Best White Water Rafting Tour (2021)

Northwest Rafting Company specializes in rafting trips on Oregon’s Rogue River and Idaho’s Salmon River, though guests can also choose multi-day trips along the Owyhee, Illinois or Chetco Rivers. Specialty itineraries add in gourmet food, yoga sessions or live bluegrass music. Trips last four to six days.
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Downstream Adventures takes travelers on rafting trips through the heart of the Colorado Rockies via Clear Creek. Beginners navigate the 15 rapids of Middle Clear Creek, while more experienced rafters can take on the Lower or Upper Canyon (or the full river).
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Wilderness Voyageurs' is a full-service outfitter in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania. They offer guests several whitewater rafting adventures on rivers in Pennsylvania and Maryland between May and early fall. Trips for all ages from five to eighty and every skill level from beginner to experienced are available.
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With Alaska Wildland Adventures, guests can experience Alaska’s backcountry from the waters of the Kenai River. Trips range from 2-hour scenic floats to full-day rafting adventures, each providing an opportunity to spot wildlife (moose, bears, waterfowl and migrating salmon).
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Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours leads trips in Colorado, Utah and Arizona, with a river for just about any thrill level and lasting anywhere from two hours to five days.
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With Rivers and Oceans, adventurous travelers can explore the rivers of the western United States. Choose between one day trips through the Grand Canyon or multi-day rafting itineraries in Utah, Oregon, Arizona or Idaho.
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Wildwater Rafting, the southeast's "original professional outfitter," has been leading white water rafting trips since 1971. With outposts on four rivers throughout the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains, Wildwater offers a variety of rafting trips ranging from family-friendly to wildly epic.
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Northern Outdoors is an adventure resort located in Maine. Guests can enjoy whitewater rafting on the Kennebec, Dead, and Penobscot Rivers from May through early autumn. Half- and full-day trips are offered for families of all ages as well as first-time paddlers through the most experienced rafters.
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American Whitewater Expeditions leads trips along California’s American River. Guests can choose between three levels of adventure, with options for families and adventure seekers alike. Overnight trips include two forks of the river and even more rapids.
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ROW Adventure Center is the region's leader in guided outdoor recreation. Expertly guided rafting, kayaking, fishing, hiking and culinary tours in the Coeur d' Alene, ID area. They also offer trips to Oregon, Washington, Montana, and several international locations, including the Galapagos Islands, Croatia, and Peru.
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