Royal Gorge Full-Day Rafting Trip
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Lunch
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges
- Professional guide
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Foot wear. Water shoes or Sandals are recommended. No Crocs. Must strap securely to your feet.
- Wetsuit rental
Meeting Location
39 County Road 3A
Cañon City, CO 81212, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
You will be rafting Class III (beginner to intermediate rapids) on the Arkansas River in the morning, with a lunch break mid-day, then continuing through the world famous Royal Gorge in the afternoon! We run paddle rafts by default, which provide a more participatory experience for our guests. Oar boats or Oar assist can be requested in advance.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Participants are required to have the ability to swim
- Minimum age is 16 years old during high water
- Minimum age is 12 years old during normal flows
- Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, the tour is canceled, there is no entitlement to a refund
- Trips meet at our store location 30 minutes prior to departure times.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Royal Gorge Full-Day Rafting Trip?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-8558P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch.
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges.
- Professional guide.
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase).
- Foot wear. Water shoes or Sandals are recommended. No Crocs. Must strap securely to your feet.
- Wetsuit rental.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 12. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Royal Gorge Full-Day Rafting Trip is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Royal Gorge Full-Day Rafting Trip will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Lunch
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges
- Professional guide
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Foot wear. Water shoes or Sandals are recommended. No Crocs. Must strap securely to your feet.
- Wetsuit rental
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Participants are required to have the ability to swim
- Minimum age is 16 years old during high water
- Minimum age is 12 years old during normal flows
- Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, the tour is canceled, there is no entitlement to a refund
- Trips meet at our store location 30 minutes prior to departure times.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
