Canon City Tours
Half-Day Royal Gorge Whitewater Rafting Adventure Cañon City CO
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Half-Day Royal Gorge Whitewater Rafting Adventure Cañon City CO

By Journey Quest
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Ages 14-70, max of 18 per group
Duration: 3h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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  • High Quality River Safety Equipment (PFD, Helmet, Splash Jacket)
  • Highly Trained, Professional Guide
  • Transportation to and from the river
What's not included
  • Gratituity for your Guide
  • High quality photos are available for purchase
  • Wetsuit and water shoe rental available on-site


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  • Journey Quest - Royal Gorge Office, 559 County Rd 3A Unit #B, 559 Co Rd 3A, Cañon City, CO 81212, USA
    From Colorado Springs, take I-25 to exit 140, and follow Hwy 115 South to Hwy 50. Turn right (west) on Hwy 50 and travel West through Canon City. From Canon City continue 8 miles West on Hwy 50, and turn left on County Rd 3A (Signs for Royal Gorge Park & Bridge). Journey Quest is approx 1/4 mile on the right in front of the Royal Gorge KOA. Plan on just over an hour from Downtown Colorado Springs.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 118132P3

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travellers should have a strong physical fitness level
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travellers

    • All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 118132P3

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    • Journey Quest
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      Canon City, United States
      Joined in February 2013
    • lisaq944
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Incredible experience!
      We took our church youth group and had an amazing time! The guides are all super friendly and not afraid to talk about their faith, which was so refreshing and such a great thing for our youth to see in action. We were all impressed by their experience and levelheadedness handling the unexpected (but always possible) things that can happen on the river. Definitely an incredible experience! Thank you! Also, all of our group were 12 and up, but it was cool to watch how well they facilitated the other group that went on the trip with us - lots of little kids but the guides made the trip seamless for them. Cool to know that ages 6+ could have a great time too.
      Written 12 August 2024
    • donkC826RT
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      Family trip
      We had ten in our group and took two rafts. The guilds made our trip fun while being safe. We appreciated the guilds sharing their faith with us. The pictures will keep the memories alive for years.
      Written 2 August 2024
    • P4844FJashleyl
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      10/10 recommend
      The experience was amazing and our guide was wonderful and great with our children. Would 100% go again. Kaden was our guide.
      Written 2 August 2024
    • Y5574UPvalerieh
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Highly recommend this family friendly trip!
      This was a great beginner trip for our family of all ages. The guide and all workers were very friendly and personable, and made the trip very enjoyable! Definitely recommend!!
      Written 16 July 2024
    • FrequentFlier215108
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great experience!
      Chip is a great guide! He was really funny and made us feel very safe. Overall we had a great time and can’t wait to come back! I definitely recommend this place for first time and experienced rafters.
      Written 16 July 2024
    • Gary G
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      Journey Quest Reccomendation!!!
      Malachi was an awesome guide! We had a wonderful trip!! From the time we arrived, they were all so friendly and professional! We will go again with Journey Quest!
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    • GoPlaces17285554516
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      Journey Quest White Water Rafting..... a wonderful experience & company... actually THE BEST!!!
      A most excellent white water rafting trip for our whole family, ages 10 - 68. We visited CO for a week and knew that we wanted to do a 1/2 day trip on the water. I chose Journey Quest initially because they allowed children under the age of 14. Since we had a 10 & 12 yr old with us, this was important. Once I read the reviews, I knew that this was the company I wanted to sign up with. Because there were 9 of us, we needed 2 rafts. We had 4 in one and 5 people in the other. Our guides were, Chip and Hannah. I happened to be in Chip's raft along with my husband, our 22 yr old and our 20 yr old special needs grandson. We had a great trip and got to experience some level 4 waves! Chip was excellent in taking care of each of us and paid extra care to ensure that our grandson was a having a great time and was considered part of our team. Hannah was the guide in the other raft with our other 2 grandchildren, ages 10 & 12 and our son, daughter and her husband. They also thoroughly enjoyed the trip. The granddaughters said it was a highlight of our vacation! A final note, Journey Quest is a Christian based business. After reading the reviews and knowing that our younger grandchildren could take part in the trip, I have to say that knowing that the company is grounded in Christian principles, I wouldn't ever choose another company to raft with in the CO area. I have nothing but the highest respect for this company and for Chip, Hannah and those working at the office! Choose this company first when planning a white water rafting trip down the Arkansas River!!!
