White Salmon River Rafting Half Day
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White Salmon River Rafting Half Day
By PDX Rafting
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Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 8-82, max of 42 per group
Duration: 4h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
More
- Wetsuits, Wetsuit shoes, splash top, Life Jacket (PFD), Helmet, Guided Raft Tour
What's not included- Photography, Souvenirs
- Start:
- 40 Northwestern Lake Rd, Underwood, WA 98651, USAGo left into Northwestern Park and please park head-in and tightly as space is limited.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 90120P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travellers should have a strong physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 42 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 90120P2
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- X8549LGnicolet0 contributionsA Memorable Mother/Daughter ExperienceI wanted to do something special with my daughter on her birthday. I was visiting her during her first away-from-home job in the PNW. I always value experiences over things, and this trip fit the bill. When she suggested it a week before, I was a bit nervous, as I had never done this before...and I am 54 and a plus-sized woman. However, Scott and the guides were true professionals and made sure they answered all my questions, even before I had a chance to ask them. Sharing this experience with my baby was everything! It was exciting and beautiful and fun, fun, fun! I can't stop talking about it almost two weeks later. One thing I would recommend is to hydrate beforehand because they don't bring water on the raft for the customers.Written 5 September 2024
- Mark W0 contributionsAmazing trip with PDX Rafting!!!!!!!!We had the most amazing time rafting with these guys. The guides are great, insightful and a lot of fun, and just all around good people. They knew a lot about the river and the natural environment and the history and were great at answering any questions. Here’s a $10 off code We love rafting and would love to see you again soon, come back this season and save $10 per person! Use code: MoreRaft at checkout.Written 9 August 2024
- 146natea0 contributionsGreat day on the rapidsExcellent and professional tour guide, was a ton of fun to see the river. Lunch was a delicious bonus as well - bbq wraps and salad.Written 5 August 2024
- 180meeganf0 contributionsFamily AdventureOur guide was the best. He knew so much about the river and history of the land. The ride was fast paced and fun for our whole family with teenagers plus a Grandmother. The rapids were exciting and we got great photos. We loved jumping off the rock cliff and the beautiful surroundings. So happy we did the full day. The second part of the day is not to miss!Written 14 July 2024
- jenniferpU2342OP0 contributionsbeautiful white salmon rafting tripalways an amazing and magical adventure hosted by fun professionals! this was my second birthday rafting trip and i will be back!Written 1 July 2024
- scotthC3078FU0 contributionsKayaking instruction on the White SalmomGreat opportunity to advance one’s kayaking skills, while working closely with experts. Excellent instruction, incredible experience. Pushed myself and reaped rewards. Would recommend to a paddler who feels confident in class 3 water. Prepare to be challenged, Mary and Naomi are incredible teachers and super nice people. No regrets. Paddled the Lower and Bottom White Salmon at 4 foot on the Husum gauge. Sick day!!!!!Written 14 May 2024
- Curiosity170663033380 contributionsGorgeousFantastic trip. Loved every minute. Guide was amazing—-love the full day—highly recommend—-missed the burrito lunch from last summerWritten 2 September 2023
- V7727VMryanh0 contributionsPhenomenal experienceI've been rafting with these guys for 3 years now and it's always a blast. We went for the half day on the White Salmon the first year and had a blast. Did the full day last year and this year and it was even better. Our guide was Tom the first two years and Henry this year, and they are both incredibly knowledgeable and skilled. These guys know what they're doing; the prioritize safety; and they keep everything fun, funny, and lighthearted. Husum falls is a phenomenal experience that might be very scary and seemingly dangerous with amateurs, but these guys make it seem like a cake walk. I also had the opportunity to jump a couple of cliffs as well, which was great. I highly recommend a trip on the White Salmon with Portland Rafting Company.Written 27 July 2023
- StefanieC4300 contributionsMagnificent Experience!!!The full day trip (as opposed to half day) is highly recommended. The second part of the day includes a really good lunch and a trip down part of the river which is spectacular and less-traveled... we pretty much had the river to ourselves on that portion of the journey. The whole thing was magnificent. Derek and Tom were our guides - Derek in the raft and Tom alongside in his kayak. They are super knowledgeable, resourceful, thoughtful, kind, and funny. All of our dealings with the company were impeccable and the river and scenery were amazing. We have done a LOT of these river rafting trips in various locations. This was by far the best - it was the most exciting and beautiful scenery and the guides were the best ever. Highly recommended!!!!!Written 11 September 2022
