Rafting Packages

Royal Gorge Train & Raft Trip

Royal Gorge Scenic Train & Raft Package

This package combines a half day of rafting in the morning with an afternoon ride on the Royal Gorge Scenic Train Route. The train ride through the Royal Gorge has been called "the most arresting scenic site in all of American railroading".

1/2 Day Royal Gorge with Train Ride

A Colorado classic, the half day Royal Gorge is the most popular trip we run among locals and repeat guests. The best white water on the Arkansas River combined with the some of the most spectacular scenery in the State. We are certain this adventure will leave you in awe.

1/2 Day Big Horn Sheep Canyon with Train Ride
The Bighorn Sheep Canyon raft trip is an excellent adventure for first time rafters and familys with children, it's fun, splashy and appropriate for nearly anyone.

Royal Gorge Bridge Ticket & Raft Trip

Over and Under Combo

Rafting: A Colorado classic, the half day Royal Gorge is the most popular trip we run among locals and repeat guests. The best white water on the Arkansas River combined with the some of the most spectacular scenery in the State. We are certain this adventure will leave you in awe.

Royal Gorge Bridge & Park: Royal Gorge Bridge and Park in Colorado is the most visited theme park and wildlife park in the Pikes Peak Region. This historical landmark features scenic beauty and natural attractions as well as the world's highest Suspension Bridge, world's longest single-span Aerial Tram, world's steepest Incline Railway and the newest thrill ride, the world's highest Skycoaster®. This has proven to be the most popular family fun attraction in the Royal Gorge & Canon City area for decades.

Family Fun Combo

Rafting: Perfect for the "nervous novice" and families who want to experience a whitewater raft trip together. Appropriate for nearly anyone. This trip is rated class II & III. This is a pool-drop section of the Arkansas, meaning there are plenty of splashy, fun filled rapids with long sections of relatively calm floating in between. Exciting for adults and absolutely thrilling for the kids. This is also the best section to catch a glimpse of wildlife, including Colorado's largest herd of Bighorn Sheep.

Royal Gorge Bridge & Park: Royal Gorge Bridge and Park in Colorado is the most visited theme park and wildlife park in the Pikes Peak Region. This historical landmark features scenic beauty and natural attractions as well as the world's highest Suspension Bridge, world's longest single-span Aerial Tram, world's steepest Incline Railway and the newest thrill ride, the world's highest Skycoaster®. This has proven to be the most popular family fun attraction in the Royal Gorge & Canon City area for decades.

Cañon City Comfort Inn Package

The Cañon City Comfort Inn is conveniently located within walking distance of restaurants and local activities. All the large guest rooms are tastefully decorated and equipped with private bathrooms with showers. Choose a room with either 2 queen size beds or a king. The modern facility has an indoor pool and hot-tub and includes a continental breakfast.

The Bighorn Sheep Canyon rafting trip is an excellent raft trip for first time rafters and families with children, it's fun, splashy and appropriate for nearly anyone aged 6 and up.

Experience Colorado's own world wonder, the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park. At 1,053 feet high, the panoramic vistas of the gorge are as awesome as the Grand Canyon. Spanning a quarter mile across is the world's highest suspension bridge, an engineering feat as inspiring as the Eiffel Tower.

The spirit of the old west explodes to life at Buckskin Joe Frontier Town and Railway, with hourly gun-fights, some historical and some humorous, exciting live entertainment, barnyard animals for the kids, and everything you could imagine in an old west town plus more. The town sits on the edge of the Royal Gorge canyon, and has a mountain gauge train that takes you to the edge to view the canyon and the famous Royal Gorge Bridge.

The Royal Gorge Route train ride through the Royal Gorge has been called "the most arresting scenic site in all of American railroading". This train has 3 departures daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Rock Climbing & Rafting Package

Climbing

Rock climbing is probably the most popular type of climbing. It can be learned in a day, done indoors or outdoors, and uses a relatively small amount of equipment. If you've always wondered what exactly is involved in rock climbing, this will give you a general view. Experience the thrill of rock climbing while learning basic rock safety and climbing technique during these outings.

The Front Range Climbing Company offers guided day trips for beginners or intermediates that provide a wide variety of climbing experiences, including remote alpine spires high on Pikes Peak, gentle sandstone towers in the Garden of the Gods and granite pinnacles in North Cheyenne Canyon Park. The Pikes Peak region offers some of the greatest variety of climbing found anywhere.

All equipment is provided; you need only to bring your sunscreen, sunglasses and lunch.

Rafting - Full day

The Full Day Royal Gorge raft trip is our most popular trip, beginning in Bighorn Sheep Canyon in the morning. You'll run Class II and III+ rapids, such as Wake-Up, Three Rocks, Five Points, Spikebuck and Sharkstooth, then it's a stop at the beach for our gourmet lunch, and on to the Class IV and V rapids of the Royal Gorge. The Royal Gorge itself contains some of the most beautiful scenery on the river, you'll pass under the Royal Gorge Bridge, spanning the river 1053' above you, while running seven miles of nearly continuous whitewater. You'll run Sunshine Falls, Sledgehammer and Boateater, just to mention a few of the exciting rapids the Royal Gorge has to offer. This is considered to be one of the best whitewater runs in the western U.S.

Rafting - Half day
A Colorado classic, the half day Royal Gorge is the most popular trip we run among locals and repeat guests. The best whitewater on the Arkansas River combined with the some of the most spectacular scenery in the State. We are certain this adventure will leave you in awe. We recommend the morning check-in time on this one with less "river traffic" and nearly always warm sunshine. Our guides covet the "morning Gorge" trip. WAO offers the shortest shuttles possible during this trip. Class III - V thrills.