We went rafting on some class III and IV rapids today with raftmasters and it was a fantastic experience. It felt well organized and safe but also very fun and all I could hope for. John-o was our guide and he was great. He did a good job reteaching us the basics and knew the river quite well. Outside of that, he had some good geological knowledge and dad jokes as well. My buddy's wife couldn't come at the last second and they gave me a gift certificate which was cool as we thought he wouldn't get anything. The only thing I didn't love is there isn't anything to drink once you step on the bus so I would have brought some water but still highly recommend them. read more

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Great time rafting the Gorge today! Great weather and river temp was CFM 1500. Our guide was Spencer and he was great! Since it was the wife and I we were paired with a family of four. That being said they ABSOLUTELY SHOULD NOT have brought there elderly parents on this river! Anyone that knows Colorado should know that The Gorge is one of the most difficult rivers to run. Thus, this old man lasted 20 min before he had to be literally tied into the middle of the boat along with his wife. This lead to only 4 of us paddling! Again, great time because how could you not on a beautiful day with the Gorge but keep old people that can't even barely walk nor paddle off the river! read more

Enjoyed every minute on the Royal Gorge trip. Our guide knew a lot about the history of the gorge, and kept us informed about the sites when not in the middle of a rapid. Strongly recommend!! read more

We had a party of three. Spicoli was our guide and we was excellent. We had a great time. This adventure is what memories are made of! read more

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This place was a fantastic experience! We did the Royal Gorge 2.5 hour trip and it was everything we were looking for. Our guide was awesome, none of us swam. So that's a win! Everything we needed was provided and in good condition. We got a very good safety brief on the drive to the starting spot. I am definitely taking my family back to Raft Masters in June when the rapids are higher! Awesome experience, 10/10. read more

Raft Masters - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Canon City, Colorado

A great outfit with super friendly, knowledgeable and informative staff. our guide, Blake, was skilled, did a fantastic job piloting us down river, and had us laughing the whole way! I'd definitely recommend Raft Masters! read more

Took a family trip to Colorado and our rafting trip down the Royal Gorge was the highlight. Our guide, Aiden, was knowledgeable and made the trip that much better. You could see that he loved what he did and he ensured the experience was safe and at the same time exciting. It's hard to entertain a teenager, but even my daughter couldn't stop talking about how fun it was. We will definitely be back. Thanks for the memories. read more

Raft Masters - Trip of a lifetime! - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Canon City, Colorado

My husband chose this rafting. I had couple times experience for Idaho area but last time falling down and so scared. I am little worried about rafting...but, They give us free Lunch hamburgers and great smelling and awesome taste. Little wait and they give us a tips of safety and life jackets. School bus to get there we fully enjoyed Royal gorge area. So beautiful and long raft. Raft guy James was awesome for all safety and fun!! Thank you again James!!! read more

Raft Masters - We had fun times - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Canon City, Colorado

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What a spectacular day it was on the Arkansas River white water rafting in Colorado Just living out my dreams! Colin was our team guide for the day. He was very knowledgeable and he made our trip a safe and fun one. #Blessed #CanonCity #Colorado #ArkansasRiver #WhiteWaterRafting #RaftMasters #YoLo #HavingABlast #TheOriginalTamelaLee read more

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We went white water rafting for a bachelorette party and had a great experience! All the guides were really fun, made sure we had all the safety information and made the trip down the river very enjoyable! We went towards the end of the season when the water was pretty low, but they still had some great rapids. I would love to go again when the water was higher. I would definitely use this company again! read more

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This is the most best water rafting I've ever been to! Our guide Ranier was so nice and funny. We loved her.And we had the best time ever. read more

Raft Masters - The best rafting place in the world--Aven E. 9 year old - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Canon City, Colorado

This is the best way to spend the day. We had a terrific guide and our entire experience was top notch. My son didn't have the right shoes and they had a whole bunch of water shoes to use at no extra cost. We had a wonderful and safe experience. They are very organized and experienced. We would totally do it again! Our guide Kodee was super nice and super good at maneuvering the raft. read more

Raft Masters - Our family on the river! - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Canon City, Colorado

