Class III - IV rapids
Great for kids age 6 and up
Approx. 3.5 hour trip
13 miles of river scenery
Our most popular trip and the best bang for your buck!
- Experience the thrill of Deschutes whitewater with a super fun 3.5 hour raft trip.
- This trip covers 13-miles and includes multiple class III rapids including Boxcar rapid and class IV Oaks Springs rapid.
- Half-day trips check-in at our office in Maupin at 9 am and 1:30 pm every day.
- This trip is a great option for families and groups. Your professional and highly trained river guide will give you the excitement level you’re looking for with this half-day trip.
- There is a 4 person minimum for day trips. We do combine smaller groups. Your raft may have up to 8 people on it.
- All of our pricing includes river permit fees and credit card fees, hooray! Choose the half-day, you won’t be disappointed.
Join us for 13 miles of heart-pumping whitewater and stunning canyon views. Experience our most popular trip and see why the Deschutes is world-famous.
Pricing and Booking Per Person
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Adults$75
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Kids (Ages 6-14)$70
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Adults$90
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Kids (Ages 6-14)$85
Rafting is a perfect group activity!
We specialize in day trips for corporate retreats,
school groups, ski camps, scout troops and youth groups.
Please call our office for a quote if you have a group over 25 people. Whitewater rafting is an excellent team building opportunity and the perfect way to celebrate your hardworking staff.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Deschutes Half Day Guided trip best for?
The Deschutes Half Day trip is a perfect trip for people who want to raft for the whitewater. This is the same milage as the all-day trip, just no lunch or swim stops.
What time is check-in for a half-day trip?
Check-in starts at our office in Maupin at 9:00a for the AM half-day and 1:30p for the PM half-day. No need to show up earlier.
How long is the Deschutes half-day trip?
Our half-day trips are 13 miles long, which takes about about 3 hours on the water, and a half hour to get to and from our raft shop.
Can I bring my dog with me on the raft?
While we LOVE dogs in general, we can’t allow them on the raft with you for guided trips. We have occasionally watched a dog in our office while the owner is rafting, call us to see what we got going on that day. No promises, we’re a busy place but we always try to accommodate when we can.
What are the age requirements for this trip?
We require kids to be at least 6 years old and weigh 45 lbs so they fit in our lifejackets safely.
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Hours
9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
7 Days per Week, May - October
Find us here
602 Deschutes Ave. Maupin, OR 97037
Directions
We are located 5 minutes away from the best whitewater in Oregon on the Deschutes River in Maupin, OR!
Get to Maupin From Portland:
- Merge onto I-84 E toward The Dalles.
- Take the US-197 exit, EXIT 87, toward Dufur/Bend.
- Turn right onto US-197 South.
- After 1/4 mile at stop sign follow Us-197 South to the left.
- Head 38 miles to Maupin on Us-197 south.
- Once you arrive in to town (you will see sidewalks), we are the first business on your left.
Get to Maupin From Bend:
- Merge onto US-97 N toward Redmond.
- After 42 miles, turn right onto US-97 N.
- After 25 miles, stay straight to go onto US-197 N. to Maupin. Continue to follow US-197 N.
- After 22 miles, you will cross the Deschutes River. Come up the hill, at the far end of town (you will see sidewalks) we will be on your right.
Phone
800-723-8464