Booked the half-day numbers trip on the Arkansas River out of Buena Vista with KODI rafting and was thoroughly pleased with the experience. Our trip was a bachelor party and we were Kodi's first trip of the season (May 2, 2026). We were advised that the water levels would be low which would make our trip more technical with the need to avoid rocks that are typically submerged during higher flows later in the season. Our guides Dave, Tyler, and Ry were experts in navigating these waters, and the conditions made for an awesome trip. Everyone on our trip had a blast including those who have never rafted before. Throughout the booking process Amy was helpful and communicative, and was able to field my many questions. Everything we were told to expect is exactly how our trip played out. I've Rafted with KODI before, and they have earned my repeat business whenever I come back to Colorado. read more

Incredible trip with Chas as our guide. We loved it and our kids had a blast. Will definitely come back! Bailey at the desk was helpful and friendly. read more

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Great operation. This is the first time I went with KODI rafting and is by far the best company I have rafted with! Friendly staff, fun tour guide all around great experience! Gracie is a great tour guy. She had us cracking up all throughout the trip. I love the cow zip line story! Lol. read more

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Great family trip down the Arkansas for a half-day trip for the six of us (Class 3). Friendly staff, incredibly safe. Next time, they want to go back and do a Class 4. Our guide Jay could not have been better. read more

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We had so much fun on the rafting trip. There are several companies that offer rafting in the area so I wasn't sure on which one to use. After reading reviews and doing some research, I am glad this is who I picked! The guides were all super friendly. "Aussie" was with us and made the trip well worth it. If we come back through Colorado, we are going to come back and see them! read more

KODI Rafting - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Buena Vista, Colorado

Absolutely incredible experience with Kodi Rafting in Buena Vista! The full-day whitewater trip was the highlight of our whole vacation. The river was stunning, the rapids were the perfect mix of fun and thrilling, and everything was super well-organized. Our guide Gracie was phenomenal--funny, knowledgeable, and made sure everyone felt safe and had a blast. Lunch by the river was such a cool bonus. If you're anywhere near Buena Vista, don't miss this. And if you get Gracie, you've hit the jackpot! 10/10 recommend. read more

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We did it!! Ten miles of class three rapids. Water was low so we did not paddle hard the entire three hours, but we had fun. The Staircase is seven rapids in a row. There's the widow maker, Toilet Bowl, Pinball and others. Rocks are all around. Josie went over rules, and we practiced on the water. Half way the rapids threw our raft onto a flat faced rock and dumped us. Josie held on, blowing her whistle. That meant for other rafts to pull over and wait. Five of us, three wearing wet suits in the cold water, did what we were told to do. Tho just a little banged up from hitting rocks (thankful for helmets), we lived to tell of our wonderful adventure. Recommend KODI. read more

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It is our second time here with KODI- we did the 10 miles of Arkansas River with them five years ago and loved it. Was visiting family and decided we needed another adrenaline rush! Today we had Sam our guide who is also a fellow Southerner. He was super knowledgeable and kind. We would recommend this to anyone seeking a thrill (with safety) at a Grade 3 Rapids Class level. Sam was funny & gave us cheesy stories along the way while also taking time to give instructions prior to the rafting & during it. I don't tell the guides till after the rafting that many years ago I conquered the Zambezi River in Zimbabwe (Grade 5 + rapids); I have been told by the guides both times at Kodi that the Zambezi is like the "mecca" for raft guides lmao but when I did it, I had no idea what I was doing- as it was my first time. These Grade 3 Rapids are still very fun despite my prior extreme experience :) Be sure to dress appropriately- I usually wear a sweat wicking long sleeve shirt and shorts over a swimsuit/bikini with Hoka or Keen Water Shoes. Don't worry if you forget- they have a nice boutique store in front where you can purchase last minute items. Otherwise, Kodi provides Splash pullovers for those people who forget and show up in cotton clothes, along with water booties. Helmets and pfd's are required. The guides make sure they are tight on you. On the ride back home they give you local food suggestions. We went to Buena Viking for some local grub off East Main Street. If you mention your guide sent you, the names get entered into a notebook where the guides can win some good beer and/or grub :) I told the hostess @ Buena Vista that Sam sent us, & she showed me the notebook where right now Sam is winning ha ha (well-deserved) It's wonderful to be outdoors on the water, and our family obviously enjoyed it so much we returned five years later. Would like to do the Grade 4 Rapids with the kiddos in the future once they get up the nerve! Cheers to a wholesome & awesome time with Kodi! (Be sure to prepare cash for tip as these guides often work multiple jobs or mainly this one to help make ends meet) read more

