Royal Gorge Rafting: Unforgettable Whitewater Adventure Experience
4.9
457 Ratings
Cañon City
Embark on an unforgettable whitewater adventure in the Royal Gorge. Dive into class III to V rapids, surrounded by magnificent canyon walls. Book your 3-hour experience now!
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Echo Canyon River Expeditions - Check in at the Echo Canyon office, and we’ll walk you through the process of preparing for your rafting trip. Echo provides personal flotation devices (life jackets), helmets, professional guides on each raft, and transportation to and from the river access points.
What's Included
  • Complimentary use of wetsuit gear
  • Convenient round-trip transportation from the rafting office to the river
  • Expert guidance by a professional rafting guide
  • All taxes and fees included
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional Information

The Arkansas River elegantly snakes its way past Colorado Springs, just outside Canon City, hemmed in by breathtaking 1,000-foot canyon faces. Experience the thrill of class III to V rapids as you journey through the majestic Royal Gorge, drenched and smiling from ear to ear. For an unforgettable whitewater rafting adventure, the 3-hour Royal Gorge experience is a must-do!

  • Guests should be in good physical condition and at least 14 to 18 years of age; water levels dictate the minimum age, with peak levels occurring typically in early June
  • Swimming ability is necessary
  • Dress appropriately for wet conditions. Swim suits, shorts or synthetic garments recommended. Always avoid cotton.
  • Secure footwear and sport sandals are ideal. Flip flops and slip-on sandals are not deemed appropriate footwear.
  • Wetsuit, splash jacket, and river shoes available onsite at no charge
  • A liability release form must be completed for each traveler prior to rafting. Any guest under the age of 18 MUST have our release form signed by a parent or legal guardian and submitted prior to joining us for any trip.
  • Expect a phone from Echo Canyon after reserving. We will collect your email address and so we can send you a link to complete your online liability release forms.
Location
Echo Canyon River Expeditions
West U.S. 50
Check-in time is the same as the trip time you reserved. Please check-in at our retail store under the large Echo Canyon sign plainly visible from the parking area. We are just to the west of our restaurant - the 8 Mile Bar & Grill.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Michaelgr2058td
Sep 15, 2023
River Rafting Royal Gorge - Caught the tail end of the season but the enthusiasm was still high. So glad to get away from the Texas heat and enjoy time in the mountains. Echo Canyon Outfitters were superb, cater to every need and provided knowledgeable guides who add a lot to the trip. The scenery in the canyon is stunning, and we cany wait to get back. Planning a multi-day for next spring. Thanks for such a great time.
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Haywood0
Aug 30, 2023
Amazing half day family rafting trip! - We had a great 3 hour raft trip at Echo Canyon with Leah in August. Water was great. Guides were friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend Echo Canyon and is good for all ages.
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Gwyn
Aug 28, 2023
Don’t miss out on this adventure! - Senior, first time rafter, great experience! Alfredo was my raft guide.he was awesome! Definitely recommend this company!
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Kristhevoss
Jul 31, 2023
Excellent !!!! - The whole experience was great. Our guide , Ricky , was professional, knowledgeable and easy to talk to.
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Layane2019
Jul 31, 2023
Great experience and very organized. - The whole trip was very organized and great. We were anxious and had a lot of questions but the lady in the front was patient and answered all of our questions without getting annoyed. It was super organized and called everyone by name and instructions were very clear. Our guide Mora was so nice and she talked us through everything and got to know us really well. The route is great with some breaks in the middle and it was a great experience. Will for sure come again.
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Theroadlesstraveled7
Jul 25, 2023
Alfredo rocks! Best guide ever! - Great company, great equipment, great guide! Incredible experience rafting in the American outdoors. Our guide Alfredo was awesome, incredible technical skills and a lot of fun. Thank you for a great once in a lifetime experience.
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Guenthermans
Jul 24, 2023
Great experience - Great experience. Maura was an amazing guide! It was well organized, lots of fun, and we felt safe. We’ve done Big Horn, but the Royal Gorge trip was our favorite.
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Dlfw
Jul 5, 2023
Best outfit, best guide! - Great trip!! Alfredo is the best! This was our second trip with Echo Canyon and with Alfredo as our guide. First trip was 5 years ago and they continue to deliver! Would definitely recommend. Location has full bar and grill, changing rooms and full wetsuit if needed included in the price.
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Scenic918
Jul 1, 2023
AMAZING EXPERIENCE! - Echo Canyon River Expeditions was such an amazing experience! My 2 sons (14 yrs/17 yrs) and 2 nephews (16 yrs/20 yrs) rafted the Big Horn Sheep Canyon with Alfredo as their guide. To say that they loved their time with him is an understatement. They could not stop talking about what a great time they had. They loved it so much that they asked to come back the next day to raft the more intense route through the Royal Gorge, requesting Alfredo as their guide. What an amazing experience for them! As a mom and not being with them, I was feeling the nerves of allowing my kids to participate in such a fast, high-adventure activity. Needless to say, there was nothing to be nervous about because they were in the best hands with Alfredo. So many of his coworkers sang his praises and I am so happy my children got to have that time with him. Thank you, Alfredo, for keeping them safe and making their first (and second!) white water rafting trips such wonderful experiences!
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Karigana
Jun 29, 2023
High Flood Royal Gorge - Did the full day rafting, 20 miles of fun times! Mickey was fantastic as our guide, the Royal Gorge was wild, what rafting should be! Was after the flood warnings, so was higher than normal. Have heard the first half is typically calmer at normal water levels.
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