Deschutes River Trip Options & Prices
The Deschutes River Half-Day Trip
OUR MOST POPULAR TRIP: The half-day adventure begins with a short
drive to the launch site. From there, our professional guides will
introduce the Deschutes River to you with a safety talk and orientation.
The first excitement of the day begins right away with over a mile
of great pool and drop style rapids. The middle portion of the trip
is fairly calm and is a great chance to unwind, relax or go for a swim.
The last four miles of the trip are filled with the most challenging
and fun rapids of the day. After the trip, we transport you back to
your vehicle
If you do not wish to spend all day on the river then a half-day trip may be just for you. On a half-day journey, one will encounter most of the famous rapids on the Lower Deschutes, including Wapinita, Box Car, Surf City, Oak Springs and the Elevators. The half-day trips usually last about three hours and are available at two different times a day. One of the greatest complements that we receive for offering a half-day trip on the Deschutes River is the ease and convenience of being capable to do other activities in the same day. Whether you are traveling to Central Oregon or back to the valley, there is not a better way to cool off on a hot summer day than a quick trip down the river. Our Deschutes River Half-Day trips meet daily at either 9:30am or 1:30pm!
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Itinerary for Half Day Deschutes River Trip
Half-Day |
Adult | Child | Reserve Online | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday | $50 |
$40 |
 9:30 AM |
1:30 PM |
| Weekend | $60 |
$50 |
9:30 AM |
1:30 PM |
| Peak Saturday (July & Aug) | $65 |
$55 |
9:30 AM |
1:30 PM |
- Group discounts are given for 12 or more people!
- Children are 14 and under
- Learn More about Group and Team Building Trips
The Deschutes River Full Day Trip
The full-day trip meets at 9:45am in the morning and we finish the
trip around 3:30-4:00pm. This very full day takes you over many exhilarating
rapids, gives you a great opportunity to relax and soak up some sun
and plenty chances to jump in the river for a refreshing swim! In the
morning we travel through some very exciting rapids and drift through
some placid pools. There is plenty of time for swimming, splashing
the other boats or just sitting back and taking it all in! We raft
about nine miles in the morning and then we stop for a riverside barbecue
lunch! After feasting on fresh fruits, vegetables, cookies, salads
and some tasty BBQ, we sit back and soak in the days events for a while.
At the lunch's end, we then continue on with our adventure.
The afternoon portion of the trip presents us with the most whitewater of the day! With big and famous rapids like Surf City, Oak Springs, White River, Roller Coaster, The Elevators, Sandy's Hole and several others, you will be sure to get your fix. We stop several times to surf the waves and we even stop to swim through a rapid (if you are up for it)! At the end of the trip, we transport you back to the meeting site. From there our guides will escort you up to the photo shop to check out some of the days action (if you desire). Pictures from your trip are available there (not included in the trip price) if you would like some memorabilia to show off when you get home!
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Itinerary for Full Day Deschutes River Trip
| Full Day | Adult | Child | Reserve |
| Weekday | $75 | $65 |  |
| Weekend | $80 | $70 | |
| Peak Saturday | $90 | $75 | |
- Group discounts are given for 12 or more people!
- Children are 14 and under
- Learn More about Group and Team Building Trips
Who Can Go?
Almost everyone is invited on the Deschutes River. This river is perfect for first timers, groups, family and organizations of all kind! Children as young as four are welcome on the Deschutes.
What We Provide
River Drifters provides paddle jackets (if ever needed), professional guides, life vests and a delicious riverside cuisine! For a trip list of personal items to bring please follow the link. For cooler weather please console with our Spring and Fall Trip List!
