One Day. Two Perspectives. Zero Logistics Stress.
You’ve got one day in Cañon City, and you want to make the most of it. The Royal Gorge isn’t just one thing: there’s the river at the canyon bottom, the legendary suspension bridge overhead, and the historic train cutting along the canyon walls. Each deserves to be seen. But coordinating across different vendors and schedules can turn a vacation into a project.
Raft Masters solves that with two all-inclusive adventure packages: one booking, one day, everything included.
Rail + Raft — Two Icons, One Unforgettable Day
Available: May 23–September 7, 2026 | Check-in: 8:30 AM at Royal Gorge Route Railroad, 401 Water St, Canon City 81212.
- Royal Gorge Rail + Raft: Adults $228
- Bighorn Sheep Canyon Rail + Raft: Adults $218 / Children $213
- Family Float Rail + Raft: Adults from $184 / Children from $159 / Lap children (under 2) $75
- Dome seating upgrade: $30/ticket
Your day starts at the historic Royal Gorge Route Railroad for a 24-mile round-trip journey through the 1,100-foot-deep Royal Gorge: jaw-dropping canyon views from along the river. After the train, lunch is served at Raft Masters’ Eddy Out Cafe before you gear up and hit the water. Choose your rafting trip based on your group: the family-friendly Family Float (ages 1+), the crowd-pleasing Bighorn Sheep Canyon (ages 5+), or the thrilling Royal Gorge whitewater run for the adventurous. All river gear, photo, and expert guide support included.
The result: the Royal Gorge from the train above, then the river below, in one seamless day.
Boat + Bridge — Rafting Meets the World’s Highest Suspension Bridge
Available: May 23–September 7, 2026 | Check-in: 8:15 AM at Raft Masters
- Royal Gorge Boat + Bridge: Adults $173
- Bighorn Sheep Canyon Boat + Bridge: Adults $163 / Children $158
- Family Float Boat + Bridge: Adults $129 / Ages 3–12: $104 / Ages 1–3: $75
Morning on the Arkansas River followed by lunch at the Eddy Out Cafe. Then an afternoon at the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, standing 956 feet above the same canyon you just rafted through. Same place, two completely different worlds.
Every Package Includes:
- All river gear: wetsuits, boots, splash jackets at no extra charge
- Complimentary lunch at the Eddy Out Cafe
- Souvenir river photo
- Expert, safety-trained guides
- Coordinated scheduling: we handle the timing
See all Arkansas River packages and check our current specials.
Planning a large group? Visit our group planning page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the best Royal Gorge day trip from Colorado Springs? The Rail + Raft or Boat + Bridge: both all-inclusive, 45 miles from Colorado Springs, combining two iconic experiences in one booking.
What’s included in the Rail + Raft package? Train ride, half-day rafting trip of your choice, complimentary lunch, all river gear, guide service, and souvenir photo. Dome upgrade available for $30/ticket.
Can families with young children join? Yes, both packages include a Family Float option for ages 1+.
What’s the difference between the two packages?Rail + Raft = historic train ride + rafting. Boat + Bridge = rafting + Royal Gorge Bridge and Park.
When are packages available? May 23–September 7, 2026. Call 719-275-6645 to book or visit https://raftmasters.com/colorado-rafting/arkansas-river-packages/.