College & School Trips
College & School Trip Experiences
If you are seeking a fun event for students of any age and need activity ideas, AVA is ready to help. Depending on the age group of your students, we can figure out the perfect outdoor excursion for your class to liven up the summer school experience. Choose from options like whitewater rafting, zip lining, horseback riding, and rock climbing. Or sample a little bit of everything for the ultimate Colorado experience!
Explore College School Trip Adventures
Whether you are looking to get your school group out on the water with rafting, or more into soaring through the trees on a zipline tour, AVA has the School Trip for you! With 3 outposts and rafting throughout the state, you’ll find the perfect adventure for your group
Granite, Colorado Via Ferrata
For those looking for the ultimate thrill, our Granite Via Ferrata located at our Buena Vista outpost provides a unique climbing experience rewarded with incredible views [...]
Mount Blue Sky, Colorado Via Ferrata
Get your heart up on one of our most daring adventure trips! On our Mount Blue Sky Via Ferrata course, you will traverse the [...]
FIND THE PERFECT TRIP FOR YOUR SCHOOL GROUP
TRIPS FOR YOUNG KIDS
Our trips on the Upper Colorado River out of Kremmling, Colorado are calm enough for children of all ages and a perfect way to get out in the wilderness for nature lessons. For an added dose of interactive fun, consider doing our inflatable kayak trip instead, where each member of the group gets their own small boat.
OLDER STUDENT GROUPS
There are several rafting trips around the state that are safe and easy enough including half-day, full-day and multi-day river trips! Come camping at our Granite/Buena Vista Outpost for free with a full day rafting trip. The Arkansas River, specifically the Browns Canyon section, is one of the most popular stretches of river run commercially in the United States!
- Browns Canyon trips ages 7+
- Half, ¾, full day and overnight options
- Our 24 Hours in Browns Canyon overnight trip is one of our best group trips!
- All gear provided!
STAY CLOSE TO DENVER
Need a school trip close to Denver? Consider one of our Clear Creek trips in Idaho Springs, just 30 minutes from downtown. With great options for groups on a tight schedule, Clear Creek offers discounts for early morning trips, evening trips, and Sunday afternoon trips.
- Our Clear Creek Gold Rush and Upper Clear Creek trip are best for school and college groups
- Ages 6+ on Gold Rush trip, ages 15+ on Upper Clear Creek trip
- ⅓, ½, and full day options
- All gear provided
Explore the AVA Landscape
Find us across Colorado! Use our handy map to determine the activities convenient to your destination.
Granite, Colorado Via Ferrata
For those looking for the ultimate thrill, our Granite Via Ferrata located at our Buena Vista outpost provides a unique climbing experience rewarded with incredible views of the Arkansas River, Mosquito Range, and the Sawatch Range. Built at the base of the 14,000+ foot remarkable Collegiate Peaks, this exhilarating venture is an even more intense and thrilling version of rock climbing.
Mount Blue Sky, Colorado Via Ferrata
Get your heart up on one of our most daring adventure trips! On our Mount Blue Sky Via Ferrata course, you will traverse the cliffside in this unique assisted climbing experience, with views of the Rockies and the town of Idaho Springs present the entire way.
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Mark and Devon were fantastic. They both obviously enjoy their jobs and (literally) hanging with other people. They have different personality types --both... Read More »
I had a lot of fun going zip lining there for my 24th birthday and would love to do it again in a heartbeat! Read More »
Drove 1hour to meeting point. Doors locked, they cancelled trip without notifying us. Promised immediate refund. When Viator attempted refund THEY DENIED... Read More »
This was a great experience in Colorado. I have done lots of ziplining but had never heard of Via Ferratta. This was my first VF climb and I loved it. I was solo and the one other participant was also on his own. So there were 2 guides, 2 guests and it was so much fun. The guides were great. Views were fantastic. The equipment was nice. Climb was nice. Def recommend.
Read More »I can’t say enough great things about Brian and Maria. Maria led our adventure with safety being of great importance. She was very nice and easy to talk to and gave easy instructions. Brian helped us out more than I can put in this review. I can say that Brian reminded me of why our country is amazing. He’s funny, respectful and willing to go the extra mile for people. I HIGHLY recommend this company.
Read More »The rafting trip was incredible! Even though the water level was lower, it was still a 10/10 experience. What truly made the trip unforgettable was the amazing team leading it — from the raft guides to the driver. Everyone was incredibly friendly, professional, and made the entire experience enjoyable from start to finish.
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Granite, Colorado Via Ferrata
For those looking for the ultimate thrill, our Granite Via Ferrata located at our Buena Vista outpost provides a unique climbing experience rewarded with incredible views [...]
Mount Blue Sky, Colorado Via Ferrata
Get your heart up on one of our most daring adventure trips! On our Mount Blue Sky Via Ferrata course, you will traverse the [...]
