Royal Gorge Half Day Rafting in Cañon City (Free Wetsuit Use)

4.9 (470 Viator reviews) 3 hrs Cañon City area

Rafters charge through Sunshine Rapid in the Royal Gorge
Paddlers hit a big wave in Sunshine Rapid - a class IV rapid in the Royal Gorge
El Segundo Rapid in the Royal Gorge includes class III features, preparing paddlers for the class IV to V rapids further downstream.
Rafting under the Royal Gorge Bridge
Rafters paddle through the first rapid of the Royal Gorge with Echo Canyon River Expeditions

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About this activity

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!

Itinerary

  1. Echo Canyon River Expeditions · 180 min

    Check in at the Echo Canyon office, and we'll walk you through the process of preparing for your rafting trip. Echo provides personal flotation devices (life jackets), helmets, professional guides on each raft, and transportation to and from the river access points.

What's included

  • Transportation from our rafting office to and from the river
  • Professional guide
  • Free Wetsuit Gear Use
  • All taxes and fees

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Check-in time is the same as the trip time you reserved. Please check-in at our retail store under the large Echo Canyon sign plainly visible from the parking area. We are just to the west of our restaurant - the 8 Mile Bar & Grill.

End point: Check-in time is the same as the trip time you reserved. Please check-in at our retail store under the large Echo Canyon sign plainly visible from the parking area. We are just to the west of our restaurant - the 8 Mile Bar & Grill.

Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • Guests should be in good physical condition and at least 14 to 18 years of age; water levels dictate the minimum age, with peak levels occurring typically in early June
  • Swimming ability is necessary
  • Dress appropriately for wet conditions. Swim suits, shorts or synthetic garments recommended. Always avoid cotton.
  • Secure footwear and sport sandals are ideal. Flip flops and slip-on sandals are not deemed appropriate footwear.
  • Wetsuit, splash jacket, and river shoes available onsite at no charge
  • A liability release form must be completed for each traveler prior to rafting. Any guest under the age of 18 MUST have our release form signed by a parent or legal guardian and submitted prior to joining us for any trip.
  • Expect a phone from Echo Canyon after reserving. We will collect your email address and so we can send you a link to complete your online liability release forms.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.9/5

470 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor

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Distances are straight-line from the activity's center of Cañon City (Viator lists this tour under Cañon City; it has no meeting-point coordinates).