Raft Masters is top notch! The customer service, from the time you reserve to the day of acitvities, was absolutely perfect! All of the staff was wonderful, funny, and professional. Our guide was Riley, he was so energetic, hilarious, and so well informed. He was very experienced, and being native to the area, had some really interesting facts and stories about Royal Gorge and Colorado. Our group also organized an ATV outing with Raft Masters. They themselves did not operate the ATV's but the company they are partnered with (I believe they were called dirty atv tours out of Cotopaxi) were just as friendly, professional, and amazing! I highly recommend using this company for any of your outdoor activities while in Colorado. read more

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My family and friends had a blast with Kendall. She is absolutely an amazing tour guide. She is fun, calm, and very knowledgeable about the River. The Tour is safe and refreshing. Mike was a great driver and Collen had great tips for us in Canyon City. Thanks to Raft Masters. We will be back for more adventures. read more

Raft Masters - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Canon City, Colorado

Amazing! Our guide was Noah (I think) He was extremely nice and funny, we laughed and had a wonderful experience Thanks for the memories!!! read more

Raft Masters - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Canon City, Colorado

We had a group of 4 adults and 4 kids (ages 5 - 15). We debated between the Family Float and the Beginner level. We opted for the Beginner and are so glad we did! We went with the half-day Big Born Sheep Canyon half-day (with Royal Gorge Bridge & Park combo). It was a great time for the whole group. The kids LOVED it! John-O was an incredible guide. Very knowledgeable and laid-back, which helped ease the nerves. All of the staff was incredibly friendly. He was great with the younger kids, too. HIGHLY recommend!! read more

We had a really great time as a family of 6 rafting through Royal Gorge. Our guide was great. I'm sorry I have forgotten his name. The trip through the gorge was awesome scenery and excitement. Safety did seem important to these guys. I really can't say if they are better or worse than their competitors. One thing that was a little annoying was that the other companies seemed to have brought water for their customers, and I have never been on something like this that didn't have free water. I was super thirsty and there was nothing available to purchase once we got on the bus, so I am knocking down a star for that. read more

Raft Masters - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Canon City, Colorado

The Royal Gorge trip was incredible! Our guide James was the best! Great views and some good white water.

We went on a half day raft trip with our 10, 8, and 7 year old kids and had Spencer as our guide. It was wonderful. Spencer made it so much fun by pointing out all the details of different spots along the river, and helped these city people loosen up and enjoy the river. We will definitely look up Raft Masters on our next rafting trip and will request Spencer! Thank you Spencer and Raft Masters for exceeding our expectations! read more

The staff here were awesome! All very knowledgeable and super nice. This was our first rafting experience and it was great! Because of the water levels being higher than usual, we had to switch from the Big Horn Sheep ride to the Family float. This was a little disappointing but for the safety of our 5 year old, we totally understood. We still enjoyed our float and it was perfect for families with small children or older folks. The rapids were not too rough and the kids really enjoyed it. Definitely would like to go back to try out the rougher rapids! read more

Raft Masters - Family photo before we got on the raft - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Canon City, Colorado

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All of the staff is super friendly and took their time to politely and professionally answer all of our questions prior to our trip. It was great that the wet suite, boots, helmet, life jacket, and splash guard were all available for use at no additional cost. During our half day trip, Mark was our awesome raft guide. He was knowledgeable about rafting, safety, and the Arkansas River's history. We went after a pretty big storm so the water levels were higher than normal for late season, but we were assured that it would be a safe and fun experience, which it was! Parking, additional restrooms and changing rooms are available across the street from Raft Masters. Bring $0.75 to use the lockers where you can safely stow your car keys and other valuables. Thanks for a great time, Raft Masters! read more

Raft Masters - 679 cfs on 9/14/13 - Rowing through Sunshine falls, a class IV rapid, on the Arkansas river in the Royal Gorge of Colorado - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Canon City, Colorado

