Popular Questions

If I can’t swim, can I still go rafting?

Everyone on all of our trips wears a coast guard approved personal flotation device (PFD).  This life vest will keep you afloat if you find yourself in the water.  Many of our guests either cannot swim or have fear of swimming and they have a great time.  If you are not a swimmer or are [MORE...]

If I can’t swim, can I still go rafting?

I have a family with younger children, where can we go?

We have special family trips available on the Deschutes River.  We can take children as young as four, depending on the time of year.  The Deschutes River is one of our more favorable rivers for families because the summertime air and water temperatures are more comfortable for them.

I have a family with younger children, where can we go?

I am a senior citizen, what trips are good for me?

For relatively fit and active seniors, the Deschutes River trips are just fine.  You may be placed in an oar raft upon request or a paddle raft if you feel up to it!  Healthy people of all ages all the way up to their 90's enjoy rafting with River Drifters every year! [MORE...]

I am a senior citizen, what trips are good for me?

Who can go rafting?

From a relaxing trip on the Deschutes River to an all-out adrenaline rush of the White Salmon River, River Drifters offers a river trip that perfect for all ability levels.  We invite anyone, young or old, in reasonable physical condition. Each river does have a minimum age requirement. Trips on the White Salmon River have [MORE...]

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Why should I choose River Drifters?

We have nearly 5 decades of river experience, professional guides, riverside cuisine, and incredible discounts that make River Drifters a premier rafting outfitter of the Northwest!

Why should I choose River Drifters?