About Pagosa Adventure
Pagosa Adventure is a family-owned operator specializing in the two ends of the adventure spectrum — high-flying hot air balloon rides and adrenaline-filled whitewater rafting on the San Juan River. With meeting points in and just outside downtown Pagosa Springs, the company gives visitors a chance to see the San Juan Mountains from both the air and the water.
Their whitewater rafting trips run right through town, offering roughly a 1.5-hour rush over lively rapids with experienced local guides. For a gentler pace, the company rents tubes for all-day floats down the San Juan River, a favorite summer activity for families. On the aerial side, FAA-certified pilots lead sunrise hot air balloon flights that include transportation to and from the launch site, panoramic mountain views, and a celebratory post-flight toast.
Pagosa Adventure builds bundled packages that combine rafting, tubing and ballooning so visitors can pack several experiences into one trip. Their approachable, family-run style makes them a strong fit for groups and first-timers, and their range of activities — from a serene dawn float above the valley to a splashy run through the rapids — captures the variety of adventure Pagosa Springs is known for.
