It was my first time white water rafting, and the Half Day Browns Canyon Tour with Performance Tours was a perfect introduction; with 6 Class III rapids and plenty of opportunities in calmer water to practice paddling and catch a breath. The tour company was very well organized, and the guides were able to get everyone suited up with proper gear and loaded on to busses efficiently. We received a safety talk on land before entering the rafts and got instructions on how to sit, how to paddle, and what commands to watch out for. Our guide, Charlotte, was enthusiastic, confident, and informative. I really appreciated her clear and straightforward instructions, both on land and on the raft. She also had plenty of dad jokes to last the entire trip ;) Overall, I would recommend this tour for first time rafters of all ages! If I find myself back in the area in the future, I may try out one of the more advanced tours! read more

This was an amazing time. Our raft guide Andrew was so entertaining and knowledgeable about the river and how to guide the boat. We did the half day tour which lasted about three hours or so. River was low for the season, but was still really fun. We were able to jump off a rack into the river, which was refreshing. We also were able to see some local wildlife including some bighorn sheep! read more

We had an awesome raft trip down Browns canyon, we went with our friends and took our 8 year old twins. We all had so much fun our guide was top notch. She was awesome with all the knowledge of the canyon and the kids loved the whole thing. Performance tours was great from start to finish we highly recommend this tour company. Please ask for Margot she is simply the best. read more

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Oh man this tour was amazing! Kelly was our guide and we were also fortunate enough to have Rocket join in to assist. Both had great energy and made the tour nothing short of amazing. You can tell they love their job which made the experience just that more great. Kelly was very informative and went over all safety protocols. Couldn't have asked for a better first time experience. read more

We traveled to CO from California last summer with our 3 kids and whitewater rafting was the highlight. Our 4th grader even wrote a whole book about her experience at school. She even dedicated the book to our guide, Benny, because he made us "not die." read more

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First time rafting in a long while. However, that was not much an issue with our guide Jared to keep everything simple and mellow. He didn't go over the same speil every other guide was about, just tested our resolve and understandings of rowing and off we went. The entire trip down the Arkansas River was eay going and mellow, in spite of record rains in the area. Jared also kept conversations entertaining and gushed on about his girlfriend quite a bit, telling us all stories of the cheeky jokes he plays on her. Good for that dude having a woman that drives him! After the whole ride, we were prepped and made the trek back pretty effeciently. Making time for another stop into town before heading out again. A dope experience all around! read more

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Ruined my day, specifically asked for my group to raft on one raft and they weasels behind my back and broke up my group to accommodate others, bait and switch. There are plenty of other Rafting outfitters to pick. read more

Had Margo for our 1/2 day trek down Browns Canyon and she was an amazing guide who knew the water, her boat, and the capabilities of the guests to take a little more 'risk' which we really enjoyed! But frankly, all the staff at Performance was amazing! Mahalo, Margo, and hope to see you all next time!!! read more

REED was the best guide ever ! As beginner rafters he safely took us down the Numbers Run on a full day. He was friendly , encouraging , helpful and just an all around pleasant guy. My wife and I are 50's and we had to college age girls also on the raft and Reed had us all working as a team , paddling , navigating and laughing at his non-stop jokes... "what it the differnce between a raft guide and a larger pizza.? One of them can feed a family of five." He also prepared a gourmet deli , build your own sandwich feast with appetizer while he cut up fresh veggies for the sandwich. We will be back next year with the whole family. We love tipping for good service , especially when they have your life in their hands and and they make it so fun! read more

We had a group of 12 and had an amazing time. All the guides were very knowledgeable and made everyone so comfortable. Chris cracked some great dad jokes and our guide, Cory, made the trip a blast. Would definitely return and suggest to everyone. read more

This company is VERY professional. Super safety oriented while ensuring everyone no matter your age or exp. level has a great time. Very well organized and run organization! We did the Brown's Canyon Tour with PJ. He is super friendly, kind, smart, very knowledgeable of the river and how to navigate properly and safely. Cannot say enough good things about Performance Tours, its team, its culture, quality of the guides and drivers as well as the equipment. read more

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This was our second time going out with Performance Tours - it was even better this time! The rafting was awesome this time of year despite the rainy weather. We did the Numbers full day tour with Billy, an amazing guide who knew every stone in the river. We were well outfitted and well taken care of. read more

