We went to CO to visit family and experience the beautiful outdoors, and a Geological Hike, the…read moreVolcanic Gems Geology Hike, with Dr. Rox was our first excursion on the weekend. Dr. Rox was fantastic. Both my wife and I are teachers, and so we loved how academic the hike was as Dr. Rox would pause and explain the rock cycle, tectonic movement, or the birth of the Rocky Mountains. We were also delighted that our two teenage sons asked a bunch of questions and were obviously engaged in, not only the Geology lesson, but also the local flora and fauna. Dr. Rox answered every question, and, when she didn't know the name of a plant, she pulled out a trusty book and looked it up. She kept things light, but we definitely learned a lot as well. When we reached the end of the hike where the zeolite crystals had grown in the geodes, we climbed all over the rocks finding crystal after crystal. It was certainly an impressive site. We really loved both the scenery and our guide, and I would recommend this hike to anyone with any interested in geology. A big thanks to Dr. Rox for making our hike so fun and educational!

The overview summary of Trail Gems encapsulates it for me: "guiding you through the incredible…read morebeauty of Colorado's wilderness." I live in Colorado, but I do not appreciate its beauty enough. I also never knew the story behind the beautiful rock formations and natural landscapes I pass by everyday. Rox provides context and explanation for a natural history of the beautiful sights of Colorado. Rox is also very organized and thoughtful, making sure we had water, snacks, and umbrellas. We got to look, touch, break, and collect all different kinds of rocks in a variety of gorgeous locations. It was fun to explore and engage in a tactile activity. In our modern world where so much of our lives are spent behind screens, this was a truly relaxing yet exciting activity and exploration tour in the outdoors. It was creative and fun. I felt like a kid again!

Great experience! I had an amazing time zip lining and couldn't have asked for a better experience…read more The tour guides, Decklyn, Mattix, and Jackson did a fantastic job explaining everything clearly and made sure we felt safe and confident every step of the way. Their communication was excellent, and they kept the whole group engaged and comfortable throughout the tour. All three of them had awesome personalities and brought such great energy and vibes, which made the entire trip even more enjoyable. I'm already wanting to go back and bring my kids. Highly recommend this experience; it was fun, well-organized, and unforgettable thanks to such a great team!

To start off, when we arrived, we ended up waiting an extra 30 minutes because our tour guides were…read morerunning late. Keep in mind that we were instructed to arrive 30 minutes early, so in total we were standing around for about an hour. They had also called us the day before and asked if we could move our tour time from noon to 1 PM. Looking back, agreeing to that change seems like it just resulted in us waiting even longer. On the zip lines, you have to brake yourself by grabbing the line with one of the gloves they provide. The gloves were old, worn-out welding gloves. I had to exchange mine three different times because they all had holes in them. Even my final pair still had a hole, but I was told it was fine. The zip lines themselves were okay. There was supposed to be a drop at the end, but apparently it wasn't open for the season yet, so instead we were slowly lowered down. As for the scenery, I honestly wasn't very impressed. The views felt fairly average to me and looked like a typical desert landscape. Considering the price, I expected something a lot more memorable. I've done a cheaper zip line course in Virginia that I found more fun, with better views and a better overall experience. The cherry on top was being accused of smoking marijuana because of a supposed smell and "glossy eyes." I have never smoked in my life, so that accusation was pretty frustrating and left a bad impression on what was already a disappointing experience. Overall, I felt this experience was a complete waste of money. Between the delays, worn-out equipment, missing attractions, and the accusation from staff, I honestly wish I had never booked it in the first place.

We booked this last minute and so glad we did! It was a nice little adventure, the staff is…read moreawesome, Rachel was a great guide! She shared many facts about the area we were in and gave fabulous recommendations, the rafting itself was so fun and would highly recommend!

Epic scenery, fun river, exemplary guides! This operation is about the rafting and the memories-…read morefree photos and gear (except booties), experienced and lively instructors, repeated safety instructions, and a perfect amount of time to take it all in! You'll notice the fancy place across the street and in fact we actually ate there for lunch. Clear creek is the real deal. Last but not least, Roberto (our guide) was amazing, instructive, communicative, and a veteran of rafting. Overall it was our favorite part of our trip!

Absolutely fantastic experience with AVA - 5 stars! I've been white water rafting all over Colorado…read morefor years, and this is by far the best company I've ever gone through. They are truly 5 stars in customer service, safety, and overall experience. The staff was incredibly helpful and welcoming from start to finish. They went over safety instructions thoroughly, which made everyone feel comfortable and prepared--especially the beginners in our group. Our guide, Chris, made our rafting experience so much fun! He was patient, enthusiastic, and clearly very skilled--he made sure everyone, from first-timers to experienced rafters, had a great time. The entire team was professional, accommodating, and clearly passionate about what they do. We had an absolute blast, and I'm already planning to come back a few more times this summer. Highly recommended! The only downside was the booking process--the website isn't very user-friendly, and I ran into issues several times trying to reserve our trip online. I ended up calling, and thankfully the staff made the reservation quickly and easily over the phone, and I was able to pay that way without a problem. Please PLEASE do some work to the website!

