Deschutes River Rafting - Half Day Adventure

Overview

This Half-Day Deschutes River adventure is a perfect trips the entire family, friends or couples can enjoy. From beautiful canyon scenery to challenging and trilling rapids, warm temps and easy access, this is a fantastic trip. Gather your crew and come spend a wonderful on the river.

If you desire a private raft please call our office or simply book for 8 people.

City: Oregon

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $75.00

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $75.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Professional guide

All taxes, river and launch fees

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Face coverings (buffs, N95/cloth masks, bandanas) are REQUIRED on the shuttle, on-site, and in some situations on the raft (any parties of 2-3ppl)

What To Expect

Deschutes River

The Wild & Scenic Deschutes River is a place where your adventure will take place.

River Drifters

The address above is our meeting location where your trip will begin & end and where you will park your car for the duration of the trip. Our facility has rest rooms, retail items, snacks and photos of your trip all available for purchase.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (60)

MrCustoms

Aug 2019

This was my first time river rafting and I can say that it was easier and less dangerous than I imagined. I am not in great physical shape but I had no issues with completing the course without any strains or muscle pain. For people who are a nervous about trying river rafting I can say the worst part is getting splashed & soaked by very cold water (it takes your breath away). Aside from that you can expect a fun, enjoyable, and even a relaxing experience. I was worried about falling out of the boat, but this turned out to not be an issue. River Drifters has been preferred by my coworkers for years because the guides put maximum effort into making sure you have fun. They do their best to make the time pass during the slow times of the tour such as the bus ride. They talk about the history of the area, tell jokes, and engage in interesting conversation.In addition to taking on the Class 1-3 rapids, the guide provided many extra activities and games during the stretches between rapids. We got to change positions in the boat frequently which was fun. There are several opportunities to jump in the water and go for a float in your life vest alongside the boat f you want. After the trip the guides will hang out near the Life Vest Return and it's a good opportunity for you to retrieve your wallet and tip your guide if you want. My friend advised me that the Full Day Trip covers the same section of the river except that they stop for lunch and for a side expedition. My friend also advised that the Full Day Trip may be a better option because after you get back to your car you will ready to depart for home. For the Half Day Trip you will want to have lunch before returning home so both trips effectively take almost the same amount of time. Because, stopping to order lunch at a local restaurant takes more time than taking the lunch break River Drifters provides. I STRONGLY ADVISE you to follow ALL the instructions on their website regarding how to prepare for your trip. Wear quick-dry clothing as they advise, bring sunscreen, bring a water bottle, a hat, and definitely bring a towel & change of dry clothes to wear after you get back to their facility. I considered ignoring some of these rules but I am happy I did not. In fact, I forgot to bring extra shoes as advised and had to drive 3 hours home with soaking wet feet. Read their instructions on their website and follow them to get maximum enjoyment! They recently relocated their facility on a hill outside of town. This is nice because they have a big parking lot for your team to meet up. After the trip, they have tablet computers in the gift shop where you can buy photos from your trip. However, you can easily access these photo from their website after you get home. The photos are available immediately after you get back to the River Drifter's office. My one complaint is that the pictures are too expensive. The pictures they take are excellent, but come at a premium price. Try to get your group to share the costs.

mcwhalen3

Aug 2019

Shoutout to our guide Wilson who was awesome!!! Knowledgeable, funny and just a really great guide. He made sure we knew what we were doing and made me feel comfortable even as a novice. Had an amazing time with the family! Got to enjoy rapids as well as nice scenery

jenrgee

Aug 2019

We had a great time. our family of four went out with Fergus as our guide. He was very funny and very attentive. We have two kids--a 13yo and a 9 yo. Fergus was great with both boys and was especially helpful with our 9yo who was terrified at the beginning of the trip. Big smiles from the whole family is every single photo. And even though 9yo squealed like his skin was being peeled off going through the Kidnapper, he declared it FUN and asked if we could do it again. Thank you!