Browns Canyon Intermediate Rafting Trip Half Day

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 508 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5Great River rafting

  Shayna was a wonderful tour guide. She was friendly, offered great tips for other places to visit in the area, and was experienced

  A676JFjackieoJuly 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Great day in Brown Canyon

  We had a great time on the half-day Brown Canyon rafting trip! Cory was an awesome guide: funny, knowledgeable, easy to talk to, and always made us feel safe. The river was extremely low, which made rafting more challenging, but we knew that going in. Cory's positive attitude and great guiding made it an amazing experience. The scenery was beautiful, and we highly recommend this company!

  Coastal65586622470July 2026via Tripadvisor

• 2Last-Minute Changes and Zero Accountability

  We were excited for our rafting trip with The Adventure Company, but unfortunately the way they handled our concerns afterward left us far more disappointed than the trip itself. Our original Numbers trip was canceled due to low water, which we completely understood. We were offered Browns Canyon instead, and we accepted. The problem wasn't the change in route or the water conditions—it was that we weren't told until we were literally boarding the bus that our group of six would be split into separate rafts. Had we known this in advance, we would have taken the full refund that was offered instead. We understand that safety comes first and that low water conditions require adjustments. At no point did we ask them to compromise safety or keep us together if it wasn't possible. Our frustration was with the complete lack of communication. According to our guide, the low water conditions had existed for days, yet we weren't informed until there was no realistic opportunity to change our plans after driving out. To make matters worse, my girlfriend and I were paired with two guests who chose not to participate or engage at all, while the rest of our party had a completely different experience. Corey, our guide, was excellent and did everything he could, but the experience we paid for was fundamentally different from what we expected because of a last-minute decision that could have been communicated earlier. What was most disappointing was the company's response. Rather than acknowledging that the timing of the communication was the issue, they repeatedly insisted we had "inaccurate expectations" and argued against points we never made. We never claimed groups should never be split. We never blamed them for the drought. We never blamed them for the other guests. Our only complaint was that we were denied the opportunity to make an informed decision because the information wasn't shared until we were already boarding the bus. Instead of recognizing that distinction, they repeatedly reframed our complaint as if we simply didn't understand how rafting works or had unrealistic expectations. It felt dismissive and defensive rather than customer-focused. If you're booking with this company, understand that significant changes to your trip—including being separated from your group—may not be communicated until the last possible moment. If that's something that matters to you, be sure to ask specific questions beforehand because you may not have the opportunity to change your plans once you arrive. The rafting itself was fine, and Corey deserves credit for doing a great job. My low rating is based almost entirely on how our concerns were handled after the trip. A little transparency and a willingness to listen would have completely changed this experience.

  Tour20149734952July 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Amazing experience with Corey!

  I’d give this place 10 stars if I could. The whole experience was awesome from start to finish. Everything was organized, everyone was friendly, and the trip was an absolute blast. Corey was a fantastic guide. He made everyone feel comfortable, kept things fun, and you could tell he really knows what he’s doing. He struck the perfect balance between keeping us safe and making sure we had an unforgettable time. If you’re thinking about rafting, book with The Adventure Company. You won’t regret it, and if you can, ask for Corey. He’s the best.

  278billydJuly 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Best Rafting Company

  What a fun time! The owners Mark and Sarah are amazing and my guide Sylvia was top notch! She made me and my 77 year old Mom feel safe and was full of knowledge! The ride was so beautiful and Browns Canyon is worth a rafting trip with The Adventure Company! Thank you The Adventure Co for a wonderful time:) A memory I won’t forget!

  12tiffanyaJuly 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Amazing Experience!

  We did the 1/2 day rafting tours as a family of 7 and had the best time!! Our guides Corey and Paige made the experience fun, safe and memorable. We highly recommend.

  yovanym71June 2026via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

How it compares in Buena Vista

• Its from-price is 25% above the median of the 42 experiences we list in Buena Vista.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 4 of 42.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Buena Vista

Buena Vista is a small Rocky Mountain town in Colorado's Arkansas Valley, beneath the Collegiate Peaks, known for rafting, hot springs and high summits.

Buena Vista sits at about 2,400 metres in the Arkansas Valley of central Colorado, a small town of brick storefronts and a main street that still looks as it did in the mining and railroad era. The Collegiate Peaks, a line of mountains named for American universities and including Mount Princeton, Yale, Harvard and Columbia, rise just to the west, each of them more than 4,200 metres high.

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