What to do and see in Vail, Colorado (CO): The Best Things to do Good for Kids

Vail Backcountry Tours is the only tour company in Vail Colorado. Why sit in a van for half the day when you can snowmobile just across the street from Vail Mountain? We pride ourselves in providing the most diverse and accessible terrain in the Valley. Our experienced, safe, and knowledgeable staff is guaranteed to show you the trip of a lifetime. Family friendly snowmobile tours, that are 5 minutes from downtown Vail.

This seven-mile, paved path meanders through alpine fields, aspen groves and Vail's picturesque villages.

Sage Outdoor Adventures guides and owners have been offering Back Country experiences for over 40 years in Colorado. We pride ourselves on offering the most friendly, professional and drug free staff whether Whitewater Rafting, ATV, Fly Fishing, Horseback Riding, Snowmobiling or Shooting our staff is what makes good trip into an amazing experience. Please, give us a call or book online for your next outdoor adventure!

Offering Vail-area whitewater rafting and jeep adventures to Vail, Colorado visitors, locals, families and corporate groups, Timberline Tours is the largest and most experienced outfitter in the region. With state of the art equipment and a staff famous worldwide for extraordinary skills and service, Timberline Tours consistently sets the standard for safety and fun on the water and in the mountains. From sightseeing, to nature and wildlife viewing to adrenaline pumping adventures, Timberline Tours offers something for everyone. Three times voted the Vail area’s #1 outfitter, celebrating 40+ years of world-class adventures.

Paragon Guides is the oldest and most trusted guide service in the Vail Valley and has been a staple since 1978. We specialize in custom guided trips in both the summer and winter. Join us this summer for guided llama camping trips, mountain biking, backpacking, rock climbing, day hikes, peak climbs, fishing, hut trips, and lunch with a llama tours! In the winter we specialize in custom hut trips within the 10th Mountain Hut System. All hut trips include planned and prepared meals, gear support, transportation to the huts, and of course plenty of backcountry skiing or snowshoeing. We offer plenty of day tours in the winter as well. Backcountry skiing, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing are among the favorites of our clients. Our guides are highly trained and will delivery your perfect wilderness experience. Check out our website or give us a call to plan your next adventure!

Our company was founded by true ski, snowboard and bike fanatics and we love sharing our passion with our guests. Since 1988, our commitment to providing guests with friendly, professional service has earned Charter Sports the Platinum Service Award. We have 12 convenient Colorado resort locations for equipment rental pick-ups, drop-offs and exchanges. Please let us show you what we mean when we say, "Helping each guest enjoy their best ever mountain experience!"

World-class Colorado rafting trips on 8 rivers for all ages and abilities, zipline tours and rock climbing on our 44-acre mountain property. Offering great trip discounts every day on our award-winning website: just click the red Trip Discounts button on our home page. Plus free wetsuits and splash jackets on AVA-run trips. Colorado rafting trips only 1 hour from Vail.