Create your own story on this legendary stretch of river

Close your eyes and picture yourself rafting on the Arkansas River through the breathtaking Rocky Mountains. You’re at the bottom of the amazing Royal Gorge staring up at majestic granite walls that rise on both sides over 1,000 feet in the air. Now imagine you’re navigating your way through roller coaster rapids with waves so big and drops so fast that everyone is soaked from head to toe, and all your cheeks hurt from smiling so much. Does this sound like the adventure you’ve been looking for? If so then the Royal Gorge is for you.

The Royal Gorge is Colorado Whitewater at its best and is consistently considered one of the top 10 whitewater runs in the country! With towering thousand foot canyon walls, and unforgettable rapids, this trip is guaranteed to thrill even the most experienced whitewater enthusiasts. Expect big drops and crashing waves while rafting through rapids such as Sunshine Falls, Boat Eater, and Wall Slammer. In addition to the amazing whitewater, you’ll float under the world’s highest suspension bridge at over 1,100 feet tall! These rafting trips leave from our Royal Gorge office, just west of Cañon City.

*Insider’s Tip* Take advantage of our Riverside Facility

Being the only outfitter on the Arkansas River with a riverside facility, our guests are able to experience the Royal Gorge like no one else. If you choose to do a half day rafting trip with us you’ll get into the Gorge ahead of all the other companies, and avoid the traffic jams that are common on this section throughout the summer. All we have to do is walk down to the river and hop in the boats (no boring bus ride). This is especially nice on our morning trips when you’ll truly have the Gorge all to yourself. If you choose the full day trip not only will you enjoy a private riverside lunch at one of our exclusive pavilions, but you will also benefit from the added convenience of being able to access your car in the middle of the trip. Add layers or remove layers of clothing; let your dog out, etc... This is also an exclusive feature of our Numbers full day rafting adventure.