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River Runners

24070 County Road 301, Buena Vista, CO 81211
719-395-2466
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Ranked #5 of 15 activities in Buena Vista
Type: Boat Tours
Owner description: River Runners The Whitewater Professionals Since 1972. Two Colorado locations: River Runners Riverside Resort on the Arkansas River in Buena Vista... more » Owner description: River Runners The Whitewater Professionals Since 1972. Two Colorado locations: River Runners Riverside Resort on the Arkansas River in Buena Vista Colorado and River Runners Royal Gorge Rafting Center in Canon City, Colorado. Family whitewater rafting trips daily. Group discounts available. « less
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 28, 2012 via mobile

These are the guys you want on the rapids with you. They teach you what to do before and what Not to do and they have fun with you while your out there. Rafting the white water rapids down the Arkansas river with the Colorado scenery is amazing! This is a must if you visit Colorado!

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Boulder, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 15, 2012

we just happened to pull into the parking lot on the way to salida and signed up for a brown's canyon trip. superb job. the rafting part was safe, competent and fun. they also did a great job incorporating other nice elements (jumping off rocks, joking around, information about the area). would go on another trip with this outfit again... More

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Rafting1, General Manager at River Runners, responded to this review
August 24, 2012

So glad you stopped in and were able to experience rafting with us. It's what we do best and enjoy being out on the river each day, teaching folks about the river, its surroundings and the area in general. We hope to take you out again someday soon. Regards, Eileen, G.M. More

Carthage, Missouri
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 6, 2012

Jacob was an excellent guide and made our trip fun and safe! It was our first time and he helped us relax and enjoy our trip.

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Yukon, Oklahoma
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 31, 2012

Our guide was Gina and she was fantastic. Another guide on the trip was Cory and our boat had alot of fun with the folks in his boat as well. We were served lunch and it was also excellent. I would love to return when the river is up and do it all over again. Had a BLAST!!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 30, 2012 via mobile

And we LOVED it! Zach was our guide and he was informative, friendly and most of all FUN! Everything was well organized from start to finish. Even the bus ride was entertaining thanks to Stan. :) I will definitely return for another whitewater raft adventure on my next trip to Colorado.

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Rafting1, General Manager at River Runners, responded to this review
August 24, 2012

Thanks so much for taking the time for the review. We appreciate it. Rafting for the first time can be intimidating so we try and take our time to ensure we are matching you to the right rafting trip to suit your expectations. Our guide staff ensures you have a safe and fun experience. Thanks again - we look forward... More

Independence, Missouri
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 30, 2012

Guides Josh and JD were terrific as raft Captains. They made it most enjoyable for our family reunion raft trip for 16 family members,2 rafts, 8 to a raft, for our 59th wedding anniversary.

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Colorado Springs, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 28, 2012

My husband and I took our 8 year old daughter for her first rafting trip and decided to do the Family Float. Our guide, Gina, was great - funny and seemed to know a lot about the river and the areas we passed. I have a disability and have difficulty walking and getting into the raft. She was able to... More

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Stow, Ohio
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 23, 2012

We chose River Runners based on the recommendation of our hotel proprietor and it was a good choice. Things went as planned on our half day trip thru Browns Canyon on the Arkansas in Salida/Buena Vista Colorado. Our guide went out of her way to give us a good ride and tried to make the most of the river. For... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 20, 2012

River Runners was a pleasure to deal with from the moment I called them to reserve our trip. The guides were very pleasant and a pleasure to be around. MIchelle was our personal raft guide and she went above and beyond to explain the history of the landscape and entertained us while teaching us how to be great rafters. Highly... More

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Burlington, Connecticut
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 15, 2012

My family went on the full day Brown's Canyon Trip and our experience was incredible. We happened to have Dan as a guide and his love of the area and of the Arkansas River allowed us to have fun and gain knowledge of such a beautiful part of our country. We had lunch on a rock in the middle of... More

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