The Brown's Canyon section offers class III+ whitewater amidst spec- tacular mountain and desert scen- ery, and is the most popular raft trip in the country.
The Royal Gorge section is a class 4+ section through an 1100 foot deep Gorge that goes beneath the highest suspension bridge in the world.
You'll be surrounded by breathtaking mountain views while challenging the fast-running rapids through Boulder Canyon.
Idaho Springs and the Clear Creek area offers many possibilities for exploring the history of the area, recreational opportunities and other activities.
Buena Vista Office
Breckenridge to Buena Vista
Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Take Hwy 9 south to the Hwy 285 intersection in Fairplay (23miles). Turn right on Hwy 285 south and go 35 miles. After crossing the Arkansas River and just past Johnson Village, turn/veer right toward Buena Vista on Hwy 24 W. Go 1 mile to CR 319 (look for the blue Performance Tours Rafting sign on Hwy 24, 1 mile before Buena Vista). Turn left on CR 319 and go ¼ mile to the office.
Frisco, Silverthorne, Dillon to Buena Vista
Time: 1 1/4 hours - 1 1/2 hours
Take I-70 west to the Copper Mountain/Leadville/Hwy 91 exit. Take Hwy 91 south to Leadville where you will run in to Hwy 24 east. Take Hwy 24 east down to Buena Vista. Continue on Hwy 24 east through Buena Vista and go 1 mile past the stoplight to County Road 319 (look for the blue Performance Tours sign on Hwy 24). Turn right on County Road 319; go ¼ mile to our office on the left.
Vail, Avon, Beaver Creek to Buena Vista
Time: 1 1/2 - 2 hours
Take I-70 east to the Copper Mountain/Leadville/Hwy 91 exit. Take Hwy 91 south to Leadville where you will run in to Hwy 24 east. Take Hwy 24 east down to Buena Vista. Continue on Hwy 24 east through Buena Vista and go 1 mile past the stoplight to County Road 319 (look for the blue Performance Tours sign on Hwy 24). Turn right on County Road 319; go ¼ mile to our office on the left.
Denver (& suburbs) to Buena Vista
Time: 2 1/4 hours - 2 3/4 hours
Take Hwy 285 south (in Denver Hwy 285 is called Hampden Road) 120 miles towards Buena Vista. After crossing the Arkansas River and just past Johnson Village, turn/veer right toward Buena Vista on Hwy 24 W. Go 1 mile to CR 319 (look for the blue Performance Tours Rafting sign on Hwy 24, 1 mile before Buena Vista). Turn left on CR 319 and go ¼ mile to the office.
Boulder to Buena Vista
Time: 2 3/4 - 3 1/4 hours
Drive to I-70, to C470 east, to Hwy 285 south. Take Hwy 285 south 120 miles towards Buena Vista. After crossing the Arkansas River and just past Johnson Village, turn/veer right toward Buena Vista on Hwy 24 W. Go 1 mile to CR 319 (look for the blue Performance Tours Rafting sign on Hwy 24, 1 mile before Buena Vista). Turn left on CR 319 and go ¼ mile to the office.
Colorado Springs to Buena Vista
Time: 1 3/4 - 2 1/4 hours
Take Hwy 24 west out of Colorado Springs. You will go approximately 90 miles towards Buena Vista. After crossing the Arkansas River and just past Johnson Village, turn/veer right toward Buena Vista on Hwy 24 W. Go 1 mile to CR 319 (look for the blue Performance Tours Rafting sign on Hwy 24, 1 mile before Buena Vista). Turn left on CR 319 and go ¼ mile to the office.
