Whitewater Adventure Outfitters

We had such a blast rafting the royal Gorge. The raft guides are very experienced and easy going. We will definitely be back

I went rafting this past weekend with three of my friends to celebrate my 21^st birthday and it couldn’t have been a greater experience. It was my first time out on the rapids but I didn’t feel uncomfortable once. Our raft guide, Duffy, was stellar. He was attentive, easygoing and it was obvious he was looking out for us. He made sure we made the most of it and I’m convinced our trip wouldn’t have been the same without him. I will definitely be back in the very near future for more!!! Thanks to everyone at WAO!

Looking for an awesome whitewater adventure with an emphasis on safety and fun — look no further– this is one of the remaining small mom and pop organizations and their knowledge of the river is evident. The Boat Guides are tremendous– ours expertly handled the boat, hit and avoided waves at will and kept us actively engaged in the boats’ maneuvering. Will return to Colorado and will go with this outfit again — I recommend you do as well!

This was by far the highlight of my week long Colorado vacation. It was better than I imagined and not as scary as I feared. We spotted three herds of bighorn sheep and I can’t wait to come back
The equipment appeared to be among the best on the river and the shop was all business.
My group included both experienced and first timers like myself and we all agreed that our guide «Muppet» was fantastic. How he got his nickname remains a mystery. His dry sense of humor and engaging conversation kept us entertained during the rare moments we were not battling the rapids.
If you’ve been thinking about doing it, you’ve already wasted too much time. Go!

We did the full day rafting with Trent today and it was awesome! He had a great personality and was knowledgable about the river and the area. Our whole group felt safe with him and when he wasn’t keeping us in the boat he was cracking us up! We will be back for sure and hope to have Trent again as our guide.

Awesome experience and the entire staff was great! Our guide Bradley was great and very friendly. We did the half day and will definitely be back to WAO.

My friend and I took a half-​day trip in the afternoon with WAO and had a great time. Upon arrival, we were kindly received and well taken care of by the staff. Everyone was friendly and helped us get all of our gear together and made sure we felt comfortable. We were paired with 4 other young people around our age and our guide, Bradley. Bradley was great — we could tell he knew exactly what he was doing, he was very personable and we had a great time with him as our guide. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience!

My three friends and I had a ball rafting all day with WAO. For a whole day of rafting plus lunch, the cost is completely worth it. Our guide, Roscoe has been rafting these parts for 10 years, so you are in good hands with experienced guides who also know a good bit about the history and landscape, which makes for an interesting trip on top of it. I will definitely be rafting with them again.

AWESOME! This was our first time to use WAO and we were very pleased. Our guide, Gabi was the best. Great personality and took time to know her guests. She pointed out things of interest along the trip. The only glitch, I reserved a spot for my wife and I a couple of days in advance, but when we arrived, they had no record of it. Thankfully there was room. It was my wife’s first rafting trip and she is ready to tackle the bigger rapids!

We had a great time and experience on this trip! We went as a mother daughter group (4 of us) and it was fun for all of us– we’d definitely go back! Aaron was our guide– he was really knowledgeable and made the trip really fun and memorable! All of the staff were really friendly and I enjoyed the added humor to calm down my mom’s nerves before and during the trip! Thanks you guys– it was awesome!

This was the number one highlight of our trip with the Royal Gorge train being a close second. And we were able to book both through Whitewater adventure outfitters. They have a combo package and took care of everything. We rode the train in the morning and then about a five minute drive away was Whitewater adventure outfitters.
This was our first time white water rafting so we chose the route that was for beginners and intermediate and it was great. Plenty of action so don’t let that fool you.
I would highly recommend buying the digital pictures that they took while you were out on the water after you are done. Sure it costs extra but it was completely worth it. They had a photographer with a Canon telephoto lens hidden along the route and got some amazing pictures that we would never have been able to get ourselves. They give them to you on a CD.
Sean was our guide and he made it an even better trip!

Great time, great people. From planning to the actual trip itself, Kathy and the rest of the staff there were helpful, friendly and fun. We had 2 boats so we got to enjoy the trip with both Morgan and Gabby and everyone left happy. Best part of a 9 day road trip with 8 people, 6 of them being teenagers. We’d go back for sure!

