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Royal Gorge Half-Day Rafting Trip
Experience world class whitewater at Colorado's Royal Gorge! Incredible scenery and epic whitewater blend to make this one of North America's premier rafting destinations. This 3-hour excursion is led by a local guide, and is a perfect way to spend a half day. Your adventure awaits!
Bighorn Sheep Canyon Half-Day Rafting
Explore Colorado's Bighorn Sheep Canyon with this half-day river experience. Spend three hours rafting along the Arkansas River, an ideal excursion for first-time rafters and families with kids. Bighorn Sheep Canyon provides beautiful vistas set in a diverse desert ecology, with a variety of Class II and II whitewater rapids. Prepare to have fun and get soaked. There will be an opportunity to stop and swim along the way.
Bighorn Sheep Canyon Half Day Tour (Free Wetsuit Gear Use)
Just one hour from Colorado Springs, Echo Canyon's Bighorn Sheep Canyon Half Day rafting trip is the most popular of our river experiences with miles of splashy class II and III whitewater at most water flows. You'll paddle through a number of adventurous rapids but don't forget to keep an eye out for Bighorn Sheep and other wildlife native to this region of Colorado. This is a beginner to intermediate section of whitewater intended for kids as young as about 6 years of age. Swimming ability is recommended, and guests should in relatively good physical condition and stable on their feet. Paddling is not required for this trip for those who prefer to hang on while floating the river. Time of the river is approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.
Ride, Dine and Unwind Aboard the Royal Gorge Route Railroad!
The Royal Gorge Route Railroad is Colorado's top train experience and America's most scenic railway. Join us to ride and dine with friends and family aboard the Royal Gorge Route Railroad where you'll journey through the winding Royal Gorge, along the Arkansas River, deep within Colorado's grandest canyon. Enjoy gorgeous views from your seats or aboard the open-air car. A full menu of casual dining favorites, cocktails, wine and microbrews is available for purchase throughout your one hour and 50 minute rail tour! The Royal Gorge Route Railroad is Colorado's most historic rail line, built in the late 1800s during the Silver boom when the two warring railroad companies fought for rights to this coveted canyon. Ultimately, the Denver & Rio Grande won the Royal Gorge War, and in 1882 the Royal Gorge Route became a transcontinental rail link between Denver and Salt Lake.
Half-Day Royal Gorge Whitewater Rafting Adventure Cañon City CO
The Royal Gorge is one of the most thrilling and exciting whitewater rafting trips on the Arkansas River. Enjoy the beauty and thrill of God’s creation as you experience 1,000 foot high canyon walls, confront exciting Class IV-V rapids, and see the famous Royal Gorge Bridge. The Royal Gorge is a serious section of river facing Class III-V Rapids, and a half-day trip is not a suitable introduction for beginners. Previous class III or higher paddling experience and strong swimming ability are recommended for all guests. For the safety of our guests and guides, we cannot take guests who are over 250lbs or individuals with a history of heart or serious medical problems. Journey Quest is a non-profit Christ-centered rafting ministry, and these trip are uplifting, family-friendly adventures. You’ll love the scenery, and the intentional ministry led by our guides on this rafting adventure.
Bighorn Sheep Canyon Raft and Zipline - Class III Rapids, 9 Zip Lines, & lunch
Enjoy Colorado's #1 rated rafting & zip line tour with Royal Gorge Rafting & Zip Line Tours. Raft the morning Family Friendly & Fun Bighorn Sheep Canyon, then lunch & afterward, our afternoon Classic Zipline tour.
Royal Gorge Full-Day Rafting Trip
Experience the rapids of the Royal Gorge on this guided, full-day rafting trip. This is the ultimate Colorado rafting adventure. Combine a Bighorn Sheep Canyon run in the morning with a Royal Gorge excursion in the afternoon. It's is the perfect whitewater trip for rafters who want to truly experience the rapids of the Royal Gorge. A riverside lunch is included.
Royal Gorge Loop Half Day Jeep Tour
This breathtaking 3.5 hour tour literally puts you on the edge of one of Colorado’s most picturesque attractions. Look down into the breathtaking Royal Gorge as this tour takes you over America’s highest suspension bridge nearly 1000 feet above the Arkansas River. Exclusive access through the south entrance to the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park and to the top of Fremont Peak allow you to see and experience true Colorado beauty. Pass through a cemetery that is listed in the National Registry of Historic Places, view dinosaur footprints, and commonly see Colorado wildlife. This scenic tour is just one of the amazing locations we visit from our office in Cañon City. If this tour doesn't meet your needs, we most likely have one that does. We offer tours and packages from 3 hours to all day. Be sure to see our other listings for more options.
Royal Gorge Half Day Rafting in Cañon City (Free Wetsuit Use)
The Arkansas River flows near Colorado Springs, outside Canon City, beneath 1,000 foot canyon walls. Dive into class III to V rapids through the heart of the magnificent Royal Gorge, soaked to the skin and grinning. If you’re looking for whitewater rafting you’ll never forget, the Royal Gorge 3-hour experience is sure to satisfy!
Half Day Royal Gorge (FREE Lunch, Photos, and Wetsuits)
This adventure-packed trip travels through the 1,100-foot cliffs of the Royal Gorge. The Royal Gorge rafting tour is famous for its steep drops, huge waves, and continuous Class III to Class V whitewater. The spectacular scenery and rapids of the Royal Gorge will thrill even the most expert whitewater veteran. Previous experience is not required to raft the Royal Gorge. Suggested age varies with water levels.