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The 15 Best Rafting Trips in the USA

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Snowmelt in the Rockies, red rock in Utah and a season that opens in May and thins out by September. These 15 cover Moab, Browns Canyon, the Royal Gorge, the Snake and the rest, with the price of a seat and the grade at each water level.

Half Day Whitewater Rafting Trip - John Stevens Canyon from the river
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Half Day Whitewater Rafting Trip

1.Half Day Whitewater Rafting Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,840 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90Our pick

Meet Glacier Raft Company in West Glacier, gear up, and ride an 8-mile stretch of the Middle Fork of the Flathead River. Guides such as Katie, Owen, Claire, and Aaron lead first-timers through Class II rapids and the Bone Crusher, with mountain views and equipment provided.

“Family of 6, mostly first time whitewater rafters. This was the perfect trip. Our guide was amazing. The rafting skill and big emphasis on safety was very reassuring to the more anxious members of our group. Could not recommend this company more as a pick for whitewater rafting in glacier.”

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Upper Pigeon River Rafting Trip from Hartford - Check-In in Hartford and Getting to the River
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Upper Pigeon River Rafting Trip from Hartford

2.Upper Pigeon River Rafting Trip from Hartford

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,444 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $51

Set out from Hartford for a 6.5-mile Upper Pigeon River run through about 70 Class I to IV rapids. A certified guide handles the raft while you paddle, splash, and enjoy calm stretches, big waves, and river scenery. Children must be at least 8 years old and weigh 70 pounds.

“We took our 12-year-old son we adopted and 15 year old grandson. Unfortunately my husband had severe allergies and couldn’t make it so me and the boys went out there and had a ball. The guide was professional, informative, funny- had the kids laughing - and everyone of the pictures was full of big smiles on the kids’ faces. Well worth exploring and trying it. It was safe except the water was really cold. We all jumped in for a quick dip - bit shocking but once the initial shock was over/ what an adventure. Ir was a blast!! can’t say that enough - Thank you so much for the…”

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Tetons and Snake River Scenic Float Trip In Jackson Hole - The scenery: mountains from a better angle
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Tetons and Snake River Scenic Float Trip In Jackson Hole

3.Tetons and Snake River Scenic Float Trip In Jackson Hole

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,000 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $120

Spend about three hours floating the Snake River from Wilson, Wyoming, with views of the Tetons, Gros Ventre Range, and Jackson Peak. Guides such as Matt, Hailey, Egan, and Julian share local history and point out eagles, deer, ducks, and the occasional moose. The ride is calm, with a few mild rapids.

“If you want a very slow, uneventful rafting experience with little chance of seeing wildlife, this is for you.”

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Half-Day Whitewater Rafting in Browns Canyon - The private put-in and the first paddle strokes
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Half-Day Whitewater Rafting in Browns Canyon

4.Half-Day Whitewater Rafting in Browns Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 999 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.)

Join Noah’s Ark for a 2 to 3-hour rafting trip through Browns Canyon National Monument. After a safety briefing, you’ll suit up with a helmet and life jacket, then paddle class III rapids such as Raft Ripper, Zoom Flume, and Pinball. Morning and afternoon departures are available.

“Noah’s Ark was recommended to us by a local friend and we couldn’t be more happy. From the time you walk onto their property, through the end of your trip, you are treated with some of the best customer service I have ever experienced. Our guide Seth was an amazing leader: clear, specific and respectful with all his instructions. Even when we got off a little on timing he always remained calm, showing the leadership skills one would want from a guide. Amazing day with an amazing staff pretty much sums it up!!”

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Whitewater Rafting in Jackson Hole : Family Standard Raft - The gear choice that can make or break the day
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Whitewater Rafting in Jackson Hole : Family Standard Raft

5.Whitewater Rafting in Jackson Hole : Family Standard Raft

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 965 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $120

Take an 8-mile Snake River run from Jackson Hole with Dave Hansen White Water. Your guide handles the raft while you paddle through Class II and III rapids, including Lunch Counter and Big Kahuna. The standard raft holds up to 16 people, with morning and afternoon departures.

