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

Recommended by 96% of travelers
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Cañon City, USA
  • 3 to 4 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

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.
  • Get the max from the River Arkansas’ Royal Gorge rapids on a raft trip
  • Ready-made chance for rafters to push their skills, with essentials laid on
  • Paddle hard through drops, waves, and non-stop Class IV-V white water rapids
  • Onboard commentary and return local shuttle transfers for ease

What's Included

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Professional guide
  • Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
  • Life Jacket, helmet, wetsuit and splash jacket
  • Food and drinks
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Guide Gratuity

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Arkansas River Tours - Royal Gorge Rafting Office
    49311 W U.S. Hwy 50 unit b, Cañon City, CO 81212, USA

    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

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

1

Arkansas River Tours

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Arkansas River

1 hour 15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

3

Royal Gorge Bridge and Park

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

4

Arkansas River

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

5

Arkansas River Tours - Royal Gorge Rafting Office

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • 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
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9
based on 140 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

From $149.00

per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

Book ahead!
On average, this is booked 38 days in advance.

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