During our stay in Polson, it was a must that we went white water rafting and after reading the reviews for Flathead, we knew we would be in safe hands and our experience was so fun! We booked months in advance and due to the fact that we went in September, we had no issues as it is the low season. If you are planning to go in June/July, I suggest you book as early as possible as that is the high season and from what we were told the best time to go if you want a 4-5 level experience. We met at the location 30 minutes in advance and chilled and laughed with the owner and the crew. They have a cooler, so bring ice and drinks to take on the raft. They do not have wet suits, but they do have rain jackets if you want additional coverage. Also, helmets are optional. I also suggest that you wear an inexpensive pair of sunglasses. Once we loaded up, we drove to the location and walked a small path to the boat. Once you arrive at the boat, they go over instructions. I suggest you pay attention in the event you go overboard. We did not have an issue, however, depending on the time of year, the water can be a bit treacherous. I have been white water rafting in Costa Rica and it was the highest level and no one went overboard. Our guides Bruce and Jack were awesome and very personable. read more

We had the best time on our raft trip! Everything went smoothly. Safety things were discussed prior to launching and we felt comfortable the whole time. Our guide was entertaining and made the whole trip fun! read more

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So fun and beautiful. Our guides were both adventurous and careful, so it was a blast yet we all felt safe going over the rapids. Couldn't have had a better day on the Flathead River. read more

You absolutely have to visit these guys! I had my first white-water rafting experience, and it was incredible! The guides, Bruce and Jack, greeted us warmly and thoroughly explained everything we had planned for the day. They were very attentive and answered all our questions, providing us with extensive information about the river and the region's history. Our group had an amazing time, and we will definitely be returning to Flathead for our future rafting adventures! read more

Awesome! Francis and Brandon ROCK!!! Even on an overcast day. I look forward to going again!! read more

Cortlin and Brandon were fantastic tour guides! Highly recommend this business, they're fun and professional and helped my first timers paddle through the fun rapids. read more

Flathead Raft Company - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Polson, Montana

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We came here as a group of 10 for a work event. I've been rafting numerous times across the world (Tennessee, California, Costa Rica), and I have to say that these guides (we had Cliff and Brandon) and company were the most professional and competent guides I've ever had on a rafting trip, and others in my group felt similarly. You could tell they knew their stuff and not just how to paddle down the river, but really read whitewater - at one point on our trip the river dam released more water, and our guide was able to change his plans and adjust course mid-tour to account for the change in the rapids. We had a few anxious folks on the trip and afterwards they remarked how safe they felt. Also, the water was still pretty frigid when we went, and they have wetsuits and such to borrow to protect you when you go out. Really nice touch and helped our experience a lot. Overall I would 10/10 recommend this company and would absolutely do it again the next time I'm back in this area. Thank you guys for making it a great experience! read more

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I have never been White Water Rafting, This company made me feel completely comfortable and taught me what to do in case of a flip! Brandon was an amazing guide, Bruce a perfect accomplice! Enjoyed this experience so much! I actually paid in advance so I was committed and wouldn't back out! read more

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We had a great trip. They were very experienced and were focused on us having a fun, safe, exciting rafting experience.

Fantastic rafting trip. Great guide, fun rapids. Can't wait to do it again. Thank you! read more

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We have mixed reviews about our experience. I would not recommend for young children or seniors. All reviews said family friendly, but the hike to the boat launch is not easy and once we were on the river we were told there was a 50/50 chance of getting flipped. We did get flipped and it was very scary. We had fun up until that point. Wish we had been more forewarned about the level of difficulty. read more

What a wonderful adventure! The crew was awesome and we had a blast on the river. It was our first time white water rafting and I'm glad we did it here. I highly recommend. read more

Always a great time with Flathead Raft Company! Super fun and fantastic for families!

Took 14 family members on a float trip. Great time. Highly recommend Flathead Raft Company. They are very professional, personable and good natured. read more

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I highly recommend Flathead raft company! We had an amazing experience with epic views and an awesome guide. All of the staff worked together to provide a safe, comfortable and fun trip. Be prepared to have a great time with great people in a truly magical part of the world! Included is a picture of Brandon, our guide, doing a handstand on the raft after we completed the rapids. read more

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Knowledgeable, entertaining and safety minded guides on a beautiful river....doesn't get any better.