My wife booked the jeep tour and family float via the phone and forgot to ask for the military discount. We spent almost 600.00 on the trips. We asked when we arrived of they could adjust the price and were told no because the payment was already processed. Very disappointing and upsetting since processing a partial refund should be fairly easy and routine. Other than the above issue Ed our jeep driver and Nicole our raft guide were great. I was thinking the jeep tour would be hard core rock climbing or something but it was pretty tame. Very educational and we got to dive over the royal gorge bridge. I would have given 5 stars if there had not been the issue of the military discount. We own a business and we offer a large military discount. I have adjusted balances because I asked them if they were military after the purchase. I would never do that to a service member myself. read more

What a great experience! Great guides, amazing views, excellent adventure! A must do in Colorado and you can't go wrong with Raft Masters! read more

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Wow! What a phenominal trip down the Royal Gorge! This place was inexpensive, well-organized, easy to find, didn't nickle 'n' dime you and was the longest half-day available down the Royal Gorge (5 hours). Why I love Raft Masters and will use them for all future white water rafting: 1) Just about all the companies in Canon City have the same price for a half-day WWR trip down Royal Gorge, but RM's is the longest of them all 2) Jeremy, our oh so hunky guide that was super nice and laid back and told us all kinds of history stuff about the gorge while also making sure we got to know the people in our raft and had a great time 3) They are organized! I can't tell you how many trips I have got on that are a complete cluster f**k. They are very clear on what you must bring (a swimsuit) and what they provide (wetsuit, river booties, helmet, splash jacket, etc.) 4) None of this "oh that's extra" crap! Some of the other companies wanted to charge extra for wetsuit & river booties rental. 5) Did I mention Jeremy, our super hot guide? Oh, and he was great about giving us a heads up as to how to stay in the boat on certain rapids and which way to swim to safety if we happened to fall out (none of us did). 6) We could actually find the place! Basically, drive to Canon City, drive down the main drag, they're across the street from the McDonalds. There was one place I considered that said you couldn't even use a GPS to find them because they were that out in the middle of nowhere. Seriously, I'll be back for the Big Horn & Idaho Springs trips with Raft Masters. read more

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I planned my little July mini-getaway at 7pm the night before it was supposed to occur. Raft Masters is open to make reservations via phone until 9pm. The only negative thing about the whole experience was the ditzy little thing on the other end of the line trained to make reservations -- and apparently not answer basic procedural questions about the trip. Habla *spliff* much? Seemed like it... nevertheless, reservation was made and I tried to get myself into bed by 10am to wake up at 5. [edits out the rest of my narrative prose -- nutshell: slept 1 1/2 hrs, pounded energy drink, hit the road at 6am and once out of south Colo Spgs, sped 65-85 down down to Canon City to arrive at check-in time, 8:15am] I have to echo Mo C's review about these guys: I did some basic research and came up with 3 companies I was going to consider for rafting, Royal Gorge Rafting, River Rafters, and Raft Masters. Raft Masters was the only one who didn't charge extra for wetsuits, helmets, splash jackets and water booties. They also cruised in under the $100 mark for a full day's trip -- 22 miles and about 6 hrs-ish with lunch break -- which most of the prices seem to hover around for a full day on the Arkansas. My guide was a well-tanned part-Irish guy on his way to getting a masters in plumbing. And had guided people down the river for years. I don't recall his name sadly, but he's a solid guy: super nice and laid back and told us all kinds of history stuff about the gorge while making sure we got our share of whitewater and letting us do some fun things like surfing the sinkholes. Lunch was a great selection of cold cuts, cheese, condiments and various other things on fresh-baked rolls -- under a *really* impressive 2-peak covered tentlike structure that wasn't there the last time I went rafting like 5-6 years ago. Shaded people from the sun while they ate which was nice. My advice to any prospective rafters is that mid-late July is *too late to get into SERIOUS whitewater* - even if the mountains DID get a ton of snowfall this year. SO noted, I'll be diving back in late May/early June next year. Royal Gorge is supposed to be class 3-5's, but we didn't encounter anything above 1 or 2 "low" level 4 areas. D'oh. *smacks head* Next year...it'll be colder water, and a lot more surging. We had the entire lower part of the river to ourselves for the afternoon as everyone else apparently had chosen the half-day trips. Geez. They missed the best parts! It was a blast. They have a well-stocked tourist shop with various t-shirts, sunblock, sunglass secure straps as well as a big cash cow for the operation, their photography kiosk. $25 for 1 8x10, $40 for 2 8x10s, or $50 for a burned CD of about 24 shots at various points down the river. It's a staggering markup -- but I don't have a ton of good outside action shots of myself -- so I went in for the $50. Screw it. (I guess some of it went to the photographers themselves) So now I have some nice shots, some of which I will post here. A few miscellanea: 1) The booties when you get them may be wet. *They have been washed in soap solution* and are not dry. It doesn't mean someone just took them off and handed them over -- in fact, they make you rinse out your booties yourself. Not a problem here, keeps things friendly for the next person. 2) *Beware* Hwy 50, joining Hwy 115 to Canon City. There are stealth cruisers a *plenty* on that road. You have been warned. (yay, none got *me*...but 2 other poor bastards fed the PD's budget as I drove down)... 3) *WEAR SUNSCREEN* unless you're genetically blessed with a lot of melanin. Helmet covered my head, and I did my arms and face -- but forgot my leg quads. I had a nice scorched reminder of the day after I got back. *Really*, a seriously professional organization, be you trundling down class II-III's, or wanting to get seriously soaked in some IVs and if you're lucky, Vs. HIGHLY recommended. :D read more

