Royal Gorge Full Day Rafting

Summary

The Royal Gorge of the Arkansas River is Colorado’s Premier Whitewater Rafting trip. Conveniently located near Canon City, Colorado. 1,000 foot walls will surround you as you descend into the heart of the Royal Gorge and navigate challenging and exciting class IV rapids like Sunshine Falls, Sledgehammer, and Wall Slammer just to name a few. This is an advanced section of whitewater, especially at higher flows. Always challenging and exciting! We love to bring people into the Royal Gorge and discuss the amazing geology, history, and wildlife of the area. We are one of the highest rated companies on the Arkansas River, check out our phenomenal reviews on Trip Advisor, Yelp, and Facebook. Full day trips are twice as long and include more rapids like Three Rock Falls and Sharkstooth, and spectacular views as you raft the lower Bighorn Sheep Canyon. Don’t worry, we’ve got your energy levels covered, full day trips include fresh lunch served along the river. Your guides will prepare your monumental sub sandwich, fresh fruit, chips and salsa, and desert while you relax beside the river. Special dietary considerations? No problem, just let us know when you book the trip and we’ll prepare something appropriate and delicious.

Tour info

Duration
2 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
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Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

A full day rafting trip through the world famous Royal Gorge. Great class III-IV rapids (intermediate/advanced) provide an unforgettable adventure. We meet at 10 am for this trip.

What’s included?

  • Professional guide

  • Lunch

  • Gratuities

  • The listed price does not include a $7 State Parks parking fee, payable at the time of tour check-in.

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 2h 30m

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

    All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Operated by:

Monumental Expeditions

About operator:

Your Adventure awaits in Colorado’s High Country on the Arkansas River with Monumental Expeditions. The Arkansas River Valley offers both Beginner and Advanced Rafting near the towns of Buena Vista and Salida, Colorado. We also offer Monumental Rafting in Colorado’s High Desert. The Lower Arkansas River offers both Beginner and Advanced Rafting near the town of Cañon City, Colorado. Started in 2015, Monumental Expeditions builds on the experience of 17 seasons running rafting trips on the Arkansas River and other rivers of the West and Northwest. We use that hands-on knowledge to run a company that goes beyond the average outfitter. Special attention is paid to the guest experience and safety on the river. Our guides far exceed industry standard with upwards of 5 years guiding experience. Our goal is to offer you the most memorable and special trip out there.

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