Raft and Rail
Experience the fun of riding the train and the thrill of
whitewater rafting!
The Royal Gorge Route has chosen three rafting companies to provide the ultimate adventure package. Each company offers a different option of raft and rail.
A Raft Masters Adventure - Rail and Raft adventure package
Raft Masters
Join us for a day of riding the Historical Royal Gorge Route Railroad and rafting the Arkansas River. The trip will begin at 8:15 a.m. at our Canon City office. Following a short ride to the Royal Gorge Route’s train depot, you will be escorted onto the train with no wait to take you on your 24-mile round trip journey through the 1,000 foot deep Royal Gorge, alongside the raging Arkansas River, where you'll have the opportunity to observe Bald Eagles, Blue Heron, Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, Mule Deer, and flora, native to the gorge. You will have the option of choosing between coach cars, with comfortable seats and big windows to take in the spectacular views, or upgrade to the dome cars, with an incredible glass dome roof to enhance your viewing and comfortable seats to enjoy the ride. After the Royal Gorge Route Railroad trip, you will be picked up and returned to Raft Masters for a delicious buffet lunch at our very own “Eddy Out Café”. After lunch, you will have the choice to raft either an introductory nine mile raft trip through the Bighorn Sheep Canyon, or a more challenging twelve mile trip through the Royal Gorge. If you are looking for one of the most unique experiences in Colorado, climb aboard the Rail and Raft trip today!
To book a Rail and Raft adventure
Call: 1.800.568.7238 or visiting RaftMasters.com and ask for the Rail and Raft package.
Arkansas River Tours - River and Rail Package
Raft with Arkansas River Tours
River and Rail Packages- Arkansas River Tours
Arkansas River Tours combines a ½ day Bighorn Sheep Canyon trip with a round-trip train ride with the Royal Gorge Route Railroad through the world famous Royal Gorge. Guests will depart from our riverside base in Cotopaxi, CO at 9:00 am for the 10 mile whitewater raft trip. The whole family will enjoy several Class III and IV rapids like Spikebuck, 3 Rocks and Shark’s Tooth. At our private, riverside picnic area we will cook a delicious BBQ steak or chicken lunch with all the fixin’s. After this hearty lunch you will receive a voucher for your 24 mile train ride departing from Canon City at 3:30 and returning about 5:30.
Families with little kids, 5- 8 years old, can elect to combine our Cottonwood Family Float with the train ride and the BBQ lunch. This easy, introductory rafting trip departs our Cotopaxi office at 10 am every day. You will travel 5 miles with a few easy Class II-III rapids.
To book a River and Rail Package call 800-321-4352 or visit www.arkansasrivertours.com
To book a River and Rail package:
Call:
(800) 321-4352 * (719) 942-4362 or visit ART on the web.
Echo Canyon River Expeditions - Raft and Rail Package
Raft with Echo Canyon!
Echo Canyon River Expeditions and the Royal Gorge Route Railroad started an exclusive "Raft & Rail" package years ago which has quickly become one of the most popular packages in the Royal Gorge. By combining the two most popular activities in the region, visitors experience the thrill of whitewater rafting along with this amazing train journey through the Royal Gorge. All Raft & Rail trips check in at ECHO 45 minutes before scheduled departure and include all transportation, an 12-mile train ride and raft trip . The Parkdale trip also includes lunch. This unique trip is an ECHO exclusive and space is limited.
On the Open Car!
To book a Raft and Rail Package
Call:
800-748-2953 or visit us on the web at: raftecho.com.