We get this question all the time. If it is your first adventure or you are a seasoned whitewater veteran looking to discover a new river, we can help you find anything from a day trip to all-inclusive whitewater and lodging packages.

Our connections with outfitters all over the world offer us the opportunity to connect you with some amazing stretches of whitewater and stunning river front camps to enjoy during your trip. Let an experienced team of local guides help you get the most out of your next trip. Seasoned river guides can help put a great spin on your next adventure and will share the best that the river has to offer.

Fill out the form below and get starting planning an incredible adventure. Most people have a ton of questions about whitewater rafting so, you can also learn more about what white water rafting is all about below.

Where can I find places to go white water rafting near me?

Anywhere there are mountains you can find a whitewater rafting trip. Both within the US and across thousands of international destinations you can find an exciting river adventure. Here’s a round up of some of the best rafting trips out there. Some of the best river trips you can get on are:

Best Single-Day White Water Rafting Trips

1. South Fork American River, California

2. Occoe River, Tennessee

3. Arkansas River, Colorado

4. Nantahala River, North Carolina

5. Kennebec River, Maine

6. Ubaye River, France

Best Multi Day White Water Rafting Trips

1. Middle Fork Of The Salmon River, Idaho

2. Grand Canyon Of The Colorado River, Arizona

3.  Illinois River, Oregon

Best Class V White Water Rafting Trips

1. Upper Tuolumne River, California

2. Gauley River, West Virginia

3. Futaleufu River, Chile

4. Zambezi River, Zimbabwe And Zambia

5. Forks Of The Kern River, California

What should I expect from a whitewater rafting trip?

Expectations from a rafting trip definitely vary depending upon what you are looking for and what type of river trip you go on. River trips can mostly be broken down as follows:

1. Single Day River Trips

2. Overnight Rafting Trips

3. Multi Day River Trips

4. Wilderness Rafting Trips

Rafting companies work hard to keep their equipment in top shape as well as pack everything you might need for the trip so you don’t have to worry about anything except having a great time on the water. Our friend Tyler from H2O Adventures helped us put together this video on what you can expect a rafting company to provide on a white water river trip. You can also learn more in our what to expect from your first river trip article.

Single day River Trips

One day trips are fantastic if you are looking for a weekend getaway or you are traveling abroad and are looking for a fun adventure. If you are a first timer then this is a fantastic opportunity to try out the sport or see the local area from an angle that most folks don’t get to experience.

Overnight Rafting Trips

This kind of river trip can feel a little more intimidating and if you have never been before, but it will certainly be an incredibly rewarding experience. There is nothing else in the world like unplugging for the weekend and enjoying some time away from modern life.

If you are hoping on an overnight river trip you can expect a little more involved. You will want to pack several things with you, but space is often limited in dry bags so it is important to work with your rafting company and your guide to understand what is appropriate to bring. Most companies provide information packets and gear lists for their guests so don’t feel intimidated by the process.

Multi Day River Trips

One of the best experiences in the river world is watching miles or river tick by locked in incredible canyons throughout the world. A multi day rafting trip is one of the most committing adventures that you can take. These trips are often in remote regions where you will spend several nights camping along the river.

Again this kind of rafting trip is highly committing and requires some smart packing, but your rafting company is there to help make your trip an amazing experience. Your guides will pack all of the food and equipment and take care of anything you might need on the trip with the exception of your personal items.

Our friend Kenzi Tennyson recently went on her first multi day and you can read what her experience was like in her article Abiding and Enduring: A First Timer’s Trip on the River of no Return.

Wilderness Trips

Many single day and overnight whitewater rafting trips are near roads, pass through towns and have easy access during the trip. Some of the best river adventures in the world pass through untracked wilderness areas.

These trips are often hailed as the most beautiful and enjoyable trips in the world. These areas are often inaccessible by any other means making a river rafting trip out here all the more exciting.