Royal Gorge (FREE Lunch, Digital Photo, and Wetsuit Use)
Overview
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4 hours
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This adventure-packed trip travels through the 1,100-foot cliffs of the Royal Gorge. The Royal Gorge rafting tour is famous for its steep drops, huge waves, and continuous Class III to Class V whitewater. The spectacular scenery and rapids of the Royal Gorge will thrill even the most expert whitewater veteran. Previous experience is not required to raft the Royal Gorge. Suggested age varies with water levels.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for children under the age of 14
Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is require
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
What To Expect
Royal Gorge Bridge and Park
Our Royal Gorge rafting trip will take guests underneath the famous Royal Gorge Bridge. Guest can look up and see the bridge nearly 1,000 feet above them.
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What‘s Included
BBQ lunch of hamburger or hot dog, chips, a cookie, and fountain drinks
Wetsuits, river boots, and splash jackets
Personal flotation devices
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
265 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun, but be prepared
L9365QTcs,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Half day was plenty for our group. The FAQ on the site was no help. In late June, July when the weather and water is more warm they do not recommend the wetsuit or rain jacket. You should plan accordingly. Also, if you are doing the afternoon trip, arrive 45 minutes early because lunch takes 20 minutes to cook. Do not go by their instructions of when to arrive. Make sure to be fed and back at the office a few minutes before your booked time because you will be rushed through shoes, life jacket and helmet. Lastly, the site says a raft can hold 5-7 guests. They will split up your group to 3 and 4 per boat if you have 7, so that part is false and should be corrected. The guides are amazing, a great experience overall.
10/10 recommend!
Adriana G,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I enjoyed the rafting experience. Siggy was our tour guide and very knowledgeable about the Arkansas River. He has had years of experience rafting and I felt safe with him. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Definitely book with Raft Masters!
Amazing experience
Guide31493097876,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Me and my friends did the whole day rafting here and it was one of the best experience I have ever had. James was an AMAZING guide and guided us so well through some of the big class IV rapids. We had a really good time with him and he is one of the best guide I have ever had for rafting. Highly RECOMMEND THE FULL DAY TRIP and if you get James as your guide, BINGO
Great Review with an Awesome Guide
CanadianBoy76,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were a group of 4 adults and did a full day tour. The first portion of the trip was easy but enable us to learn to work together (most of us didnt do rafting before). The afternoon was more interesting with bigger rapids and view inside the gorge. Booking was made over the phone and very easy. Our guide (Siggy) filled our day with information about local history, nature and plenty of humor. Would highly recommend if you are spending time near Cañon city. If you are flexible on timing, and looking for a day with thrill, Id recommend calling ahead of time to have a better idea of the volume of water going through the rapids
Royal Gorge Fum
paulwO734FE,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.004th time with Raft Masters! Great guides and always awesome!
Do it!
amysK4925UO,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Freck was an amazing guide! We had so much fun! He kept us safe, he is very knowledgeable about the area and had a great sense of humor 10000/10
10/10 Experience
S1568IEbrookes,Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing time! The staff were super fun and friendly, and really made the trip — smiles all the way through. Everything was well-organized, and we felt safe with the guides while still having plenty of freedom. We were a bit skeptical about the water levels, but September turned out to be a perfect time to go. It wasn’t too hot or too cold, and the lower levels made for a more technical (and fun!) rafting experience for our group.
Best white water rafting trip and guide
dawnfC2820VC,Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing experience! It was our family’s first time on a rafting trip. Freck was an amazing guide. He was very fun, knowledgeable and tailored the experience to maximize the excitement. We felt completely safe the entire time.
Unforgettable Experience
gretcheno633,Aug 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I had a fantastic adventure on this 4 hour rafting trip!! The level4 rapids were awesome and our guide James was the best! The views from being inside the Gorge was more than we could have asked for!
Enjoyable day on the Arkansas River
Beachgal903,Aug 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thanks to Cara and the rest of the team for providing a great experience. From the time we checked in, everything was prompt and ran smoothly. The equipment provided was clean and provided optimal safety. Our guide provided just enough historical information and personal experience information to keep it interesting! Although the rapids weren’t as aggressive this late in the season, the day was very enjoyable for all!
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