were easygoing and funny while still making sure to make everything safe. Loved the experiences we had and would highly recommend them to anyone staying in Colorado!

We took an easy tour with children. It was too calm even for them. Views we’re spectacular. We saw a bald eagle. Overall good experience

Came in as a walk in after another company in the area lost our reservation. AVA was able to find room for us at the last minute. I’ve done the Upper Colorado trip with 3 other outfitters, but this was by far one of the most enjoyable trips I’ve had. Ken, our guide, made it extremely fun for the kids and adults, got us plenty wet, and knew a lot about the area. I highly recommend booking with AVA.

AVA offered us a great experience on the Colorado River. Our guide Ken was very knowledgeable and good company on this trip. Some of the members of my group were able to jump off of a cliff, as well, which they really enjoyed.

Highly recommend this place. We had an amazing time. Our guide Jamie was the best. Ask her about the squishy udders.

This was a great experience we all enjoyed. The crew was simply great especially our boat captain Nick . Very knowledgeable on “reading the river”

Ken was the best guide and we had a blast. Definitely the best river raft trip we have ever taken.

Our guide Ken and the entire staff at AVA were great. We had a fantastic trip. I would gladly book more trips with AVA in the future!

We went rafting in September and our guides were professional, fun, knowledge and very entertaining. I couldn’t imagine having a better time. We’re recommending it to everyone. Make sure you ask for Ken Omiya to bye your guide! He’s the best!

This was our first water rafting experience. I had planned this trip for about a month so I had done some research before deciding to book with AVA. We were a family of 4, 2 adults and one 7 year old and one 10 year old. We did the level 1 half a day ” float” experience on the Colorado River at 9 am. The guides are really fun. They enjoy their job. My guide was more on the quiet side but its not a big deal. The views you get in this experience are breathtaking. Just stunning views of mountains and forest. My group was originally 7 and we were split up. I would have liked to have known in advanced that we needed to clarify if we were going to be in a group. No one told me and honestly I wasn’t aware of the time and strategy that is put in place to give us a safe experience. Also I had originally wanted to book another rafting trip but when I called they let me know the website was not updated and the age had changed. Updating the site would be helpful. I forgot my waterproof cellphone necklace and that is my fault but I’d just like to suggest selling some at the gift shop. you will get wet, there are about 2 to 3 rapids you go over and some splashing with water guns. Take sunblock, water shoes and bug spray. Over all an awesome experience. I will definitely be back!

Rafting with AVA was easily the best part of our Colorado vacation. We drove over from Estes Park to Kremmling for the trip and it was so worth the drive and the trip.
Our guide, Dylan, was great and we enjoyed the conversation and experience with him. We rafted the Colorado River and it was higher (and rougher) than usual. Our 3 year old daughter came along and she had a blast!
Cannot recommend rafting and AVA highly enough.

Incredible trip and guides were the best. Seth was terrific. Very knowledgeable and experienced. He should be commended for his terrific attitude and professionalism.

Great team!

We chose the Kremmling Upper Colorado “scenic float” with our 5 year old daughter. Calling the reservations center was easy and convenient. Pleasant people all around at this company – definately no shortage on customer service.
Seth was our tour guide. Not only was he extremely friendly and patient with our 5 year old chatter box, he was rich in historical landmark knowledge of the area which made my experience that much more enjoyable and entertaining, but it hey – I’m a history dork. We stopped and let the daredevils jump off of “Jump Rock”, a 25 foot cliff. The little daredevils made a splash off of the 6 foot “Punk Rock”. I chickened out. No regrets there.
Since we went late in the season, the river was low. I felt this was an excellent opportunity to introduce our daughter to rafting on the Colorado River. They have lots to offer for all experience levels.
If you’re on the fence, not sure if you want to do a trip – or just not sure what company to book with- just book with AVA. Just do it, you won’t regret it.

Our guide Rowan was awesome. It’s a great float day on the water which is what we were looking for. People had fun diving off the 30 foot Cliff along the way and a 5 foot Cliff for kids.

Phenomenal experience. Eric and Grayson made our first trip an awesome one! We had fun listening to stories, seeing wildlife and enjoying some class 2 rapids…maybe a 3 in there…or maybe they were just being nice to us. Either way, loved it and would HIGHLY recommend these guys and AVA Rafting. Going back for a fly fishing trip now.