My family and I did our first Whitewater adventure here a few weeks ago in our first ever visit to Montana. Let me start with the obvious, the ride, the scenery, the water, it was all absolutely beautiful. An unbelievable experience on its own. What makes this 5 stars (I would have given it a hundred if that was possible) was the level of care, professionalism and customer service that the entire operation showed to every one of my family members for the duration of our time there. They are the nicest people who shared amazing stories, history and laughs with all of us. They were so great with my daughter when she got a little scared and were in tune with and accommodating to all of us on the raft. Just an absolutely incredible bunch of people. If you're considering rafting here, don't go with anyone else, these guys are exactly what you're looking for! My family will be back to Montana, and when we do we will absolutely book another adventure with Flathead Raft Company! read more

Flathead Raft Company - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Polson, Montana

Such a fun adventure! It was a great mix of moments of really intense thrill and moments of relaxing and taking in the beauty. The guides were so fun and funny and made for a really great experience. read more

Super easy rafting, could do this for all ages. Our guide was nice and basically controlled the boat the whole time.

My husband, sister, brother in law and I all came here for the morning 10 am raft adventure. It was a blast! Brett was our guide and he did such a great job explaining what we need to do, as well as the history and facts of the area around us. Everyone who works here was so upbeat and truly love their jobs. They all made the experience so much more exciting and fun. It was a cold day and rained a little, but it was still all so worth it. The three main rapids we descended will definitely get your adrenaline and blood pumping. These rapids were categories 2-4, however Brett told us they can change due to the level of the water. The very last one we went on was the most intense (category 4) and we did end up flipping. However, it does seem like flipping is more of a rare occurrence. It was a bit startling when we flipped, but it ended up making our trip that much more memorable and exciting. There were no big rocks to hit when we flipped, and the water was pretty deep so we were all able to get back on the boat okay. We also got amazing pictures of us flipping from the photographer on staff. We paid a bit to get all the pictures, but it was so worth it to have all those memories forever to look back on. read more

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We had a really amazing experience whitewater rafting yesterday! The guides and staff were super friendly and fun! Definitely recommend! The river was beautiful and the rapids were not too extreme. Our guide (Izak) was super nice and knowledgeable about the river too. We will definitely be back to ride the river again with this business. read more

Flathead Raft Company - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Polson, Montana

Such a great experience!!! We visited Flathead Raft Company because of a recommendation and they did not disappoint! Our guide was super knowledgeable and made the experience very memorable for us. If we find ourselves back in the area, we will definitely be back! read more

These guys are great here from AZ first time in Polson. The guide we had was Kordo he was great, funny , and very knowledgeable about the area and history about the river. Ask for him if you go there. Price is good river was low but that isn't there fault they still made it fun. read more

Flathead Raft Company - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Polson, Montana

This was one of the best parts of our Montana trip - Brett and his team were very knowledgeable and made our rafting experience very fun! The rapids were a blast and we enjoyed how relaxing the last stretch of the river. My dad and I have been rafting several times and we both agreed this takes the cake! Thanks again! read more

Went with family ranging in age from 15 to 69 to experience the half day white water rafting adventure with Cliff as our guide. After rafting in West Glacier before we all decided we liked this rafting adventure better. Not only did Cliff (a native Montanan) have a lot of knowledge of the river, the rapids and the area, the rapids themselves gave us all a good run for our money as the water levels are very high. Everyone stayed in the raft thanks to Cliff and his knowledge of the river. We were also treated to a Golden Eagle, a pair of Bald Eagles and deer along the way. Would definitely recommend this trip to anyone looking to enjoy the beauty of the river and ok to work a little to get through it. Definitely worth the drive to get there. Hope to experience this again in the future. read more

