Overview
4 hours
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Exciting class 4+ whitewater rafting trip. Spectacular Colorado scenery including 1100ft deep gorge and rafting under the world's highest suspension bridge. This is a great trip for adrenaline seeking enthusiasts. The Royal Gorge is one of the premier river trips offered anywhere.
Additional Info
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
Minimum age is 16 years
Maximum weight not to exceed 300lbs.
Participant must be able to swim.
What To Expect
Raft Trip Meeting Location
Options
Royal Gorge Half Day Trip
Option 1: Class 4-5 advanced whitewater trip
What‘s Included
Professional guide
wetsuits, splash jackets included
Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
124 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Would rebook!
andreatB74YE,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an awesome time! Water was low, but that just meant a longer ride to enjoy scenery and more technical maneuvering. Brice is an awesome guide! Highly recommend.
Amazing Trip for Our Family of Five
rebeccamS4890UL,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our family had an amazing time on our half-day Royal Gorge trip. The guides were knowledgeable, entertaining, and focused on our safety. Although our family had little experience with white-water rafting, our guide gave clear instructions, and we all felt very safe and had an awesome time. Highly recommend Performance Rafting.
Birthday trip fun
L2581LVandream,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome experience ! Face your fears
So fun
613ashtonf,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was a little nervous at first, but Chris R. did job guiding us and making it a fun experience!
Highly recommend 10 out of 10 experience
D2990ADkelleym,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We rafted with Performance a few years ago at Brown’s Canyon and had such an amazing time we did it again but this time the Royal Gorge. Just the BEST experience with the entire staff, especially our guides Jeremy and Ashley. The scenery was beautiful throughout the 9 miles and our guides were informative and great teachers. Performance is a smaller operation and we always had top notch personalized service from booking to execution the day of. Highly, highly recommend - 10 out of 10 easy.
Excellent
billbW6764IK,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Bundy can read a river better than most can read a book, very knowledgeable and a cool dude! We’ll be back next year forsure!!
Brice was awesome !
Katie G,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent guides! Brice was awesome and made us all feel comfortable and we all had fun- he even stopped for all of us to take a swim!
Fun even for a first-timer
onth3dl,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing ride with guide Mike! Exciting and informative dialogue made for a great time even when we got stuck on a rock at a certain point. We did the half-day trip but surely the full day would have been just as fun if not more so. Looking forward to another trip, especially since returning participants get a lifetime 10% discount!
Performance is the BEST!
andreabP4914EJ,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Performance is simply the best rafting company out there. They pay attention to every detail from wetsuit, shoes to water for your water bottle. Upon arrival the staff warmly checked us in and didn't miss any detail in preparation for the trip. The staffs passion for rafting was palpable. They shuttled us to launch spot and our guide Bundy took us under his wings. We were so lucky to be paired with Bundy as not only did he know the river like the back of his hand, he had a sense of humor. As we floated down the river other raft guides would comment on how great our guide is, which instilled confidence on our trip. As we approached class 4 rapids, Bundy had the experience and knowledge to get us through the rapids smoothly. The cost of the trip was far more reasonable then the other companies, but there was no skimping on quality. After seeing the gorge from the bridge and the water, the best way to see the gorge is a rafting trip. We were able to see birds, big horn sheep and even a snake! My partner and I hope to do many more trips with Performance rafting and hands down would recommend!
Very Good!! I want to repeat for sure. You deserve all the success
Nathalia G,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I loved it! Great instructor, I’ll be back in the summer for sure. May God bless these wonderful people who gave us this beautiful experience!!
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