Went on a half day rafting trip down Browns Canyon and it was such a blast. Our guide Stephanie was great and got us safely through all the rapids. The company provided all the needed gear and safety precautions. I'd definitely book with them again. Clean bathrooms and changing rooms at their meeting site too. read more

We had a great morning rafting the Arkansas River with our guide Mike D. We did the half-day Brown's Canyon National Monument and had a blast. Mike was a fantastic guide and we would love an opportunity to raft with him again in the future. We ranged in age from 17 to 50 and we all loved every second of the trip. Highly recommend!!! read more

Ellie was an excellent guide and even though Mike wasn't our boat guide, he did an excellent job prepping us beforehand. We had the best experience and didn't fear for our safety. The course we were on is considered moderate and we felt it was exciting and a lot of fun!! We would definitely choose Performance Tours again! read more

Performance Tours provided my family with our favorite vacation memory of the year! As a nervous mom, I felt completely safe during our half-day rafting experience! My only wish is now that I know what to expect, I could get out there and do it again to enjoy it fully instead of spending time (needlessly) worrying! Chris was the guide who did most of the talking and instruction on the way to the river. He was knowledgeable and funny! Our raft guide, Brenna, was amazing! She made the entire float fun and exciting and took plenty of time to answer all of my sons many questions!! She definitely knew how to make the river both adventurous and safe! We can't wait to do the full day trip next time we vacation in CO. The views of Browns Canyon cannot be beat! read more

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We picked the PERFECT company. From the lady that answered the phone when we called (forgot her name but she's at the counter with glasses) to our guides, Tom and Tommy. Everyone was so exceptionally pleasant and patient. Tommy had my 18 and under crew (made up of my stepkids and nieces, etc.). He took GREAT care of them. He helped them do a sneak splash attack....but the parents won. Ha ha! OMG--Tom had to pull me back on the raft twice. First time I fell out. First swimmer of the year. Not a proud moment because it was PURELY attributed to not tucking my feet as they told me to. People---LISTEN to the instructions!!! Even my seven and ten-year-old didn't fall out. All was well and Tom is a strong dude. He got me back on quickly. Second time, we were allowed to jump in and swim. I love swimming but forgot how cold I was already from having fell in. I couldn't go further. Once again, Tom to the rescue pulling back onboard. I had to give those guys big tips because they were so good, knowledgable and you could tell they enjoy their jobs. And I learned so much on the tour--the collegiate peaks, rafting in WV, the view, and the experience....I will only use Performance from now on. Great organization!! read more

We did the half day tour at browns canyon and it was such a good time. Definitely request tommy, our raft definitely had the most fun out of everyone there. Very professional and such a beautiful place to be! read more

This rafting company was fantastic! our family of 9 (4 adults, 5 kids) did the Brown's National Monument 1/2-day Trip and had a great time, the first half of the trip was pretty calm, but that gave us a chance to practice our paddling, which we needed for the second part of the river - 6 sections of Class 3 rapids which were SO MUCH FUN! ... The water was COLD, but on a hot summer day, it felt refreshing. (if it's cloudy or cool, i recommend wearing the waterproof jackets they provide.) ... Definitely well worth the drive from Copper Mountain read more

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My husband and I and our two kids (8 yrs and 6 yrs) had an awesome time on the Upper Bear Creek 1/2 day trip this morning. Margot was an awesome guide, very friendly and knowledgeable and so kind with our kids- letting them get in when they wanted and even let them try rowing in her spot. Our driver was super friendly too. Overall it was a great experience and we will definitely raft with them again on future trips. read more

Such a fun experience! Our guide knew what she was doing and did a great job at navigating the water. We would definitely recommend the full day adventure. The food on the river for lunch was great! High quality food and very efficient. Highly recommend! Thank you Rune! read more

Came to Colorado from Hawaii and did the rafting with Tommy and it was AMAZING! He's THE BEST rafting guide. Made us feel very safe and at home like we knew him for years. We all got to get wet and we rushed those rapids, safely but also adventurously. Anyone doing rafting, choose this company and see if you can request Tommy for the best experience. Also their gear is very clean compared to other companies we saw (and smelt ) read more

Fun day out in Browns Canyon with the crew. We felt safe & well taken care of. Our guide Reid was a fun loving guy.

