There arenāt many places you can be an hour from world-class rafting and have a ton of other attractions and activities to choose from. Colorado Springs is just such a city.
Home to exciting ziplining and the breathtaking Royal Gorge, Colorado Springs has something for everyone. With historical attractions like the Ghost Town Museum, youāll get to see and feel the history of the West. And with thrilling attractions like rafting and horseback riding, youāll make plenty of your own memories.
If youāre looking for white water rafting in Colorado Springs, youāve come to the right place! Take your family down Bighorn Sheep Canyon, whose rapids are just exciting enough to keep youngstersā attention. Or if youāre looking for more of a thrill, the Royal Gorge awaits. The Gorgeās class III through class V rapids will have you shrieking with joy as you plunge through rapids like Sledgehammer and Boat Eater.
Whether youāre looking for the adventure of a lifetime, or a relaxing float with the kiddos, itās hard to beat a Colorado Springs white water rafting trip. The cityās just a short drive from the Royal Gorge, where you can raft down the Arkansas River beneath towering 1,000ā canyon walls and see amazing wildlife. Or you can try Bighorn Sheep Canyonāmaybe youāll even see one of the majestic sheep that give this canyon its name!
Dive into class III to V rapids in the heart of the magnificent Royal Gorge. Available as a half-day or full-day trip.
Half-Day Trip Price: $119 per person
Blend the excitement of class II to IV rapids with miles of scenic beauty. Available as a half-day or full-day trip.
Half-Day Trip Price: $109 per person
Relax with your kids on this gentle, laid-back float down the Arkansas River. Available as a half-day raft trip.
Trip Price: $99 per person
Combine a half-day Bighorn Sheep Canyon raft trip with a two hour train ride through the Royal Gorge. Click Trip Details to see both train seating options.
Package Price: starts at $203 per person
As exciting as Colorado Springs rafting is, you donāt want to miss out on everything else this amazing city has to offer! Hereās what else you can do on your trip:
We know you want to get on the water early, so we offer luxury cabins mere feet from where youāre rafting trip will depart! If you want to get in a full day of white water rafting in Colorado Springs, staying in our cabins is perfect.
Our cabins are very well appointed, and youāll look forward to the following:
The real difference between our cabins and a 5-star hotel is that when you look outside in the morning, you wonāt see a big city. Instead youāll see thick wild grass, scrubby trees, rolling hills, and a red-and-gold Colorado sunrise.
Our cabins are 1-2 bedrooms, and sleep 4-6 guests each.
Of course, we understand that not everyone wants to stay in a cabin on the river. If youād rather stay in Colorado Springs, weāre happy to make a hotel recommendation for you and your family.
After a full day of adventure, youāll want to unwind with a delicious meal and maybe a tall cold one. Our 8-Mile Bar and Grill has you covered. We offer tasty burgers and microbrews, all served by a friendly staff whoās just as excited about rafting as you are!
Or, if you want to drive back to the city for dinner, the city offers some amazing eateries.
You can find a list of even more restaurants in the city here.
If youāre looking for white water rafting in Colorado Springs, then youāve come to the right place. At Echo Canyon River Expeditions, we donāt just offer a day of rafting. Weāll partner with you to create a vacation experience that you and your family will still be smiling about next year.
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