Royal Gorge Half-Day Rafting Trip

We had an amazing time. We only had one person in our group that hadn’t done this before and she had a blast. Our Guide Lawerence was amazing and knowledgeable of the route. We saw lots of wildlife along the way!

Our experience exceeded our expectations! Very friendly environment and people. Made us feel comfortable and confident during tour. Guide was very knowledgeable about the river and region. Better priced than others, perfect for families that don’t like huge crowds of rafters 😁 Perfect adventure! Highly recommend! They’re awesome!!

Great! Very nice and friendly people.

Did not have that corporate feel you get from many tourist activities. Very personal friendly people! Had all the gear we needed. Very knowledgeable team. Had a blast.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Before booking our rafting trip, we researched several local companies and quickly realized that Lost Paddle Rafting stood out from the rest. Unlike some of the larger corporate outfitters, Lost Paddle is a true family-owned, local business, and that personal touch made all the difference. When I called with questions, I had the pleasure of speaking with Kelly. She was incredibly friendly, patient, and knowledgeable. She took the time to walk me through the different rafting options, explain each section of the river, answer all of my questions, and help me plan the perfect trip for my family. It never felt like a sales call—it felt like talking to someone who genuinely cared about making sure we had the best experience possible. Our guide, Tyler, was absolutely fantastic. Not only was he skilled and knowledgeable on the river, but he also shared fascinating history about the Arkansas River and Royal Gorge area throughout the trip. As a family that had never been whitewater rafting before, I was definitely a little nervous. Within minutes of getting on the water, Tyler had all those fears washed away and had us feeling comfortable, confident, and excited for the adventure ahead. What started as a little bit of nervousness quickly turned into one of the most memorable experiences our family has ever had. Rafting through Royal Gorge on the Arkansas River was breathtaking, exciting, and so much fun. Along the way, we even stopped for a little cliff jumping, which added an extra thrill to the adventure. To top it all off, we were lucky enough to spot a Bighorn sheep, making the experience even more memorable. If you’re considering a rafting trip, I can’t recommend Lost Paddle Rafting enough. Their customer service, local knowledge, family atmosphere, and expert guides truly set them apart. We will absolutely be back, and I promise you won’t regret booking your next adventure with Lost Paddle Rafting!

We had a wonderful time. I always use lost paddle for our rafting. I took 3 other friends who never rafted before and was a little nervous but Steven was great with us. The ladies enjoyed it and we got great memories ( and no one ended up in the water). Thank you for another memorable trip. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

10/10 HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Steven was our guide and he is amazing! He’s knowledgeable with all things rafting which made us feel safe and ready for an adventure! He gave us bits of history and stories along the way which really added to the trip! They were incredibly accommodating when we needed to change times and they offer wetsuits if your someone that’s typically cold. Our 12 year old had a blast and we’ll definitely recommend Lost Paddle Rafting to our friends!

Family of three and we had a blast! We missed the morning trip due to traffic and Lost River were accommodating and helped us get an afternoon trip. Our guide Stephen was phenomenal and friendly. Spend the money and take the trip!

So fun! Not to scary but can be if ya make it! Our guy, Willy (Scott), was so funny and also did a great job navigating while teaching us about the plants and wildlife in the surround area.

A few of us were new to white water rafting and one was somewhat experienced. We all had such a great time!! Adam was the best guide! We felt totally safe and secure with him in charge of our raft:) If you are the slightest bit nervous, you can relax and know that your are in good hands with performance tours. They know what they are doing and do it well. You will have an opportunity to swim. We were even able to jump off a cliff into a deeper section of water. Fun!! Tips: Sunscreen, sunglasses (with a strap) and or a hat, water shoes, quick dry long sleeve shirt, and water to drink, cash for tips or use the venmo QR codes inside... 👍 4 of us in the raft split the cost for photos- taken at one of the rapids - 17 photos cost us $78 or so... (photos were from another company FYI.) Listen to the guide, and most of all-- Have fun!!