Bighorn Sheep Canyon Raft and Zipline - Class III Rapids, 9 Zip Lines, & lunch
Overview
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7 hours
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Enjoy Colorado's #1 rated rafting & zip line tour with Royal Gorge Rafting & Zip Line Tours.
Raft the morning Family Friendly & Fun Bighorn Sheep Canyon, then lunch & afterward, our afternoon Classic Zipline tour.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum age - 6 years
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
What To Expect
Arkansas River
On The Family Friendly Bighorn Sheep Canyon you will encounter exciting rapids such as Wake Up, 3 Rocks, Spikebuck, Sharks Tooth and many more. You will also encounter tranquil and calm stretches of river in between rapids. Enjoy the magnificent scenery while watching for many of the Bighorn Sheep that make this canyon home.
Royal Gorge Zip Line Tours
The Classic Zip Line Tour is Colorado’s #1 rated zip line traversing over a mile of zip line cable on 9 lines soaring over 100 acres of rolling hillside upon the Royal Gorge plateau. The last line is a dual race line where you zip to the finish!
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Bighorn Sheep Canyon Raft and Zipline - Class III Rapids, 9 Zip Lines, & lunch
What‘s Included
Transportation between activites
Guided rafting trip down Bighorn Sheep Canyon
Guided zip line adventure
Transportation to base location (after that you are taken care of)
Gratuities
Souvenir Photos (available for purchase)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
233 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing fun with friends
raysX2831IO,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Raft Guide Ben was amazing, really made everyone feel comfortable about the experience. First time white water rafting and it was so easy and fun! Don’t be afraid to ride the Royal Gorge!
What an exciting day!
Stuart L,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife & I first did 9 ziplines each different in difficulty & enjoyment. Ash & Ryan were very professional while fun to be with. The Class3 raft ride had a great tour guide, Christian. He handed the raft well & spotted wildlife . He explained the difference in classes of rapids. He was ☆☆☆☆☆
Teenagers really can smile without electronics
kennethlC6444GO,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I wanted to take my teenage boys out rafting and get away from the electronics during the summer break. This trip was amazing, the staff was incredibly helpful getting us geared up and on the water. All started with Abby and her amazing bus driving skills, Wyatt was the trip leader and his safety instructions were clear and concise. Our raft guide was Josie and he was by far the best stroke of luck for us. He kept my 13 and 16yr old sons engaged the whole trip, no small feat, and in looking through the pictures there's nothing but smiles I haven't seen in years. Wyatt and Josie cooked us lunch and we were joined with another group for the second half of the day. Again I am so grateful Josie was in our raft, first rapids "sunshine" one of the first rafts completely flipped at the start. Josie and another guide jumped into action and helped all swimmers safely recover, Josie then explained to us what happened and why and what we should do to prevent issues like that from happening. When it was our turn we had such a blast and from that moment on, we were known as the raft that didn't suck. The rest of the trip was full of thrills and so much beautiful scenery with Josie and Wyatt providing history on the gorge and what we were looking at and for. Lastly thank you to Slim Diesel for the trip back to the outfitter, anyone that can drive a bus loaded down with rafts, people cheering each other on as the swimmers signing their shame, also towing a trailer with rafts is a treasure in my book.
Great time, excellent job Anthony & Ben
GrandTour563156,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Anthony (and Ben) took us down Bighorn Sheep canyon and did a great job! My husband and I were the only ones on this trip but we will definitely be coming back with our three kids. Thanks for a great time!
Great time
joemN4685UU,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our instructor, Ben, was great. Lots of fun. The other instructor Abby and Aden were also great.
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581vedr,Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved zipline , Taylor & Jordon are very active and kept interactive whole time. never felt bored . It’s my first time I enjoyed it .
This was an awesome zipline experience. Highly recommend. Our guides --Rick, Branden and Taylor were amazing!
Mark F,Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an awesome zipline experience. Highly recommend. Our guides --Rick, Branden and Taylor were amazing! Exhilarating fun for sure.
Can’t wait to come back!
LL536,Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Action packed and awesome for the whole family! Aiden was a great raft guide (ask him to pop a wheelie) and Jordan and Emmy were a blast on the lines. We’ll be back in a few years when our kiddos are able to level up to the next class and extreme zip lining! BIG THANKS TO AIDEN, EMMY, and JORDAN FOR A FANTASTIC DAY!
Amazing first time experience!
F2323ZWandreae,Aug 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Emmy and Jordan were an awesome way to start the day. They were willing to accommodate 3 extra people our party at the last minute! Loved their banter! Audrey and Emily were super skilled at rafting and put us to ease with in minutes of being in the boat. We even learned tricks!! Loved every minute!
Amzing trip. Highly recommend.
X3338FXbrianm,Aug 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the half day zip line in the morning (classic course) followed by the Big Horn rafting in the afternoon. WE HAD A BLAST!!! Whole family fun. Our 9 year old daughter was a little nervous for bith, but the guides did an AMAZING job! Our zip line guides were Zoe and Jordan. Both were amazing and made the zipling so mich fun for our girls. After the lunch, which was great, we got a personal rafting tour from Colin! No other boats on the river! Just us! Colin was so fun, so skilled at navigating the rapids, and super kind. The water was quite cold our littles starting getting shivery. Colin leant them his extra jackets and it saved their enjoyment of the river. Lastly, we got a great ride from Kylie and she took incredible photos of our trip. 5 STARS ALL AROUND!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! We will definitely be back!
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