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Buena Vista Numbers Rafting Adventure 6 hr
TourTruth score 8.3 out of 10
Very goodTop 34% in Buena Vista
108 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Buena Vista
- 6 hrs
- Updated November 2, 2026
Take on six hours of Arkansas River whitewater near Buena Vista, with a guide, river gear, wetsuit package, and lunch included.
About this tour
Take on a full day of Colorado whitewater in Buena Vista, where the Arkansas River delivers tight passages, steep drops, and continuous action. This Numbers rafting adventure puts you on the river’s headwaters for an energetic ride through one of the area’s most exciting stretches.
Your certified professional guide leads the trip, and required river equipment is provided, including a PFD, helmet, and paddle. A wetsuit package with a splash jacket and river shoes helps you gear up for the water, while lunch is included to break up the six-hour outing. Colorado State Parks use and land access fees are covered as well.
Numbers rafting is a demanding adventure, so participants should have a high level of physical fitness. The trip is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health, and guests must be at least 15. Check in 45 minutes before departure and dress for the weather. Book your Buena Vista rafting adventure and get ready for a full day on the Arkansas River.
Highlights
- Navigate tight passages and steep drops on the Arkansas River
- Take on continuous whitewater action at the river’s headwaters
- Gear up with a wetsuit, splash jacket, river shoes, helmet, and paddle
- Recharge with lunch during a full-day rafting adventure
What's included
Included
- Colorado State Parks use and land access fees
- Lunch
- Wetsuit package: wetsuit, splash jacket, and river shoes
- Certified professional guide
- Required equipment: PFD, helmet, and paddle
Not included
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos, available to purchase
Ratings on each provider
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4.93 / 5 · 108 reviews
Important information
- Must be at least 15 years old
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Check in 45 minutes before departure
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- Operates in all weather conditions; dress appropriately
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Located on the south side of Highway 24/285, two miles before Buena Vista
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.93 from 108 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in Buena Vista
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.3. Top 34% in Buena Vista means it ranks in the top 34% of tours in Buena Vista by this score.
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