Buena Vista Raft + Bike Package

Spend your morning in the rapids of the Arkansas River and your afternoon exploring Buena Vista’s river roads and high-country trails on a premium e-bike. One day, two ways to take in the Collegiate Peaks.

 

Raft the Arkansas, then Ride the Valley

Mix and match your rafting run and your bike. Every booking includes a half-day on the river and a half-day in the saddle.

Trip Highlights

Choose Your Raft

Both trips launch from our Buena Vista outpost and run a half day on the Arkansas. Pick the one that matches your crew.

Browns Canyon Half Day

Class II–III · Family friendly

Colorado’s most popular whitewater run, set inside Browns Canyon National Monument. Splashy, scenic, and approachable for first-timers and families looking for a fun introduction to the river.

The Numbers Half Day

Class III–IV · Exciting & active

A faster-paced, more technical stretch of the Arkansas with continuous rapids and a steeper gradient. Built for guests who want a bigger adrenaline hit before they swap the paddle for a handlebar.

Choose Your Bike

Both rentals come from our premium e-bike fleet and include a helmet. Ride into the mountains or along the river, your call.

Full Suspension MTB

Trail & Backcountry

The Haibike ALLMTN 3 is the perfect all-rounder for any terrain. With 160mm of suspension travel, 4-piston Shimano disc brakes, and a powerful Bosch Performance CX Gen 4 motor, this e-mountain bike impresses even on demanding trails. Mixed wheel sizes, 29″ up front, 27.5″ in back, deliver comfortable rolling behavior and confident traction, so you can take on Buena Vista’s steepest climbs and descents with ease.

The Townie

River Road & Scenic Cruising

Looking to enjoy the scenic river roads or take in the stunning vistas of Buena Vista? This is your bike. Equipped with a Bosch power drive system for a smooth, powerful ride, the Townie’s low crossbar height makes for easy on-and-off access, and the frame can be tailored to fit riders of all sizes. Embrace the beauty of Buena Vista in comfort and style.

Trip Itinerary

Here’s a sample day (exact check-in times are confirmed with your booking).

8:30 AM — Check in

Meet your guide at AVA’s Buena Vista outpost. Get fitted for rafting gear and run through a safety briefing before heading to the put-in.

Morning — On the water

Launch onto your chosen stretch of the Arkansas River, Browns Canyon for scenic Class II–III rapids, or the Numbers for a faster-paced Class III–IV run. Either way, you’re surrounded by the Collegiate Peaks the whole way down.

Midday — Switch gears

Return to base, dry off, grab lunch in downtown Buena Vista, and pick up your e-bike (the Full Suspension MTB for trail riding or the Townie for a relaxed cruise).

Afternoon — On two wheels

Head out on your own pace. Climb into the surrounding trails on the MTB, or roll along the river roads and through town on the Townie, soaking in the mountain views until you’re ready to call it a day.

Related Packages

  1. Browns Canyon 1/2 Day

      Get ready to experience the best of Colorado on our Brown's Canyon half-day trip. This family-friendly adventure rushes you down the Arkansas River and through Browns Canyon National Monument on exciting yet mellower class III rapids.  

  2. Numbers 1/2 Day

    Looking for that quintessential Colorado whitewater rafting experience? Head to the Numbers section of the Arkansas River! If you are an experienced rafter looking to take it to the next level or an adventurous beginner up for a new challenge, the Numbers rafting trip is the perfect exhilarating adventure.

  3. Full Day Bike Rental

    A full day exploring Breckenridge by bike, whether via the thrill of single track or cruising the many rec paths both in town and in the surrounding area, is the perfect mountain adventure. Scenic views, interesting detours, and sunny skies abound.

  4. Multiday Bike Rental

    Skip the car and use a bike to navigate town for the entire vacation! Or, get out and explore everything that Colorado's many bike paths have to offer whether single track or paved bike path.

Not sure yet? Here are some other activities

  1. Browns Canyon Half Day + Zipline Package

    This multi-adventure package will keep you energized and smiling the entire day, as you fly through the trees on our Mountaintop Zipline course and then rush the rapids on our Brown's Canyon whitewater adventure.

  2. Browns Canyon Sizzler

    The full-day Browns Canyon Sizzler represents the ultimate Colorado rafting experience! This trip offers a full day of classic white water rafting through class III rapids on the Arkansas River, complete with a riverside fajitas lunch.  

  3. Browns Canyon Rafting + Via Ferrata

    Excitement and scenery await on your Browns Canyon + Via Ferrata full-day adventure. Climb into the Rocky Mountains and rush the rapids of the mighty Arkansas River.

  4. The Gauntlet – Pine Creek & Numbers

    Experience the wildest rafting offered on the Arkansas River in Colorado.  On this rafting adventure, you'll have the opportunity to navigate the Pine Creek and Numbers sections of this iconic river, rushing through class III-V rapids under towering peaks and through Colorado's most natural areas.

  5. Browns Canyon Express

    Experience the best of the Arkansas River on this 3/4 day trip through class III rapids and the majestic Browns Canyon National Monument. You'll get the best of our Brown's Canyon half-day with even more splashy fun and a later start to your day.

  6. 24 Hours in Browns Canyon

    Experience Colorado's best overnight whitewater rafting. This trip provides a unique way to explore the most popular stretch of whitewater rafting in the country as you paddle and camp in the heart of Colorado's Rockies.