The Royal Gorge Route Railroad has teamed up with rafting outfitters
to offer Colorado's most unique itinerary
A Raft Masters Adventure
All aboard the Rail and Raft Experience! 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!
Call: 1.800.568.7238 or visiting us on the web at: RaftMasters.com
Arkansas River Tours - River and Rail Package - With the success of the Raft & Rail package, the Royal Gorge Route teamed up with two additional rafting companies offering variations to the package. Arkansas River Tours meets guests traveling from points east of Canon City at the Santa Fe Depot at 401 Water Street in Canon City, then takes you to the river put-in where you will meet your river guides. They will outfit you with life jackets and give you a safety orientation before beginning your rafting trip.
This is a ½ day Bighorn Sheep Canyon whitewater rafting trip. Fun for the whole family! Enjoy a 10 mile rafting trip through several exciting Class III and IV rapids like 3 Rocks, Spikebuck and Shark's Tooth in the morning. After a hearty riverside lunch you will board the Royal Gorge Route train for a spectacular 12 mile train ride through the world famous Royal Gorge.After the conclusion of your rafting trip we will serve you lunch and escort you to the train at Parkdale. The trip concludes at the Santa Fe Depot where we met you in the morning. For more information on Arkansas River Tours River & Rail package, please call: (800) 321-4352 (719) 942-4362 or visit ART on the web.
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. Please contact our office at 800-748-2953 to speak with a reservationist. You may also visit us on the web at raftecho.com.
