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Whitewater Rafting

Rivers and Oceans offers the top whitewater rafting trips in western United States. Oregon, Idaho, Utah and Arizona have the finest diversity of multi-day rafting trips in the world. There are trips to meet everyone's interest, whether it is family friendly or a class IV-V big rapid ride in the desert, forest, or mountains. River trips are the perfect way to unplug and relax in a rejuvenating environment.

 

Trips can be tailored to your interests, time frame, and adventure level. Our Adventure Specialists can find you the right trip for you and your friends including custom, private and charter river trips.

 

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1 Day Cataract Canyon Rafting
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Raft 96 miles of the Colorado River through Cataract Canyon in one day. Run 30 whitewater rapids with an optional aerial shuttle. $425 per person.
Tatshenshini River Rafting
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Spend ten days exploring the wilderness of Alaska while whitewater rafting 132 miles of the Tatshenshini River. Incredible hiking and scenery. $5,800 - $6,600 per person.
Selway River Rafting
Tango Bar Camp - Selway River Rafting
Selway River Rafting trips are 5 to 6 days of unsurpassed scenery, solitude and class IV whitewater rapids in remote northern Idaho. $2,750 - $3,300 per person.
Two Day Grand Canyon Rafting
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The 2 Day Grand Canyon rafting and camping trip is perfect for those who are short on time and want a taste of a true whitewater experience. $799 per person.
Yampa River Rafting
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Whitewater raft and inflatable kayak the class III Yampa River for 5 days through Dinosaur National Monument in Colorado and Utah. $1,299 - $1,399 per person.
Full Cataract Canyon
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Take 4 to 6 days to experience Cataract Canyon. Rafting this section of the Colorado River contains huge whitewater rapids. $795 - $3,350 per person.
Western Grand Canyon Rafting Trips
3-day whitewater rafting trip through Western Grand Canyon
The 3 to 5 Day Grand Canyon rafting trip is perfect for those who are short on time and want a taste of a true whitewater experience. $1,545 - $2,468 per person.
Full Grand Canyon: Colorado River Rafting Trips
Motor Raft running House Rock Rapid on the Colorado River
Whitewater Raft the full length of the Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park for 6 to 14 days by oar raft, paddle boat or motor raft. $3,050 - $6,899 per person.
Upper Grand Canyon Rafting
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Raft the upper 89 miles of the Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park. End your trip with a hike from the river to the South Rim. $1,460 - $3,206 per person.
Lower Grand Canyon Rafting Trips
Hermit White water rapid on the lower portion of the full grand canyon trip
Raft 100+ miles of the Lower Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park. Start your trip with a hike to the river from the South Rim. $1,550 - $4,723 per person.
Middle Fork Salmon Rafting
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Middle Fork of the Salmon River is one of the classic rafting trips of the west with waterfalls, hot springs and over 100 whitewater rapids. $2,550 - $2,750 per person.
Kongakut River Rafting
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Float Alaska's Kongakut River for 10 days of class II - III whitewater rafting in remote and dramatic Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). $6,400 - $7,200 per person.
Salmon River Rafting
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Idaho's Salmon River is perfect for families looking for a 6-day whitewater rafting adventure with hot springs and huge sandy beaches. $1,799 - $2,199 per person.
Rogue River Rafting & Camping
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Oregon's Rogue River is the best introductory rafting trip for families wanting a 4-day river trip. The Rogue is known for wildlife, warm water, and fun rapids. $1,345 per person.
Illinois River Rafting, Oregon
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The Illinois River of Southern Oregon is secretly the best remote whitewater rafting trip in the lower 48 states. Trips run April and May. $1,299 per person.
Gates of Lodore Rafting, Green River
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Whitewater raft the class 3 rapids of Green River's Gates of Lodore for 4 days through Dinosaur National Monument in northern Utah. $1,199 - $1,299 per person.
Desolation Canyon Rafting
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Desolation Canyon Rafting trips cover 84 miles over 6 days through Utah's Desolation Canyon on the Green River while running class II-III rapids. $1,299 - $1,399 per person.
Alsek River Rafting
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Spend 12 to 14 days whitewater rafting the remote Alsek River in Alaska. See glaciers, icebergs and wildlife. $5,800 - $6,600 per person.
Grand Canyon 1-Day Whitewater Rafting Trip
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The One Day Grand Canyon rafting trip is perfect for those who are short on time and want a taste of a true Colorado River whitewater experience. $399 per person.

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Best Whitewater Rafting and Camping Trips in the United States

The United States is home to an amazing array of multi-day (overnight) rafting expeditions. At Rivers & Oceans we came up with our list of the top 10 best rafting and camping trips in the U.S. These white water rafting vacations are in no particular order, it was hard enough for us to agree on 10 trips. Most of the whitewater rafting trips are all-inclusive packages between 4 to 6 days with a couple of options that can last two weeks (Colorado and Salmon Rivers). The main factors considered were their whitewater rapids, scenery, remoteness, access (from airports), camping, hiking, wildlife, fishing and water quality.

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