Whitewater Rafting Trips in Cañon City at a glance
- Our pick: Bighorn Sheep Canyon Rafting: Beginner Rapids & Wildlife in Cañon City, US$ 98 per person (3h, 4.96★ · 108).
- Top rated: Royal Gorge Class 4+ Whitewater Rafting: Colorado's Premier River, US$ 133 per person (4h, 5.00★ · 137).
- Also recommended: Bighorn Sheep Canyon Rafting: Class II & III Whitewater, US$ 155 per person (3h, 4.97★ · 1,069).
Price per person across the 10 options priced per person: US$ 98–US$ 199 (median US$ 149). With 100+ reviews: 9 of 10.
Of the 10 options: 8 with live guides in English, 9 with free cancellation, 10 with instant confirmation and 10 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 50 reviews.
Whitewater Rafting Trips in Cañon City
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
10 options
Bighorn Sheep Canyon Rafting: Class II & III Whitewater Bighorn Sheep Canyon half-day rafting near Colorado Springs with professional guide, life jacket and wetsuit gear included. Next departure: 2 May 2027 · From age 6 ★ 4.97 (1,069 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 155 per person
Bighorn Sheep Canyon Rafting: Class II-III rapids on the Arkansas Raft Class II and III rapids on Colorado's Arkansas River in Bighorn Sheep Canyon with a professional guide: three hours of paddling through desert. Next departure: 14 May 2027 · From age 6 ★ 4.97 (355 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 116 per person
Royal Gorge Rafting Cañon City: Class III-V Rapids & Free Wetsuit 3-hour whitewater rafting through Royal Gorge's 1,000-foot canyon walls. Class III-V rapids, professional guide, wetsuit included, hotel pickup from office. Next departure: 2 May 2027 · Ages 13–60 ★ 4.94 (470 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 167 per person
Royal Gorge Rafting: Colorado Whitewater & Bridge Views 3-hour Royal Gorge rafting trip in Cañon City with professional guide, all gear included, and views under the historic bridge. Half-day adventure for moderate fitness levels. Next departure: 14 May 2027 · From age 12 ★ 4.99 (375 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 132 per person
Royal Gorge Rafting Cañon City: Class III-V Whitewater & Lunch Royal Gorge whitewater rafting near Cañon City with Class III-V rapids, 1,100-foot canyon views, BBQ lunch, and wetsuits included. No experience needed. Next departure: 18 Jul 2027 · From age 14 ★ 4.96 (268 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 158 per person
Bighorn Sheep Canyon Rafting: Class II-III Rapids for Families Bighorn Sheep Canyon whitewater rafting on Colorado's Arkansas River with professional guide, all gear and hotel pickup. Next departure: 1 May 2027 · From age 8 ★ 4.96 (199 reviews) Duration: 3h–4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 149 per person
Royal Gorge Colorado whitewater rafting 10-mile rapids Whitewater rafting on Colorado's Arkansas River through Royal Gorge with professional guide, all gear and lunch included. Next departure: 3 May 2027 · From age 14 ★ 4.88 (147 reviews) Duration: 3h–4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 149 per person
Royal Gorge Class 4+ Whitewater Rafting: Colorado's Premier River Class 4+ whitewater rafting on Colorado's Royal Gorge for 4 hours: paddle under the world's highest suspension bridge while a professional guide navigates. Next departure: 14 May 2027 · From age 16 ★ 5.00 (137 reviews) Duration: 4h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 133 per person
Royal Gorge Rafting: Class III Rapids & Bighorn Canyon Paddle through Class III rapids on the Arkansas River in Bighorn Sheep Canyon and the Royal Gorge, with a professional guide, lunch and all gear included. Next departure: 30 Apr 2027 · From age 12 ★ 4.97 (92 reviews) Duration: 6h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 199 per person
Bighorn Sheep Canyon Rafting: Beginner Rapids & Wildlife in Cañon City Raft Colorado's Arkansas River through Bighorn Sheep Canyon with a professional guide, hitting Three Rocks and Shark's Tooth rapids before swimming at a riverside beach. Mon–Fri · 09:00 and 13:00 · From age 6 ★ 4.96 (108 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 98 per person
All 10 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bighorn Sheep Canyon Rafting: Beginner Rapids & Wildlife in Cañon CityOur pick | US$ 98 per person | 3h | 4.96★ · 108 | Mon–Fri · 09:00 and 13:00 | English |
| Royal Gorge Class 4+ Whitewater Rafting: Colorado's Premier RiverTop rated | US$ 133 per person | 4h | 5.00★ · 137 | Next departure: 14 May 2027 | — |
| Bighorn Sheep Canyon Rafting: Class II & III WhitewaterAlso recommended | US$ 155 per person | 3h | 4.97★ · 1,069 | Next departure: 2 May 2027 | English |
| Bighorn Sheep Canyon Rafting: Class II-III rapids on the ArkansasGroup of up to 14 | US$ 116 per person | 3h | 4.97★ · 355 | Next departure: 14 May 2027 | English |
| Royal Gorge Rafting Cañon City: Class III-V Rapids & Free Wetsuit | US$ 167 per person | 3h | 4.94★ · 470 | Next departure: 2 May 2027 | English |
| Royal Gorge Rafting: Colorado Whitewater & Bridge Views | US$ 132 per person | 3h | 4.99★ · 375 | Next departure: 14 May 2027 | English |
| Royal Gorge Rafting Cañon City: Class III-V Whitewater & LunchGroup of up to 15 | US$ 158 per person | 4h | 4.96★ · 268 | Next departure: 18 Jul 2027 | English, Spanish |
| Bighorn Sheep Canyon Rafting: Class II-III Rapids for Families | US$ 149 per person | 3h–4h | 4.96★ · 199 | Next departure: 1 May 2027 | English |
| Royal Gorge Colorado whitewater rafting 10-mile rapids | US$ 149 per person | 3h–4h | 4.88★ · 147 | Next departure: 3 May 2027 | English |
| Royal Gorge Rafting: Class III Rapids & Bighorn CanyonGroup of up to 14 | US$ 199 per person | 6h | 4.97★ · 92 | Next departure: 30 Apr 2027 | — |
By what you need
- Small groups (up to 15) (3): Bighorn Sheep Canyon Rafting: Class II-III rapids on the Arkansas (US$ 116 per person) · Royal Gorge Rafting Cañon City: Class III-V Whitewater & Lunch (US$ 158 per person) · Royal Gorge Rafting: Class III Rapids & Bighorn Canyon (US$ 199 per person)