Grayson was great,and great service all around

We had a great time with this outfit. Our raft guides were so knowledgeable, kind, and energetic. My husband and I took our kids on a class I/II river – this was their first rafting experience and they loved it! Thanks so much AVA – we’ll be back!

We did the rafting and have 4 words: Super fun! Do it!

Highly recommend going if you’re in the area. Our family of 6 had so much fun. Even my almost 71 year old mother was able to join us, and had a blast! (She didn’t paddle)

Grayson and Lane were great, and made it so fun. Don’t forget to tip your guides!

Great family experience. Our guides, David and Katie, were fantastic. Our toddler had a blast on the river.

My family and I just finished our Full Day Scenic Rafting trip with AVA and i must say it was an excellent experience. Our trip leader Brian and the other guide (I am sorry i cant remember his name as he was in the other raft) we both very professional, helpful and friendly. It was an amazing experience and even my mother who was extremely apprehensive about whitewater rafting thoroughly enjoyed herself. I would highly recommend AVA Rafting and Zipline to anyone wanting to try rafting.

We took the half day on the upper Colorado. Great guide (David) and amazing scenery. The check in was a little chaotic but it worked out and we understand that procedures are challenging during the pandemic. Arrive a bit early!

Our group of 15 had a wonderful time with an all day guided raft trip down the upper Colorado River. Our guides were wonderful and knowledgeable throughout the trip. They provided an awesome lunch, I expected a boring paper bag prepacked lunch, but it was far better than that! Would recommend this float trip to anyone! Well worth every penny!

I choose AVA for all of my rafting adventures and have yet to be disappointed! The guides are all kind and extremely knowledgeable in their field. Would 100% recommend any of the AVA outposts for your rafting, fishing, kayaking, zipline and ATV adventure needs!!

Awesome time rafting and great outfit. Our guide, Christian, was extremely knowledgeable and did an excellent job making sure our kids were having fun. I highly recommend AVA and Christian!

Great trip for our family of 6 with the youngest being 6 years old. We will definitely be a return customer on our next CO trip.

Guides were awesome and so much fun. Even in the rain 😁

This was a great trip. Even with the river being crowded it was really fun and our guide John was great!

our tour guide was David and we did the Colorado rafting trip. It was lots of fun and worth the money. It was a pretty mellow trip but David made it fun for the kids. We bounced off rocks when possible and stopped for quick dips in the river as well. I would recommend this trip to young families.

We had a great time rafting down a stretch of the Colorado river. Our guide Ken was great and friendly. Knew a lot about the river too. Everything went smooth from our arrival, to the raft experience o n the river, and finally the bus ride back to the start. We will definitely raft again with them. May be a higher category rapids next time. Everything felt safe in relation to the covid epidemic, mask required everywhere but on your raft, all the equipment we used was clean.

LOVED our trip for our young family! Dave was the best boat guide, and Ken, Katie, Evie, and Carrie were such a fun team to be with too! We’ll definitely be back again and again! Also, do yourself a favor and go eat at The Dean West when you’re done!

John our guide knew how to make the trip memorable. We did the 1/3 day raft and we enjoyed it so much! He gave the right balance of instruction and cow jokes, and made some of the first-timers in our group feel very comfortable. This was my second time doing Kremmling with AVA and I know it won’t be our last!!!

Cameron took time to teach me some things about fly fishing. It was my first time and will definitely be back. Thanks Cameron. Maybe next time I can “answer the phone”?

Awesome day on the water! My wife and I did the full day in duckies (kayaks) and the guides, Devo and Christian, were awesome and very helpful. They had a great lunch ready for us halfway thru the trip. Guys definitely know what they’re doing and have a blast doing it!

Good trip. My only critique would be that nowhere on the website did it say that we would be paired with a family on a raft trip. We had kayaks but were with a family with 3 children all under the age of 6. Had to wait for them to jump off a rock before continuing to kayak. Guide was great.

We did the kayaking trip with Lee and had a great time! We love all of the guided tours we have done with AVA. They hire great people and they are super professional. I always feel safe and my business is appreciated! Can’t wait to hang out with the AVA folks again!

