Royal Gorge (FREE Lunch, Digital Photo, and Wetsuit Use)

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

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

Cancellation Policy

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

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

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.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

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Reviews

4.97

259 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

252

10/10 Experience
S1568IEbrookes,
Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We 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
5.00
What 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
5.00
My 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
5.00
Thanks 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!
Perfect afternoon adventure
Erin S,
Aug 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great experience. Expert guide. I chose this particular rafting for the added bonus of complimentary lunch. Also nice to have a photo included! The videos were soooo good!
Exciting float trip
bluelexilou23,
Aug 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We did the half-day trip and had a blast. Our guide, Spicoli, was great at instructing our team how to respond to the commands that would keep us afloat! He was very knowledgeable and we felt safe and secure under his guidance. Thanks for a great time!
Awesome (Give Mike a raise !!)
markpX3613PV,
Jul 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Awesomeness !!! Guide Mike AKA Spicoli.. Great Man .. Great trip, dude knows what he’s doing. This place is great!! 👍 once in a life time experience!!
Great trip. Highly recommend!
randyv927,
Jul 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing morning trip! I admit initially it was a bit high for my budget for my wife and I and our two college aged boys. BUT in the end it was well worth it and I’m a pretty frugal guy. The rafting was very good and challenging but the great guides gave us confidence. We aren’t big water people and so I was a bit nervous which run to take. I recommend this trip and Raft Masters. One free photo and free burger lunch was a great bonus. If you want adventure in July with lowering water levels, you gotta do this trip!
Adventure!
ashleybI1487ZS,
Jul 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Guide Spicoli made our trip AMAZING! Not only was he extremely knowledgeable about the history, he was a great teacher. He allowed us time to stop a cliff jump into the river, a small little hike and swim. Super cool dude overall. Hands down the best trip ever! We did the full dull which was both Bighorn and Royal.
scotthE8225TL,
Jul 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
GREAT family excursion. 4 grandkids 13-20 plus 2 of my sons, my wife and me. Guides outstanding and very professional and fun. Family wants to return next summer again.