OK. I had to think about how to review this trip for a couple of days. To say it was memorable would be an understatement. I don't think our family will stop talking about this one for years to come. This was our first time rafting and a few of us were a little nervous about it. We were put at ease right away on the bus ride to the river and given lots of info about what to expect and how to handle it. Did we capsize in the Buffalo rapids? Yes. Yes, we did. Did we also go back and buy ALL of the merch and talk about the whole day for the rest of our time in Montana? Oh yes. Yes, we sure did. As a bonafide coward, I can tell you that I would not have missed this for anything. Besides, if we didn't go, we'd have missed the stand-up comedy show on the bus ride back to town. 10/10 recommend. read more

This company is the best! The owners are nice. The guides are knowledgeable, funny, and just all around cool guys. No matter what summer month you go, the rapids are fun and exciting! We have been 3 times and look forward to many more! read more

Best river trip I've had! The guides knew the ins and outs of not only the river, but the surrounding area. Blake was our guide and he was the best! An absolute "must do" when you're in the Polson area. read more

We were here in the flathead lake area for a family reunion. This was my first time rafting and it was amazing! Carson was our guide and he was hilarious! He kept us laughing the whole time and very knowledgeable of the area and rapids. The last rapid was unforgettable. Also, we got to swim and float in the calm river after the rapids. When people ask me my favorite part of my 5 day trip in Montana, this experience is what I'll be telling them. If you're planning a rafting trip here, make sure to ask for Carson! read more

First time rafting, so we came out for my birthday. Our guide was Brett and he took great care of us! Great friendly crew that took care of us from departure time to coming back. Will definitely recommend. read more

Flathead Raft Company - First time rafting, so we came out for my birthday. - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Polson, Montana

BEST DAY EVER! Thank you Carson for a great 1st experience river rafting. Carson was thorough, informative and very supportive . There were eagles and many other wildlife throughout our rafting journey! The bus ride was entertaining with the ot read more

Flathead Raft Company - So much fun! Thanks again Carson - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Polson, Montana

Great rafting company, well prepared and guided. We have done rafting in other states and thoroughly enjoyed our time. I would definitely recommend these guys if you are in Polson. read more

We had a really good time with our guide Tovi! This was our second time rafting but this time we were rowing on the "big blue" which is a smaller raft that fits up to eight people. The scenery down the river is beautiful and Tovi was knowledgeable about the river and its surroundings. We saw two Bald Eagles which were awesome. The first couple of rapids are small and you get a little wet however the last rapid, the buffalo, is larger and there's a chance you can flip over-but not always. We ended up flipping over and got some funny pictures of it. Although we flipped (which was actually fun) I felt safe with Tovi and the others as they were experienced and informative about what to do and how to wear the life vests. And because of the safety aspect of the whole thing I think the cost is very reasonable. We also liked the fact that it's a family owned business. Hopefully we'll be back next summer to raft again! read more

On vacation with a high school friend and my granddaughter, none of us have been rafting before, but we all loved the trip. The guides were very relaxed and took good care of everyone. The river is beautiful and just enough white water to be fun without being tense. We highly recommend the trip read more

I had never been river rafting nor to Polson, MT. I had the best experience and our guide CLIFF truly enjoyed his job and knew very much about river rafting on this river and in general. Cliff was very funny and made us feel very comfortable. I would love to go again. I definitely recommend Cliff as a guide. read more

Yesterday I went on the Wild Horse Island trip at 10 am with Brett. WOW! It was fantastic! I used their website and interacted with two of their folks. When making my reservations, Katie was very helpful. I'm travelling solo and I was concerned about being alone on the island for a few hours, so she really helped me with info about 10 vs 2, today vs tomorrow kind of choices. Brett was great talking me into the marina when I called because my map program was not quite right. Then, he was great as an informative, professional boat captain and guide. He told us great facts and history about the island, and great stories too. After we circled the island, he landed and he oriented us to the hiking area. He briefed us at the map and gave us helpful info about the trails. (clean restroom near the trail head) If you noticed I'm saying "us" it's because I made friends with the other folks on the tour and we all set off together. The trails are easy, and easy to follow. You have a gradual climb and then you are up nice and high and get a nice view of the lake. We saw so many critters -- including the wild horses and excluding the bear. Perfect trip! read more