The Numbers 1/2 Day Rafting Trip - Buena Vista
Overview
This half day trip tackles The Numbers, Colorado’s most continuous stretch of Class IV whitewater, delivering fast, technical rapids and nonstop action rarely found on other rivers. Guided by highly experienced trip leaders with extensive river miles and advanced safety training, you’ll take on this iconic challenge with confidence. Backed by over 30 years of family owned outfitting experience, professional safety standards, and premium equipment, it’s a high energy adventure designed for thrill seekers who want to raft with one of Colorado’s most trusted companies.
What's Included
- Industry-leading river equipment
- Helmets and Coastguard approved Personal Floatation Devices
- Safety orientation and paddle instruction
- Roundtrip transportation from the meet location
- Professional, interpretive, and entertaining guides.
- Lunch/Snacks
- Gratuities
- Wetsuit Boots
Meeting Location
40671 U.S. 24
Buena Vista, CO 81211, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Take on Colorado’s most adrenaline pumping half-day rafting trip on the Arkansas River with a run through The Numbers. This action packed stretch is famous for its fast moving current and nearly continuous Class IV whitewater, delivering powerful waves, steep drops, and heart racing rapids numbered One through Seven. Designed for adventurous guests with prior rafting experience or strong swimmers looking for a challenge, this trip packs maximum excitement into a short time frame. Expect quick maneuvering, high energy paddling, and little downtime as you charge through some of the most technical rapids in the state. Professional, certified guides lead the way, providing expert instruction and a strong focus on safety while keeping the fun level high. If you’re short on time but craving big rapids and a true Colorado whitewater rush, the Numbers ½ Day trip delivers nonstop thrills from start to finish.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Industry-leading river equipment.
- Helmets and Coastguard approved Personal Floatation Devices.
- Safety orientation and paddle instruction.
- Roundtrip transportation from the meet location.
- Professional, interpretive, and entertaining guides.
- Lunch/Snacks.
- Gratuities.
- Wetsuit Boots.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 15..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the The Numbers 1/2 Day Rafting Trip - Buena Vista is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for The Numbers 1/2 Day Rafting Trip – Buena Vista will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Industry-leading river equipment
- Helmets and Coastguard approved Personal Floatation Devices
- Safety orientation and paddle instruction
- Roundtrip transportation from the meet location
- Professional, interpretive, and entertaining guides.
- Lunch/Snacks
- Gratuities
- Wetsuit Boots
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
