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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!

Free Cancellation
1 hour 50 minutes

If you've always wanted to try rafting, get a splashy start in Colorado’s Bighorn Sheep Canyon on this half-day whitewater tour that's perfect for beginners and families. River guides provide all the gear you need and safety instruction to get you paddling down class I-III rapids on this scenic stretch of the Arkansas River. On calmer sections, look out for bighorn sheep and other Rocky Mountain wildlife along the way.

Bighorn Sheep Canyon (FREE Lunch, Digital Photo, and Wetsuit Use)

Free Cancellation
4 hours

Royal Gorge Half-Day Rafting Trip

Free Cancellation
3 hours

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

Free Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutes

Bighorn Sheep Canyon Half-Day Rafting

Free Cancellation
3 hours

Red Canyon

Red Canyon Loop Half Day Jeep Tour

Free Cancellation
3 hours

Cripple Creek Donkeys

Gold Belt Scenic Byway Jeep Tour from Cañon City

6 hours

Take advantage of the rapids of the Royal Gorge on Colorado’s River Arkansas to hone your rafting on this advanced half-day adventure. Designed for experienced rafters and adventurers in good physical shape, the rafting expedition lets you brave waves, steep technical drops, and near-continuous Class IV-V white water rapids, with equipment—excluding wetsuits and wetsuit boots—provided for convenience. Prebook to guarantee your preferred time slot on your ideal date.

Professionally Guided High Adventure Rafting Trip - Royal Gorge

Free Cancellation
3 to 4 hours

If you’re looking for an adventure that brings Christ along, too, this Bighorn Sheep Canyon Arkansas River Full-Day Rafting Adventure is run by a Christ-centered rafting ministry to bring you on an uplifting trip on the river. Plus, with a helmet, splash jacket, wetsuit, lunch, and river transport provided for your full-day experience, you can enjoy rafting without planning out the details yourself.

Full-Day Bighorn Sheep Canyon Rafting Adventure Cañon City CO

6 hours 30 minutes

Raft Bighorn Sheep Canyon of the Arkansas River near the Royal Gorge.

Bighorn Sheep Canyon Half Day Beginner Whitewater Rafting Tour

Free Cancellation
4 hours

See what makes Bighorn Sheep Canyon one of the most popular rafting locations near the Royal Gorge on a half-day whitewater adventure that’s suitable for both novices and experienced rafters. Soak up views of the Sangre de Cristo mountains and pristine Colorado scenery in between tackling class II-IV rapids. At just a half day, it's an easy way to fit in a favorite Rocky Mountains outdoor activity.

Family Friendly Rafting near Colorado Springs

Free Cancellation
3 to 4 hours

Celebrate Easter Weekend aboard the Royal Gorge Route Railroad with a spectacular ride through Colorado's stunning canyon. Enjoy panoramic views and towering red rock walls along the Arkansas River. Choose Vista Dome, Deluxe, or Coach railcar seating, then purchase your favorite casual fare while aboard from our 403 Grill menu. Evening rides feature a magical laser light show, illuminating the canyon in vibrant colors for an unforgettable night. - Approximately 2-hour journey with various dining and beverage options available for purchase once aboard the train.

Easter Weekend Lunch & Dinner Train Experience in the Royal Gorge

Free Cancellation
1 hour 50 minutes

Royal Gorge Half Day High Adventure Whitewater Rafting Tour

Free Cancellation
4 hours

If you’re looking for a river rafting adventure that’s easy to fit into a busy schedule, this Royal Gorge Whitewater Rafting Half-Day Adventure from Canon City is a perfect choice. In just a couple of hours, head out onto the water with a guide who knows how to handle more advanced rapids such as Class IV and Class V ones. Plus, easy transport to and from the river from Canon City is included, too.

Half-Day Royal Gorge Whitewater Rafting Adventure Cañon City CO

3 hours

Royal Gorge Full-Day Rafting Trip

Free Cancellation
6 hours

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

Free Cancellation
2 to 4 hours

Paddle through the Arkansas River’s whitewater rapids with a group of beginner and intermediate rafters led by a professional guide. All equipment, safety, guidance, and transportation is taken care of, so all you need to do is have fun. Pummel through rapids like Three Rocks, Spikebuck, and Shark’s Tooth, and in between rapids go for a swim and spot bighorn sheep and waterfowl. Journey Quest is a non-profit Christ-centered rafting ministry.

Half Day Bighorn Sheep Canyon Rafting Adventure Cañon City CO

3 hours

Royal Gorge Half Day Trip

Free Cancellation
4 hours

Family rafting Bighorn Sheep Canyon with Echo Canyon River Expeditions

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

Free Cancellation
3 hours

Royal Gorge Full Day Trip

Free Cancellation
6 hours

Royal Gorge (FREE Lunch, Digital Photo, and Wetsuit Use)

Free Cancellation
4 hours

Bighorn Sheep Canyon Raft and Zipline - Class III Rapids, 9 Zip Lines, & lunch

Free Cancellation
7 hours

Full Day Royal Gorge Whitewater Rafting Adventure Cañon City CO

6 hours 30 minutes

Family Float (FREE Lunch, Digital Photo, and Wetsuit Use)

Free Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes

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