Whitewater Rafting
Whitewater Rafting Trips with OARS
OARS helped pioneer whitewater rafting in the Western U.S. And since we first got started in 1969, we have guided more than 500,000 guests on rivers all over the world. Now, with more than 75 unique itineraries, we offer travelers more whitewater rafting trips than any other outfitter on the planet. But it’s not just about how long we’ve been in business, or the number of trips we offer. It’s really about the OARS experience.
Whether it’s a quick, one-day whitewater rafting trip, a week-long river trip, or an epic 18-day rafting expedition, we can guarantee a trip with OARS will end up being one of your most memorable vacations ever. Because, let’s be honest, we’re not talking about a trip to Disneyland here. River trips are the ultimate way to escape the grind, disconnect and spend quality time with friends or loved ones, or even make new lifelong friends. Not only that, there is no better way to experience some of the most scenic and remote wilderness areas in the world than from a raft, dory, inflatable kayak or stand up paddleboard.
At the core of what we do are multi-day rafting trips, offering guests incredible access to remote wilderness areas that few people get to see each year, including off-the-beaten path locations in our national parks, wild and scenic rivers throughout the West and bucket list destinations all over the world. Of course, if you’re just looking for a quick and fun trip to enjoy with friends and family, our one-day rafting trips in California, Utah and even Fiji are some of the top rafting experiences in the world.
And trust us, we know choosing the right rafting trip can be a bit overwhelming, so don’t hesitate to give us a call at 800-346-6277. Our dedicated year-round office staff and team of adventure consultants have hundreds of trips among us, so we know we can match you with the perfect trip and answer any and every question you may have leading up to your adventure.
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Whitewater Rafting
Alaska Rafting on the Tatshenshini River
Location:
Alaska
Adventure Level:
Moderately Challenging
Minimum Age:
13
Tuolumne Whitewater Rafting 1-Day Trip
Location:
California
Adventure Level:
Moderately Challenging
Minimum Age:
14 (16 during high water)
Tuolumne River Rafting Near Yosemite National Park
Location:
California
Adventure Level:
Moderately Challenging
Minimum Age:
14 (16 during high water)
Chili Bar Rafting on the South Fork American 1/2-Day
Location:
California
Adventure Level:
Easier to Moderate
Minimum Age:
8 (10-12 during high water)
South Fork American River Rafting Gorge 1-Day
Location:
California
Adventure Level:
Easier to Moderate
Minimum Age:
8 (10-12 during high water)
South Fork Whitewater Rafting 21-Miler 1-Day
Location:
California
Adventure Level:
Moderately Challenging
Minimum Age:
12
American River Whitewater Rafting Super 1-Day
Location:
California
Adventure Level:
Easier to Moderate
Minimum Age:
8 (10 – 12 during high water)
Middle Fork American River Rafting
Location:
California
Adventure Level:
Moderately Challenging
Minimum Age:
14
Two-Day South Fork American River Rafting
Location:
California
Adventure Level:
Easier to Moderate
Minimum Age:
8 (10-12 during high water)
South Fork American River Camp & Raft – Deluxe 2-Day
Location:
California
Adventure Level:
Easier to Moderate
Minimum Age:
8 (10 – 12 during high water)
North Fork American River Rafting
Location:
California
Adventure Level:
Challenging
Minimum Age:
14 (16 during high water)
Two-Day Middle Fork American River Rafting
Location:
California
Adventure Level:
Moderately Challenging
Minimum Age:
14
Middle Fork | South Fork American River Chili Bar Combo
Location:
California
Adventure Level:
Moderately Challenging
Minimum Age:
14
South Fork | Middle Fork American River Rafting Combo
Location:
California
Adventure Level:
Moderately Challenging
Minimum Age:
14
South Fork | North Fork American River Rafting Combo
Location:
California
Adventure Level:
Challenging
Minimum Age:
14 (16 during high water)
Merced River Rafting Near Yosemite National Park
Location:
California
Adventure Level:
Moderately Challenging
Minimum Age:
12 – 14 (9 at low water)
North Fork Stanislaus River Rafting
Location:
California
Adventure Level:
Challenging
Minimum Age:
14 (16 during high water)
