Complimentary wetsuits, 
booties, and splash jackets
Unmatched Safety Record
Professional guides with
 extensive safety training
Flexible Cancellation Policy
Cancel 72 hours in advance for 
a full refund
Award-winning Customer Service
Happiest guests on the 
river since 1986
The Proof Is in the Paddling:
Jami Struthers2 months ago
Great experience all around! I initially accidentally booked the wrong trip but the office team were so nice and quickly got the trip we wanted, a full day at Browns Canyon.
Our family of 4 had the best time, our guide was Devin. It was really fun and highly recommend for families. Even the lunch was good and 2 people in my family are super picky eaters. We will definitely be back next year!
Ashley and Zack were awesome! They made us feel prepared for our first white water rafting trip! I would use Performance Tours in the future for experiences in CO!
It was so much fun! The guides were organized, efficient and friendly. Everything went very smoothly. Our guide Ian was the absolute best. He was calm and kind and knew the river perfectly! All five of us agreed that it was a blast!!!
(Trip date: 8/13/24) Our experience with Performance Tours on the Arkansas River was truly unforgettable and exceeded all expectations! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted warmly by the staff, setting a positive tone for the day. The trip was even better than advertised, with breathtaking views of the Royal Gorge that you simply can't appreciate until you're there.
James, our guide, was nothing short of amazing. His expertise and skill as a guide were immediately evident, and his deep knowledge of the area's geology added an educational layer to the adventure. He navigated the rapids with confidence, making the ride thrilling yet safe.
Scooter, who accompanied us in a kayak, was a great asset to the team. She kept a close eye on us, ensuring our safety throughout the trip, which allowed us to fully enjoy the experience without worry.
The Arkansas River was stunning, and the thrill of rafting through such a picturesque landscape was an experience that my boys and I will never forget. Highly recommended!
We had a great time on our rafting trip through Browns Canyon! Our guide Aiyana was knowledgeable, capable, and friendly. The views of the canyon were incredible! Would definitely recommend this company.
We had a great experience rafting with this adventure company. Cole was a fantastic guide. We would definitely recommend whitewater rafting with this company.
Me, my husband, & my adult daughter went on a 6 hour rafting tour. Ryce was our guide and I cannot even begin to explain how much fun we had! Great people. Great experience. Trust worthy folks. Surpassed my expectations.
Our family had the best time rafting Brown's Canyon in Buena Vista, CO with Performance Tours. We booked just 24 hours in advance over the phone with a very kind and helpful employee. Our guide, Sean R, was so friendly, knowledgeable and enthusiastic - he really made the trip extra fun! Highly recommend Performance Tours and will definitely use them again.
Our guide was Brice and he was phenomenal. We had several younger boys in the group and they are all now hooked on rafting for life! Paddle high fives and a great ride!
Aaron Scholl
August 19, 2023
5.0
This company is awesome.
This company is awesome. Drew, our rafting guide was professional and was very down to earth. He had a great personality and we enjoyed our time together.
Do the full day rafting trip if you can. It is well worth it. Wear a hat and don't forget the sunscreen. You will get sunburned if you don't. No shade for hours. Had so much fun that it went by quickly..
Sean Motise
May 26, 2022
5.0
Performance Tours always does a great job.
Performance Tours always does a great job. Chip lead us through an amazing trip through the Royal Gorge today. PT has the best rafting guides. Super fun time!
"Highly recommend PT to anyone looking for a memorable trip!"
“Went Friday 8/12/22 with Joe as our river guide. Simply incredible, the views are amazing, the insight Joe had to the area and tidbits of knowledge he threw out while we were rafting were great! Everyone at PT was awesome, and I am already trying to get my buds to schedule our trip next year. I hear June is the time to go! Thanks again, and would highly recommend PT to anyone looking for a memorable trip! “
Benji
June 2023
5.0
"What an amazing trip we had!"
“This was our 1st time rafting and we had a party of 10, ranging from 12 years old to 67 years old. They broke us up into 2 groups, we had Jonathon and Jocelyn. What an amazing trip we had! It was so much fun and our guides were extremely personable, knowledgeable and made our 1st experience one to remember. If we ever come back this way, this is the only place we will book thru!”
Amanda
July 2023
5.0
"Will recommend and come back asap!"
“Great times and seriously a great bunch of pros to go down the river with. All the guides were great but we had the pleasure of going down Bighorn Sheep Canon with Sonja who really made our 5 person group feel comfortable rafting for the first time. Will recommend and come back asap!”
M.O.
August 2023
5.0
"We rafted the Blue River"
"We rafted the Blue River. The guides were nice and seemed very qualified. I felt super safe with the kids. Highly recommended!!"