American Adventure Expeditions

Colorado white water rafting trips are all about having fun, so finding and booking your adventure should be easy.  That’s why American Adventure Expeditions has made this as easy as possible. 1.  Pick Your River Run:  Which of our rafting trips suit your needs? Are you wanting a family friendly…

If you are an adrenalin junky like the rest of us, give a raft and zipline adventure a go! We offer raft and zipline adventures with any of our half-day rafting trips from both our Buena Vista and Canon City outposts. This double-adventure day option with American Adventure Expeditions is to raft…

It’s the mountains and the rivers of this state that make it truly unique, and there is no better way to experience them both than with a little ‘on water and off road’ adventure. Our Colorado Rafting + ATV combo package includes plenty of rapids on Colorado’s most popular river,…

Some things are so unique to Colorado that they are nearly synonymous with the name, like great history and epic adventures. We have crafted a day trip that seamlessly combines the two unique aspects of Colorado-life into awesome, family-friendly activities. Whitewater Rafting and the Historic Royal Gorge Route Railroad. The…

Rivers, like lakes and oceans, can often be {accidentally} taken advantage of and seen as permanent natural structures. We know that the steady flow of clean, fresh water is an essential element for vast ecosystems and the health and survival of millions of people, but their fragility can slip our…

The Numbers, a stretch of epic whitewater just north of our Buena Vista Outpost, is some of the raddest and most incredible whitewater in North America! The Numbers is an 8-mile Class IV/V (advanced) section on the Arkansas River located 10 miles north of Buena Vista, Colorado, and is widely considered to…

AAE is one of the oldest and largest whitewater rafting companies in the Arkansas River Valley as well as one of the oldest and largest outfitters in the state of Colorado. Our Jobs We are always looking for quality individuals to join our staff. Whether you have years of guiding…

When it comes to whitewater, knowing what you are getting in to is as critical as having all the proper safety gear. Lucky for you, we are experts in both fields of knowledge. Whitewater is classified in terms of water speed, technicality of features and size of rapids to help…

If you’re looking for an unconventional way to entertain your wedding party before or after the big day, whitewater rafting has it all! We offer trips that range from an easy float to adrenaline pumping rapids that your guests won’t soon forget. Our two riverside locations are the perfect starting…