Buena Vista Tours

The safety of our guests has always been the #1 goal of our business. We ALWAYS thoroughly disinfect our vehicles and equipment after every tour. Plus we have very flexible cancellation policy. Do you love fly fishing? Have you always wanted to try fly fishing? Aspire Tours can guarantee to give you experience you won’t forget. We run full day wading trips in the Rocky Mountain National Park. The rivers and creeks in the area are inhabited by Rainbow, Brown, Brooke, and Cutthroat trout, which thrive in this vibrant ecosystem. On one of our full day guided trips, beverages, snacks, and lunches will be provided by our guides. Depending on the location and type of trip you choose, you will roughly fish for 7 hours including a lunch of your choosing. Whether it’s on the many and varied options of the Front Range or the Rocky Mountain streams and rivers a little further from Denver, guests will cast into unparalleled beauty. Rods, flies, waders and boots provided.

Ask about ghosts in Salida, and you’ll hear plenty of stories. Learn about this Colorado town's haunted history on a tour of Salida’s grisly past. Let your guide take you through the dark streets, pointing out the infamous red light district and the exact locations of murders and active spirits. See where ghosts wander to this day. 

Order your skis, boots and helmets prior to your vacation, so you can spend less time waiting in ski rental lines and more time on the slopes. Get a custom fitting in your hotel room, condo or vacation home in the Crested Butte area and receive your gear at a time that's convenient for you. Top of the line demo-level equipment is carried for all ability levels. Support is just a phone call away and you'll be met on the slopes or at your accommodations. Returns are convenient and easy just like the delivery process. When you're finished with your rentals, your equipment will be picked up at your lodging without inconveniencing the rest of your travel plans.

Don't waste another minute waiting in line at the rental shops. With Black Tie Ski Rentals, you can place your order for skis, snowboards, boots and helmets before you arrive. Black Tie delivers your gear at a time that’s convenient for you and does a custom fitting in your hotel room, condo or vacation home. They carry top of the line demo-level equipment for all ability levels.  If you need any support during your trip, they are always a phone call away and can meet you on the slopes or back at your accommodations.  Returns are just as convenient and easy as delivery.  When you are finished with your rentals, they come back to your lodging and retrieve the equipment with no need to intrude on your dining or travel plans.  On your next vacation, spend less time waiting in lines, and more time on the slopes!     

See historic Salida through the eyes of a local on this intimate small-group walking tour. Experience Salida’s wild west past, history, culture, and architecture with a professional guide. Be captivated by fascinating tales of Salida's exciting, and sometimes violent, history. Visitor and residents alike come away with hidden secrets of this unique town.

Experienced whitewater paddlers will enjoy the thrill of rafting on the Arkansas Rive through Browns Canyon on this challenging full-day tour. With a guide to usher you through the intermediate rapids such as the Big Drop, Zoom Flume, and Pinball, everyone will feel safe and comfortable. On calm stretches, you can take in views of some of Colorado's bucolic natural scenery and local wildlife.

Experience the thrill of soaring above the Arkansas River Valley on a 3-hour zipline adventure near Buena Vista. Feel the fresh Rocky Mountain air and famous Colorado’s sunshine as you zoom across seven different lines totaling more than 3,500 feet (1,066 meters). For a grand finale, glide side-by-side with a friend or family member on an adrenaline-pumping dual race line.

Enjoy the experience of a lifetime with family friendly Colorado rafting through Browns Canyon National Monument on the Arkansas River. Exciting class III-IV rapids intermixed with calm water in between make Browns Canyon rafting great for beginners and experts alike.

Enjoy two outdoor activities in one day with this combo tour that starts with whitewater rafting and ends with ziplining. You'll tackle the Numbers section of the Arkansas River on a rafting adventure along one of the river's most challenging portions, known for technical rapids, steep drops, and narrow channels. Then zoom through the woods on a zipline tour across cliff faces.

A wonderful family friendly white water rafting trip in Colorado! Splash, swim, and take in the stunning views while a professional river guide rows you down the river without the interruption of paddling (unless of course, you want to paddle)! Enjoy bouncy wave trains, man made white water park, and wildlife sightings on this calm and picturesque section suitable for children as young as 4.

Extreme Colorado white water rafting on the Arkansas River in Buena Vista is for experienced rafters or adventurous beginners in good physical condition. The Numbers sections offers some of the most technical white water rafting in Colorado. Be prepared for a full body workout as your professional river guide directs your group through each back to back rapid. Enjoy scenic views of the 14,000 foot Collegiate Peaks and cottonwood lined riverbanks between paddle strokes

Discover a different side of Buena Vista on a tour focused on the city’s most gruesome and haunting stories. While most visitors are not aware of the former red-light district, historic murders, and allegedly haunted locations, this tour unveils all the town’s dirty secrets. Not for the faint-of-heart, prepare for chilling tales, history, and more on this after-dark tour.

