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The open air car aboard the Royal Gorge Route reveal's epic scenery, along the Arkansas River.

The Royal Gorge Route Railroad is Colorado's top train experience and America's most scenic railway. Join us for an up and back journey through the winding Royal Gorge, along the Arkansas River. Indulge in made-to-order entrees for breakfast, lunch, and dinner; and your favorite beverages from our fully stocked bars featuring specialty drinks, beers, and wines from regions worldwide. Visit the open-air car any time, where you can soak in the breathtaking scenery, and feel a closer connection to nature. In the tradition of railroad dining, unrelated parties may be seated together. Choose: Vista Dome: Comfortable booth-style seating with tables and unparalleled views from partially glass-topped dome cars. Deluxe Class: Elegant seating with table for absolute comfort. Large windows reveal breathtaking views of Colorado’s Royal Gorge. Coach Class: Features comfortable seating with new butcher-block style cocktail tables, and windows to take in the spectacular views.

Ride, Dine and Unwind Aboard the Royal Gorge Route Railroad!

1 hour 50 minutesFree Cancellation

Red Canyon

Red Canyon Loop Half Day Jeep Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Leave civilization behind for a few hours on a half-day rafting tour through Royal Gorge. The thrilling 3-hour excursion is the perfect opportunity to combine your love of nature and adventure sports. The class III, IV, and V rapids take you through Sunshine Falls, the Narrows, Sledgehammer, and more. You can leave your camera on dry land, as a professional photographer takes pictures that are available for purchase.

Royal Gorge Rafting Half Day Tour (FREE wetsuit use!) - Class IV Extreme fun!

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Jeep on the Bridge

Get the very best views of Colorado’s natural wonder on a Jeep tour that takes you to the mouth on the Royal Gorge and over the highest suspension bridge in the United States. Get a perspective most visitors miss with exclusive access to the park’s southern entrance, plus a stunning panorama from the top of Fremont Peak. Along the way, dig deeper into the region’s history with sightings of historic graves and dinosaur footprints.

Royal Gorge Loop Half Day Jeep Tour

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Royal Gorge Half Day Trip

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Royal Gorge Half Day Rafting in Cañon City (Free Wetsuit Use)

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Royal Gorge Full Day Trip

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Fall Aspen trees in Cripple Creek

Climb 5,000 feet above Canon City into the high gold mining districts to witness the yearly color change of the aspens on this full-day tour. The Colorado leaf color change varies year to year but typically starts in September and continues into October. With warmer weather than the rest of Colorado, crystal blue skies over the gold and yellow leaves make for the perfect photo opportunity. Don't forget your camera!

Fall Foliage Jeep Tour

6 hoursFree Cancellation

You have the opportunity to ride Sky Line Drive, Tunnel Drive and the Arkansas River Walk on this tour! Our rides have mentioned Rocke's rides as the highlight to their visit here in Colorado Springs area and beyond. Our high quality eBikes provide riders the assistance to reach places you ordinarily would not see. We also pride ourselves in the flexibility to help make your ride get you to the places you want to see. With our local knowledge, we can help curate a tour for places to bike and hike, bike as far as you can with a packed lunch or bike into town after your ride to places that are eBike friendly for a unique meal. The possibilities are truly endless with our strive to give you the experience you are looking for in Colorado Springs, even when that experience takes you south to Cañon City!

EBIKE Scenic Tour Cañon City, Colorado: Sky Line Drive

2 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Family rafting Bighorn Sheep Canyon with Echo Canyon River Expeditions

Bighorn Sheep Canyon Half Day Tour (Free Wetsuit Gear Use)

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Cripple Creek Donkeys

Gold Belt Scenic Byway Jeep Tour from Cañon City

Get ready for a wet and wild ride with this full-day rafting adventure down the Arkansas River’s Bighorn Sheep Canyon! Departing from Cañon City, tackle class II and II whitewater rapids with the help of an expert guide while winding through gorgeous Colorado scenery. With an included picnic lunch and plenty of opportunities to stop and swim, it’s a great introduction to rafting for first-timers and families.

Bighorn Sheep Canyon Full-Day Experience

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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