If you are one who likes a little bit of a thrill, consider heading out on a whitewater rafting experience. For those who enjoy breathtaking views, ballooning over the mountain is definitely an experience to remember. For something a little less dare devilish, horseback riding and mountain biking are popular activities.
All of these are best enjoyed when the snows are gone, making them the perfect reason to plan a summertime/falltime Vail, Colorado vacation.
Popular Things to Do in Vail
As you are planning the activities for your summer Vail vacation, make sure to consider these established companies.
Rafting with Timberline Tours
Timberline Tours offers rafting throughout the Vail Valley area. This is the largest outfitter in the region, so you can be sure that your experience will be safe and your guide will be professional. They offer everything from family-friendly trips to wild category IV and V rapids. You can also partner with Timberline for fly fishing excursions.
Camelot Balloons, Inc.
Seeing the Rockies from the basket of a hot air balloon is an experience you will not soon forget. Camelot Balloons offers rides over the mountains that surround Vail.
The balloons are FAA certified and can hold between four and eight people. All are flown by FAA certified professional aeronauts, and the company has 20 years of experience.
While Camelot Balloons offers their services year-round, the summer brings the best temperatures to experience the trip.
Vail Sports Bike Rentals
Vail Sports has bike rentals for Vail guests to use on the community’s extensive bike path. Through Vail Sports, you can either rent your own bike and gear and head out on your own, or you can join a guided bike tour of Vail Pass.
Bike tours include transportation, bike rental, a map, a water bottle, helmet use, and a guide.
If You Go
Before planning a Vail, Colorado travel experience, be sure you are certain of the current weather conditions. To learn more about what is available to do in the community, visit vail.net.
Rafting with Timberline Tours
1432 Chambers Ave.
Eagle, CO 81631
800-831-1414
www.timberlinetours.com
Camelot Balloons, Inc.
P.O. Box 1896
800-785-4743
www.camelotballoons.com
Vail Sports Bike Rentals
675 Lionshead Place, Building D, Level 1
970-479-4415
www.vailsports.com
Special thanks to Vail Sports and Camelot Balloons for providing the photos featured in this article!