15 Whitewater Rafting Tours in the USA to Book Before You Fly

Half Day Whitewater Rafting Trip - Paddling the Middle Fork through John Stevens Canyon

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

Review of Glacier Raft Company’s half-day rafting trip on Montana’s Middle Fork, with rapids, park views, gear advice, prices, and booking tips.

“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

2.Upper Pigeon River Rafting Trip from Hartford

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

Review the Upper Pigeon River rafting trip from Hartford, with Class III and IV rapids, family-friendly guides, prices, tips, and practical details.

“Wyatt was a great guide. Been on many rafting trips and the view and rapids great. Very knowledgeable and safe.”

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Half-Day Whitewater Rafting in Browns Canyon

3.Half-Day Whitewater Rafting in Browns Canyon

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

Review of half-day rafting in Browns Canyon, with class III rapids, gear details, safety advice, timing, and booking tips for Buena Vista.

“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

4.Whitewater Rafting in Jackson Hole : Family Standard Raft

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

Review of Jackson Hole’s family rafting trip on the Snake River, with Class II and III rapids, mountain views, costs, gear tips, and practical advice.

“As a first time experience for most of our family, it was amazing! Our guide,Ben made it a fun experience by making jokes.”

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Durango Half Day Rafting Trip – Lower Animas River

5.Durango Half Day Rafting Trip – Lower Animas River

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

Review the family-friendly Lower Animas rafting trip in Durango, with mild rapids, guide tips, pricing, gear, timing, and booking advice.

“The half day white water rafting trip was worth every penny. Out guide, Rio, was skilled, friendly and knowledgeable. He kept us entertained with his knowledge of the area and rafting in general. I would very definitely go rafting with them again.”

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Half Day Browns Canyon Rafting Adventure

6.Half Day Browns Canyon Rafting Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 903 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

Review of Browns Canyon rafting from Buena Vista, with rapids, mountain views, free gear, practical tips, pricing, and family advice.

“We loved our trip! Experienced and knowledgeable guide who navigated the river well! Recommend going in the morning in the summer as storms can roll in the afternoon.”

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Browns Canyon Full Day Rafting Adventure

7.Browns Canyon Full Day Rafting Adventure

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

Review of Browns Canyon full-day rafting near Buena Vista, with rapids, canyon views, lunch, swimming, pricing, timing, and practical tips.

“Great trip and our guide, Kayla was fantastic. Lunch was great and we stopped to jump off 10’ and 20’ rock. Thoroughly enjoyed the trip and highly recommend.”

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Fisher Towers Half-Day Rafting Day Trip from Moab

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

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

Review of Moab’s Fisher Towers rafting trip, with scenic canyon views, mild rapids, guides, lunch details, costs, and practical tips.

“River trip was great! The guide was knowledgeable and very interactive with us. Even our 'cautious' family members felt safe and had a great time! Parking is limited, so plan some extra time to walk to the meeting place.”

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Moab Afternoon Half Day Rafting Trip – Colorado River

9.Moab Afternoon Half Day Rafting Trip – Colorado River

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

Review of Moab’s half-day Colorado River rafting trip, with class II rapids, red-rock views, practical tips, pricing, and who should book.

“Our 1/2 day float on the Colorado River with Mild to Wild Tours was fantastic. We were paired with Sam, who was wonderful. He provided fun while also teaching us many interesting facts about the River and surrounding land. He was very safe and professional. We had a blast in the class I and II rapids and also were able to jump into the River several times for some swimming and cooling off. Our whole group decided this was the best of our adventures in Moab.”

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Denali Rafting Canyon Wave

10.Denali Rafting Canyon Wave

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

Review of Denali Canyon Wave rafting on Alaska’s Nenana River, with rapids, drysuits, guides, transport, costs, tips, and who should book.

“Very safe, not near as strenuous as I thought it would be. Really fun, will definitely go again! Raft guide doubled as a tour guide!”

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Glenwood Springs Half-Day Rafting Trip

11.Glenwood Springs Half-Day Rafting Trip

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

Review of Glenwood Springs’ half-day rafting trip, with Class III-IV rapids, canyon views, family tips, pricing, and practical advice.

“Beautiful well organized. Good guides very much fun. Relaxing and some good rapids. Loved Dutch!!!!!”

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Durango 1/4 Day Rafting Trip – Lower Animas River

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

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

Review of Durango’s family-friendly Lower Animas rafting trip, with Class II and III rapids, river views, gear, shuttles, pricing, and tips.

“Great time. Relaxing with little excitement. This time of year July the river is lower so nothing crazy great time for bringing kiddos.”

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White Water Rafting Experience on the Upper Pigeon River

13.White Water Rafting Experience on the Upper Pigeon River

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

Raft the Upper Pigeon River near Hartford through Class III and IV rapids, mountain views, expert guides, and a refreshing summer swim.

“We had so much fun white water rafting with Big Creek Expeditions and will definitely be back! Our guide Paul was great and super funny!”

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2 Hour Rafting on the Yellowstone River

14.2 Hour Rafting on the Yellowstone River

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

Review of Wild West Rafting’s 2-hour Yellowstone River trip from Gardiner, with family-friendly rapids, swimming, gear, price, and practical tips.

“This was an excellent first rafting experience for our family. The customer service was over the top!! Jack greeted us with great positive energy and a smile as we were getting our gear for the trip. Jack and Jay were also our guides on the raft. Both of them were extremely kind and patient with us and our four kids. My 5 year old talked nonstop and they conversed with him the entire ride. It really helped him to have calmer energy as he was somewhat nervous. They also took time to point out neat landscaping features throughout the float as well. There was a photographer who also snapped pics…”

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