Experience one of the best rafting adventures near Colorado Springs with the Royal Gorge raft trip. Navigate adrenaline-pumping, continuous, action-packed rapids through a magnificent canton that will excite even the most experienced whitewater enthusiasts. Conquer thrilling rapids such as Sunshine Falls, Sledgehammer, Squeeze Box, Boat Eater and many more as you journey beneath North America’s highest suspension bridge.
This is the ultimate advanced whitewater challenge for strong swimmers in good physical condition looking for “Big Water.” Please note, the minimum age for this trip may vary with river conditions and is typically around 16 years+.
Complimentary wetsuits, booties, and splash jackets
Professional guides with extensive safety training
Cancel 72 hours in advance for a full refund
Happiest guests on the river since 1986
This trip meets 45 minutes prior to departure time at the Performance Tours Rafting office in Canon City, CO. Guest arrival time is indicated on your reservation confirmation. There is no need to arrive earlier.
We have ample parking at the Performance Tours Rafting office in Canon City, CO. for guests rafting the Royal Gorge and Bighorn Sheep Canyon. Once you have arrived at the office in Canon City, CO, Performance Tours will provide all shuttles.
Performance Tours will provide transportation from the meeting location/office to the river, and back to the office where your vehicle is parked following the trip.
Performance Tours provides changing rooms at all our full-service offices in Buena Vista, Canon City, and Frisco, CO. Our facilities are clean, comfortable, and designed to enhance your experience.
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“If you want to have an incredible rafting experience, look no further. Our raft guide Kurt was so personable and welcoming. He kept us afloat for the entire trip! Due to his experience and detailed knowledge of the river he was able to guide us perfectly through some of the tougher rapids. As we approached the toughest rapid of the day, there was a line of other rafts (from other companies) lined up waiting to enter. Almost every one of those rafts had spills. But Kurt already knew what the correct approach would be and we got through the section with no falls at all.!”
Nicholas Geremia
June 2022
5.0
“I just finished my second trip with PTWe did the full-day Royal Gorge with Tye as our guide, and it was fantastic! He knows the river and lots of Old West history of the area he shared on the trip. I’d be remiss if I didn’t give a shoutout to all-star PT employee ginger Joe. My partner was freezing when we stopped for lunch, so Joe called for a wetsuit to be brought down for him! I know what they say about his kind, but this guy definitely has a soul. Great trip, great company. I will book with them again next time.”
Steve Sarin
May 2023
5.0
“I went down with a large group of people and we had THE BEST TIME EVER!!! The ladies in the office answered all my questions (and there were a LOT), sent the forms I needed (several times) and were super flexible as my group changed numbers several times. Joe and James as rafting guides were AMAZING and I can not say enough good things about them. BY FAR the best choice for rafting ANYWHERE in Colorado. Thank you so so so much!!"
Nicholas Paczolt
June 2023
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"Me and my wife Jessica do a lot of traveling and we like to do the more adventures activities like skydiving, shark diving, stuff like that. Over the years we have experienced many tour guides and our tour guide today whose name is Kurt was by far one of the very BEST that we have ever had. He was very genuine and actually engaged with us in unforced conversation. Many tour guides come across as “ robots “ because they have been doing their job for so long and it’s the same ole thing for them day in and day out. But not Kurt. He was GREAT!! I would recommend this white water rafting company to ANYONE and EVERYONE who is looking for some adventure!!"
Ryan C
Rafting in the legendary Royal Gorge on the Arkansas River is an unforgettable experience for experienced paddlers and adventure enthusiasts in good physical condition. There are several advantages to choosing the full day royal gorge rafting tour including more time on the river, more class 4+ rapids and a riverside lunch.
Our Royal Gorge full day whitewater rafting tours bring guests through challenging class 4+ rapids, which require concentration and attention to raft guide instructions. We recommend guests do not bring a camera on the Royal Gorge rafting tours. Professional photographs will be available for purchase on all half day and full day whitewater rafting tours.
Yes, beginners can participate in our Royal Gorge whitewater rafting tours as long as they are strong swimmers in good physical condition and capable of self-rescue. If you are unsure whether or not to book the Royal Gorge whitewater rafting tour, please give our office a call and we can help guide you towards the best trip for you and your group.
Our boats can fit as many as 8 guests with 1 professional raft guide in a boat on the Royal Gorge full day rafting tour. However, we may need to adjust the number and placement of guests and guides in each boat depending on the current river conditions.
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