Zipline tours, whitewater rafting, horseback riding, rock climbing and fly fishing. AVA can combine any of these activities to create the perfect adventure for you! Participate in one of our raft + zipline packages: you’ll conquer the whitewater rapids while rafting in the morning and then zip through the trees in the afternoon. Or take a scenic horseback ride, followed by an afternoon of rock climbing or ziplining. Give us a call and our great call center staff would be happy to help you find what will work best for you and your group! Read on to find out more information on our existing packages.
½ Day raft, ½ Day zipline
Intermediate Class III
From $193 adult, $183 child 7-12 (zipline min age 7 & 50 lbs.)
Check in: 8:30 am, includes lunch
Buena Vista Outpost: See Map
Go on a trip the whole family can enjoy! Start out with a morning whitewater trip through the beautiful Browns Canyon section of the Arkansas River. This section offers many Class III rapids that are sure to thrill everyone. Next take a break to feast on a gourmet lunch by the river before you head off to fly through the trees. Soar high above the ground at speeds up to 30 mph as you take in another view of the mountain scenery. Our tour is going to take by rocky mountain faces and through thick wooded areas, definitely a trip to remember!
½ day raft, ½ day zipline
Advanced Class III-V Rafting
From $183 adult 15+ on the raft trip
Buena Vista Outpost: See Map
Combine these two popular Colorado summer mountain activities for an day full of action! Begin the day with the famous Class IV section of the Arkansas River called The Numbers. The Numbers is known for its continuous whitewater action and steep drops that are sure to leave your heart pounding. Next, we will take a short break for lunch so you can refuel for an afternoon soaring through the trees. The zipline will have you flying from one cliff to the next over our beautiful 44-acre Gold Camp property. Take in the peaceful snow-capped mountain tops and see what unique Colorado wildlife you can find while reaching speeds of up to 30 mph. This day will have you coming back for more!
1/3-day rafting, 1/2 day zipline
From $168 adults, $163 kids 7-12 (zipline min age 7, min weight 50 lbs)
Idaho Springs Outpost: See Map
Just 30 minutes from Denver, Idaho Springs can offer you a true mountain experience without going far from the city! Join us for a scenic zipline tour on a beautiful mountainside where you will see unbelievable views of the Continental Divide and the town of Idaho Springs. After a break for lunch, let us take you on a beginner whitewater rafting trip on Clear Creek where the eleven Class III rapids are sure to get you hooked on rafting. Combining these two activities in one day will definitely give you the adrenaline rush you been looking for without having to go far from home! Trip includes a lunch break between activities: enjoy a lunch in Idaho Springs or bring your own to have on our creekside deck.
⅓ day rafting, ½ day zipline
From $178 adult, 15+ on the raft trip
Idaho Springs Outpost: See Map
Have an action-packed day when you enjoy the thrill of ziplining and the adrenaline pumping intermediate section of Clear Creek. Start your day on top of the mountainside behind our outpost where you can see the best views of the Continental Divide and the surrounding areas. Sail through the six lines of the course while jumping off cliffs and soaring through the trees. Finish the zipline by flying over Chicago Creek and ending up right in our own backyard! After a short break from lunch, take to the river for a heart-pounding afternoon of Class IV rapids on the intermediate and technical section of Clear Creek. Dropping over 1,300 vertical feet in 8 miles, you will encounter some of Clear Creek’s most famous rapids such as Phoenix, Nomad, Falls Creek, and Outer Limits. This adventure filled day is sure to leave you breathless! Between activities, you’ll have time for a lunch break. Head into Idaho Springs (5 min walk, 2 min drive) to enjoy one of the great restaurants or bring your own to have on our deck.
½ day rafting, ½ day zipline
From $208 adult, 15+ on the raft trip
Idaho Springs Outpost: See Map
Combine two of our most popular Idaho Springs activities for an adrenaline rushed day! Start the day soaring through the trees on our mountainside zipline course. Enjoy views of the Continental Divide and the Colorado Rockies. Reach speeds of up to 30 mph while sailing through our six line zip tour! Take a short break for lunch to re-energize for an afternoon full of adventure. Experience lower Clear Creek Canyon while paddling through some of the steepest, most continuous, and technical section of whitewater in the country! Conquer fourteen Class III-V rapids like Double Knife, Hell’s Corner, Guide Ejector and Corkscrew as you drop 150 ft per mile! Between activities, you’ll have time for a lunch break. Head into Idaho Springs (5 min walk, 2 min drive) to enjoy one of the great restaurants or bring your own to have on our deck.
1/3 day rafting, ½ day via ferrata tour
From $208 Ages 12+
Idaho Springs Outpost: See Map
Join us for an action-packed day with the Raft + Via Ferrata package adventure in Idaho Springs! You will head out on the morning Gold Rush Rafting trip, then follow that up with the truly unique assisted rock climbing and mountaineering adventure known only as The Iron Way! The Via Ferrata is a physically demanding activity that includes a short hike, traversing, mountaineering, rappelling, ziplining, various cable bridges and a 50 foot free fall. We recommend that those interested in the Via Ferrata tour are physically active. This adventure requires upper body strength, balance and endurance. Please bring a water bottle that can be clipped to your harness with a carabiner.