Had a great time for a friends bachelor party. The crew at performance tours made our experience a memorable one. The instructors and staff do a great job of getting you fitted with the necessary gear (wetsuit, booties, helmet, paddle and PFD - life vest). They size you up well and get the vests adjusted accordingly. The office staff is equally helpful. At the end of the journey they show and help you purchase the photos of your white water rafting adventure. The pics are by AVDI - whitewaterphotography.com they send a confirmation email with a link to download digital high res photos after your purchase. Our instructors Billy, Drew, Dan & Felicity were amazing in giving us a tutorial of what to expect while out on water. They do go over the safety do's and don'ts to keep you safe. We did what they called "the numbers" run which has a bit more rapids and is a 7.5mile journey over an hr and a half of water time. Be prepared for a bit of a workout. The experience requires you to be a team while out on the water with one of the instructors. Our trip with Billy was awesome! The entire bus of folks hang together within a short distance to traverse the waters collectively and just in case someone goes for a "cold" swim. FYI: They have you sign waivers. No booze. Don't show up wasted or under influence or you won't be rafting. Bring cash for tip. Stretch before! Haha they offer 20% off if you mention you been there before. Be honest. read more

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Grace was the best of the best! Incredibly knowledgeable, fun, safe, and kind. We enjoyed every second of our trip and were sad when it was over! Highly recommend requesting her for your rafting trip. read more

Had a great trip with our 8 year old daughter. The water levels were higher than normal and it was a great trip. Peter our guide was amazing - told great stories and entertained and engaged us all during the trip. Best of all he kept is on task and safe!!! There were several other boats on the same trip flipping and losing people in water. We will go again and not hesitate to use performance and there great team! Last note was the entire team and process so so organized and put together and everyone was nice and just did a great job!! Thank you!! read more

Our family had a blast! Our guide PJ was knowledgable and FUN! Browns Canyon was beautiful. The rafting was definitely the highlight of our trip!! read more

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We saw a Yelp deal for $60 credit for $45 and gave Performance Tours a try. We did the Blue River 2 hour raft trip and loved the experience. CONS: Frisco Office is very hard to find - actually inside a different name sporting goods store Telephone person transposed the Yelp coupon numbers and initially we couldn't get credit. Poor changing facilities (Frisco location had only 2 dressing rooms) PROS: Good friendly guides - ask for Ryan Good equipment included - I noticed competing companies charged for wet suits Great photo services Great pricing and business plan model read more

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3rd time rafting with Performance tours. Whether you're looking for something scenic and mild or adventurous and challenging, performance is the best. Friendly, professional, and accommodating. The guides are the BEST. Every time I'm in CO I have to raft. And every time I raft, I will raft with Performance tours. Tim H and Rocket were fantastic. Thank you!! read more

Yes, it was fun! Honestly, that's bc Mother Nature is awesome. Offering five stars not bc of the fun but bc of how professional, safe and prepared I felt. It was our first time doing this and I had an exceptionally high level of anxiety. The day starts when the guides fit you for your gear (life vest, helmet). As the gentleman was fitting me for my vest, he was explaining why it needed to be so tight, and how they would pull me in with the shoulder straps if I were to fall in. He demonstrated by pulling up on the straps with some force which also allowed him to ensure that the vest wouldn't come off over my head if they did need to pull me back in. Then you take a short van ride to the starting point of your trip. That's where PJ did a great job outlining some possible scenarios you might encounter and what to do. He explained it in such an elementary way which is PERFECT for beginners. Once he wrapped up, we were assigned to our guide, Kara, who would then further explain in more detail about what to do, how she would communicate to us, and what to expect. Once she wrapped up, we were ready to put our knowledge into action! So all of the boats in our tour practiced rowing in a calm part of the river. It gave us a chance to practice hearing, understanding and performing the commands that Kara would eventually give us on the river. This part really helped to prepare us! Kara was incredibly personable throughout the ride, but she also maintained her professionalism and focus on making sure we had a SAFE ride. As you can see from the posted pic, we all had a blast, but Kara stayed very focused on keeping us safe. Other tips: wear a bathing suit, water shoes, a change of clothing, something eat for after your trip, some cash to tip your guide if you see fit to tip them, maybe a waterproof camera and maybe find out the river conditions before you go. We were told that the water can be very cold and high in the spring as you get snow run-off, so just be sure to do some research on when is the best time for you and for the experience you want to have. read more

