Inflatable Kayak Trips

Guided Whitewater Kayaking Adventures

Wet | Wild | Ridiculously Fun

Ages:
13+
Skill Level:
Beginner - Advanced
Rapids:
Class II - III
Departs From:
Royal Gorge Office
Season:
May - September
Gear:
Free river gear rentals

Inflatable Kayaking, or Duckying, is one of the most exciting and adventurous activities to do on the Arkansas River. Our guided whitewater kayaking trips take you down the Bighorn Sheep Canyon in an up-close and personal way. Take control of your inflatable kayak as your guide leads you through the incredible whitewater rapids of the Arkansas River. This is your next level of adventure for Colorado Rafting!

Find Your Perfect Trip

Our Full-Day and Half-Day Inflatable Kayak trips are perfect for beginner to intermediate kayakers as young as 13 years old. We will tailor the trip to meet the skill level of everyone in your group and all participants should be strong swimmer. All of our full-day trips include a delicious riverside lunch and free wetsuit rentals. Each trip includes hands on training and instructions from one of our certified guides before we embark on the river.

Half-Day Inflatable Kayak

Duration:
2 - 3 Hours
Price:
$106

Full-Day Inflatable Kayak

Duration:
6 - 7 Hours (Includes Lunch)
Price:
$169

Half-Day Inflatable Kayak

Take control of your craft on this unforgettable Half-Day Inflatable Kayak excursion. This is a perfect introduction to kayaking and gives you a quick taste of fun and adventure while experiencing God's beautiful creation. You will certainly discover your wild side as you paddle through exciting Class II-III+ rapids in on this thrilling white water kayaking adventure. So grab your family, friends, and colleagues and come join us on your next Inflatable Kayak Trip! Learn More…
Ages:
13+
Skill Level:
Beginner - Advanced
Duration:
2 - 3 Hours
Price:
$106

Full-Day Inflatable Kayak

This Full-Day Inflatable Kayak excursion is the perfect way to experience the thrilling nature of Colorado white water kayaking. Spend the entire day paddling through exciting Class II-III+ rapids while enjoying the beauty of God's creation. Satisfy your thirst for adventure as you take in the beauty of the canyon and view the majestic wildlife while getting soaked by all the Arkansas River. You next adventure starts here on this amazing Inflatable Kayak Trip! Learn More…
Ages:
13+
Skill Level:
Beginner - Advanced
Duration:
6 - 7 Hours (Includes Lunch)
Price:
$169

Kayaking with a Purpose

As a Christ-centered Wilderness Ministry, Journey Quest strives to have a greater purpose behind all of our trips than just having fun. Our Inflatable Kayak trips are perfect for your family, friends, or youth group who are looking to grow in a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. Our guides seek opportunities to use even a couple hours together on the river to share about the love and grace that is found in Jesus Christ. Whether you’re already a Christ-follower or if you’ve never come to know Him, we would love to share what He’s done in our lives and encourage you to take the next step in faith – whether that be increasing in love for Him or beginning a lifelong relationship with Jesus. Read more about how and why we do this at Why Journey Quest?

What Our Guests Are Saying

“Pleasant surprise”
Bob K
Sanger, Texas
“We floated the Gorge with Journey Quest before we attended a John Eldridge bootcamp...Everyone knew immediately God put us with them as the float adventure tied in with the spiritual bootcamp perfectly. Everyone felt like John was talking to our group at the bootcamp. We had a great time with both adventures and look forward to doing it again next year.” Read Full Review
“Full Day Adventure – Royal Gorge Whitewater Rafting Trip”
Kfk73
Cedarburg, Wisconsin
“We went on the Full Day Adventure Royal Gorge Whitewater Rafting Trip. It was a wonderful trip and I would highly recommend it for those who love whitewater rafting. We went in August so the river was down some, but we still had great rapids and a very enjoyable trip. Our guide did an excellent job. If we lived closer we would go several times a year. The kids thought the whitewater rafting trip was the best activity we did while in Colorado.” Read Full Review
“Family fun”
Romerofamily49
Espanola, New Mexico
“Greatest part of trip, was rafting with Journey Quest. Professional, friendly well knowledged and likable are what made this guide group make our trip the best it could be. Thank You from the ROMEROS. ” Read Full Review
“What a great afternoon!”
Percella Snyder
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“Our family thoroughly enjoyed every minute of our rafting trip with our guides, Mark and Ryan. What makes it even better is the fact that they are Christians! We spent the whole day breaking spiritual bread with some awesome men of God...and we got to navigate the waters of Royal Gorge in the process! ” Read Full Review
“Such a great time, Journey Quest became an annual event!”
ProfDW
Sasayama-shi, Hyogo, Japan
“Several years ago, my church in Colorado Springs decided to make rafting a summer event. We chose Journey Quest (VFH at that time) and had a blast. We did the half day trip that ends just before the Royal Gorge, and it was perfect for our mixed group. With kids from 13 years old through adventurous grandparents, we wanted something everyone would enjoy; Journey Quest delivered a safe, entertaining, and exciting voyage each time.” Read Full Review
Inflatable Kayak Trips

Whitewater Kayaking

Inflatable Kayaks

Inflatable Kayaks, also known as Duckies, are an open-top kayak that are more stable than your traditional hard-shell kayak. These easy to maneuver crafts are perfect for beginner to advanced paddlers who want to try something new and exciting. These Inflatable Kayaks are designed to hold one to two paddlers and get you right down in the action of the rapids. Because of their low profile, even the small waves on the Arkansas River seem large, leaving you soaked after every hit. These kayaks are fun and exciting way to experience what Colorado whitewater kayaking is all about!

Kayak the Arkansas River

The variety of whitewater on the Arkansas River makes the Bighorn Sheep Canyon a perfect location for Inflatable Kayaks. With several sections of river to choose from, there is perfect whitewater kayaking for every skill level. Because of this variety, our Inflatable Kayak trips can be tailored to suite the specific skill level and desires of your group. As a beginner, be prepared to face continuous class II rapids that will leave you soaked by the end of the trip. If you’re looking for a little more adrenaline-pumping excitement, we can take experienced kayakers down a more advanced section of river, facing wet and wild Class III rapids.

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