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Don't think you'll regret using Raft Masters We had a party of five with three first timers. Our guide was Andrew and he definitely made our trip down the Royal Gorge fun. Andrew had given us the rundown for safety & paddle instructions in detail. I don't believe I could have asked for a better experience for our party. When our crew walked laughing and already reliving the trip you know it was a success. Another tip was given on the bus afterwards by one of the guides & that was to try "Big Burger World"..... definitely worth trying if you are in the area. read more

Our family originally signed up for the family float, but when we got there our guide said with the ages of our kids (12, 12, 9) we could easily handle the Big Horn Sheep Canyon float. We're so glad we switched! We saw level II and III rapids. We got wet, we screamed, we laughed and we paddle high fived! There were two places you were allowed to jump into the river for a splash. My husband decided to jump in - but be prepared to either be able to get back into the raft on your own or be pulled in by someone in your raft. Our river guide, Katie, and river guide in-training, Grace, were knowledgeable and so great to raft with! We had a fantastic time!!! PS the tacos at El Reynaldo's were delish - thanks for the recommendation! read more

Loved loved the experience. We had Aaron as our guide and it believe he made the experience what it was. He was a great teacher, made it very fun and safety was key. The views thru the canon and gore where breathtaking. He had amazing knowledge of the area and the waters. We hit some big Rapids and was very scary for moments but you put your trust in the guide and it was worth every penny. We also purchased the pics ahead of time and for the first time I can say it was well worth it. If we get back to Colorado I will bring my 3 teenagers for the experience and will rent the go pro also. p.s boots, wet suits, helmets all included. read more

Raft Masters - August 2015 - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Canon City, Colorado

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Had a great time! Did the half day Gorge Raft Trip, it was AMAZING. The staff are very friendly, there to have a good time but also emphasize safety. Aiden was our guide and our group had a blast - he kept it fun but also gave us clear instructions on what to do when needed. Highly recommend! read more

If you're taking a Jeep your id suggest somewhere else. This place was so ungodly unorganized when it came to jeepers. I felt like most of the attention was about the rafters and that we had no idea what or where to go cause they just kept screaming about the rafters. When you get there there's not even a sign to say where the jeepers check in! I sat in line for 10 minutes until we realized the Jeep tours were on the other side of the shop (which there was no signs or anyone screaming where to go) Otherwise the trip was very cool. The train ride was unreal. I suggest going on the car that is completely open and taking pictures or there. The Jeep tour was amazing. Our tour guy Ed was very informative and super cool. He def made this trip by far! I'd give five stars for ed but keeping it at three because of the unorganized facility. When we even went in after our trip all the staff hid in the back and no one greeted us or asked if we needed anything. We ended up not buying from the gift shop since all the staff ran back there when we came in and never came back out for us to pay for what we wanted. Thank you ed for making this trip for me and my family. We saw amazing views and got awesome pictures through the gorge read more

