Idaho Springs Tours

Get an eyeful of stunning Colorado scenery as well as learn about the canyon's Gold Rush history on this whitewater rafting tour. Appropriate for intermediate rafters, this tour shoots a long stretch of free-flowing whitewater. All equipment and the leadership of an experienced guide is included for your safety and comfort.

Even beginners can enjoy a whitewater rafting trip on Clear Creek with this guided tour. All instruction and equipment—wetsuits, paddles, life vests, and personal drybags—are provided for you. This tour is suitable for those who have no experience and is also perfect for families with children.

Put some wet and wild thrills into your Colorado vacation. This white-water excursion will have you conquering 8 miles (12.9 kilometers) of  class III-IV rapids on Upper Clear Creek. Located just half and hour from Denver or about an hour from Boulder or Winter Park, this adventure will give you an experience you won’t soon forget.

Immerse yourself in Colorado’s natural landscape on a whitewater rafting tour through Clear Creek, just 30 minutes from downtown Denver. In addition to providing safety gear including life jackets and helmets, your guide navigates and offers little-known facts about the area’s history. An afternoon departure time and easily accessible location make this a popular choice for families, field trips, and team building initiatives.

Colorado Adventure Center is the ONLY basecamp 30 minutes west of Denver where you can raft, zip and challenge yourself on our SkyTrek aerial adventure course. Our zip line course will get your adrenaline going...and you can combine it with any of our other adventures as well!

Thrill-seeking travelers with some whitewater rafting experience will enjoy this intermediate-level adventure on Clear Creek, one of Colorado’s best rafting destinations. Splash, bounce, and paddle your way down the river, navigating rapids up to class IV along the way. Admire the river views that you couldn’t access any other way.

Experience the thrill of rock climbing on this assisted Via Ferrata excursion. With safety cables and harnesses to keep you safe, and ladders, bridges, and metal rungs to help you navigate the steep cliff sides, this tour is suitable even for first-time rock climbers. Tackle a fun but challenging route, climbing high above Chicago Creek; take in the magnificent views over Idaho Springs below; then enjoy an exhilarating descent via ziplines and rappels.

Take a beginner-friendly rafting trip down Clear Creek with this private, family-friendly whitewater excursion. You'll head past Idaho Springs, paddling alongside a variety of coniferous trees along the way. An experienced guide will be on board to help keep your adventure safe and fun as you make your way down the river.

SkyTrek, our aerial challenge course, is one of the best ways to get outside and push yourselves with adventurers of all sizes and abilities. It is one of the most complete and thrilling aerial adventures in Colorado and just 30 minutes west of Denver.

Learn about the Rocky Mountain Gold Rush and watch as history comes to life during this family-friendly tour of the Mighty ARGO Gold Mill and Mine. You'll get a lesson from a professional about panning for gold and have the chance to put your skills to work as you search for the real deal in your bag of complimentary gold ore.

Take a fun guided ATV 1-Seater Tour for a 2 hour trip on one of the nearby trails from our park! ATVing is a great way to explore the surrounding scenic Rocky Mountain area. No previous experience is required and helmets/gear are included. Drivers must be at least 18+ years old and have a valid driver's license. ***Each individual booking is for 1 Driver ONLY Guests will be shuttled from our park to the ATV trail nearby. Booking is subject to cancellation based on inclement weather.

Advance paddlers will love challenging themselves with this technical run down Clear Creek. Listen closely to your experienced guide's instructions as you paddle through whitewater that plummets more than 100 feet per mile. Suitable only for good swimmers.

For travelers who like to control their own adventures, this off-road tour outside Denver presents a rare opportunity to drive your own Jeep. You'll be supported to drive along some of the most scenic trails in Clear Creek County, to places many tourists on regular tours miss. Drive the Argentine Pass, to St. Mary's Glacier, and to other remote highlights.

Combine two of Breckenridge's top activities—whitewater rafting and ziplining—on this single tour. With a guide in the lead for supervision and you safety, zoom through a forest of Ponderosa and Douglas pines, ending up in the backyard of the adventure center. Get suited up for rafting and embark on a beginner- and family-friendly rafting trip on Clear Creek. Planning both of these activities separately may be time-consuming, but this tour takes care of everything so you can simply enjoy.

Come take a leisurely float through canyons in the Colorado wilderness! It's a fun, full-day excursion and lunch/drinks are included.

This tour combines a zipline adventure and whitewater rafting trip in Colorado’s Clear Creek Valley. Breathe in the fresh mountain air as you zip from ridge to ridge along six separate runs at speeds of up to 30 miles (48 kilometers) per hour, and experience the adrenaline rush of navigating the river’s continuous class IV rapids. Plus, take your pick from other activities such as a jungle bridge and a cliffside free fall.

Get your adrenaline pumping and get unparalleled views of the Continental Divide during this thrilling zipline experience in Idaho Springs. Join a small group and tackle a series of ziplines and cross several suspended bridges on the cliffside of the Colorado Rockies. Race others in your group on a dual race line for added fun.

Have a fun winter adventure in the Colorado mountains catching local trout and other fish on a guided ice fishing trip! Our guide has over 30 years of local experience fishing all year round and will teach you the best practices for ice fishing. No previous experience is needed and this activity is great for anyone 5 years old and up! We will drive you from our mountain resort to the fishing location and provide all the necessary gear and equipment. We advise guests to dress warm, bring gloves, and wear boots. *Fishing license must be purchased separately online before the trip for anyone 16 years or older

The Clear Creek Intermediate raft trip is a great choice for experienced paddlers or aggressive first timers craving the thrill and challenge of whitewater. From the very start of this adventure at our private put-in, be prepared for whitewater action. This trip will definitely get you wet and your adrenaline pumping while paddling through “Nomad”, “Fall River” and “Deliverance” rapids. Ramp up the excitement level with the grand finale Class IV “Outer Limits”, then enjoy your journey through the historic gold mining town of Idaho Springs.

A Clear Creek Beginner river rafting trip is the perfect adventure for the entire family! This trip offers up plenty of whitewater rapids, beautiful scenery and some peaceful float water. You’ll have a blast splashing through Class II-III rapids where we’ll help you develop your paddling skills. Relax as you meander through the historic mining town of Idaho Springs past the Argo Gold Mine and Charlie Taylor waterwheel. Keep an eye out for wildlife in the canyons surrounding you as you enjoy your Colorado adventure. This is a fabulous trip for first timers, families and large groups with varying ability levels.

If you want to try a Via Ferrata, accessible to beginners and more advanced climbers, then this is the tour for you. It’s a group tour, so you’ll keep costs down, but still have plenty of attention from your guides and instructors for safety. You’ll be provided with a helmet, harness, and all your gear, so you won’t need to bring that. Just bring your sense of adventure.

The sweets and pastries you see on display in fancy tea rooms may look complicated, but you can learn how to make them in this private class. Choose a handful of items that you want to make and create them, using a recipe book that is yours to keep. Afterward, sit down in the tea rooms to enjoy the result of your work, accompanied with a pot of tea.

This activity package is great for those who don't have much outdoor experience and want to have a great multi-day experience with family and friends.

Hike throughout our 40 acre adventure park in the Rocky Mountanins while trying to score some shots by tossing discs into baskets. Disc Golf (Available Anytime Between 9AM to 6 PM)