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Whitewater Rafting: Royal Gorge-Arkansas River

Whitewater Rafting in Colorado with Vessels for Honor Rafting Company

Highlights

  • Raft on spectacular rapids: Sunshine Falls, Sledgehammer, Boat Eater, and more
  • Experience the gorgeous scenery of the Royal Gorge

Full Description

Incredible whitewater rafting on the Arkansas River!

True adventure begins on this incredible whitewater rafting experience as the canyon narrows and the rock walls tower 1000 feet above. Not for the faint of heart, this trip will confront the infamous Class III to Class V rapids such as Sunshine Falls, Sledgehammer, Wall Slammer, Boat Eater, and more. The spectacular scenery of the Royal Gorge, combined with continuous whitewater adventure, will create an experience that will not soon be forgotten. The minimum age is 15 when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian; otherwise, all participants must be at least 18 years old. Previous Class III experience may be required.

Includes:

  • Self bailing rafts, paddles, personal floatation devices
  • Free wetsuit use-includes splash jacket, wet suit & booties
  • Camp site
  • 3 meals, including dinner the first night with breakfast and lunch the next day
  • Water
  • Portable toilets
  • Fire pit and wood

Excludes:

  • Pre- and post-trip accommodations
  • Guide gratuities

Day by Day Itinerary

Half Day / Full Day

True adventure begins on this incredible whitewater rafting experience as the canyon narrows and the rock walls tower 1000 feet above. Not for the faint of heart, this trip will confront the infamous Class III to Class V rapids such as Sunshine Falls, Sledgehammer, Wall Slammer, Boat Eater, and more. The spectacular scenery of the Royal Gorge, combined with continuous whitewater adventure, will create an experience that will not soon be forgotten. The minimum age is 15 when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian; otherwise, all participants must be at least 18 years old. Previous Class III experience may be required.

Overnighter(s)

Extend your rafting adventure by participating in one of our overnight trips. After enjoying a late afternoon float through Bighorn Canyon, you can relax by the river while our guides treat you to a culinary delight. Spend the evening camping under the stars as the river lulls you to sleep. The next morning begins with a hearty breakfast, and we continue on for another 14 to 23 miles of whitewater rafting with many class III-IV rapids along the way. (A minimum of four people are required. Available Monday through Friday during June and July.)

About The Operator:

Vessels for Honor Rafting Company

Headquarters:

Colorado

Established:

January 2002

Vessels for Honor Rafting (VFH) invites you, your family, and friends to be our guests this summer! We offer white water rafting expeditions along the Arkansas River in Colorado; most of our rafting adventures launch from our site at Texas Creek Junction near Canon City and travel through Bighorn Sheep Canyon or the Royal Gorge, offering some of the most spectacular scenery on the upper Arkansas River. Our guided tours range from 1/4 day to 2 and 1/2 days, and can be tailored to suit your individual taste for adventure. Trips run Monday through Saturday during the summer rafting season, from Memorial Day Weekend through mid-August.

VFH Rafting Co. is a family owned business and ideally suited to accommodate small groups of up to 40 people who are interested in wholesome family fun, action, and adventure. Our name, Vessels for Honor, comes from the Biblical passage found in 2 Timothy 2:21; It reflects the owner’s passion for Jesus Christ and a commitment to integrity and excellence in all that we do. "...be a vessel for honor, sanctified, useful to the master, prepared for every good work" (NASB)