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Wonderful experience for a once in a lifetime adventure for this beginning senior citizen! Booked last min, with nicest, accommodating reservationist. ( the night before). She looked at next days activity and fit me in Solo. The guide had wonderful leadership skills, Just enough adventure and instruction to know if I wanted to venture out again for more adventures ! read more

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What a great time. Brad was amazing. He read the boat and what we all had to give in terms of skills and pulled us together. He was a great guide and we would recommend Kodi to anyone looking for a well run operation. read more

Nine of us ran The Numbers. KODI had everything taken care of and we wasted no time getting on the river. Our guide, Dave, was excellent. Instructions were loud and precise and none went out of the raft. Next time we are in central Colorado we will most definitely hit the Arkansas river again with KODI Whitewater rafting! read more

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We had the best time rafting with our guide Aaron! They are all trained so well and make you feel extremely comfortable and safe. Such a fun experience! Definitely recommend Kodi Rafting. read more

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From start to finish Kodi Rafting rocks! The front office is friendly and professional and the guides (aka rafties) are tremendously skilled in not only maneuvering the rafting but managing their passengers as well. Shout out to guides Brad and Kelly. Amazing people. read more

KODI Rafting - Rocking the Numbers with Brad! - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Buena Vista, Colorado

We had such a great time we came back again in the same week. We did the Browns then the Numbers. Chaz was hands down the best guide we have ever used. Awesome experience. read more

10/10 HIGHLY RECOMMEND KODI rafting it's great for -Thrill seekers - Nature lovers -Adventurers -FAMILIES, FRIENDS, EVERYONE! Our guide RILEY WAS AWESOME! Super chill dude and definitely knew how to navigate through the rapids! All 3 of us were first timers & we did the half day which went by so quick so I recommend doing a full day so you can keep the fun flowing! read more

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Great run on the Numbers with Pat! Such a fun and exciting trip! We all had a blast! From the office staff to the guides, everyone was welcoming and friendly! Fun, fun, fun! read more

First time white water rafting and it did not disappoint. Alyse was a great guide. I would love to come back for a June rafting experience.

Great rafting experience with a great guide and amazing whitewater. Arkansas special! read more

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Really fun day and friendly, funny guides. Our family had a great afternoon! Looking forward to coming back!

Everyone in the staff was great, it was an amazing time. Our guide Pat was awesome and truly made it a great experience. If we go again we're coming back to KODI Rafting! read more

A fantastic experience from beginning to end! The entire team was warm, welcoming, and professional. Will was an outstanding guide, and our family of six had an amazing day on the water. We'll definitely be returning! Thank you for a perfect day! read more

We had a blast river rafting. Dave was a wonderful informative guide! Lots of family fun. read more

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Amazing!!!! Alex was our guide and did an incredible job! The smiles on our faces, the laughter, the splashes, and the adventure will be something we cherish forever! I have to say the crew at KODI were top notch! You will not be disappointed! Get out and adventure and soak up this beautiful place! read more

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Amazing, friendly guides- we had a blast! Highly recommend for all ages! All in took about 4 hours for the half day trip in Big Bend

