Directions: Wilderness Aware Rafting is located in the heart of the Colorado Rockies, two miles south of Buena Vista near Johnson Village. Look for our mountain-shaped sign on US Hwy. 24/285, just east of the Arkansas River bridge. Visit our website for detailed maps. Approximate driving times to Buena Vista headquarters from popular Colorado locations: Denver- 2½ hrs., Colorado Springs- 2 hrs., Durango- 4 hrs., Grand Jct.- 4½ hrs., Vail- 1¾ hrs., Ft. Collins- 3½ hrs., Aspen- 1½ hrs., Breckenridge- 1½ hrs.

Minimum Group Number: 1

Maximum Group Number: 300

Rates: $25 and up

Hours: 7:30am-8pm, daily

Recreation Dates Closed: Our professional reservationists are available year-round.

Cost of Admission: $25 and up

Tour Schedule: Daily, May through Labor Day

Activity Duration: Half-day, full-day and multi-day adventures

Equipment Type and Capacity: Boat capacity: 8. Boat size: 12–16 feet

Terrain Description: Adventures in Colorado’s pristine wilderness and on five of Colorado’s premier rivers.

Terrain Difficulty: Beginner to Advanced

Activity Levels: Beginner, Easy, Intermediate, Moderate, Advanced, Difficult, Death Defying

Recreation Discounts: AAA Discount, Group Discount, Military Discount, Senior Citizen Discount

Payment Methods: MasterCard, Cash, Personal Checks, Travelers Checks, Discover, Visa

Recreation Type: Adventure/Backcountry Guide, Archaeological Site, Bicycle Trails, Fishing Guide Service, Horseback Riding Trails, National Forest, Nature Experience, Nature Preserve, Nature Tours, Protected Species Habitat, River Raft Trips, Scenic Highway/Byway, State Park, Water Recreation

Rentals: 4-wheel Drive, Bicycle, Camping Gear, Fishing

Recreation Activities: Bicycling, Birding, Boating, Camping, Equestrian Riding, Fishing, Four-wheeling, Horse Pack Trips, Motorsports, Mountain Biking, Natural Wildlife Viewing

Recreation Facility Amenities: ADA Compliant, Brochures, Bus Parking, Concessions, Customized Tours, Gift Shop, Guided Tours, Maps Available, Parking, Pets on Leash, Printed Guides Available, Vending Machines

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