Jamie was an awesome rafting guide! Book with her!

Mark was so patient with me kayaking. It was the best experience I’ve had yet.

The staff was amazing by the start! The lady on the phone was sooo helpful & kind to my Dad & his girlfriend. When we arrived at Ava, everyone was super friendly & made us sure that we would be safe and told us clearly what safety procedures to follow. The guides were super chill & funny. What an amazing, exciting, fun & relaxing experience! We will be back!

Incredible experience 10/10 would go again! Our guide Ryan was terrific!

Alexander took us on a white water rafting guide in a group of 5. Very, very funny – we had a blast. An amazing employee and a beautiful float.

Had a really fun time this weekend on the via ferrata. If they ever expand this route, we would totally come back and do it again. We had gorgeous weather and our guides, Emily and Sunshine were awesome! Thanks again.

Great place supper friendly and organise staff, Kenny and Mike are the best.We would defiantly be coming back.

Loved it!

Steve is by far the best white water rafting guide EVER!!!! With over 30 plus years of experience, he is able to navigate the waters like no other. As a first time white water rafter, I was definitely apprehensive of what could happen out there but Steve knew exactly how to lead the raft, organize groups, and do this all in a very fun and safe manner. I would highly recommend doing any of the activities with AVA. They know what they are doing and without a doubt you will have a great time!

I had such a great time, Rachel was so funny and she just made our trip so enjoyable! Everyone was so great but Rachel in the office made us laugh so much and feel right at home .

Mark did a fantastic job guiding our boat down the Upper Colorado river. The rest of the AVA staff was professional and respectful. Would definitely book future adventure trips with AVA.

Went zip lining with Matt & Shaun and had an awesome time, they were fun, informative and great tour guides for the trip. Would definitely book a trip with AVA again.

Caleb and Matt were the best guides to have for having gone the first time to zip line. I needed extra attention and they were very patient and accomodating 🙂 Will make sure that I reccomend them anytime someone is trying to go zipling for their first time !!!

We were a bachelor party crew that came all the way from Chicago. This was the best tour i’ve ever received in Denver and our tour guides were super friendly, funny, but serious about our safety (all at the same time). Once we’re back in Denver, we’ll make sure to go w/ AVA again!!! I have some friends coming in from Chicago soon, and i’ll make sure i recommend them to you all as well. Thanks for a wonderful time (even though i was scared to death). Yes, you guys know, i’m Jaison….that is me. But I’m glad i pulled through and you all had the confidence in me to get it done. Much appreciated for a WONDERFUL time! 5 stars all day long.

All of the guides did an outstanding job, zip lining was a blast

We did a full day with AVA, zip-lining in morning and rafting in the afternoon.
Our guides for the zip line (EmJ and Sam) were extremely helpful and personable, they truly made our experience better. The lines were nice for people who hadn’t zip-lined, and there were multiple high rope-esque options to partake in.
Neil led our rafting tour and was amazing! He had unmatched energy and made the tour truly memorable

My wife and I came white water rafting here on our one year wedding anniversary. We took a week long vacation to Denver and I can honestly say the day we went white water rafting was amazing. I was raised in southern Louisiana so white water rafting isn’t a thing where I live, so it was my first experience to be surrounded my mountains going through rapids. It was even more fun because no one in our group wanted the front of the raft so my wife and I took it on and got SOAKING wet from head to toe, the water was FREEZING but it was the best experience I’ve ever had. Our leader (I think that’s what you call him) made the experience so amazing for us, I wish I could remember his name, it was like a year ago. (All I remember was he had a rad mustache.) Once I’m finished with school my wife and I plan on moving to Colorado Springs, and I actually really look forward to paying you guys a visit! And I think I might wanna try zip lining the next time I go as well! Thank you guys for creating lasting memories for us! SHOCKABRA!

A group of friends and I went white water rafting on the Blue River in Colorado, level 3. It was perfect for beginners. We had the best time and can’t wait to do it again. The staff was professional and fun. Our guide, Lance, was so much fun and we’re so glad we were his “crew.” Awesome experience!

We went to the Idaho Springs location for zip lining. Course was great for us and the staff was friendly and helpful. But our zip line guides, EmJ and Tess were fun, amazing and great ladies.

