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Two decades of guiding over a million guests through Colorado's most legendary canyon. This is how it started. And why we never stopped.
In 2004, James Whiteside and Ty Seufer had a vision: share the raw, breathtaking beauty of the Royal Gorge with the world. They started with a handful of rafts, a deep respect for the Arkansas River, and an unwavering commitment to safety. What began as a small rafting outfit quickly became something bigger.
Over two decades, that single operation grew into Colorado's most comprehensive adventure outfitter: offering world-class whitewater rafting, soaring zipline tours, scenic helicopter flights over 1,000-foot canyon walls, and riverside lodging where guests fall asleep to the sound of the river.
But the numbers only tell part of the story. It's the wide-eyed wonder of a first-timer conquering Class IV rapids. The family traditions built on annual river trips. The proposals at sunset over the canyon. Those are the moments that keep us coming back to the river every single day.
See what it's like to raft through one of Colorado's most legendary canyons with our team.
James Whiteside and Ty Seufer founded Royal Gorge Rafting on the banks of the Arkansas River with a passion for sharing Colorado's most spectacular canyon with the world.
We expanded beyond rafting to offer thrilling zipline tours over the Arkansas River Valley, giving guests a new way to experience the canyon from above.
A milestone that proved what we always knew: the Royal Gorge is a world-class destination that people return to year after year.
We added scenic helicopter flights, giving our guests a bird's-eye view of the 1,000-foot Royal Gorge canyon walls and the Arkansas River below.
Our riverside yurts, Airstreams, and luxury ranch homes opened, making us a full-service adventure resort on the Arkansas River.
We surpassed 11,000 five-star reviews across all platforms, making us Colorado's highest-rated adventure outfitter.
Every decision we make starts with safety. Our guides are trained in Wilderness First Aid and swift-water rescue. Our equipment exceeds industry standards.
The Arkansas River and the Royal Gorge are sacred places. We practice Leave No Trace principles and actively participate in river conservation and cleanup efforts.
We're not just running trips. We're creating experiences that families, couples, and friends will talk about for the rest of their lives.
We live here. We raise our families here. Canon City and the Royal Gorge are our home, and we take pride in sharing them with the world.
20+
Years in Business
1M+
Guests Guided
11,216+
5-Star Reviews
4.9
Average Rating
Book your adventure today and find out why over 11,000 guests have given us five stars. Whether it's your first rapid or your hundredth, the Royal Gorge never gets old.
45045 W US Hwy 50, Canon City, CO 81212: meet at the rafting office for gear-up and shuttle to the river.
