Rafting activities in USA
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Red River Adventures
- Moab, USA
- Activities › Rafting
Rentals and tours.
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Kennebec River Rafting
The villages of Caratunk and The Forks, south of Jackman via US 201, are both at the center of the Kennebec rafting area. White-water rafting trips down the Kennebec and nearby rivers are wonderful adventures. Trips cost from $75 to $130 per person, and many trips don’t require previous experience. Numerous companies run organized rafting trips on the Kennebec, Dead or Penobscot Rivers. Trips range in difficulty from Class II (easy enough for children aged eight and older) to Class V (intense, difficult rapids, with a minimum age of 15). Rafting companies include: Crab Apple Whitewater, Maine Whitewater, New England Outdoor Center, Northern Outdoors, Professional River…
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Los Rios River Runners
Taos-based river outfitter Los Rios River Runners offers a unique twist on the classic three-day Chama River raft trip between El Vado and Abiquiú. For a (mere) $510 the company will arrange for an astronomer, archaeologist, yoga instructor, gourmet chef, local-lore storyteller or herbalist to accompany you down the river. Book your candidate of choice and spend three days floating past perfect swimming holes, down Class III rapids, past towering vermilion cliffs and ancient Pueblo dwellings by day. Come dark, sit around the campfire and soak up your chile with a tutorial from your guru, which, depending on your tastes, could be anything from a lesson on the night sky to…
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Rafting
From about late May to July, floating the Merced River from Stoneman Meadow, near Curry Village, to Sentinel Bridge is a leisurely way to soak up Yosemite Valley views.
Raft rentals for the 3-mile trip are available at Curry Village and include equipment and a tram ride back to the rental kiosk. Rafting above Yosemite Stables or below Cathedral Beach Picnic Area is forbidden.
River rats are also drawn to the fierce Tuolumne River, a classic Class IV run that plunges and thunders through boulder gardens and cascades. Both Oars and Zephyr Whitewater Expeditions run a variety of trips.
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Mild to Wild Rafting
Offers all levels of rafting on the Animas River; the more adventurous (and experienced) run the upper Animas, which boasts Class III to Class V rapids.
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Sierra Mac River Trips
Sonora is also a base for white-water rafting: the Tuolumne River is known for its Class IV rapids and its population of golden eagles and red-tailed hawks, while the Stanislaus River is more accessible and better for novice rafters. Sierra Mac River Trips has a good reputation and offers a variety of trips for one day or longer.
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Alaska Discovery
On a grand scale of adventure is the exciting 9- to 10-day raft trip down the Tatshenshini/Alsek River system, from Yukon Territory to the coast of Glacier Bay. This river trip is unmatched for its scenic mix of rugged mountain ranges and dozens of glaciers. You can book through Alaska Discovery which runs this trip.
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Raft Rentals
Rentals for floating the Merced River from Stoneman Meadow, near Curry Village, to Sentinel Bridge (a 3-mile trip) are available at Curry Village and include equipment and a tram ride back to the rental kiosk. Rafting above Yosemite Stables or below Cathedral Beach Picnic Area is forbidden.
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Truckee River Raft Rentals
The Truckee River is gentle and wide as it flows northwest from the lake - perfect for novice rafters who like to drag a six-pack behind the boat. Truckee River Raft Rentals rents rafts for the 5-mile float from Tahoe City to the River Ranch Lodge, including transportation back to town.
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Lakota Guides
- Vail, USA
- Activities › Rafting
Lakota Guides is another river outfitter with a good reputation serving Vail and Beaver Creek. Lakota can get you on all the nearby rivers – the Eagle, Arkansas and Colorado, and it offers off-road trips in high-alpine country too. It's based just outside of Vail proper in Avon.
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Big River Raft Trips
Tiny Pilar is the base for summer white-water rafting. Try an adventure with Big River Raft Trips, which runs full-day and half-day floats ($60 to $125) as well as more thrilling trips down the Taos Box.
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Class V Whitewater
Offers guided raft trips through some of the whitest water in Alaska, the class V canyons of Sixmile River (around US$130). If you can't handle that icy roller coaster, trips through class III rapids (around US$75 to $95) are available.
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Tributary Whitewater Tour
From roughly June to September, Tributary Whitewater Tour operates a thrilling 7-mile, half-day rafting run on the Truckee River from Boca to Floriston (about 6 miles northeast of Truckee off the I-80) on Class III+ rapids.
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Tributary Whitewater Tour
From roughly June to September, Tributary Whitewater Tour operates a thrilling 7-mile, half-day rafting run on the Truckee River from Boca to Floriston (about 6 miles northeast of Truckee off the I-80) on Class III+ rapids.
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Big Foot Rafting Company
There's river rafting at Willow Creek, 55 miles west of Weaverville. Big Foot Rafting Company leads guided trips and also rents rafts and kayaks.
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Canyon Voyages
- Utah, USA
- Activities › Rafting
Take a single or multiday guided raft river trip or make your own multisport package that includes kayaking, hiking and biking.
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Black Canyon River Adventures
Motor-assisted Colorado River raft floats launch beneath Hoover Dam, with stops for swimming and lunch.
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Chilkat Guides
Runs a four-hour Chilkat River raft float.
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Sheri Griffith Expeditions
- Moab, USA
- Activities › Rafting
Operating since 1971, this rafting specialist has a great selection of river trips on the Colorado, Green and San Juan Rivers – from family floats to Cataract Canyonrapids, from a couple hours to a couple weeks.
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Canyon Voyages Adventure Co
- Moab, USA
- Activities › Rafting
In addition to half- to five-day mild white-water and kayaking trips, Canyon organizes multisport excursions that include options like hiking, biking and canyoneering. Kayak, canoe and outdoor equipment rental available.
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Splore
- Moab, USA
- Activities › Rafting
If traveling with someone with a physical or mental disability book a raft trip with this operator, based in Salt Lake City.
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Wilderness River Adventures
Also offers hybrid trips that give rafters the chance to paddle or float as on an oar-powered trip.
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Santa Fe Rafting Co
Pickup from Santa Fe or meet at the river.
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OARS
One of the best outfitters out there, OARS offers oar, paddle and dory trips, and offers the option of carbon-offsetting your trip.
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New Wave Rafting Co
Now based near Pilar; meet at or near the river.
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