Had an amazing time with AVA! Make sure to request Brett for the rafting if you get the chance! Very friendly and awesome at his job. Will definitely be coming back for a more intense trip. Oh Hecka Yeah!

This was my first time rafting and it couldnt have been better. If youre looking for a place to raft look no further. All the staff was super friendly and ready to accommodate us in anyway possible. Highlight of the trip though was our guide Brett. Definitely made the trip top notch. Knew the area really well and was joking around to lighten up the nerves.

SO much fun it was.

I did a white water rafting project and choose this website to do the project on. After doing the project I was interested in going there. 🙂

Andy was very helpful and professional. He helped my husband and I plan a wonderful trip along the Colorado River!!

Did the zip line & rafting combo years back & never wrote a review, but it was a great day. The zip line views were amazing and guides were funny & calming. Felt safe the whole time. Even lunch was good. Would definitely do again if I go back to CO.

We had the best time on the river with Eric! He was amazing! We will definitely be back!

I was down there for vacation in Colorado with my sister and friend. We got a package deal through the AVA rafting and horseback. The watering rafting was our first time doing it. They are professional, nice. The guide Grayson was amazing, fun, and knew what he was doing. I had so much fun with horseback and rafting.And definitely going to be doing it again when I go back to Colorado.

Our group of 4 had a great time doing the float with our guides Alex and Christian. It was really beautiful. They told us fun information about the area (Sir Al Gore?? Haha). We all felt very safe and it was the highlight of our trip. I will 100% use AVA again.

I did the zip lining course and was led by Tyler and Randy. They were really amazing in calming nerves and super understanding. They thoroughly instruct you before each line and make sure you’re safe. Great experience and my and my family LOVED it! So fun and the scenery is gorgeous.

Mickey and Gooz were very professional and funny. My boyfriend and I had a good time ziplining for the first time.

Voted as the Best Rafting in Idaho Springs for 2019 and 2020, you’ve got to come to AVA to get your adrenaline rushing! Rafting down Clear Creek is the most fun and exciting way to take in the nature and beauty of Idaho Springs. If rafting isn’t your thing, they also have zip-lining and via ferrata, which we also highly recommend! Check them out today!

We went ziplining at AVA in late September and had an amazing experience! A few of us in the group were ziplining for the first time. Our guides, Mickey and Dagnar, were the best. They made us feel safe and comfortable from the get go. Throughout the course, they gave us detailed instructions while still keeping it fun. We’ll definitely be back!

the two guides max and saddie made our time the best! they were very nice and fun.

BEST rafting trip my wife and I have ever had! Huge “thank you” to Chris for showing us a great time on the Arkansas River. We hope to see you on the Gauley sometime this fall!

AVA rocks! We are from Miami and it was our first time rafting. We chose a 3/4 day trip on the Arkansas River with Class III rapids. Thomas led our raft, and he was amazing! We felt completely safe following his instructions. It was one of the best days we had in Colorado. We will definitely be using AVA again on our next trip up there.

WOW!!! ROCK STAR ADVENTURE, ROCK STAR GUIDES!!!!! Could NOT have asked for a better adventure or better guides for this exciting day for my family!!!! Shawn, Crystal and Damon were absolutely stellar zip line and white water guides! I sincerely trust AVA and its staff for a safe, thrilling adventure for all skill levels. Today was a day we will not forget!!

Raft guides were very knowledgeable. I’ve rafted in PA and CO and this was one of my favorite experiences. We had Chris Baer as our raft guide and he recommended some other rafting trips through different companies. Really appreciated their hospitality!

We booked rafting and camping with AVA at the Granite outpost. Booking was easy over the phone and they even gave us a campsite for free because we were rafting. When we got there, we were disappointed to find that the campsites were not as described on the website and were tiny–barely big enough for a single pup tent, much less big enough for one large or two small tents as the website described. The sites were also at the top of a steep hill, which would have been impossible for our grandmother to climb while she was there with us. We almost had to cancel the whole trip and go home.

However, the staff at the outpost were absolutely incredible and made our experience shoot from a 0 to 5 stars right away. They took shovels and rakes up the hill, moved rocks, and made a larger campsite for us, even offering to haul sand bags up to level it out. They helped us carry all of our gear up the hill. Then, a few minutes later, the boss came up and said they had a last-minute cancellation on one of their cabins and offered it to us. We accepted and he let us use it with no additional charge. It was a trip saver!