Lower Klamath River Rafting
Location:
California
Adventure Level:
Easier
Minimum Age:
4
Westwater Canyon Rafting
Location:
Utah
Adventure Level:
Moderate
Minimum Age:
12 (16 during high water)
Yampa River Rafting
Location:
Colorado & Utah
Adventure Level:
Moderately Challenging
Minimum Age:
7 (10 – 12 during high water)
Green River Rafting through the Gates of Lodore
Location:
Utah & Colorado
Adventure Level:
Moderate
Minimum Age:
7 (10 – 12 during high water)
Utah Whitewater Rafting through Split Mountain Canyon
Location:
Utah
Adventure Level:
Easier to Moderate
Minimum Age:
6 (11 during high water)
Cataract Canyon Whitewater Rafting
Location:
Utah
Adventure Level:
Moderately Challenging
Minimum Age:
9 (12 – 16 during high water)
Stillwater & Cataract Canyon Hiker
Location:
Utah
Adventure Level:
Moderately Challenging
Minimum Age:
12
John Wesley Powell Retrace
Location:
Utah & Colorado
Adventure Level:
Moderately Challenging
Minimum Age:
16
Green River Rafting through Desolation Canyon
Location:
Utah
Adventure Level:
Moderate
Minimum Age:
7 (10 during high water; 12 for hiker)
San Juan River Rafting
Location:
Utah
Adventure Level:
Easier
Minimum Age:
6
Lower San Juan River Trip: 5 Days
Location:
Utah
Adventure Level:
Easier
Minimum Age:
6
Flaming Gorge Green River Rafting 1-Day
Location:
Utah
Adventure Level:
Easier
Minimum Age:
4 (7 during high water)
Flaming Gorge Rafting
Location:
Utah
Adventure Level:
Easier
Minimum Age:
4 (7 during high water)
Main Salmon River Rafting on the River of No Return
Location:
Idaho
Adventure Level:
Moderate
Minimum Age:
7 (12 – 15 during high water)
Snake River Rafting through Hells Canyon
Location:
Idaho
Adventure Level:
Moderate
Minimum Age:
7 (12 during high water)
Gorges of the Lower Salmon River Rafting
Location:
Idaho
Adventure Level:
Moderate
Minimum Age:
7 (12 during high water)
Middle Fork of the Salmon River Rafting
Location:
Idaho
Adventure Level:
Moderately Challenging
Minimum Age:
12 (15 during high water)
Middle Fork Salmon River Fishing in Idaho
Location:
Idaho
Adventure Level:
Moderately Challenging
Minimum Age:
12
Middle Fork | Main Salmon River Rafting Combo
Location:
Idaho
Adventure Level:
Moderately Challenging
Minimum Age:
12 (15 during high water)
Main Salmon | Lower Salmon River Rafting Combo
Location:
Idaho
Adventure Level:
Moderate
Minimum Age:
12 (15 during high water)
Ultimate Salmon River Experience
Location:
Idaho
Adventure Level:
Moderately Challenging
Minimum Age:
12 (15 during high water)
Grand Canyon Rafting: Lees Ferry to Pipe Creek
Location:
Grand Canyon, Arizona
Adventure Level:
Challenging
Minimum Age:
12
Grand Canyon Rafting: Lees Ferry to Whitmore Wash
Location:
Grand Canyon, Arizona
Adventure Level:
Challenging
Minimum Age:
12
Grand Canyon Rafting: Lees Ferry to Diamond Creek
Location:
Grand Canyon, Arizona
Adventure Level:
Challenging
Minimum Age:
12
Grand Canyon Rafting: Lees Ferry to Pearce Ferry
Location:
Grand Canyon, Arizona
Adventure Level:
Challenging
Minimum Age:
12
Grand Canyon Rafting: Pipe Creek to Whitmore Wash
Location:
Grand Canyon, Arizona
Adventure Level:
Challenging
Minimum Age:
12
Grand Canyon Rafting: Pipe Creek to Diamond Creek
Location:
Grand Canyon, Arizona
Adventure Level:
Challenging
Minimum Age:
12
Grand Canyon Rafting: Pipe Creek to Pearce Ferry
Location:
Grand Canyon, Arizona
Adventure Level:
Challenging
Minimum Age:
12
Grand Canyon Rafting: Whitmore Wash to Pearce Ferry
Location:
Grand Canyon, Arizona
Adventure Level:
Moderate
Minimum Age:
7
Rogue River Rafting
Location:
Oregon
Adventure Level:
Moderate
Minimum Age:
7
Rogue River Rowing Clinic
Location:
Oregon
Adventure Level:
Moderately Challenging
Minimum Age:
18 (16 with parent/guardian also in the class)
Chilko Chilcotin Fraser Rivers Rafting Adventure
Location:
Canada
Adventure Level:
Challenging
Minimum Age:
13
Futaleufú Rafting Multi-Sport
Location:
Patagonia, Chile
Adventure Level:
Challenging
Minimum Age:
12
Upper Navua Gorge: Fiji Whitewater Rafting
Location:
Fiji
Adventure Level:
Easier to Moderate
Minimum Age:
8
Middle Navua River Kayaking
Location:
Fiji
Adventure Level:
Easier to Moderate
Minimum Age:
8
Ultimate Africa: Luxury Safari & Zambezi River Adventure
Location:
Zimbabwe
Adventure Level:
Challenging
Minimum Age:
16
Zambezi River Rafting & Zimbabwe Safari
Location:
Zimbabwe
Adventure Level:
Challenging
Minimum Age:
16