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Utah Rafting

The Green, Colorado, and Yampa Rivers wind through stunning desert landscapes of rock, sky, and unaltered wilderness of Utah. We offer four river trips, each with a unique experience with something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for one big day of whitewater or ten leisurely days floating in your own inflatable kayak, Utah has a river for you. We only work with trusted outfitters, many who have been in operation since the dawn of whitewater recreation.

 

Rich with some of the most remote and breathtaking landscapes in the country, Utah is a playground for outdoor enthusiasts. Spectacular canyons, Native American ruins, dinosaur habitats and some of America’s most sought after rafting adventures make Utah an adventurer’s dream. Those looking for more scenery and more mellow whitewater will like Desolation Canyon on the Green River. The Yampa River and Lodore Canyon have dramatic scenery as well and more intensive whitewater.

Westwater Canyon Rafting
Colorado River
raft floating on the Colorado River in Westwater Canyon
Raft the Colorado River through Westwater Canyon. Over two or three days run class III-IV rapids, experience beautiful scenery, explore abandoned outlaw hideouts, and swim in the cool, refreshing water. $450 - $890 per person.
1 Day Cataract Canyon Rafting
whitewater on one day rafting trip
Raft 96 miles of the Colorado River through Cataract Canyon in one day. Run 30 whitewater rapids with an optional aerial shuttle. $625 per person.
Yampa River Rafting
rafts floating on Yampa River a tributary of the Colorado River
Whitewater raft and inflatable kayak the class III Yampa River for 5 days through Dinosaur National Monument in Colorado and Utah. $1,750 - $1,850 per person.
Cataract Canyon Rafting
whitewater in Cataract Canyon
Take 2 to 6 days to experience Cataract Canyon. Rafting this section of the Colorado River contains huge whitewater rapids. $950 - $3,350 per person.
Gates of Lodore Rafting
Green River
rafter family looking down on lodore canyon of the green river
Whitewater raft the class 3 rapids of Green River's Gates of Lodore for 4 days through Dinosaur National Monument in northern Utah. $1,399 - $1,699 per person.
Desolation Canyon Rafting
rafting through desolation-canyon
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. $1,799 - $1,899 per person.
Five to 6-Day Cataract Canyon
floating through calm section of the Colorado River in cataract Canyon
Take 5 or 6 days to experience Cataract Canyon. Rafting this section of the Colorado River contains huge whitewater rapids. $1,630 - $1,780 per person.
Two and 4-Day Cataract Canyon
motorized raft running Cataract Canyon on the Colorado River
Take 2 or 4 days to raft Cataract Canyon in Canyonlands and Arches National Parks. Camp under the stars and run huge whitewater. $995 - $1,975 per person.

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Alaska’s Arctic Char & Dolly Varden

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Alaska’s wilderness comes the risk of encountering dangerous animals, including bears, wolves, and moose. Outfitters take extensive precautions to keep guests safe, but it’s important for rafters to understand how to minimize risks when facing Alaska’s formidable wildlife. This guide will break down safety measures for black, brown, and polar bears as well as other dangerous animals, with an emphasis on how commercial rafting outfitters manage these risks.

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The Best Ways to Visit ANWR (Arctic National Wildlife Refuge)

May 9, 2026

Alaska’s wilderness comes the risk of encountering dangerous animals, including bears, wolves, and moose. Outfitters take extensive precautions to keep guests safe, but it’s important for rafters to understand how to minimize risks when facing Alaska’s formidable wildlife. This guide will break down safety measures for black, brown, and polar bears as well as other dangerous animals, with an emphasis on how commercial rafting outfitters manage these risks.

Keep Reading > The Best Ways to Visit ANWR (Arctic National Wildlife Refuge)

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Fishing the North Slope of Alaska in ANWR

April 2, 2026

Alaska’s wilderness comes the risk of encountering dangerous animals, including bears, wolves, and moose. Outfitters take extensive precautions to keep guests safe, but it’s important for rafters to understand how to minimize risks when facing Alaska’s formidable wildlife. This guide will break down safety measures for black, brown, and polar bears as well as other dangerous animals, with an emphasis on how commercial rafting outfitters manage these risks.

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