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Royal Gorge Full-Day Rafting: Ultimate Adventure
5.0
87 Ratings
Cañon City
Experience the ultimate Colorado rafting adventure with a full-day guided trip through the rapids of the Royal Gorge. Combine Bighorn Sheep Canyon and Royal Gorge for an action-packed day of whitewater rafting. Lunch included.
Experience the ultimate Colorado rafting adventure with a full-day guided trip through the rapids of the Royal Gorge. Combine Bighorn Sheep Canyon and Royal Gorge for an action-packed day of whitewater rafting. Lunch included.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Arkansas River Canyon - You will be rafting Class III (beginner to intermediate rapids) on the Arkansas River in the morning, with a lunch break mid-day, then continuing through the world famous Royal Gorge in the afternoon! We run paddle rafts by default, which provide a more participatory experience for our guests. Oar boats or Oar assist can be requested in advance.
- Arkansas River Canyon - You will be rafting Class III (beginner to intermediate rapids) on the Arkansas River in the morning, with a lunch break mid-day, then continuing through the world famous Royal Gorge in the afternoon! We run paddle rafts by default, which provide a more participatory experience for our guests. Oar boats or Oar assist can be requested in advance.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges
What's Not Included
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Foot wear. Water shoes or Sandals are recommended. No Crocs. Must strap securely to your feet.
- Wetsuit rental
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Foot wear. Water shoes or Sandals are recommended. No Crocs. Must strap securely to your feet.
- Wetsuit rental
Additional Information
Embark on a thrilling, full-day rafting journey through the currents of the Royal Gorge, led by an expert guide. This is the epitome of Colorado’s rafting experiences. Beginning with a Bighorn Sheep Canyon run in the morning, the adventure continues with a trip to the Royal Gorge in the afternoon. This exhilarating whitewater expedition is perfect for…
Embark on a thrilling, full-day rafting journey through the currents of the Royal Gorge, led by an expert guide. This is the epitome of Colorado’s rafting experiences. Beginning with a Bighorn Sheep Canyon run in the morning, the adventure continues with a trip to the Royal Gorge in the afternoon. This exhilarating whitewater expedition is perfect for those who wish to fully immerse themselves in the mighty rapids of the Royal Gorge. A lunch by the riverside is also part of the package.
- Participants are required to have the ability to swim
- Minimum age is 16 years old during high water
- Minimum age is 12 years old during normal flows
- Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, the tour is canceled, there is no entitlement to a refund
- Trips meet at our store location 30 minutes prior to departure times.
Location
1420 Royal Gorge Blvd
Royal Gorge Boulevard
All trips meet at our store location 30 minutes prior to your launch time where like a beautiful butterfly, you will transform from ordinary into WHITEWATER WARRIOR! :-)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(87 Ratings)
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U7832cwtylerw
Aug 26, 2025
Book FULL DAY with Lost Paddle! - We were a group of 4 that took on the full day rafting trip! Our guide was Lawrence. What an incredible experience.
To start, we were given a run down on how the day would go at the shop. We were able to change there and leave any valuables that we didn’t want on the river or in the car. Wetsuits are available but depending on when you go, you won’t need them. Life jackets and helmets were given and adjusted for each person.
Bus ride was quick and informative with all of the info needed to have a successful day. Jokes were solid as well! A really fun group of staff!
Lawrence went over all safety with us at the river and then we were off. I highly recommend booking for the full day. The second half of the river (half day experience) can be pretty intense so having the first half was a great way to get warmed up and get used to the feeling of navigating the raft. Also more options to swim in the water!
We saw first hand just how knowledgeable the entire staff is when it comes to the area, river safety, and just anything river! You also have the option for a photo package at the end from the river! I cannot recommend Lost Paddle enough. Thank you to everyone on the team for an unforgettable experience.
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O359sraarons
Aug 20, 2025
Best time ever - Me and my friend did a full day and we had Lawrence as a guide. He was very knowledgeable and gave us the best time of our lives. We had so much fun and will come back and do it again all because of him and the experience. I highly recommend everyone to set up a trip and go on an adventure and have the time of your life and see the beautiful scenery and enjoy the water. Thank you so much list paddle for the best time of my life.
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Nickcjp
Aug 19, 2025
Bachelor Trip Highlight! - We went rafting here for my bachelor trip with a group of 8 guys, and it was an unforgettable experience! For most of us it was our first time, and the guides made sure the day was both fun and safe from start to finish. Our group split between Tyler and Lawrence’s boats—both were awesome and kept the energy high the entire way. They did a great job preparing us for the big rapids so we felt confident and excited going through them, and in the calmer stretches, they kept things lighthearted and engaging so we were never just sitting around. The scenery was beautiful, the adventure was thrilling, and the whole experience exceeded expectations. On the ride home, everyone agreed it was the highlight of the weekend and that we’d definitely do it again!
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521lelandk
Aug 9, 2025
Absolutely fantastic! - Had an amazing trip! Our guide, Ollie, was super fun and knowledgeable - not to mention an absolute ace at steering the raft. Highly recommend!
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Barbarabr804qx
Aug 8, 2025
Awesome time - Awesome time! Tour guide Lawrence was excellent. Explained everything and got us through the rapids. Highly recommend.
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Venture782734
Aug 6, 2025
Rafters from KC - My family wanted an unforgettable experience and that is what we got. We were guided by Tyler and Ollie for both our rafts. They were fun and experienced and kept us entertained the whole trip. Lost Paddle was easy to work with and booking was simple, they were also accommodating to the younger rafters in our family. When we come back we will most definitely use them again. Thank you for taking care of our family.
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Jenniferko5364zb
Jul 20, 2025
Royal George full day extreme fun seeing wildlife canyon view beautiful area river rapids - Mountain View’s fast moving rapids view of the railroad tracks extreme fun, seeing wildlife, seeing old buildings in royal gorge
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Makingitraina
Jul 14, 2025
Full Day Royal Gorge Rafting - Had a fantastic day rafting with Lost Paddle Rafting. Group of eight so we split into two rafts with Steven and Johnny. Bighorn Sheep Canyon in morning, delicious lunch spread, and Royal Gorge in afternoon. Highly recommend. Professional & courteous. Would raft with them again!
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Duanaf2025
Jul 13, 2025
Two Thumbs Up - What a great trip! The 2nd half of the full day is packed with great rapids. Ollie was great. Very knowledgeable about rafting and shared great facts about the area and the history.
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Jorgefw305fj
Jul 13, 2025
Afraid to white water rafting guide, now I can’t wait for the next trip! Cheeeeaaaaa! - The experience rafting guide made it enjoyable. Would recommend you also come in June. The food was surprisingly good for this type of trip. First time white water rafting and it was amazing. Even hit 2 category 4 spots.went in July but coming back in June when it’s more challenging. Virginia the white water rafting guide was cheerful and very knowledgeable. Our raft was the only one that didn’t flip, didn’t have any swimmers and we didn’t hit the wall that 9/10 rafts hit. I always fell over twice but with her guidance stayed onboard. Lots of elderly folk were present, so don’t be afraid to try.
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