For a first time rafter, my experience was great. We had to take a different path other than orginally planned due to the heavy rains but it did not dissappoint. Try to get with the guide Rossco, he was pretty stellar down the rapids. Would definitely book with this company again.

Such a great experience! Our whitewater rafting afternoon was beyond awesome & we had so much fun! I went with four other people & I can’t wait to go again!
Our guide was Gabby, she was knowledgeable and encouraging during the rough parts of the water!
We’re recommending this place and our guide to all of our adventurous friends! Keep up the good work, WAO!

Great company for whitewater tours!
My hubs and I got some gift packages and we were able to schedule a half day rafting trip.
We had to reschedule twice due to our crazy schedules. But we were able to go mid July.
Our reservation was lost but they made room for us with a $ 30 fee for rescheduling. (I get it, but they accept walk ins)
Also, our package came with jackets, yet they sold us jackets, which we never used. I was slightly irritated by the charge, plus no refund when they told us it was included in our package. No biggie, 8 bucks, but money is money…
They do have outdoor bathrooms and changing rooms for your convenience.
Our tour guide was Gabby, who totally made this experience great!
She was informative, fun, and stern giving directions. She made us laugh and was super knowledgeable about the tour. We will ask for her again when we go next time. She made the experience way fun.
My biggest issue and most disheartening part of the experience was seeing our tour pictures. Of course we brought our own waterproof cameras but we wanted some action shots of the raft.
$ 29 for a cd of ONE picture, 50 for a full cd of maybe 6 pictures!!! Luckily we don’t care THAT much about getting pics but really?
I hate to end on a negative note but this tour sure did…
We’ll go back for sure, but we will not be purchasing any photos. And we will ask for Gabby when we book.

Our family had a great time on our half-​day rafting trip! It was beautiful and WAO took really good care of us. Our guide was Bryan, and he was informative, friendly, safety-​conscious and even gave us tips for a scenic drive and lunch on our way out of town. we would definitely book again with WAO!

Mom and pops are ALWAYS BETTER than the big boys. These people answer their phone, make special accommodations, play with your kids, laugh at your jokes, and know what they are doing on the river. Our guide, Bryan, was a veteran and knew everyone on the river we passed. Can’t say enough good things. Highly recommend this local outfit.

We had an amazing time. This is one of the few mom and pop rafting companies left on the royal gorge and it their experience shows. My husband and I went on an all day trip and had a great time with Rick. He made us a great lunch half way down and took good care of u.

We got a special for my college girlfriends and I which was great! Most of us had been rafting before so wanted a little more adventure than the «family trips». This was prefect! Our guide Bryan was amazing! We laughed the whole time, no one fell out and we all got a great workout! Totally coming back!

I wanted to take a moment to share with you my recent experience with WAO and our full day rafting trip through the Royal Gorge.
Let me first start off by saying that this was my very first rafting trip EVER! As a matter of fact, I have some what of a phobia of being on a watercraft of any sort, especially something as small as a 7 person raft! I almost had an anxiety attack during a recent cruise to the Bahamas — and we all know how big those ships are! That being said, I have absolutely no idea why I decided I should go on a rafting trip –through the Royal Gorge — in Class IV & V rapids. I suppose I like to flirt with death on occasion.
I was part of a large group of 20+ guys that tripped with WAO on June 26, 2010. I was silent on the bus ride to our first departure point as I was really trying to think why I had put myself in this particular situation. When it came time to board the raft, I said a few Hail Mary’s and just hoped for the best. And boy, were my prayers answered.
As we started down the river, Brandon — our guide, gave us a quick synopsis of what we should expect throughout the day. He helped us to understand a few basic paddling commands and then we set off to conquer our first bit of rough water. As I focused on Brandon’s commands, I quickly realized that this was not his first rodeo, and that as long as I — all of us — followed instructions all would be well. By the time we reached our lunch spot, my adrenaline was pumping and I was ready for more. Our trip through the Gorge was exhilarating, and well, by the end I was literally screaming for more.
So what’s the point of all of this you may be asking? I want to thank WAO, and especially Brandon for making my first rafting trip an unforgettable experience. You all have turned me into a rafting fan, and I can’t wait for my next adventure