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Just ask for Abel! He's the best. We reserved our rafting trip and got Abel as a guide. He is thoroughly entertaining and his knowledge of the river and area is excellent. You will not be disappointed with him. I'm sure the other guides are just as competent and know the river, but I can only speak of my experience. The trip took a few hours and the water was refreshing. You will be given instructions on the bus to the drop off so you will be educated on all the correct river etiquette in case of emergencies- one person did fall out of another boat in our group, but she was quickly saved and had no injuries. I would def do this again! read more

Raft Masters - Class 4! Great time going down the gorge! - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Canon City, Colorado

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The first time we have been rafting. We had an awesome time. I can't wait to go again. Nomo was a great guide. Very friendly and patient. He got us from point A to point B without incident. Loved the experience. We are lookin forward to the next trip. We have already recommended raft masters to several people. The experience from start to finish was awesome. read more

Raft Masters - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Canon City, Colorado

Rafts Masters the name says it all. Masters of rafting, masters of great guides, masters of hospitality. All tour guides are friendly, upbeat, energetic and knowledgeable of the river. I've raft with this company several times for about 6yrs and we really enjoy it. All rafters are able to get wetsuits (which i recommend), water boots if needed, water coat if needed. I recommend changing into wetsuit with only under garments to make it comfy. Everyone is required to wear safety helmet and life vest. The guides will securely fasten your PFD, don't unloosen, it's supposed to be that tight. You take about 20 minutes to bus up to the rafting area. Rafting through the Royal Gorge is the best, beautiful scenery carved out by the river and time. The rapids are fun and you have quite the ride. Make sure you listen to your guide, secure yourself feet into the edge of raft and enjoy. Fun for couples, family or solo. read more

First time rafting at the Gorge for my family of 5 (2 adults and 3 teens) and we had the best experience with Raft Masters! Our guide Shep was very experienced and made the trip easily one of the most exciting things we've ever done! Highly recommend Raft Masters, especially the morning trip! The staff is also amazing and will recommend the right trip for your experience level. No pushy sales tactics - they truly want you to just have a great time! read more

This was very fun and exciting , staff was very friendly, we had the guide named Shepp and he was a great guide, very fun and chill! We had a great time , literally the funnest thing we have done in Colorado Springs . read more

Great jeep tours! our tour guide rick was great. We took the red rock canyon tour. Finished on skyline drive. read more

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In a very competitive industry, raft masters goes above and beyond. Luckily enough I was able to be paired with Dimart and he was one of the most experienced and knowledgeable guides I've had going down the Royal Gorge. 10/10 recommend raft masters and Dimart! read more

We rafted Royal Gorge with this outfit in July. Because the water levels were lower than usual, we called ahead and asked if our 12-year-old son could raft the Gorge. So glad we asked! The employees were very honest and said we'd be bored silly doing Big Horn -- there were virtually no rapids at all. Even the Gorge was pretty slow and tame. Mark was our guide -- top notch! However, all the guides undergo strenuous training and you really can't go wrong with any of them. We talked to Mark at length during the trip. He was one of the nicest guys! He let our son "ride the bull" by sitting on the front of the raft. He deliberately docked the raft on a rock so my son would get drenched, which was a total highlight. Overall a fantastic day! read more

The actual rafting was so much fun. Colin was my guide and he was not only knowledgeable and awesome regarding rafting but he had an awesome sense of humor and mixed in a lot of the history of the area. They lost a star because they were SO DISORGANIZED! What was on their website was different than what I (& several other people who were equally annoyed) was told. Not only that, but they just couldn't get their act together to get going. When we stopped for lunch, there were a couple groups that needed to be picked up and it literally took nearly an hour and 2 calls to finally get someone out there to get them. They were getting angrier and colder as the minutes ticked by. Just bad business. Also I bought the photo package and it clearly states you receive a zip drive for the photos, nope. Contacted the photography people, they had no clue what I was talking about either, even when I sent them a screen shot. read more

Aden was such a great instructor ! He made us feel safe And comfortable, he was a great leader. It was a great experience read more