The staff at the outpost–from the boss to the front desk staff to the cooks–and our guide on the river were all absolutely amazing and they made our trip incredible. We will definitely go see them again!!

We did the Advanced Full Day rafting trip as a bachelor party June 2016. We had Shaun Lammert and Kurt as guides. It was awesome! Awesome trip, nobody dumped into the river, great BBQ lunch, great energy from crew. Two gnarly thumbs up!

We took our two kids, 7 and 9, on the Brown’s Canyon Express rafting trip on June 19, 2016. We went through AVA at the Granite Post. This was the best experience and worth every penny! Our guide, Paul, was fabulous and so knowledgeable. Everyone with AVA was helpful from beginning to end making sure we were fitted correctly on our gear and our kids were safe. Couldn’t ask for nicer folks! The amount of time on the water was perfect for our age children. We can’t wait to raft class 4/5 when our kids are older! I highly recommend AVA!

I have done the Browns Canyon run twice with AVA, Once with work and once with the family. I had a good time the first time, and amazing time the second. I can’t remember the first guides name, but the second was Avery. She was amazing. if we go back I would request to be in her boat. She was fun, knowledgeable, talkative, and friendly. She took the trip from good to great.

First of all, I love this company. The guides were so friendly and made me very comfortable. It was my first time zipping and the father-son duo were excellent! Shawn and Adrian were very fun and professional. Highly recommend this company with Shawn and Adrian especially! Thank you!

If you decide to do the rafting trip as well, ask for Hank! I’ve been rafting 3 times before, and he has been by far the best guide I’ve ever had! He was super fun and professional! The rafting was as fun as it was safe! I will be going back to ava with my family next year and we will make sure he is our guide!

Thank you so much, Shawn, Adrian and hank for an amazing family trip!

LOVED IT!!! Husband and kids first rafting trip and they had a blast! Tom was a GREAT guide. We did the sizzler with lunch and it was yummy!!! Will use this rafting company again!!!!!

Awesome Browns Canyon 1/2 day rafting trip. Our guide, Joci, was fantastic. My children (12, 14 and 17) thought it was a highlight of our 17-day camping adventure which included several national parks beginning with Carlsbad Caverns and ending at Yellowstone (with a stop at Rushmore heading home). Highly recommend this adventure!

Sooooooo much fun!!! Lucas rules!!!

My family and I booked online which was a pretty easy process.

We arrived 30 minutes early checked in and had to wait. The wait went by very quickly. They had complimentary tea, coffee, and hot chocolate (out of order when we arrived but appreciated the gesture). Outside there are yard games to play: corn hole, the golf ball string game, horseshoes, etc.

You are able to use a wet suit or a jacket to keep warm.

We went for the full day which included 3 hrs of rafting, followed by lunch, and then 2 hrs of rafting to finish the day out. I think we hit 4-5 level 3 rapids which was perfect for our group.

Had an awesome time with you all! Randy was great. He made it easier for the non experienced family members to get comfortable with class 3 rapids. Afterwards the family members who were a little scared told me they would probably not go again unless Randy is there guide again!

Would definitely go again at this location. Maybe to try the level 4 or 5!

Great outfit pit on a great trip!

Epic place, offered lots of good trips and had awesome staff

Scheduled at the last minute and the staff was very accommodating. Nice outpost with plenty of merchandise available. We did the full day Brown’s canyon trip and it was great for beginners. Our guide, Colin, was AWESOME. He was knowledgeable and fun to be around. The views along the way were beautiful and the full day trip includes a sizzling lunch, prepared by the guides. Would highly recommend this trip for beginner adults with a sense of adventure.

Had accident on the trip but was tended to very professionally by guide who has been a firefighter paramedic.

I’ve been counting the days until AVA Granite opens back up! This company & location astounded me last summer and I’m so excited to have found it! Almost rafting season!

We had an absolutely fantastic time doing the Brown’s Canyon 1/2 day trip. The staff was so friendly, helpful and organized, and our guide Sparkles/Jessica was funny, knowledgeable, skilled and so nice. We’re already planning our next trip this summer and can’t wait to take on a new trip with her!