Don't waste another minute waiting in line at the rental shops. With Black Tie Ski Rentals, you can place your order for skis, snowboards, boots and helmets before you arrive. Black Tie delivers your gear at a time that’s convenient for you and does a custom fitting in your hotel room, condo or vacation home. They carry top of the line demo-level equipment for all ability levels.  If you need any support during your trip, they are always a phone call away and can meet you on the slopes or back at your accommodations.  Returns are just as convenient and easy as delivery.  When you are finished with your rentals, they come back to your lodging and retrieve the equipment with no need to intrude on your dining or travel plans.  On your next vacation, spend less time waiting in lines, and more time on the slopes!

Conquer the rapids of the popular Browns Canyon stretch of the Arkansas River on this family-friendly whitewater rafting tour. With a launch point just north of Buena Vista, this intermediate-level adventure lets you paddle through choppy chutes like the ‘Zoom Flume’ and ‘Pinball.’ Enjoy the majestic Colorado scenery and the dramatic granite canyon on calmer stretches as you wind through a proposed Federal Wilderness Area.

Raft down Colorado’s Arkansas River in Browns Canyon on this half-day whitewater rafting adventure. Start at Buena Vista and make your way down 12 class I, II, and III rapids with your guide across 16 miles of rivers. Enjoy a delicious, locally sourced, lunch just on the banks of the river and admire the beautiful views of the Collegiate Peaks.

Journey to the Browns Canyon National Monument, and spend time on the Arkansas River with this 7-hour rafting adventure. Set out on the river, and roll over heart-pumping rapids, including the popular Pinball, Zoom Flume, and Big Drop. Make the most of your trip to Colorado with a full day planned out for you, including round-trip transportation from either Breckenridge, Fisco, or Keystone. Plus this adventure is fun for both beginners and rafting enthusiasts.

Experience the adrenaline-pumping excitement of a whitewater rafting adventure in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains on this professionally guided, half-day excursion. Ride along the clear, crisp waters of the Arkansas River, from the river’s source in the beautiful Arkansas Valley, with dramatic 14,000 foot peaks to the bottom of the Royal Gorge. Crash through the Class II and III rapids of the Granite Gorge and Browns Canyon National Monument whitewater. All rafting equipment — self-bailing raft, paddle, lifejacket and helmet — are included.

Spend a half-day rafting on the Arkansas River through Brown's Canyon National Monument on this tour from Buena Vista, CO. Even beginner paddlers will feel safe and comfortable with expert guidance and all equipment provided. Enjoy the scenery on the riverbanks and some exhilarating moments as you shoot the Class II and Class III rapids, finishing up with a sense of accomplishment.

Novice and advanced rafters alike agree that running Browns Canyon on the Arkansas River makes for a fun-filled day on the water. Admire canyon scenery as you head through white water, including rapids such as Pinball and Big Drop. Lunch is also included for you to enjoy partway through the trip.

Experience the Arkansas River Valley the way that locals do! Aspire Mountain Tours specializes in boutique style immersive and off-the-beaten-path adventures for people who want to do more than just sight-see. Experience the raw beauty of the valley and it's authentic, and passionate community with our professional guides. Highlights: - Small Tour Operator guarantees a smaller group experience - Stunning scenery - Mellow drifting or thrilling whitewater, its up to your group - Peaceful riverside camping - Delicious food - Passionate guides - Brand new equipment

Experience Buena Vista's wild west history. Your friendly, knowledgeable guide will captivate you with stories from our colorful, often violent past. See historical Buena Vista (1880-1900) through the eyes of a historian on this intimate, small-group walking tour. Be entranced by fascinating tales of Salida's remarkable history. Learn why the town name is pronounced in such an unusual fashion See the original jailhouse which housed notorious outlaws Viewing buildings still roamed by ghosts Interesting construction details of Victorian-era structures View the brothel of Cockeyed Liz, Buena Vista's famous madam Second-by-second stories of bloody shootouts Unknown facts of the red light district & madams who ran the show Find out how Buena Visited relocated the county seat in the middle of the night The grisly story of an attempted mob lynching Learn how electricity arrived in 1888, years before other western locales

Explore Browns Canyon National Monument on a white-water rafting adventure. Spend a few hours shooting the Class III rapids, perfect for beginner or intermediate paddlers, in the company of a guide—perfect for families who want to raft together. Keep a lookout for local wildlife such as big horn sheep and blue heron as you paddle, learning about the area through your guide's commentary.

Tackling seven miles (11.2 kilometers) on the Arkansas River with Class III rapids alone can be a little extreme if you don’t have any experience. This whitewater rafting trip with a guide allows all skill levels, including beginners, to feel confident on the water. Your guide goes over safety procedures and paddling tips before you set out, and you’ll stop on the way to enjoy an included riverside lunch.

Paddle the Arkansas River in an inflatable white-water kayak on a guided white-water trip from Buena Vista. More stable and easier to paddle than rigid white-water kayaks, inflatable boats are a fun, beginner-friendly way to experience the flat water, waves, and Class II rapids on the Arkansas River, where you’ll have gorgeous views of the Colorado mountains.