Royal Gorge Half Day Rafting in Cañon City

Embark on an unforgettable whitewater adventure in the Royal Gorge. Dive into class III to V rapids, surrounded by magnificent canyon walls. Book your 3-hour experience now!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Echo Canyon River Expeditions - Check in at the Echo Canyon office, and we’ll walk you through the process of preparing for your rafting trip. Echo provides personal flotation devices (life jackets), helmets, professional guides on each raft, and transportation to and from the river access points.
What's Included
  • Complimentary use of wetsuit gear
  • Convenient round-trip transportation from the rafting office to the river
  • Expert guidance by a professional rafting guide
  • All taxes and fees included
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional Information

The Arkansas River elegantly snakes its way past Colorado Springs, just outside Canon City, hemmed in by breathtaking 1,000-foot canyon faces. Experience the thrill of class III to V rapids as you journey through the majestic Royal Gorge, drenched and smiling from ear to ear. For an unforgettable whitewater rafting adventure, the 3-hour Royal Gorge experience is a must-do!

  • Guests should be in good physical condition and at least 14 to 18 years of age; water levels dictate the minimum age, with peak levels occurring typically in early June
  • Swimming ability is necessary
  • Dress appropriately for wet conditions. Swim suits, shorts or synthetic garments recommended. Always avoid cotton.
  • Secure footwear and sport sandals are ideal. Flip flops and slip-on sandals are not deemed appropriate footwear.
  • Wetsuit, splash jacket, and river shoes available onsite at no charge
  • 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.
Location
Echo Canyon River Expeditions
West U.S. 50
Check-in time is the same as the trip time you reserved. Please check-in at our retail store under the large Echo Canyon sign plainly visible from the parking area. We are just to the west of our restaurant - the 8 Mile Bar & Grill.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Justinmm5120mh
Jul 31, 2024
Great stuff - Great time! Our guide, Alexis, was awesome. It was my wife and I, and our two teen daughters in the raft, and she was great about teaching them and keeping things light. We did a family style float only up to level 3s, and now the girls want more! Thank you Alexis.
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544natashah
Jul 23, 2024
Best rafting Company in Cañin City - Easy to get to. Everyone was friendly. Loved our Guide Alfredo. He was awesome and full of knowledge. We even saw a bear. Will be back next year.
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391angien
Jul 2, 2024
PAM is an amazing guide! - This is our second trip with Pam as our guide. Pam’s expertise and enthusiasm made the trip exceptional. She skillfully navigated us through some gnarly rapids while ensuring our safety. Her knowledge of the river and the history of the gorge added a depth to our adventure. If you are looking for an unforgettable rafting experience, I highly recommended going with Pam.
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Evelynmk6301ap
Jun 15, 2024
Best experience I have ever had!!! - Rafting experience was AMAZING! The best experience I have had in my entire life! Sara our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, and she showed a genuine interest in our party, Alfredo was not our guide, but he was incredible too, the entire crew its awesome. Thank you for this experience, I am definitely planning to go back.
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Michaelgr2058td
Sep 15, 2023
River Rafting Royal Gorge - Caught the tail end of the season but the enthusiasm was still high. So glad to get away from the Texas heat and enjoy time in the mountains. Echo Canyon Outfitters were superb, cater to every need and provided knowledgeable guides who add a lot to the trip. The scenery in the canyon is stunning, and we cany wait to get back. Planning a multi-day for next spring. Thanks for such a great time.
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Haywood0
Aug 30, 2023
Amazing half day family rafting trip! - We had a great 3 hour raft trip at Echo Canyon with Leah in August. Water was great. Guides were friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend Echo Canyon and is good for all ages.
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Gwyn
Aug 28, 2023
Don’t miss out on this adventure! - Senior, first time rafter, great experience! Alfredo was my raft guide.he was awesome! Definitely recommend this company!
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Kristhevoss
Jul 31, 2023
Excellent !!!! - The whole experience was great. Our guide , Ricky , was professional, knowledgeable and easy to talk to.
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Layane2019
Jul 31, 2023
Great experience and very organized. - The whole trip was very organized and great. We were anxious and had a lot of questions but the lady in the front was patient and answered all of our questions without getting annoyed. It was super organized and called everyone by name and instructions were very clear. Our guide Mora was so nice and she talked us through everything and got to know us really well. The route is great with some breaks in the middle and it was a great experience. Will for sure come again.
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Theroadlesstraveled7
Jul 25, 2023
Alfredo rocks! Best guide ever! - Great company, great equipment, great guide! Incredible experience rafting in the American outdoors. Our guide Alfredo was awesome, incredible technical skills and a lot of fun. Thank you for a great once in a lifetime experience.
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