Friendly, professional staff. Very accommodating and knowledgeable about the area. We had a blast on the full day rafting trip! Highly recommended.

Great rafting trip on the Arkansas river great guides Matt and Apley

This was our 1st zip line tour, and it was awesome. Our guides were fun & entertaining, and we could tell they throughly enjoy their job.

Great staff. Great guide (Matt). Great trip. Brown’s Canyon with family of 6 (Children ages 7-13). Couldn’t recommend this company higher.

Our party didn’t stay over night, so this review is strictly for the rafting experience. All eight of us had a blast. We have yet to stop talking about it . This was the highlight of our week in Breckenridge. The Numbers was a nice class IV that challenged the whole group. Our guides made everything seamless and exciting…most importantly safe!

My family and I had an amazing time white water rafting with AVA. We had a safe and enjoyable experience thanks to Alex G. who showed us all cool new things about Colorado (the landmarks). She was very fun and we shared many laughs with her, and she allowed our family to create some amazing new memories! We will definitely be coming back to white water raft with you guys again sometime in the near future. Overall this was a great experience and we owe that partially to Alex G. because she was an outstanding guide.

Rafted with this crew of professionals today with all smiles! What a great group of guides to adventure the Arkansas River with! Fun, knowledgeable, and sticklers on safety! Macy was our guide and she was terrific. Calm cool and collected guiding us through the rapids like we were the pros! If you want to laugh and have a great time check them out!

Totally worth the goose bumps!
Don’t forget to tip your guides!

Fun rapids and great guide. Thanks Mike from PA.

Had an awesome time on their over night rafting trip. Great guides, great gear, great food and great views.

Excellent rafting trip- Brown’s Canyon express. The guides were excellent. Safety first, great training and preparation for all ages. The staff was fun and river was awesome. Beautiful experience. Hats off to Alex, our guide. She was terrific.

AVA’s guides make all the difference in the world. I went on the full-day Numbers/Narrows trip. Our guide, Collin, had over 11 years experience and was practically born on a boat. He was able to navigate us rocky, narrow areas with a minimal amount of paddling where we saw rafts from other companies getting stuck. I had complete confidence in him, which is saying a lot, as I haven’t white-water rafted in 25 years. Also note, if comparing companies, that wetsuits and splash jackets are included in AVA’s price at no additional charge.

My adult nephews also went zip-lining with AVA and again loved their guides.

Awesome experience, awesome staff and great Hank as a guide. Will do it again

My wife and I went on the full day rafting trip out of Granite with some friends. We had an absolute blast. The attention to detail is very apparent with this guiding company. Our guide was Colin. He was awesome! Very skilled on the raft, very knowledgeable of the history of the area, and had lots of good tips for things to do in the area. He made us laugh the whole trip and continuously exceeded expectations the whole trip. We were served a hot meal for lunch, cooked by the guides that was awesome. We’ll definitely be rafting again with AVA.

Our family had a wonderful time at AVA! James and Ben were great guides on the zip line and were very entertaining as well. Kept us laughing and having fun the whole time! Hunter did an amazing job guiding us through Brown’s Canyon. All the staff was very friendly and helpful! Great memories made!

Amazing guide company, highly recommended!! Crook was a great guide, knowledgeable and fun! We did the Brown’s Canyon trip with a nine year old and it was his favorite thing out of an action packed week-long vacation in Colorado. This company has lots of parking and facilities for changing clothes, a crowd of 42 was easily accommodated on the day we were there. Thanks for the great day AVA!!

On our day raft trip, our guide (Lucas?) was fantastic, even with a raft full of first-time rafters he got us through the entire trip without hardly a bump against any rocks or obstacles; He had us feeling like pros! It was a real pleasure to spend our day on the river with him.

I would also like to give a shout out to the rest of the staff as they were all wonderful.

There are many rafting companies to choose from; I would highly recommend AVA!

We took the waterfall horseback riding tour and had a fantastic time! Our guide was great and would definitely recommend.

Best place for rafting and all your great adventures in Colorado.

Our guide was fantastic. He made sure everyone in our group had a great experience. I would definitely raft with AVA again.

