Antonio is the BOMB and Rock N Row is so much fun. Look, if you want a Glamping River facility,…read morethis isn't it. If you want a legit fun time with guides that know the river THIS IS IT. Our guide was a second generation guide that knew the river like the back of his hand. We were safe, had a great time, and learned all about the river. This was our second time down the river and we will be back with friends. The facilities were clean, they had drinks and the price was spot on.

Want an adventure? Rock-N-Row is the place to deliver you a fun time on the Arkansas River. We…read morewere first time white water rafters & our tour guide, Matias, took care of us. Our 2-hour journey throughout the Middle Bighorn Sheep Canyon area gave us perfect vistas of the canyon, herds of bighorn sheep & just an all-around good time. The river flows were pretty fast at over 2,000 CFS for mid June. The only downsides were the weak air conditioning on the white vans taking our groups to the launch site & the lack of professional photographers the day we toured. We especially liked the small town feel of Cotopaxi where small groups & families weren't treated like a cattle call.

What an amazing adventure. We had a group of 8, and it's was all of our first time doing white…read morewater rafting, and we had no idea what to expect. Once we arrived, the staff was so nice and helped us get set up with what to do. Once we were ready, the raft instructors got us suited up and went over all the safety rules. It was a bit overwhelming but much needed. I was kind of nervous but really excited, as the rest of the group. We had so much fun and can't wait to do it again. Our instructors May and Katherine were awesome!!

We had a blast with Arkansas River Tours. Kyle, our raft leader was amazing. We felt that he had…read moregood control of the situation at all times. Friendly, fun and professional. Will definitely be looking for another opportunity to go rafting again and will go with Arkansas River Tours!

We went rafting with Independent Whitewater in Salida, CO, and it was hands down the highlight of…read moreour trip. We had small children with us, and the entire team made us feel completely safe and well taken care of. Our guide, Free, was amazing--super knowledgeable, calm, and hilarious. He made the whole experience fun and stress-free for everyone, including the kids. The trip had just the right mix of adventure and comfort, and the scenery was incredible. Can't recommend Independent Whitewater enough, especially if you're bringing young kids. Ask for Free--you won't regret it!

Great company! So much fun!! Deegan was the best guide and…read moreshout out to Ellis for the singing!

Great experience! I had an amazing time zip lining and couldn't have asked for a better experience…read more The tour guides, Decklyn, Mattix, and Jackson did a fantastic job explaining everything clearly and made sure we felt safe and confident every step of the way. Their communication was excellent, and they kept the whole group engaged and comfortable throughout the tour. All three of them had awesome personalities and brought such great energy and vibes, which made the entire trip even more enjoyable. I'm already wanting to go back and bring my kids. Highly recommend this experience; it was fun, well-organized, and unforgettable thanks to such a great team!

Rafting::: Had an…read moreabsolute blast with Luke on our half-day gorge extravaganza! ‍ Starting with safety first, Luke quickly realized we were ready for not just a family adventure, but the paddle of a lifetime! From history lessons to hilarious jokes and endless encouragement, Luke felt like just one more member of our crazy family! Even the ride in the van was a hoot, thanks to Josie! He made going over the safety rules checklist fun and easy to remember. Also, Hank, Henry, or was it Harry? Who knows! But the photographer captured all our fun and chaos along the way. This adventure is definitely saved to the top of my list for my next trip out! Zipline::: 1-2-3, ready, zip! Today's afternoon adventure was packed with excitement, featuring hikes with no cactus grabs, Bob's wonderful splits, and Zoe's tree touches, all with a side of zipping through Mongoose Valley! If it weren't for Gabe, we wouldn't have any evidence of our epic adventure! This is a fantastic first-time course, complete with a practice round before you tackle the real deal. And get your bets ready because you'll have the chance to battle it out on the zip line with a person of your choosing. May the odds be ever in your favor! What else can I say but just do it! Take the leap off a wooden stand, soak in the stunning views of the gorge and valley, and enjoy the camaraderie of the zip-on!

Echo Canyon River Expeditions -- JP is the GOAT, the river is wild, and we peaked as a family…read more We did the full-day rafting trip, and honestly? 10/10, no notes -- except to demand JP as your guide because that man is the GOAT. Guide of All Time. Funny, knowledgeable, calm in the chaos, and somehow knew both river facts and dad jokes. He could lead a TED Talk on how to have a good time on water. It was our family of four (two adults, two kids -- 12 and 15, professional eye-rollers) plus another awesome family we met on the raft. Total strangers at first, river besties by lunch. Echo Canyon clearly knows how to pair people up -- no drama, just good vibes and shared paddling trauma bonding. The river itself? Just enough rapids to make us scream-laugh, plus plenty of chill spots where we could float, swim, or yeet ourselves off rocks like majestic river creatures. It was basically summer camp, adrenaline edition. Speaking of lunch: we expected, like, a soggy sandwich and a dream. What we got was a deluxe box lunch -- huge, delicious, and teen-boy approved (which is saying something). Energy fully restored. We were ready to conquer the next round of splashes. By the end of the day, we were soaked, sun-drenched, mildly sore, and so happy. JP made the whole experience feel like a guided nature documentary with more laughs and fewer khakis. Book the trip. Ask for JP. Make friends on the raft. Eat the lunch. Jump in the river. Live your best life.

