The 15 best things to do in Vail (2026)

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   1. Half-Day Whitewater Rafting Upper Colorado River

   Outty Ranking90

   This section of the Colorado River offers scenic views including meadows, valleys, rolling ranch lands, and steep canyon walls and wildlife including ducks, geese, bald eagles, deer, beavers, and big horn sheep -- always. 90+ Club at 90/100, 4.9/5 from 126 traveler reviews, 3.5h from $95, free cancellation, an Outty 90+ Club member.

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   2. Colorado River Whitewater Rafting: Half Day Trip

   Outty Ranking78

   The Colorado River is our favorite family-friendly rafting trip. This section of the Colorado River offers scenic views including meadows, valleys, rolling ranch lands and steep canyon walls with wildlife including bald. Strongly Recommended at 78/100, 4.8/5 from 33 traveler reviews, 3.5h from $95, free cancellation.

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   3. Top of the Rockies Jeep Tour - Vail, CO

   Outty Ranking74

   This unforgettable Jeep tour takes you on a full-loop adventure through the stunning Colorado Rockies. Experience thrilling 4x4 rock crawling, splash through creek crossings, and reach a breathtaking summit at 12,000 fee. Strongly Recommended at 74/100, 5.0/5 from 19 traveler reviews, 4.5h from $229, free cancellation.

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   4. Vail and Beaver Creek Premium Ski Rental Including Delivery

   Outty Ranking71

   Don't waste another minute waiting in line at the rental shops on your next ski vacation. With premium delivery service, you can place your order for skis, snowboards, boots and helmets before you arrive. Your gear will. Strongly Recommended at 71/100, 5.0/5 from 10 traveler reviews, 120h from $348, free cancellation.

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   5. Vail and Beaver Creek Performance Ski Rental Including Delivery

   Outty Ranking70

   Don't waste another minute waiting in line at the rental shops on your next ski vacation. With Black Tie Ski Rentals premium delivery service, you can place your order for skis, snowboards, boots and helmets before you a. Solid Choice at 70/100, 4.6/5 from 18 traveler reviews, 120h from $283, free cancellation.

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   6. Kayak Gorgeous Upper Colorado River - half day

   Outty Ranking68

   This section of the Colorado River offers scenic views including meadows, valleys, rolling ranch lands, and steep canyon walls, and wildlife including bald eagles, deer, beavers, and big horn sheep - always something to. Solid Choice at 68/100, 5.0/5 from 6 traveler reviews, 3.5h from $105, free cancellation.

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   7. Half Day Walk and Wade Fly Fishing Trip

   Outty Ranking68

   The fly fishing trip with Eagle River outfitter starts by meeting your guide on the river at a predetermined location for four hours of fly fishing fun. Your guide(s) bring the waders and boots to the fishing location so. Solid Choice at 68/100, 4.7/5 from 21 traveler reviews, 4h from $275, free cancellation.

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   8. Bike Tour or Mountain Bike down Vail Mountain

   Outty Ranking66

   Vail Pass to Vail Colorado Is a beautiful downhill glide into scenic Frisco Colorado. The ride is a paved path trail from the top of Vail Pass to Copper Mountain ski area and east through Tenmile Canyon for 6 miles to Fr. Solid Choice at 66/100, 4.8/5 from 16 traveler reviews, 1.5h from $135, free cancellation.

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   9. Inflatable Kayak Adventure Colorado River: Half Day Guided Tour

   Outty Ranking65

   This section of the Colorado River offers scenic views including meadows, valleys, rolling ranch lands, and steep canyon walls, and wildlife including bald eagles, deer, beavers, and big horn sheep - always something to. Solid Choice at 65/100, 5.0/5 from 4 traveler reviews, 3.5h from $105, free cancellation.

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    10. Denver Airport to Vail Car Service One Way

    Outty Ranking63

    Originally founded 2012 in beautiful Vail, Colorado, Blue Sky Limo is the best in luxury Vail airport shuttle transportation to and from Denver International Airport (DIA) and the Rocky Mountains. Whether you are coming. Solid Choice at 63/100, 5.0/5 from 14 traveler reviews, 2h from $975, free cancellation.

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    11. Save the Mountain Escape Room Adventure

    Outty Ranking63

    We are the only escape room activity in the area for you and your group to try. You will be able to test your mental and physical skill through a serious of critical thinking and dexterity puzzles to gain access to locke. Solid Choice at 63/100, 4.8/5 from 4 traveler reviews, 1.3h from $40, free cancellation.

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    12. Vail and Beaver Creek Performance Snowboard Rental Including Delivery

    Outty Ranking61

    Don't waste another minute waiting in line at the rental shops on your next ski vacation. With premium delivery service, you can place your order for skis, snowboards, boots and helmets before you arrive. Your gear will. Solid Choice at 61/100, 5.0/5 from 2 traveler reviews, 120h from $283, free cancellation.

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    13. Piney River Ranch Jeep Tour - Vail, CO

    Outty Ranking60

    Experience one of Colorado's most iconic mountain destinations on a relaxed adventure that's perfect for guests of all ages and abilities. Nestled beneath the towering Gore Range, Piney Lake offers breathtaking scenery a. Solid Choice at 60/100, 5.0/5 from 3 traveler reviews, 4h from $199, free cancellation.

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    14. Rocky Mountain Meltdown

    Outty Ranking60

    Great indoor activity designed to engage all groups and dynamics. All escape rooms are family friendly, and guaranteed to be exciting challenges. Worth a Look at 60/100, 5.0/5 from 2 traveler reviews, 1.3h from $40, free cancellation.

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    15. Breckenridge or Vail–Denver Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

    Outty Ranking60

    Take one of Colorado’s most scenic mountain drives on a flexible GPS-guided audio tour between Denver and Vail or Breckenridge. Stories play automatically along I-70, and you can travel the route in either direction. Hi. Worth a Look at 60/100, 3.9/5 from 21 traveler reviews, 1h from $12, free cancellation.

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