Royal Gorge Rafting – Epic Rapids, Cliff Jumping & 1000ft Canyon!

4.9 (147 reviews) 3–4 hours Free cancellation

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147 reviews

4.9

Royal Gorge Rafting – Epic Rapids, Cliff Jumping & 1000ft Canyon! — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

Royal Gorge whitewater rafting is the ultimate whitewater rafting adventure trip in Colorado. ART has over 50 years of experience and will guide through through huge waves, steep technical drops, and almost continuous whitewater rapids through a narrow gorge. The Royal Gorge may demand so much attention you don't even notice the world famous Royal Gorge Bridge 1053 feet above the river. This exhilarating trip is recommended for rafters or adventurers in good physical shape who are ready for aggressive paddling. Our Royal Gorge whitewater rafting trips are our most popular advanced trips! If you are seeking lots of excitement, this trip is for you and your group. Lunch will be served at a stop on the river.

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At a glance

Duration: 3–4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 50 people
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: English
Operated by: Arkansas River Tours

Ages: Adults (14–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional guide
Included: All taxes, fees and handling charges
Included: Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
Included: Life Jacket, helmet, wetsuit and splash jacket

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Not included: Guide Gratuity

Itinerary

Arkansas River Tours

45 min

You will arrive are out Canon City location, check in with our friendly reservation staff, meet your guide for the day, be outfitted with necessary rafting gear, go through an in depth safety orientation and then hop on a van or bus for a short 5-10 min ride to the river put in
Arkansas River

1 h 15 min Admission included

Once you arrived to the river your guide will teach you how to paddle, safely sit in the raft and then you will push off for an adventure of a lifetime. You will travel roughly 10 miles down the river through the deep and impressive Royal Gorge. Working as a team you will navigate challenging whitewater, take in the scenic views and maybe spot some Bighorn Sheep venturing down to the river for a drink.
Royal Gorge Bridge and Park

15 min

1/2 way through your trip we will take a break and check out the amazing views of the America's tallest suspension bridge sitting 1,000 ft above. At this point there is an option to take a swim or just relax before the second 1/2 of the tour starts
Arkansas River

one hour Admission included

After your break we will travel down the rest of the Royal Gorge, paddling through exciting rapids and hearing tales and history from you guide
Stop 5

15 min

Once you accomplish rafting the Royal Gorge you will be driven back to our office only 5 minutes away where you can then change into dry clothes and check out you great photos taken while you were on your trip.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Take Hwy 50 west out of Canon City and we are on the right hand side of the road just over a mile

End point

Take Hwy 50 west out of Canon City and we are on the right hand side of the road just over a mile

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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