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My two sons, 19 and 20, and I - 52 years old - took two tours this week with Performance Tours. We started with the Blue River, a relatively short run (probably an hour and a half on the river) which was fun, exciting, and challenging. It made us want to step it up a notch, which we did today with the full day Brown's Canyon. Wow! The rapids were incredible, especially the 7 Steps. All while taking in some of the most breathtaking scenery in North America. We're not experienced rafters, and we made it. We'll be talking about it for years, and the height of the waves will grow with each telling:) Our guide both days was Ara Marine. She was the ideal combination of skill, experience, enthusiasm, and fun. While I know she really did all the important work, she made us feel like it was all us. I cannot thank her enough for making this the perfect bonding experience for this old man and my adventure seeking sons. read more

The tour was awesome. Our guide was knowledgeable, funny, and personable. They pride themselves on being the safest company in the area. We would definitely recommend this company! read more

This was my second time rafting with this company and I can't say enough great things. Both times I have done the Royal Gorge half day trip which I also recommend. We arrived and were shown where we could find the bathrooms (very clean), changing area, and equipment. The safety talk was very informative and helpful. Our guide Joe was very friendly and knowledgeable which made the trip easy to enjoy. If you have to choose between the many rafting companies, I highly recommend going with Performance Tours! As for the Royal Gorge trip - it has amazing views, class 3 and 4 rapids that are equally exciting and enjoyable! read more

Organized, safe, fun, super friendly staff and look for coupons. Sorry the review is short, but really on a short rafting trip with the family these are the things that will separate one company from another and this company does it all very well. read more

Our family did our first white water rafting adventure yesterday. We did the half day trip through Brown's Canyon. Performance Tours provides safety gear - helmets and life jackets - and offers wet suits, booties, and waterproof jackets for a small additional fee. They have clean locker rooms to change in and even offered to hold onto the car keys while we were out. They transport you on a bus to the drop off point and pick you up at the pickup point. They have somebody taking pictures at one point and you can purchase them when you check out. Safety is a big deal so the entire bus ride was covering all the dangers and do's/don'ts of rafting. (Enough info to spark a little nervous butterfly in my stomach!) Maui and Jeremy were the guides for our group. They were awesome! They were informative, put safety first, but were witty and so much fun to hang out with. Maui was the guide in our raft and his expertise and experience showed. We laughed, got serious, got scared for a few seconds, and laughed some more. We also got to learn the history of the canyon as we passed the various landmarks. The entire ride was so cool on so many levels! I would definitely do this again and I highly recommend booking a trip with Performance Tours! read more

My family and I had such an awesome time on the Browns Canyon Half Day trip! Our guide Colin was awesome. I have been on a few rafting trips before, but this was the first time a rafting guide has ever took the time to really teach proper paddling technique, and that made a huge difference! The trip began with very mild rapids, helping us get used to the paddling technique. The back half of the trip involved many Class 3 rapids and some more technical maneuvers that Colin smoothly guided us through. The company was also incredibly accommodating as I had to call back a few times to adjust our reservation in the week prior to our trip. I highly recommend Performance Tours for a CO rafting trip, and we would love to come back and try out some more difficult rapids next time! read more

Our family had an amazing time rafting with Margo as our guide. She was super knowledgeable and personable and helped us have a super fun time! We had a great experience and would recommend this company totally to any family wanting to try rafting. read more

Our experience with Performance Tours was awesome. Covid 19-specific info: Everyone was wearing masks and keeping distant until we got on our raft, & hand sanitizer was available. Definitely felt safe. We did the half day at Browns Canyon in early August as a group of 6 adults.. some of the other groups had small children. Fun for all ages definitely not too scary, at least in the late summer when the river is lower. Our raft guide FIONA was awesome. She is super knowledgeable about the area, land formations along the river, etc. and we had a blast and didn't stop laughing the entire time. She also recommended a great place to grab food after since we had no idea where we were, as we were staying in another part of CO. read more

My family and I had a great time on this tour! We hadn't been white water rafting in a while, but had great instructions by Nick to get us through! The water levels were higher for the summer making the course more at a 2/3 versus a 3. The Brown Canyon was so beautiful and I'm so glad we decided last minute to go. I would highly recommend this course for both beginners and those who have done it in the past. read more

Had the best day celebrating a friends 40th birthday. We had 20 in our party ranging in age 8-50, and it was fun for literally all ages! Margo was our guide & she was equally phenomenal!!! read more