Had a great time rafting the numbers with these guys! The water was very cold, but they give you wetsuits and splash jackets so we actually weren’t as cold as we thought we’d be. The water level was pretty low when we went so the river was much more technical than the massive waves we’re used to in West Virginia, but we still really enjoyed it. I wouldn’t say there were many opportunities to fall out or flip over even in the class VI sections. If you do the full day numbers tour, just be aware that the second half is much taimer than the first – we enjoyed the first half much more. Would love to come back and do the class V bit.

Awesome experience rafting the Numbers Section of the Arkansas River. Flow was a little low that day, but the guide did a good job of positioning the boat for some harder lines. I think they did a great job with safety too. They were very thorough with their instructions and procedures and when one of our members fell out, the guide got him back into the boat quickly and still managed to give us paddling directions. Additionally, the AVA headquarters was nice and clean with changing areas and bathrooms.

We were looking for something fun to do while on vacation in Breckenridge during the off season and came across Ava R&Z. They had an opening for a twilight Zipline tour and we booked it. We had 2 amazing guide’s Mikey and Kate and had allot of fun Zip lining into the dark. Beautiful canyon views and weather we couldn’t ask for anything more.

This place know rafting. What a great experience. I did a half day tour which took about 4 hours. This river adventure was heading down class 3 & class 4 rapids. A meal was prepared by the guides as well. This was so much fun that I will do a all day trip next time and maybe even an overnight trip as well in the future.

Chris made our adventure both exciting and safe. His knowage of the river was on the expert level. I most highly recommend this business as everyone was kind and caring with our special needs son. You will be surprised!

Amazing experience!!!

Rafted Brown Canyon today, guide was Lily. She was really chill and made it fun. The trip down the river was both calming and challenging in a good way, cold, and pretty organized for the most part. Only complaint I would have is allowing us all to put wet suits on in smaller groups at a time if there is a large group. We had to wait a long time for 2 people before putting wetsuits on and then again before leaving. Didn’t mind that much, but would have made sense if we could have started getting ready a bit quicker. Other than that, appreciated how every guide cared about the safety of everyone.

Chris Baer was an awesome guide. We stayed in one of the cabins onsite – very clean and comfortable. We took the Numbers trip and loved every second of it! Lunch was great!! We will definitely be back.

Great rafting experience on the Pine/Numbers day trip. They are really fantastically located so you only have to ride five minutes to put in and 15 after you take out. Our guide Chris was great and super knowledgeable about the river. I would highly recommend them!

Such a great place. Guide Jozi Campbell did a great job both on the river and the zip lines. Love this place and if I went back I’d ask for Jozi again.

(Translated by Google) I loved the experience and I plan to return, the guides are very friendly

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Me encantó la experiencia y pienso regresar, los guías son muy amables

Went for memorial weekend and had a blast zip lining and white water rafting.

Great trip and our guide, Sparkles was amazing. She was very knowledgeable and made my group feel very comfortable and confident for the whole trip.

Best time of our 2 week Colorado trip. Great guide(Skunk) and lots of fun.

Friendly. Good guides. Numbers is a fun set of rapids

Zach Hubbard was an awesome guide!! He was very personable and most importantly was an expert at getting us down the river! I had an amazing time and would definitely recommend for anyone in the area.

Staff was very helpful and they cook some really good fajitas on the fly mid-trip! If you visit them, ask for Jozi for a guide.

Second time going with this company and I’ll be back sooner than later. Jared was our guide on the half day Numbers run! He made the experience that much more enjoyable! All the staff is very helpful and encouraging. Thanks for a great day!

Bad ass for sure!!! Worth the money! Make sure you take a private raft 9ft long only and way more intense!!! Malcom the guide was on it. Really gets you involved

End of April, My friend and I had a girls weekend for her 40th Birthday! We went rafting and zipline, IT WAS AWESOME! AVA Staff were pleasant, knowledgeable and made us feel safe while having fun! We spend the whole day with the staff, ate a hot lunch. “Sprinkles” & “Shunk” taught us a lot about rafting and about Brown Bear Canyon. Very knowledgeable about the area and history. I can’t wait to take my family once our youngest is old enough! Thanks for a fun trip! –Amy from Nebraska

A great time. Very well organized. Lots of fun. Our guide Jonathan was awesome.