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Royal Gorge Rafting: Thrilling Rapids Adventure
4.9
140 Ratings
Cañon City
Experience the ultimate half/full day whitewater rafting adventure in Colorado’s Royal Gorge. Conquer huge waves, steep drops, and continuous rapids in a narrow canyon. Perfect for adrenaline junkies!
Experience the ultimate half/full day whitewater rafting adventure in Colorado’s Royal Gorge. Conquer huge waves, steep drops, and continuous rapids in a narrow canyon. Perfect for adrenaline junkies!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Arkansas River Tours - Upon arrival at the Canon City location, guests will check in with the welcoming reservation staff, meet their guide for the day, be equipped with essential rafting gear, receive a comprehensive safety briefing, and then take a short 5-10 minute van or bus ride to the river launch site.
- Arkansas River - Once at the…
- Arkansas River Tours - Upon arrival at the Canon City location, guests will check in with the welcoming reservation staff, meet their guide for the day, be equipped with essential rafting gear, receive a comprehensive safety briefing, and then take a short 5-10 minute van or bus ride to the river launch site.
- Arkansas River - Once at the river, the guide will instruct guests on paddling techniques and safe seating in the raft before embarking on an unforgettable adventure. Participants will journey approximately 10 miles down the river through the majestic Royal Gorge. As a team, they will navigate thrilling whitewater, enjoy the breathtaking scenery, and possibly observe Bighorn Sheep coming to the river for a drink.
- Royal Gorge Bridge and Park - Midway through the trip, there will be a pause to admire the stunning views of America’s tallest suspension bridge, towering 1,000 feet above. At this juncture, guests have the option to swim or simply relax before the second half of the tour begins.
- Arkansas River - Following the break, the journey continues down the remainder of the Royal Gorge, paddling through exhilarating rapids while the guide shares stories and history.
- Arkansas River Tours - Royal Gorge Office - After successfully rafting the Royal Gorge, guests will be transported back to the office, just 5 minutes away, where they can change into dry clothes and view the fantastic photos taken during their trip.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Life jacket, helmet, wetsuit, and splash jacket
- Professional guide
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Life jacket, helmet, wetsuit, and splash jacket
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Guide Gratuity
- Food and drinks
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Guide Gratuity
Additional Information
Experience the ultimate whitewater rafting adventure in Colorado with Royal Gorge whitewater rafting. With over 50 years of expertise, ART will expertly guide participants through massive waves, steep technical drops, and nearly continuous rapids within a narrow gorge. The Royal Gorge demands such focus that you might not even notice the world-famous…
Experience the ultimate whitewater rafting adventure in Colorado with Royal Gorge whitewater rafting. With over 50 years of expertise, ART will expertly guide participants through massive waves, steep technical drops, and nearly continuous rapids within a narrow gorge. The Royal Gorge demands such focus that you might not even notice the world-famous Royal Gorge Bridge towering 1,053 feet above the river. This thrilling journey is ideal for rafters or adventurers in good physical condition who are prepared for vigorous paddling. Our Royal Gorge whitewater rafting trips are our most sought-after advanced adventures! If you’re looking for an adrenaline-packed experience, this trip is perfect for you and your group. Enjoy a delicious lunch during a stop along the river.
- Recommended dress code is no cotton. Anything synthetic such as swimwear, workout gear, and sandals/sneakers with a heel. No flip flops for crocks Please
Location
Arkansas River Tours - Royal Gorge Office
West U.S. 50
Take Hwy 50 west out of Canon City and we are on the right hand side of the road just over a mile
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
4.9
(140 Ratings)
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Amitj298
Jul 14, 2025
Safe, fun and relaxing whitewater experience with great guides. - Eron was awesome guide to our boat. We had an awesome time with the kids and adults. Highly recommend for an outdoor adventure for a few hours.
