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Canon City Royal Gorge Rafting Tour 3 hr

TourTruth score 8.9 out of 10

Very goodTop 31% in Cañon City

335 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Cañon City
  • 3 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Take on the Royal Gorge’s Class IV rapids near Canon City with a professional guide, kayak support, and river gear provided.

About this tour

Take on the Royal Gorge’s Class IV rapids during a three-hour rafting adventure near Canon City. With a professional river guide, kayak support, and river gear provided at no extra charge, you can focus on the rush of the water and the dramatic gorge scenery.

Your trip includes transportation between the rafting office and the river. After the run, look back on the experience with an entertaining slideshow; a private photographer is also part of the trip, while souvenir photos are available to purchase. The route calls for a high level of physical fitness, and the minimum age is 13, rising to 16 during high water. Dress for the weather in swimwear, shorts, or synthetic clothing, and wear secure footwear.

Make your time in Canon City count with a Royal Gorge rafting tour that pairs challenging rapids with on-river support and a memorable look back after the adventure.

Highlights

  • Navigate the Royal Gorge’s Class IV rapids on a half-day rafting trip
  • Gear up with river equipment provided at no extra charge
  • Rely on a professional guide and kayak support along the river
  • Relive the trip with an entertaining after-river slideshow

What's included

Included

  • Transportation between the rafting office and river
  • River gear
  • Professional river guide
  • Kayak support
  • Private photographer
  • After-river slideshow

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir photos, available to purchase

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Important information

  • Minimum age is 13; the minimum rises to 16 during high water
  • A high level of physical fitness is recommended
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, poor cardiovascular health, heart complications, or other serious medical conditions
  • Dress for the weather; swimsuits, shorts, or synthetic clothing are recommended, and cotton should be avoided
  • Wear secure footwear such as sport sandals
  • Meeting point is 8 miles west of Canon City, on the right side of the highway next to the helicopter pad

Frequently asked questions

How long is the rafting trip?

The trip lasts 180 minutes, or about 3 hours.

What is the minimum age?

Participants must be at least 13 years old, or 16 during high water.

Is river gear provided?

Yes. River gear is provided at no extra charge.

What should I wear?

Wear weather-appropriate swimwear, shorts, or synthetic clothing, and secure footwear such as sport sandals. Avoid cotton.

Where is the meeting point?

The meeting point is 8 miles west of Canon City, on the right side of the highway next to the helicopter pad.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.94 from 335 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in Cañon City
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.9. Top 31% in Cañon City means it ranks in the top 31% of tours in Cañon City by this score.

Provider rating distribution in Cañon City

How many tours in Cañon City have a provider rating at or below each value. The dashed line is this tour.

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