Come celebrate the 10 Year Anniversary of the Colorado Springs Marathon presented by Centura Health on Saturday, September 30, 2023. Whether you are a seasoned runner or looking to tackle your first 5k, we have you covered with 4 events to choose from.
Location: Colorado Springs
Royal Gorge Vacation Rentals
Vacation Rentals Near The Royal Gorge and Canon City
Affordable vacation rentals and luxury accommodation choices. Ranch-style lodging for up to 50 people. Secluded locations – leave the beaten path behind. Perfect for reunions, weddings or groups large and small.
Choices of Vacation Rentals
- Luxury Colorado Cabins – fully equipped and ready for your epic group getaway. Located very near the Royal Gorge.
- Riverside Glamping – luxury yurts and airstreams for a premium camping experience. Campsites are riverside.
Arkansas River Tours
Arkansas River Tours – Whitewater Rafting
Since 1973, Arkansas River Tours has connected over 300,000 guests to the river on fun whitewater rafting adventures. From family-friendly floats and multi-activity packages to advanced Royal Gorge rafting, Arkansas River Tours has a trip for everyone!
Whether planning a family vacation or weekend getaway, whitewater rafting is the perfect activity to tack on a little adventure. Our goal at Arkansas River Tours is to provide premium whitewater rafting experiences through experiential learning and emphasis on safety. From the courteous office staff to the quirky yet professional guides, Arkansas River Tours is sure to make your Colorado adventure a memorable experience.
Choose an Arkansas River Tours Trip
Not sure which trip to choose? Our support staff is available to help. Our most popular trip is the Bighorn Sheep Canyon rafting trip. This experience is perfect for families that are looking to “get their feet wet.” For those who have been to Colorado whitewater rafting before, the Royal Gorge river rafting trip is challenging and provides lasting memories for all. Brand new to rafting and not sure where to start? The Cottonwood Family Float trip offers wildlife viewing and an introduction to the river environment. Spending the day in nature with your young ones is the perfect way to eliminate screen time and show them the great outdoors!
Book Your Arkansas River Rafting Trip With Arkansas River Tours!
Performance Tours Rafting
About Performance Rafting Tours
This rafting company has been offering whitewater tours science 1986. They are dedicated to providing memorable experiences for their guests, right along with their focus on safety, pride in their crew, and love for the river.
Check their website for discounts and special offers.
Performance Tours Destinations
Performance Tours operates out of six destinations spread across Colorado and facilitates rafting trips on all major rivers. They offer full and half-day rafting tours.
Experience the thrill! Mild to wild raft trips in the Royal Gorge area, Beuna Vista, Frisco, Browns Park, and more for all ages and abilities. Group discounts. 24 years’ experience. Excellent safety record.
Royal Gorge Rafting & Zipline Tours
Royal Gorge Rafting Zipline Tours, All Your Fun in One Location
Get ready for the Royal Gorge rafting zipline experience. This is their specialty, rafting the Royal Gorge and Ziplining. You can easily sign up for a combo day package. The company owns both activities and operates these activities out of the same place, the adventure hub. This means a seamless experience for their guests. Or, just do one or the other activity.
Royal Gorge Rafting Zipline Tours, Vacation Rentals & the White Water Bar & Grill – One Location 100% FUN!
They offer full and half-day river trips through the Royal Gorge and Bighorn Sheep Canyon. They focus on providing safe and enjoyable trips suitable for the guests. All river gear is included with the reservation. You can even make lodging reservations via their website. Select from riverside options or vacation homes.
- FREE USE OF ALL RIVER GEAR
- EXPERIENCED GUIDES
- SEAMLESS VACATION PACKAGES
- KAYAK SUPPORT & PHOTOGRAPHY (A priceless addition to your trip)!
- BAR & GRILL ONSITE
- AFFORDABLE LUXURY VACATION RENTALS
- AND MUCH MORE!
Colorado Jeep Tours
Off-Road with Colorado Jeep Tours
Immerse yourself in the scenic beauty and rich history of Colorado by traveling the road less traveled. Get out and about with Colorado Jeep Tours.
At Colorado Jeep Tours we pride ourselves on providing high-quality, scenic, and informative jeep tours. Our interpretive tours offer a variety of information, including western history, geology, and even paleontology while traveling on some of the most scenic roads and trails in Colorado. Our tours offer a fun and interesting way to see and learn about Colorado.
Choose Your Colorado Off-Road Tour
Each tour has its own unique scenery. Some tours take you along the rim of the famous Royal Gorge (on a half-day or full day with lunch, while other tours explore the bright red monoliths that makeup Red Canyon Park. Colorado Jeep Tours also can take you along the Gold Belt Tour through the late 1800s mining districts of Cripple Creek and Victor. All of our tours are incredibly scenic and accommodate most ages and abilities.
Open-Air Jeeps 
Our customized open-air jeeps are modified with your comfort in mind. We use airbag suspensions to smooth out the ride and thick cushion seats so you can view Colorado’s spectacular scenery and wildlife without worrying about a rough bumpy ride.
