Royal Gorge Full Day Whitewater Rafting (Free Wetsuit Use!)
Overview
The Royal Gorge offers the best adventure whitewater in the state of Colorado. Just one hour from Colorado Springs, the Royal Gorge rafting experience includes class III to V rapids through the heart of a magnificent gorge. The 6-hour, all-day trip includes class III rapids in the morning, a delicious gourmet style boxed lunch served at a private riverside landing, followed by an afternoon of high adventure in the rapids of the Royal Gorge.
What's Included
- Transportation from our rafting office to and from the river
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Free wetsuit package for each guest
- Delicious riverside lunch
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Meeting Location
45000 West U.S. Highway 50
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
We spend approximately 5 hours on the Arkansas River on full day raft trips.
The Royal Gorge offers the best adventure whitewater in the state of Colorado. Just one hour from Colorado Springs, the Royal Gorge rafting experience includes class III to V rapids through the heart of a magnificent gorge. The 6-hour, all-day trip includes class III rapids in the morning, a delicious gourmet style boxed lunch served at a private riverside landing, followed by an afternoon of high adventure in the rapids of the Royal Gorge.
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 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; peak levels typically occur in early June
- Swimming ability is strongly recommended
- Dress appropriately for wet conditions. Swim suits, shorts or synthetic garments recommended. Always avoid cotton.
- Secure footwear such as sport sandals are ideal. Flip flops, slip-on sandals and Crocs are not deemed appropriate footwear.
- Wetsuit, splash jacket, and river shoes rental available on-site
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 150 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Royal Gorge Full Day Whitewater Rafting (Free Wetsuit Use!)?
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Activity code: C-7121P4
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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).
- Transportation from our rafting office to and from the river.
- All taxes, fees and handling charges.
- Free wetsuit package for each guest.
- Delicious riverside lunch.
- Professional guide.
- Gratuities.
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase).
The minimum age to participate is 14..
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 Whitewater Rafting (Free Wetsuit Use!) 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 a high level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Royal Gorge Full Day Whitewater Rafting (Free Wetsuit Use!) 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
- Transportation from our rafting office to and from the river
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Free wetsuit package for each guest
- Delicious riverside lunch
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
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 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; peak levels typically occur in early June
- Swimming ability is strongly recommended
- Dress appropriately for wet conditions. Swim suits, shorts or synthetic garments recommended. Always avoid cotton.
- Secure footwear such as sport sandals are ideal. Flip flops, slip-on sandals and Crocs are not deemed appropriate footwear.
- Wetsuit, splash jacket, and river shoes rental available on-site
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 150 travelers