Me and my family had a great experience on our vacation Our…read moretour person Mike was cool and being from our hometown made us feel even safer

We went rafting on some class III and IV rapids today with raftmasters and it was a fantastic…read moreexperience. It felt well organized and safe but also very fun and all I could hope for. John-o was our guide and he was great. He did a good job reteaching us the basics and knew the river quite well. Outside of that, he had some good geological knowledge and dad jokes as well. My buddy's wife couldn't come at the last second and they gave me a gift certificate which was cool as we thought he wouldn't get anything. The only thing I didn't love is there isn't anything to drink once you step on the bus so I would have brought some water but still highly recommend them.

Great time rafting the Gorge today! Great weather and river temp was CFM 1500. Our guide was…read moreSpencer and he was great! Since it was the wife and I we were paired with a family of four. That being said they ABSOLUTELY SHOULD NOT have brought there elderly parents on this river! Anyone that knows Colorado should know that The Gorge is one of the most difficult rivers to run. Thus, this old man lasted 20 min before he had to be literally tied into the middle of the boat along with his wife. This lead to only 4 of us paddling! Again, great time because how could you not on a beautiful day with the Gorge but keep old people that can't even barely walk nor paddle off the river!

I took my Niece to try Paddle Yoga. She was nervous and also did not want to fall in. The…read moreowner, Christine, gave her encouragement and alternative poses for a beginner. My Niece did not fall in and had a wonderful experience. She was very proud she tried something new. Christine also, gave more advanced poses to students up for a challenge! It was a beautiful morning and a wonderful time!

I was shocked at how rude the yoga instructor is on the paddle board at Quail Lake! Just being…read morecurious and watching what I thought would be fun she was yelling at people to not stop and keep moving. Not a zen personality at all.

WOW what a time. My…read morefriend and I signed up with this company to take us on a 2 day extreme class IV/V Overnight rafting trip on the Arkansas river. We both have experience with this company from rafting the Upper Salt River in AZ. Unfortunately the water levels didn't cooperate but, the rafting company modified the itinerary to give us the best possible adventure possible. Day upper upper Browns Canyon which led to class I've and the use of duckies. Operation am not a fan but, half of our group loved them. We were then driven 1.5 hours away for our dinner and tent camping (3 miles from our put in). Ryan and Eric our guides cooked a great meal and catered to the group. We awakened to a mist and heavy fog, which we were served pancakes and sausages for a warm breakfast, and let's not forget hot coffee. We then departed at 8:30 for our trip down the Royal Gorge were we hit class in rapids, lots of class 3s, great geology, good company, lots of fun and a great experience. Ryan our lead guide and Eric did a great job for 2 days of providing us a great experience and memories. You have many choices but from a personal experience this is the best company to deal with. We are already planning next year's multi day trip.

My family and I did the Brown's Canyon Monument trip, and we had a phenomenal time! Our guide, Ben,…read morewas incredible- extremely upbeat and funny. It was our first time (any of us) doing a raft trip, and he helped make us great. We cannot sing his praises enough. The trip we booked is typically supposed to be 2-2.5hr and it ours was extended to about 4hrs due to circumstances. Again, so upbeat throughout the entire trip.

Hi all! The…read moreAdventure Company was very professional from start to finish, and they were fun too. My family and I went rafting, and at that time, the Arkansas River was really high. There were some rapids that were very exciting, and the water was really cold, but it was funny for everyone else when I was getting soaked in the front. The water is COLD, but you get used to it pretty quickly. The rapids relaxed down in about 10 minutes, and it was a pretty smooth ride for the rest of journey. The total trip was about an hour and a half, which is a good time for younger kids. David was a great guide, and he was funny and entertaining, yet knowledgeable and passionate about many things adventure. He trained everyone in the raft the do-s and don't-s of rafting, and made sure everyone was prepared in case of emergency. He showed the techniques of how to maneuver the raft, and how to 'rescue' your buddy if they fell in. We had ages 7-57 in our group, and it was fun for everyone. If you are a beginner or have younger, more senior people in your group, I would suggest a level 1-2 experience. If you have a group of more confident, or medium-good physically fit people who like a bit more adventurous time, I would suggest a higher level of rapids. The rest of the staff in the office were very friendly, and the office and amenities were clean and organized. They had changing rooms, and clean guest bathrooms complete with showers if you so desire. They have free lockboxes for you to leave your keys or other valuables if you need. They offered picture packages, but allowed you to take whatever devices you wanted on the raft. They advise against it, and take no responsibility for your lost items, however, they did not prevent us from bringing them (we did not bring our devices). It was a little bit of a hike from Dillon, Frisco area. About 2 hours drive, but the scenery is amazing, and with good company, it makes an easy drive. You pass through some interesting towns on the way if you want to stop and get lunch or dinner! Overall, this was an awesome trip!

I went white water rafting on The Numbers with The Adventure Company and had an amazing time!…read moreEverything from the booking process to the staff to our experience was worthy of 5 stars. I especially want to shout out Kotty, our guide, Simon, our safety guy, and Jason, our driver. They really made our experience phenomenal. I would gladly drive 2 hours to Buena Vista to go white water rafting with them again. Thanks!