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Compare Trips

River rafting offers a wilderness experience as well as the adventure of a lifetime. A river rafting trip can be enjoyed by the whole family, couples or solo travelers. There are a lot of things to look at when choosing the perfect river rafting journey.

Here are some things you should consider when choosing a trip: the length of time you have, the intensity of whitewater you want to experience, and the time of year that is best for you.

Length of Trip

1–2 Days

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3–4 Days

Charter

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5–6 Days

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Charter

7–10 Days

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Whitewater

No Rapids

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Mild (Class II+)


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Fun (Class III)

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Exciting (Class III–IV)

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Very Exciting (Class IV–V)

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✓ 
(in May and June)

Trip Options

Best Time to Go

March

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April

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May

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June

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July

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August

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September

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October

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Boat Types

Oarboats

Paddleboats

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Inflatable Kayaks

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Motorized J-rigs

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SUPs, Kayaks (sit on top / sit down in)

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Typically Small Trip Numbers

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Active

Surfing

San Diego

Windsurfing

Santa Cruz

Reef Hawaiian Pro

Oahu

Titans of Mavericks

San Francisco