Family-Friendly Rafting in Bighorn Sheep Canyon near Colorado Springs
by Arkansas River Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$258Overview
This family-friendly rafting trip takes place on the Arkansas River in Bighorn Sheep Canyon near Colorado Springs, Colorado. Participants meet at the Arkansas River Tours office to check in, meet their professional guide, and receive a safety briefing. They are then outfitted with helmets, life vests, splash jackets, and wetsuits if needed. After about 30 minutes at the office, the group travels by van or bus for 25 to 30 minutes to the river put-in. The rafting portion covers 10 miles of Class II-III rapids and lasts about 2 to 2.5 hours on the water. Along the way, rafters can see geological formations, views of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range, and possibly Bighorn Sheep. After rafting, a 10-minute shuttle returns participants to the office, where they can change into dry clothes and view photos from the trip. The total duration of the tour is 3 to 4 hours. The trip is suitable for families, beginners, and experienced rafters. The tour departs from two possible locations. Included are a professional guide, all taxes and fees, pickup and drop-off from designated points, and use of safety equipment. Food, drinks, souvenir photos, and guide gratuities are not included. Participants are advised to wear synthetic clothing such as swimwear or workout gear and sturdy footwear; cotton and flip-flops are not recommended.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Arkansas River Tours
Guests meet at the office to check in with staff, meet the guide, and receive rafting equipment. A detailed safety orientation is provided before boarding a van or bus for a 25- to 30-minute drive to the river put-in.
30 min
Arkansas River
The rafting portion lasts about 2 to 2.5 hours on Class II-III rapids. A professional guide leads the trip through Bighorn Sheep Canyon, offering views of Colorado scenery and possible sightings of Bighorn Sheep.
120 min
Return to Office
After rafting, guests take a shuttle back to the office, which is about a 10-minute drive. Upon arrival, they can change into dry clothes and view action photos taken during the river trip.
10 min
Meeting point
Drive west on Hwy 50 from Canon City just over 1 mile and we will be on the right at the road for Skyline Drive
End point
Drive west on Hwy 50 from Canon City just over 1 mile and we will be on the right at the road for Skyline Drive
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Family-Friendly Rafting in Bighorn Sheep Canyon near Colorado Springs
by Arkansas River Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$258Overview
This family-friendly rafting trip takes place on the Arkansas River in Bighorn Sheep Canyon near Colorado Springs, Colorado. Participants meet at the Arkansas River Tours office to check in, meet their professional guide, and receive a safety briefing. They are then outfitted with helmets, life vests, splash jackets, and wetsuits if needed. After about 30 minutes at the office, the group travels by van or bus for 25 to 30 minutes to the river put-in. The rafting portion covers 10 miles of Class II-III rapids and lasts about 2 to 2.5 hours on the water. Along the way, rafters can see geological formations, views of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range, and possibly Bighorn Sheep. After rafting, a 10-minute shuttle returns participants to the office, where they can change into dry clothes and view photos from the trip. The total duration of the tour is 3 to 4 hours. The trip is suitable for families, beginners, and experienced rafters. The tour departs from two possible locations. Included are a professional guide, all taxes and fees, pickup and drop-off from designated points, and use of safety equipment. Food, drinks, souvenir photos, and guide gratuities are not included. Participants are advised to wear synthetic clothing such as swimwear or workout gear and sturdy footwear; cotton and flip-flops are not recommended.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Arkansas River Tours
Guests meet at the office to check in with staff, meet the guide, and receive rafting equipment. A detailed safety orientation is provided before boarding a van or bus for a 25- to 30-minute drive to the river put-in.
30 min
Arkansas River
The rafting portion lasts about 2 to 2.5 hours on Class II-III rapids. A professional guide leads the trip through Bighorn Sheep Canyon, offering views of Colorado scenery and possible sightings of Bighorn Sheep.
120 min
Return to Office
After rafting, guests take a shuttle back to the office, which is about a 10-minute drive. Upon arrival, they can change into dry clothes and view action photos taken during the river trip.
10 min
Meeting point
Drive west on Hwy 50 from Canon City just over 1 mile and we will be on the right at the road for Skyline Drive
End point
Drive west on Hwy 50 from Canon City just over 1 mile and we will be on the right at the road for Skyline Drive
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.