“Was great until they switched us just before launch from a 10 person raft, what we paid for, what we confirmed at the shop to a 16 person raft without asking our permission. We went from no competition for spots to half our group not paddling because 16 person boats have a third row in the middle where you can’t paddle and you just sit. To make matters worse, once I realized another group had asked to switch boats, and they switched us, the 10 person boats had already launched. My experience with 16 person boats came true, kids and adults DO NOT want to take turns and the boat…”

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Durango Half Day Rafting Trip - Lower Animas River - What the $107.91 price includes
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Durango Half Day Rafting Trip – Lower Animas River

6.Durango Half Day Rafting Trip – Lower Animas River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 942 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $107

Join Mild to Wild for a half-day Lower Animas River trip from Durango. Guides such as Sam, Nina, Anna, and Rob are known for clear paddling instruction and local stories. Expect mild to Class III rapids, a riverside snack stop, scenic views, and a group capped at 15 people.

“Sam Cook was a fun, knowledgeable and experienced guide. Our fellow rafters made the experience extra special and such a good time. Highly recommend!”

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Snake River Scenic Float Trip with Teton Views in Jackson Hole - From Jackson Hole to the Snake River
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Snake River Scenic Float Trip with Teton Views in Jackson Hole

7.Snake River Scenic Float Trip with Teton Views in Jackson Hole

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 864 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $115

Spend about three hours floating 13 miles down the Snake River from Wilson near Jackson Hole. Your guide steers while you watch for bald eagles, osprey, moose, otters, and ducks. Guides including Zack, Andrew, Matilda, and Emma add local stories, and small rafts keep the ride relaxed.

“Had a great time on the river. Matilda, our rower, is an amazing girl. Didn’t see any large animals but saw many American eagles”

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Browns Canyon Full Day Rafting Adventure - Getting fitted with the right river gear
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Browns Canyon Full Day Rafting Adventure

8.Browns Canyon Full Day Rafting Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 825 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $169

Spend about six hours on the Arkansas River with American Adventure Expeditions, paddling through Brown’s Canyon National Monument, enjoying a riverside lunch, and stopping for swimming or optional 10 and 20-foot rock jumps. Guides such as Kayla and Jade lead a family-friendly trip for ages seven and up.

“We spent 11 days in Colorado and this was the highlight of our trip. Our guide was Kayla and she was wonderful! The whole crew was great! They provided a wonderful lunch and small hike up a by a creek. I have rafted all over America and this float was my favorite. Brown Canyon is beautiful.”

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Fisher Towers Half-Day Rafting Day Trip from Moab - What happens at the Moab meeting point
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Fisher Towers Half-Day Rafting Day Trip from Moab

9.Fisher Towers Half-Day Rafting Day Trip from Moab

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 684 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $97

Float through the Fisher Towers section of the Colorado River on a four-hour Moab trip with Navtec Expeditions. Guides such as Annie, Carter, Trevor, and Lexi provide safety help, local stories, and wildlife notes. Expect mild rapids, optional inflatable kayaks, and lunch on the 12 p.m. departure.

“If you are looking for a relaxing river ride, this is a great trip. However, if you are looking for excitement and adventure, this is not it Our guide was very pleasant and knowledgeable. However, there was a lot of waiting around.(waiting for the bus to pick us up and even in the river -our guide kept saying he was wasting time because we were ahead of schedule so we were going extra slow) And there were no snacks provided.”

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Moab Afternoon Half Day Rafting Trip - Colorado River - From the Moab office to Castle Valley
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Moab Afternoon Half Day Rafting Trip – Colorado River

10.Moab Afternoon Half Day Rafting Trip – Colorado River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 678 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $109

Spend about 4.5 hours rafting near Moab, with a scenic shuttle, safety briefing, Class II rapids, and views of Fisher Towers and Castle Valley. Guides such as Tom, Irving, Sam, and Annie add local geology, wildlife, river lore, and humor. No rafting experience is needed.

