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A group of people in a blue inflatable raft navigating a river with rapids. 1
A group of people in a blue inflatable raft navigating a river with rapids. 2
A group of people rafting on a river surrounded by rocky cliffs. 3
A group of people in a blue raft navigating a river with rapids. 4
A group of people kayaking on a river. 5
By Arkansas River Tours

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Overview

  • 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.

Activity location

  • Arkansas River Tours
    • Canon City, Colorado, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Arkansas River Tours - Royal Gorge Rafting Office
    • 49311 West U.S. Highway 50
    • 81212, Cañon City, Colorado, United States

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What's included, what's not

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

Know before you book

    • 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

Activity itinerary

Arkansas River Tours

  • 45m
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

  • 1h 15m
  • Admission ticket 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

  • 15m
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

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket 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

Arkansas River Tours - Royal Gorge Rafting Office

  • 15m
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.

Location

Activity location

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    Arkansas River Tours
    • Canon City, Colorado, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Arkansas River Tours - Royal Gorge Rafting Office
    • 49311 West U.S. Highway 50
    • 81212, Cañon City, Colorado, United States

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