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Carriese7979fa
Jul 7, 2025
Fun on the Wild Water - It was a great experience! Our guide was helpful! We took a vehicle to the put in spot and took a vehicle back. We felt very safe all the time.
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Nicolehl5828jc
Jul 6, 2025
Great rafting day - Our guide, Ethan Marsh was an amazing guide who taught us how to work together to safely get through the level 3-4 rapids. No one bounced out and yet we enjoyed exciting rapids. Ethan was cheerful and provided history about the river and its surrounding areas along the way. The route included more rapids than many of the area rafting companies. We would return.
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146jenu
Jul 19, 2024
Great Afternoon Thrills! - Fantastic and adventurous afternoon! The outfitters are well organized and our Guide, Sam, was awesome! She did a great job of making sure everyone on the boat was comfortable and confident enough to have a great time!
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Heathergd5077pa
Jul 8, 2024
Best day ever! - Kyle and Jesus made our trip an unforgettable experience. I was the adult chaperone with 9 teens and they made us all feel safe while giving us an exhilarating experience on the rapids. I would definitely request these two guides again!
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E4443mwnathans
Jun 13, 2024
Kyle is a Dawg. - Staff is super friendly and helpful, especially that beast Kyle. They did a great job on the tour and we plan to come back soon.
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Kimdb8496ta
Aug 21, 2023
Great Experience! - We had a great time. Very organized and professional. Raft guide (Ron John) was great! Very friendly and experienced.
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Kathyal495ac
Jul 25, 2023
Bucket list thing!!!!!!! - We did the one in Cotopaxi but I can't get it to come up on here. It's not far and it's the same outfitter.
This is an amazing experience! If you like water coasters, it's a great deal of fun!
ART's guides are very well trained and ours were Cat and Christina, who are both amazing and very obviously LOVE their jobs! We did the Brown's Canyon tour and the Royal Gorge the next day. The tent and sleeping bag on the river were surprisingly comfortable and I love sleeping to the natural white noise of the Arkansas flowing!
Cat and Christina will keep you safe, just follow their instructions, they know the river like the back of their hands! We will probably request them next time if they're still there. Everyone who likes water and nature should put this on their bucket list!
It is reasonably priced too, about 1195 for 2 day rafting and camping, with several meals and a great photo package!
Thanks again, C-Cat and Christina!!!
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Stevenvanderbilt
Jul 23, 2023
A+ for ART - The best rafting trip I’ve ever done. Our guide, Kristina, was first class. She was personable, intentional and shared her passion for rafting and life with us. The river was exhilarating and the views of the gorge were simply awe inspiring. I highly recommend Kristina and the crew at ART to experience the Royal Gorge and make memories for a lifetime!
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Melanieer2024
Aug 15, 2024
Great tour, disorganized logistics - The rafting itself was excellent and our guide was great. The company and everything leading up to it was a slightly disorganized mess. We booked a tour months out and got an email a week before saying we might need to reschedule because there weren’t enough people on our tour. They told us they would call us the day before to let us know for sure. At 4pm the day before our tour I still hadn’t heard from them so I called and was told we did in fact need to move to the much earlier time the next day… not sure when they were planning to tell us that if I hadn’t called? Would we just have showed up at our scheduled time and be turned away? We arrived for the earlier time and the checkin process was disorganized… no one knew what tour they were supposed to be on or which guide they were supposed to be with. While the lady was giving us the very important safety information about what to do in the event we fell out and how to ensure we didn’t get injured… 2 other employees were nearby talking so loudly that we couldn’t hear the *very important* safety information. When we got on the bus, the employees were discussing their plans for the party they were having that night and how much alcohol they had for it… it was all very off putting. Thankfully once we got on the water, the tour itself was great… but the logistics and experience with the staff left a lot to be desired. I would choose a different rafting company in the future. Also, if you want the pictures they take… be prepared to cough up any additional $60… I was floored by the price for photos… I don’t think think even Disneyland charges that.
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