- Scenic7818940 contributionsKnowledge guides. Beautiful scenery. Great price.We took our two teenagers and had a ball! First time white water rafting for all four of us. They supply all necessary gear and gave a 20 min safety lesson before we left. There was another guy who took awesome photos from strategic locations on the bank as we made our way down the river. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about the River itself and the history of the area so we were in good hands and we learned something! 2.5 hours was perfect. The price was right too. Definitely do this trip!Written 21 August 2022
- heatherlynns20220 contributionsGreat timeSoo much fun! We had a great time and would love to do it again. Natasha was a great guide and was very detailed in giving us information about the river.Written 28 July 2022
- Runningoutofoptions0 contributionsAmazing river rafting experienceMy family and I were set up with Patrick, he is an amazing guide. Tons of info while river rafting, and you can definitely tell the whole team is really passionate about what they do. I highly recommend this experience, you won’t be disappointed!Written 14 July 2022
- Z3122KFjoelr0 contributionsHad a blast on the river!What a great experience! The river was beautiful as well as the weather for our full day rafting trip. The whole group at Portland Rafting Co. made this a truely memorable experience. Our guide Andrew was especially awesome as he shared experiences with us during the day and guided us safely through our adventure. He went up and above as he helped us with one of the members of our group through the portion across treacherous terrain as we went around the falls and reboarded the raft. Andrew we can't thank you enough. Thanks y'all for the memorable day and we will definitely look forward to doing this with PDX Rafting Co. again later this summer!Written 2 July 2022
- malinaricdan0 contributionsEpic White Water Rafting 1 hour from PortlandWhite Water rafting on the White Salmon River was an epic adventure. PDX Rafting made it fun, safe and exciting. We had a party of 10 that ranged from 50 to 70 years old. They gave us clear instructions that told us what we needed but gave us confidence we were being taken care of by the best in the business. Our guides, Andrew and Derrick were both amazing. They were patient, friendly and competent. It gives you confidence when your guide (Andrew) has hundreds of trips down the White Salmon river each year for the last 9 years. The water was incredible! The river captivated you with fun rapids and beautiful narrow canyons. PDX Rafting supplied everything we needed - wet suits, booties, helmets, jackets and a great lunch! Scott patiently answered all our questions in advance. He even arranged a special lunch for my wife who is GF and DF. I have done white water raft trips on the Arkansas in Colorado and on the Snake river in Wyoming. This trip topped them all. We cannot wait to do it again. Just a little over 1 hour from Portland and less than 10 min from Hood River. I highly recommend PDX Rafting on the White Salmon River. You will not be disappointed.Written 1 July 2022
- Kim A0 contributionsAmazing adventure!This was my first time rafting so I was nervous. The guides did a great job of putting us at ease and teaching us what we needed to know to have an incredible experience! I loved every minute of it!Written 19 June 2022
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Kent B
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Aug 2024 • Family
We had an excellent experience with PDX Rafting. My wife said it was the best part of our vacation. I agree.
First and foremost we felt the staff's number one concern was our safety. While I've gone on a few river rafting trips with mild rapids, this trip had some exciting rapids, some with significant drop. The staff explained how to deal with various situations. While in the raft, we practiced these moves. SEVERAL times, so that when we got to the bigger rapids, we knew what to do because we practiced it. Our guide "Big Al" who had 10+ years of experience, was very competent as well as personable.
We also appreciated the supplied wet suits, splash jackets, helmet, PFDs and a sturdy raft.
It was a fun and memorable experience.
I'm glad we chose this company for the trip. They were excellent in all ways.
Kent & Kristin
First and foremost we felt the staff's number one concern was our safety. While I've gone on a few river rafting trips with mild rapids, this trip had some exciting rapids, some with significant drop. The staff explained how to deal with various situations. While in the raft, we practiced these moves. SEVERAL times, so that when we got to the bigger rapids, we knew what to do because we practiced it. Our guide "Big Al" who had 10+ years of experience, was very competent as well as personable.
We also appreciated the supplied wet suits, splash jackets, helmet, PFDs and a sturdy raft.