Adventure Vacation Package Deals
We’ve partnered with the best attractions in the area to show you the best the Royal Gorge region offers. Consider packaging your half-day jeep tour with:
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A ride on the Historic Royal Gorge Route Railroad through the Royal Gorge – purchase your jeep and train package deal here and get a free ticket to the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park.
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Whitewater rafting and Jeep Tour – purchase your jeep, raft and lunch package deal here and get a free ticket to the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park.
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Wine tasting and Jeep Tour -this package deal is an add-on option to most jeep tours. Wine tasting is through the Winery at Holy Cross Abbey.
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Horseback Ride and Jeep Tour – an add-on deal with any jeep tour.
Whether you are looking for a scenic half-day tour, a historical and adventurous full-day tour, or a day packed with one of the best multi-packages in Colorado, we have an adventure that’s right for you. Want to see all the area tours and attractions we can book for you? Visit our website RoyalGorge.Info and be sure to download the Royal Gorge app to find deals, get area info, search local events, see the weather, and more.
A Raft Masters Adventure
The Passion of Raft Masters
Raft Masters has been in business under the same ownership since 1989. Few rafting companies can boast of that length of continuous dedication and service. At Raft Masters, we strive to be the BEST rafting company in Colorado by offering professional rafting experiences with competitive prices. Our attention to your comfort, safety, and enjoyment is reflected in our guides and equipment – nothing but the best. Learn More about why we are the rafting company you should choose for the best combination of safety and fun for the entire family. From a half-day of rafting the serene and kid-friendly Family Float and the mid-level Bighorn Sheep Canyon (Class 1-III), to full day and wildly-exciting Class V whitewater adventures in the Royal Gorge, we truly have a raft trip for everyone.
At Raft Masters, Colorado whitewater rafting isn’t just a business – it’s our passion. No other Colorado rafting company does it as we do. We have been in business under the same ownership since 1989 and we stake our reputation on providing professional, high-quality, whitewater rafting adventures dedicated to your comfort, safety, and enjoyment. But, we don’t want you to take our word for it. Please take a minute to read our TripAdvisor reviews, where we’ve received 5-star ratings from over 700 people, as of summer 2019.
Select Your Adventure Trip
Raft Masters offers exclusive rafting trips and combination packages along both the Clear Creek (40 minutes west of downtown Denver) and the Arkansas River (2 hours south of Denver and 1 hour southwest of Colorado Springs). We have the perfect whitewater excursion for rafters of every skill level, and for just about any group size. In fact, we specialize in large group outings – from school field trips to business team-building functions. Planning a party, wedding or another event? Contact us for group rates and information.
Quality wet-suits, river boots, and paddle jackets that are essential for your safety and comfort are provided by Raft Masters to all rafters at no charge. We want your day to be enjoyable, so you can “experience the thrill without the chill.” We’re also the only Colorado whitewater rafting outfitter that requires – and provides – safety helmets on all trips. Raft Masters is open year-round for reservations, with our rafting season running from March thru September, depending on water levels. If you’re feeling more adventurous, multi-day overnight trips are available too!
Have more questions? Vist our FAQ’s page or give us a call at 719-275-6645. We look forward to seeing you on the river soon!
Quality Inn & Suites Cañon City
Cañon City’s only FULL SERVICE HOTEL. FREE Deluxe Continental Breakfast, FREE High Speed Internet Access, Relax & Enjoy the Hotel’s Indoor Hot Tubs & Outdoor Heated Pool.
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Play Dirty ATV
Play Dirty ATV Tours, whether it be a private tour or rental, come get dirty with us. It’s fun.
The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey
About Winery at Holy Cross Abbey
Since July 2002, The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey has been attracting visitors worldwide. Located on the pastoral and serene grounds of The Holy Cross Abbey and nestled against the spectacular backdrop of the Wet Mountains, the winery is a shining example of what draws visitors to Cañon City and Fremont County.
Winery at Holy Cross Abbey Tasting Room
The winery’s tasting room is open daily and was voted “Best Front Range Tasting Room” by Colorado Vine. There is ample parking and the beautiful tree-shaded park has picnic tables to enjoy lunch and a bottle of wine. The gracious staff guided you through a tasting of multi-award-winning wines. The gift shop is filled with items from all over the world and many distinctively Colorado items.
The winery also hosts an annual harvest festival on the last weekend of September. Celebrating the year’s grape harvest with music, food, and art, the highlight of the festival is the crushing of the community grapes for the wildly popular Wild Cañon Harvest wine. The wine contains grapes from over fifty growers with seventeen different varietals of grapes as part of the blend. The wine is traditionally released the week of Thanksgiving and has become the celebrated holiday wine of Cañon City.
Events 
Throughout the year, The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey hosts various events. Please check the events calendar. Try an adventure tour package. A jeep ride and wine tasting.
Gift Shop
The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey is also wonderful for gift shopping, as they can now ship wine to most states. Your gifts can be taken care of from start to finish. If you can’t visit the tasting room to shop, check out the online shop.
The tasting room and gift shop is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00am until 6:00pm, and on Sundays from 12:00pm until 5:00pm.