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Royal Gorge Class IV Extreme Half-Day Rafting with Free Wetsuit Use and Kayak Support in Cañon City
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Royal Gorge Class IV Extreme Half-Day Rafting with Free Wetsuit Use and Kayak Support in Cañon City

by Royal Gorge Rafting Zip Line Tours

3 hours
Cañon City
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3 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
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All taxes and fees included

Overview

This half-day rafting tour in Cañon City on the Arkansas River lasts about three hours and takes place in the Royal Gorge, a canyon more than 1,200 feet deep and sometimes less than 50 feet wide. The trip includes free use of all necessary river gear, including wetsuits. Participants are transported from the rafting office to the river and back. The rafting route features Class III and IV rapids, including Sunshine Falls, Sledgehammer, and the Narrows, offering an extreme whitewater experience. A professional river guide leads the group throughout the trip. Kayak support is provided to assist rafters along the way. A private photographer captures moments on the water, and an entertaining slideshow of these photos is shown after the rafting. Gratuities are optional, and souvenir photos are available for purchase separately.

Highlights

Three-hour rafting trip in Royal Gorge canyon
All river gear provided free of charge
Kayak support and private photographer included
Transportation from rafting office to river and back
After-river slideshow presentation included
Led by a professional river guide

What's included

Slideshow presentation after the river trip
Transportation between rafting office and river
All river gear provided at no extra cost
All taxes, fees, and handling charges included
Guidance by a personable and professional river guide
Kayak support and private photographer during the trip

What's not included

Optional gratuities not included
Souvenir photos available to purchase separately

Itinerary

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Royal Gorge Zip Line Tours

This half-day rafting trip covers the Royal Gorge area, a canyon carved by the Arkansas River into the Colorado Plateau. The canyon reaches depths over 1,200 feet and narrows to less than 50 feet in places. The route includes whitewater rapids classified as Class III, IV, and some V, with named rapids like Sunshine Falls, Sledgehammer, and the Narrows. The rugged terrain offers a challenging environment for rafting.

180 min

Meeting point

8 miles west of Canon City, right side of the highway, next to the helicopter pad.

End point

8 miles west of Canon City, right side of the highway, next to the helicopter pad.

Languages

English (audio)English (guide)English (written)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Not advised for anyone with back or spinal problems
Not advised during pregnancy
Not advised for anyone with a heart condition
A good level of fitness is needed
Participants should dress for the weather with swimwear, shorts, or synthetic clothing; cotton is discouraged.
Secure footwear such as sport sandals is recommended; river gear is provided free of charge.
Minimum age to participate is 13 years, raised to 16 during high water conditions.
Not advised for those with heart conditions or serious medical issues.
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