Had an amazing white water rafting trip with JP! I had never been white water rafting before, and…read moreafter the bus ride to the entry point, I thought for sure I was going overboard, but JP was a great leader who made me feel comfortable AND I did not fall out of the boat. He knew the river well, and kept our crew moving. I had SO MUCH FUN and already want to go back! Highly recommend Echo Canyon for the Royal Gorge!

We booked our trip beginning of 2022-ish when they were running som specials on 2 and 3 day trips…read more I gave the information to my girl scouts and had a couple that wanted to go. I was not initially supposed to be the adult going with. I have a fear of bigger and faster rapids....... However stuff happened and it ended up being me. From the beginning they were easy to work with. I had made a tentative reservation online but we didn't have quite enough people. However our trip was early in the season. I called after a couple of days to see if they thought we would be a go. They opted to run the trip for us since we were early season. They did keep it up for others to potentially join but no others did. Which is unfortunate. Our experience was great! They sent plenty of email communications as it got closer including asking about dietary needs and then reminders. When we arrived we got there an hour early as instructed in the email. They checked us in. Got us a dry bag and our tokens for getting the wet suit. We went and packed our dry bags. And then picked up our wet suits and went to the bathrooms to change. Bathrooms were clean and well kept. The wet suits dont have the arms and neck so you would want to wear a non cotton shirt underneath or be sure to wear a lot of sunscreen (if you are renting a wet suit. We were early season and it was recommended to us) Turbo, the driver came out to chat with us as we were waiting and gave a pep talk. Through our chat he had found out I was nervous. Appreciated the pep talk. Our guides, Kat and Gregg were professional and knowledgable about rafting. Kat shared quite a bit of some of the cool history of the area. Gregg really try to engage my quiet and introverted girls. Being that we were doing a 2 day trip there was food involved. We had 3 of us who have celiacs and then one who is also vegan and one who is also vegetarian. They were able to accomodate our needs with really yummy, delicious and filling food. Gregg and Kat prepared all our meals. Honestly we all felt a little bad we are used to being doers. It was weird to have someone else doing all the work. But they did a great job and the food was yummy and satisfying! They also had some desert available at times and hot drinks. Was so thankful that they did such a good job with the food. Sometimes places can't get it right when you have a gluten free and vegan combo. That was not the case here. They did a great job!! Our camping area was lovely. There was a little bit of hiking available. But they also brought some games that we played for a bit. It was nice and relaxing. The next day going through the canyon was definitely a lot of fun. As with most companies they do take some pics of your ride, if you want pics be sure to stop back by the front desk after your experience. You wont be sorry this is a great company.

Great experience!! We went on a 3 day, 2 night trip and everything was wonderful. We have some…read moreexperience rafting. 4 adults and we were on our own with our 2 guides, Ana and Danny. They were enthusiastic, energetic and all around great people and guides. The food was great, the rental equipment was in good shape, the boats were fully equipped, and the campgrounds were nice! Overall no complaints, just a lot of fun! Thanks Ana and Danny!!

First timers- was a bit nervous but it turns out there was no reason for it. The rapids were class…read more3&4 and were very manageable if you listened to the guides. We had Sam and Kelly in our group as guides and they were very knowledgeable and capable and obviously know their stuff on the water. Sam was chill and so funny. Kelly was calm and answered so many questions from the teens in our group. We were on the water about two hours and it was a great day.

River runners was great! My brother and I from mn and a Colorado Springs friend hit the rapids…read morewith our river guide Sam. Sam was awesome!! We did the whole day Royal Gorge trip which I highly recommend! We were beginner rafters and it was great. Sam was Very informative and took us 'surfing', which was something that you need to experience, along with the whole trip. I think we may have stiffed Sam alittle on our tip to him, but we had no idea what to tip, sorry Sam!! We will be back and will be requesting Sam if he's available, and will make up for what we lacked.

My husband and I did our first rafting experience this August 2017 and we had a memorable…read moreexperience. From start to finish, everything went smoothly with adequate instructions to make us feel comfortable. We chose to do level 3-4 half day rafting and then ATV. The level 3-4 was actually perfect even though it was our first time, due to not wanting it to be too easy. Alex was our rafting guide who did an amazing job!! We almost wished we did a full day. For the ATV, Karen was our guide who also did a a great job and led us up some beautiful trails. Highly recommend this company.

Great experience with RGR. Garret was an awesome guide, pulled me right back into the raft after I…read morechundered in sunshine! And Drew got the shot of just my feet sticking out of the water. Great guides, new equipment, and beautiful views of the gorge.

Booked the half-day numbers trip on the Arkansas River out of Buena Vista with KODI rafting and was…read morethoroughly pleased with the experience. Our trip was a bachelor party and we were Kodi's first trip of the season (May 2, 2026). We were advised that the water levels would be low which would make our trip more technical with the need to avoid rocks that are typically submerged during higher flows later in the season. Our guides Dave, Tyler, and Ry were experts in navigating these waters, and the conditions made for an awesome trip. Everyone on our trip had a blast including those who have never rafted before. Throughout the booking process Amy was helpful and communicative, and was able to field my many questions. Everything we were told to expect is exactly how our trip played out. I've Rafted with KODI before, and they have earned my repeat business whenever I come back to Colorado.

Incredible trip with Chas as our guide. We loved it and our kids had a blast. Will definitely come…read moreback! Bailey at the desk was helpful and friendly.

We went rafting on some class III and IV rapids today with raftmasters and it was a fantastic…read moreexperience. 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.

Great time rafting the Gorge today! Great weather and river temp was CFM 1500. Our guide was…read moreSpencer 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!