It was a fun and memorable experience.
I'm glad we chose this company for the trip. They were excellent in all ways.
Kent & Kristin
Written 31 August 2024
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Mike F
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Jul 2024 • Solo
I had so much fun! It was the hottest weekend this season and the cool water of White Salmon felt so, so nice!!! A lot of beautiful birds, flowers, ferns on the way. if you are lucky you spot a couple of bold eagles! Beautiful river! gorgeous views, caves, fun rapids! I was solo but a lot of families were in the same trip with me, so I forgot I was alone :) I highly Recommend for All to try a half day or better a full day trip! The full stretch of the river is very special! I want to come back soon!
Written 8 July 2024
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Frederick A
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Jul 2023 • Friends
From the moment we called we new we were with the right company. We spoke with the owner and he was sincerely appreciative about us selecting his company. From the moment we arrived the staff was helpful, accommodating and knowledgeable. We are all experienced paddlers and had a great time with our guide Andrew. Highly recommend it. The pictures they took really captures the feel of river rafting. Mahalo and Aloha to the staff. Sincerely Fred Atkins
Written 15 July 2023
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Aloha Fred! Thank you so much for the kind words and the vote of confidence. We love what we do and are grateful for you and your family to come spend your time with us.
Travel Safely and we hope to see you again soon!
~Scott and the PDX Rafting Crew.
Written 16 July 2023
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Lotus
Oxnard3 contributions
Jul 2023
The rafting journey down the White Salmon River was memorable. Our twins loved the experience and Josh, our guide, was very helpful and patient. It took a few tries to get the rhythm down and row together, the hardest was back strokes, but we did it. We were skeptical if there would be a good # of rapids this time of year, in July. But it was not a disappointment. Highly recommended and would love to come back in early spring for bigger rapids.
Written 1 August 2023
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Susan B
Newton, MA10 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
We had a great trip. The river is fun and the scenary is beautiful. PDX rafting had all the equipment including wetsuits which you definitely need. And the guides were great even though the rowers on our boat (us) could not get our act together.
Written 19 August 2023
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Cygnets5
Lansdale, PA15 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
We had a great trip on the river! Making the reservation with Scott was easy and quick. He explained everything to us before we started including some historical background about the White Salmon River. Seth was a wonderful guide, reviewing all the safety “dos and donts” and providing a lot of good information along the way. We have minimal whitewater rafting experience but we felt safe while at the same time having fun and some thrills. The river and it’s surroundings are gorgeous. All in all a day well spent! Thanks very much.
Written 26 July 2022
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jetty
2 contributions
Aug 2022
Such a fabulous adventure! Tom knows so much about the river and can tell you anything you want to know. The water is COLD! And wild. But it all felt very safe and if someone didn't want to jump from the rock or go down the waterfall, it would be no problem.
The only thing I really didn't understand, is why I haven't been doing this every week this summer.
The only thing I really didn't understand, is why I haven't been doing this every week this summer.
Written 17 August 2022
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Cara H
2 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
I had a blast! Ron was awesome! Being that this was my first time white water rafting, I was very anxious. He made it seem like it was no big deal and made me feel at ease. Showed up the ropes, helped us paddle along the way, and even took us on a class 5 rapid (optional). I highly recommend this for beginners!
Written 10 September 2023
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Debbie G
2 contributions
Jul 2022
The half day White Salmon River rafting was absolutely fantastic. The water was icy, which was perfect for a hot day. Our guide, Rick, was very attentive and knows the river so well! The team was highly organized and did a great job of prepping us for the experience with great safety tips and all the necessary gear. We are novices and felt completely safe during our time on the river. I highly recommend it!
Written 31 July 2022
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Thank you for coming rafting with us and we hope to see you again soon!
Written 2 August 2022
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Kelly A
4 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
We had an amazing time rafting with Andrew as our guide. We went with children ages 12, 13, and 15 and they all had a blast. The 3+ class rafting was perfect for us. Enough to keep us going but nothing that we couldn't handle. We felt very safe with Andrew as our guide. He was funny too. It's a great company, only 2 rafts went out during our time slot so it was not crowded. After doing a great deal of research, I'm happy I decided to go with this company verse some of the other big name companies.
Written 8 July 2023
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