Outdoors things to do in Vail

We rank 25 outdoor things to do in Vail, United States. The highest scoring is Half-Day Whitewater Rafting Upper Colorado River with an Outty Ranking of 90 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $15 per person. Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Ranked experiences
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In the 90+ Club
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Available today
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$15

Outdoors in Vail compared

Top 10 outdoor things to do in Vail by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Half-Day Whitewater Rafting Upper Colorado River90$953.5h4.9/5 (127)
Colorado River Whitewater Rafting: Half Day Trip78$953.5h4.8/5 (33)
Top of the Rockies Jeep Tour - Vail, CO77$2294.5h5/5 (26)
Bike Tour or Mountain Bike down Vail Mountain69$1351.5h4.9/5 (20)
Kayak Gorgeous Upper Colorado River - half day68$1053.5h5/5 (6)
Inflatable Kayak Adventure Colorado River: Half Day Guided Tour65$1053.5h5/5 (4)
Denver Airport to Vail Car Service One Way63$9752h5/5 (14)
Save the Mountain Escape Room Adventure63$401.3h4.8/5 (4)
Piney River Ranch Jeep Tour - Vail, CO61$1994h5/5 (3)
Rocky Mountain Meltdown60$401.3h5/5 (2)

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Outdoors in Vail: common questions

What are the best outdoors things to do in Vail?
Half-Day Whitewater Rafting Upper Colorado River is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 90 out of 100 from 127 traveler reviews. Colorado River Whitewater Rafting: Half Day Trip, Top of the Rockies Jeep Tour - Vail, CO, Bike Tour or Mountain Bike down Vail Mountain follow close behind. We rank 25 outdoors experiences in Vail in total.
How much do outdoors activities in Vail cost?
Expect around $350 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Hidden Vail Village: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from $15, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book outdoors activities in Vail for today?
Yes. 25 of the 25 top-ranked outdoors experiences we track in Vail currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank outdoors experiences in Vail?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable outdoors options in Vail, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
When is the best time to visit Vail?
December to March for snow, June to September for alpine hiking.

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