Great experience. Fairly priced and our raft guide Brad was top notch. If you're somewhat athletic and can listen to instructions ask for him. If you're not good at either of those things ask for anyone but Brad. read more

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So much fun! ! Our family did the Clear Creek Intermediate Trip in Idaho Springs and it was a blast. Our guide Jett was AMAZING! My husband fell in and Jett was quick to get him back in and was very patient with us. We've done other rafting trips in the Carolinas and Tennessee and this was the most intense and most fun. My teenage boys loved it. Thank you KODI Rafting and thank you Jett for an adventure we'll never forget! read more

This is the second time we have gone rafting with Kodi! As was the first time it was amazing! Their guides make you feel safe and comfortable but also in a fun manner. This year our guide was Emma. Ask for her, she was awesome, we had such a great time and will be back again in two years to do it again! read more

We had a wonderful time rafting with KODI today! We have used several companies on the river, but this is the one I will go with in the future. Easy to work with and the friendliest guides. EMILY did an absolutely amazing job today, and she was funny and friendly, and so good at what she did. And she did not hurt my feelings even once. Cannot recommend highly enough!! read more

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This was the highlight for our group - we made a reservation a month ahead of time since we were 9! The full day package includes lunch which was fantastic by the river. Would recommend any newbies to rafting to book with KODI. Shoutout to Flakes! read more

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Maya a helper watched our youngest and did great while the other 5 of us enjoyed the rafting wine wetness. They have the largest Kodi Rafting garb anywhere! Lol. Owners Dave and Amy are amazing people, glad we got schedule a time due to how popular they are. We were guided by Will and Tyler. Kelly ran us over all the safety tips and was in a different raft and those folks seemed happy with her captain abilities. Chaz drove us safely and quickly to and from checkpoints. Our second time as a couple and first with kids. Doesn't ever seem to disappoint. We will be back!!! Thanks KODI RAFTING for another wonderful life experience. You guys are killing it!!!!! read more

Second year in a row the family and I have gone rafting with Kodi. The experiences were both fantastic. The guides were humorous and skillfully managed our boats down the river while teaching us correct rowing technique. We all had a blast and will be coming back again next year! Thanks Dave for the great afternoon on the Arkansas today! read more

Our guide was incredible, they have a well seasoned and friendly staff, and I will definitely be coming back!

We had the best experience yesterday! Noah was our guide and he was incredible! We had several first timers in our raft and he made everyone feel very comfortable on ride through Browns Canyon. Our first timers were comfortable and confident by the end of the trip and those of us more experienced rafters had a blast! Would absolutely recommend KODI for their knowledgeable staff and guides as well as their safety mindfulness. read more

Everything went great! Very well organized and our guide Brad was amazing! Will do this again next time we are here!

Rafting here was so much fun! Our guide, Kaelyn, made the trip even better, she was knowledgeable, funny, and just so much fun to chat with. Stay awesome! read more

Such an amazing outfit! We had an absolute blast with Cade and Luca rafting browns canyon.

Great experience in Buena Vista going down the Arkansas River. Joe was an amazing guide and so knowledgeable. My kids loved the experience! They wanna already book the next trip! Thank you team. read more

Brad was our raft guide, and he did an excellent job. He was professional, knowledgeable, funny, informative, and made the trip fantastic. The entire experience was thoroughly reviewed by the staff and setup from start to finish. Would highly recommend for a great CO activity in the mountains! read more

My partner and I did the half day white water rafting on the last day of the summer season in September. The canyon is absolutely gorgeous. It was a beautiful ride down the river. This was my second time white water rafting, and my partner had done it several times before. I was a little bit nervous because this is the first time I did a class three ride. The raft was full of mostly inexperienced people but the instructions were clear, and our guide, Chas, was excellent. He maneuvered us through the trickiest of the rapids. I loved it. It was exciting and I will definitely do it again. read more

Our guide Brooke was great. She was personable, knowledgeable and stronger than she looks, lol.