      Written 20 June 2024
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      We loved our trip! We have been rafting for several years and this is the first time with this company and they were terrific! Mark, our guide, did tell a couple corny jokes (dead dog tree, no bark) but we managed to live through it!
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    • Dan S
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
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      We recently returned home from an amazing 4 days of backpacking and 1 day of whitewater rafting with Journey Quest. It was an experience my son and I will never forget. Our guide, Steve, was phenomenal and the experience would not have been the same without him. The food he prepared for us during our backpacking adventure was second to none. No freeze dried meals for us, no sir! Overall, it was one of the most challenging and yet satisfying adventures we've ever been on. We highly recommend Journey Quest for the best Colorado adventure you could ever imagine!
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      Full day rafting adventure was perfect. Guides were excellent. lots of places to stop and jump, swim and have fun shooting the rapids. Started trip off with a prayer - how awesome is that. Puts things in correct perspective. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!
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    Logan Tidwell
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    July 2023 • Family
    Our guide, August, was absolutely awesome. We go rafting every year, but the experience with him was different. He remembered everything we told him throughout the trip, and prayed for all of us before and after the trip. Will forever recommend Journey Quest to anyone interested in white water rafting!
    Written 16 July 2023
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    JediMasterMcCune
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    June 2024 • Family
    My wife and 3 young adult children had our first rafting experience and it was amazing! The staff was very friendly and explained everything. Our guide, Ethan, was great! He gave clear instructions and we felt completely safe. It was a fun surprise to find out that the owner grew up in the same town we are from, did not know that in advance.
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    Sandy
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2023 • Couples
    Journey Quest provided an amazing experience. From the time we booked until we left after the trip, the staff attended to all our needs. On the water, our guide was helpful and knowledgeable with the rafting skills/techniques while also providing facts/history regarding the river and scenery. Hands down recommend a rafting trip with Journey Quest.
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    Darryl S
    Iowa City, IA4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    June 2022 • Friends
    Appreciated the analogies of the rafting trip to are own Christian walk that Steve brought out on the trip. Clear instructions on what to expect with each set of rapids. Letting Brent the bear come along for the ride👍👍
    Written 27 June 2022
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    Darryl S
    Iowa City, IA4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    June 2023
    The water was high, and the guides were excellent we had a great trip. Never once did I feel like we were in danger of falling out of the raft. I appreciate the emphisis that they put on Christian values and some of the illustrations they use as we were rafting.
    Written 29 June 2023
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    Cody G
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2021
    We had the most fantastic experience! All of the staff were nice, friendly, and helpful! Our guide, Emmaline was also fantastic. We had a great group that totally rocked the Gorge! We can not wait to come back and float the high water! Cheers until then, friends. I apologize I misspelled our guides name…….
    Written 29 August 2021
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    LZF
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    June 2020
    Our family had a wonderful time on our rafting trip! All kids (8, 8, 6, 3 years old) felt comfortable, were able to participate and had fun. Kyle was an excellent and kind guide (and answered all of our kids' million questions/comments graciously!). You won't be disappointed with Journey Quest and their great customer service, prices, and experience.
    Written 5 July 2020
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    Duane R
    Pflugerville, TX12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    June 2024 • Family
    We did a half day on the Royal Gorge and it was a blast! Or guide had over 15 years experience on the river. We wore wet suits and splash jackets on our June trip and were very comfortable. We will absolutely be back!
    Written 6 June 2024
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    BennySchwarcz
    New York City, NY13 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2020
    A great experience with friendly service! Our guide was Steve and he was such a pleasure to have with us. Highly recommend this place. Easy to deal with and lots of fun!!
    Written 8 September 2020
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    Holly R
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    July 2024 • Family
    One hell of a rush! We will come back. Our guide was great she told us everything we needed to make our day safe and a great time.
    Written 7 July 2024
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