“Gentle, scenic rafting trip near Moab. Excellent guide (Annie) who provided interesting background and commentary”

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Denali Rafting Canyon Wave - How the whitewater feels for first-timers
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Denali Rafting Canyon Wave

11.Denali Rafting Canyon Wave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 643 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $147

Ride 11 miles of the Nenana River near Denali on a guided Canyon Wave trip. Choose active paddle rafting or a more relaxed oar boat seat. Guides such as Beau, Pat, Luke, and J Money handle safety, share river stories, and supply drysuits, helmets, shoes, transport, and gear.

“Our guide Luke was awesome! He was funny but serious about safety. He talked with us throughout our river adventure sharing interesting stories about rafting and some of his other adventures. We went as a family (with 2 teen boys) and we all loved it. We also did a flight seeing tour which everyone raves about, but my boys said the rafting was hands down their favorite. We did the more intense one with class III & IV rapids and it was wild in the best possible way. My boys have not stopped talking about it!”

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Glenwood Springs Half-Day Rafting Trip - Shoshone Rapids and the first miles
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Glenwood Springs Half-Day Rafting Trip

12.Glenwood Springs Half-Day Rafting Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 596 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78

Meet at Whitewater Rafting, LLC, then ride 9 miles upriver to Shoshone Rapids with guides such as Franco, Misael, Ed, and Rita. Expect Class III-IV whitewater, calmer canyon miles, river history, and possible hot-spring soaking at lower flows. Equipment, showers, and return to your car are included.

“Excellent ‘taste’ of white water rafting. Nothing too serious but enough to raise the adrenaline and get you wet. Would definitely recommend. NASCAR the guide was great!”

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Durango 1/4 Day Rafting Trip - Lower Animas River - The Safety Talk Sets the Tone
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Durango 1/4 Day Rafting Trip – Lower Animas River

13.Durango 1/4 Day Rafting Trip – Lower Animas River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 583 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75

Raft the Lower Animas River from Durango with experienced guides such as Kaleb, Dylan, Stephen, and Riley. Choose a mild or more active ride, paddle or relax, and expect about an hour on the water, Class II rapids, one Class III, mountain views, and plenty of splashing.

“Because the water was lower, it was a pretty mild experience. But it was still so fun! The views were stunning. Our raft guide was knowledgeable and funny. We loved our experience and would definitely do it again!”

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White Water Rafting Experience on the Upper Pigeon River - The Upper Pigeon River’s Best Feature: Action With Views
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White Water Rafting Experience on the Upper Pigeon River

14.White Water Rafting Experience on the Upper Pigeon River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 580 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

You’ll raft the Upper Pigeon River with Big Creek Expeditions, tackling more than a dozen Class III and IV rapids with a trained guide. Guides such as Miranda, Shane, Justin, and Elton have earned strong praise for safety and fun. Bring close-toed shoes, a towel, and dry clothes.

“Johnny B. was the best!! He gave us exactly what we asked for…a wild ride. Highly recommend him for your guide.”

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2 Hour Rafting on the Yellowstone River - Paddling through Class II and III rapids
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2 Hour Rafting on the Yellowstone River

15.2 Hour Rafting on the Yellowstone River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 549 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $95

Join Wild West Rafting in Gardiner for a two-hour Yellowstone River trip with Class II and III rapids, trained guides such as Spencer, Jack, Jess, and Morgan, plus a chance to swim in calmer water. Wetsuits, water shoes, splash jackets, and changing facilities are included.

“Awesome experience with Jack! The staff was super friendly and enthusiastic. Felt safe the whole time but still lots of big waves. Would absolutely recommend to a friend’”

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★ 5.0Salmon River Whitewater Rafting in Riggins, IdahoFrom $12933 reviews
★ 5.0French Broad Whitewater Rafting near Asheville, North Carolina33 reviews
★ 5.0Guided Rafting on the Lower Salt RiverFrom $13434 reviews
★ 5.0Riggins Idaho 1-day Rafting Trip on the Salmon RiverFrom $14934 reviews
★ 5.0Durango Rafting – Animas River Adventure DayFrom $18535 reviews
★ 5.0Half-Day Arkansas River – Browns Canyon Rafting TripFrom $10037 reviews
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★ 4.8Animas River Whitewater RaftingFrom $7937 reviews
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