How to Choose A Trip
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 | Desolation Canyon | Labyrinth Canyon | Fisher Towers | Westwater Canyon | Gates of Lodore | Yampa River | Cataract Canyon |
1–2 days | | | X | X | | | X |
3–4 days | | | | X | X | X | X |
5–6 days | X | X | | | | X | X |
7–10 days | Charter | | | | | | X |
Whitewater | Desolation Canyon | Labyrinth Canyon | Fisher Towers | Westwater Canyon | Gates of Lodore | Yampa River | Cataract Canyon |
No rapids trip | | X | | | | | |
Mild
(Class II+) | | | X | | | | |
Fun
(Class III) | X | | | | | | |
Exciting
(Class III-IV) | | | | X | X | X | X |
VERY Exciting
(Class IV-V) | | | | | | X | X In May and June |
Trip Options | Desolation Canyon | Labyrinth Canyon | Fisher Towers | Westwater Canyon | Gates of Lodore | Yampa River | Cataract Canyon |
Luxury River Trips | X | | Charter | Charter | Charter | Charter | X |
Family Rafting Trips | X | | X | | X | | |
Typically Less Families | | X | | | | | |
Custom Trips Available | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Best Time To Go | June, July, August, September | April, September | April, May, June, July | March, April, July, August,
September, October | June, July, August | May, June | April, May, June, July, August, September |
Paddleboats | | | | X | X | X | |
Inflatable kayaks | X | | X | | X | X | |
Motorized J-rigs | | | | | | | X |
Kayaks (sit on top or sit down in), SUPs | | X | | | | | |
Typically small trip numbers | | X | X | | | | |
Active | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |