I haven't had that much fun in a long time! Went out for a day raft trip to celebrate our friend's…read morebachelorette party, and had the best time. Our guide Jody was patient, kept us safe and was so kind. I never had to worry, and was able to just enjoy the beautiful Deschutes, the company of my friends, and the little rush of adrenaline we got with each rapid. We are already planning our next trip with DRA!

One of the best days I've ever had celebrating with my girlfriends, disconnected from the world and…read morejust enjoying nature and fun! This was such an incredible adventure, and the support, warmth and patience you get from the staff from the very beginning to end is outstanding (and necessary) since this can be a very wild, and different kind of activity for a lot of people. I am sure every guide is great, but Caroline rocked our socks!! #baddie River adventures are a must for everyone who can!

First rafting experience....ABSOLUTELY THE ONE OF THE BEST FIRST TIME EXPERIENCES OF MY LIFE!!!…read moreCountry was beautiful the rafting trip was absolutely cool it started off with a bang right off the bat Steve was so very professional, chill, relaxed and on point the entire time. William was Very cool professional collective educated knew his stuff Paul was cool as all get out, courteous, funny, and very good at his job. all three were so much fun to be around. It was like having my friend guide us down the river!!!! I am booking a trip soon as I can to take my family down with all star river rafting! I can't wait to see you guys again Sincerely appreciated, Beardo McBaggins

WE HAD THE BEST TIME. Mike was our guide. He made us all feel safe and we loved his stories, felt…read morelike we were hanging with a friend. Also his style was tight as hell. All around A+ experience.

Great experience! We'd love to come back next summer. Went with 2 adults and 4 kids,read more

That rafting trip in Maupin was WILD--in the best way. I had so much fun from the moment we hit the…read morewater. The guides were awesome--super chill but knew exactly what they were doing, which made it feel exciting but also really safe. We hit some crazy rapids, got soaked, and just laughed the whole way through. The scenery was beautiful too--Oregon really showed off. I didn't want it to end! If you're even thinking about rafting, go with River Drifters. Totally worth it. I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

We stayed a night at the RV park and it was great. Right on the river in Maupin with water and…read moreelectric hookups. Bathrooms are nice. My kids loved riding on the tandem bike. Staff were friendly. Would definitely stay here again.

You step onto the Deschutes not knowing what to expect. The sun leans low. The water pulls forward…read morewith purpose. The rapids, those crisp, roaring punctuation marks, start writing the kind of afternoon you'll replay in your head for years. Then Alex, our guide, takes the mic. With the charm of a seasoned showman and the precision of a scientist, he turned a whitewater rafting adventure into something unforgettable. His wit is sharper than a dry martini. His knowledge of the river and the volcanic bones beneath it is the kind of insight that makes you feel smarter just for listening. He doesn't just steer the raft. He steers you through time, weaving in the geologic history of the canyon walls while pointing out an osprey nest perched high above, hatchlings inside, chirping beneath the wind. You hear the rapids before you feel them. Then comes the dance. Navigating tight fits between boulders. Gliding effortlessly over shallow shelves. The raft lifts and drops like it's in on the secret. The kids laughed. The adults let go. And when the moment was right, we jumped in. Cold, clean, and utterly refreshing. A shock to the system in the best possible way. It's family friendly in the purest sense of the phrase. Thrilling, but never reckless. Informative, never dull. Wild, but still welcoming. The Imperial River Company doesn't just offer whitewater rafting. They offer escape. The kind where you stop checking your watch and start listening to the water, the birds, the laughter echoing off canyon walls. Book the trip. Ask for Alex. Let the Deschutes show you what summer is supposed to feel like.

We had a big group and they were very accommodating. Super fun crew (Justin and Zach) that gave us…read moregreat thrills and we're still considerate of our kids. Thanks HDRO for the best vacation day yet!!

Organized down to a science. Safety conscious. AND fun conscious. AND inexpensive -- $60 for a…read morefull-day of wild wetness, including a bbq lunch halfway thru...and a ten-minute HIKE to a NATURAL WATERSLIDE. Add a $4 use fee. Still a bargain for some awesome FUN in nature. You assemble at 10 a.m. to sign waivers and confess your age on the form...get outfitted with the appropriately-sized life jacket. And buy some last-minute things in the office, such as chapstick with sun screen and a water-tight container for smokes. Also pet Lucy the wonder dog. Bring nothing except a great attitude, because they will take pictures for you (having guys stationed along the route with a ready and well-practiced camera). They have SHUTTLE transportation and it's a SHORT RIDE to the put in. We had a badass female river guide...DEB....she was the lead that day, and gave us some great advice on how to row (use your core, not your arms)...easy-to-understand rowing instructions...and she emphasized the fun AND the safety. No one swamped or got pulled into the water, unless they wanted to swim...she also memorized our names and talked a little with everyone on the trip. Also her voice carried nicely over the rushing water and the screaming of the clients...Way to go! Awesome job, Deb! This is a CLASS III river...with plenty of time to recover and just float...water was a little low...so rocks were exposed here and there...and while there weren't the big big holes or crazy nuts insane hydraulics, it was still super fun and we did get super wet. Plus there are LAVA TUBE formations below, so it created interesting spinning motions for the rafting experience....plus there's a rapid where we could STAND UP while paddling (my favorite thing to do!!! Whoooo hooooo). Our guide DEB told us about the geology, the flora and fauna along the river...and she told us the names of each set....Wapinitia...Boxcar...AND she also pointed out the nesting OSPREY and pointed out the deer resting underneath an oak tree...we saw SWALLOWS, the swallows nesting under the bridge...the DUCKS zipping fast out of our way...I LOVE WILDLIFE SIGHTINGS! Deb was also encouraging to our not-so-coordinated and the young'uns...again much appreciated, Deb. One cool feature....you can bullride the nose of the raft and get completely drenched. Everyone on the left side gets wetter...HINT: Just check which side the river guide sits, that will tell you which side is the dry side. I really wanted to ride the nose but I was a tag-a-long on this family vacation, but next time. SHOUTOUT: Friendly upbeat river guides. Also nice picnick lunch...a guy named Rabbit grilled the hamburgers....the buns all stacked in a pyramid....all the fixings and condiments...nicely and evenly cut tomato slices...watermelon, beautifully sliced thin (someone has pretty good culinary knife skills!!).... freshly-baked store-bought type sugar cookies with m & m in them....being a vegetarian/vegan, it was easy to make a tomato onion pickle sandwich from what was on the table. Had they had prior warning, I wonder if they would have had a garden burger for me...it was a thoughtful picnic setup nonetheless. OVERALL: Great outfitter. Reasonable cost to purchase pics, shown to you on an IPAD, then given to you on a flashdrive. Bigtime FUN on the river...on a breezy warm, but not too warm, perfect Thursday.

The best place to go rafting on the deschutes. I don't go rafting often but this was top quality in…read moreevery way. Great people, great employees, and get experience in general. Highly recommend this before any other company.

PK was our guide and we had a ton of fun. From taking turns riding bull, to the natural water slide…read moreand the swimming rapids we had a blast. Very engaging and great with kids and older folks alike.

Gavin and Ethan were our guides!! They both were a good balance of adrenaline/thrill, confidence…read moreboosters and being cautious at the same time. Our poor grandma bus broke down, but we saw a bobcat before hand and had a good time swimming the rapids, rafting and chickening out at jumping off a cliff. Many firsts and maybe I'll jump off the cliff next time... The food in the middle was good too. Those cookies, pasta salad and chicken !

Absolutely best rafting organization in Maupin. Leave the food and camping supply schlepping to…read morethem and just show up and enjoy. Knowledgeable and exceedingly experienced raft guides, kind and attentive staff. You will have a blast! We raft a few times a year with Sage and they have been right on every time.

The Oasis is a staple for Maupin. It's always clean, lovely, relaxing and has everything you need…read morefor a weekend getaway on the Deschutes. It's the best for a romantic getaway or a friends weekend or if you're flyfishing and white water rafting. The owners are incredible and very accommodating to everyone. You can come and go as you please. There's amazing hiking near by, the best sunsets and sauna with cold plunges for a night of relaxation. We absolutely love Oasis and Andy & Michelle. If you're ever around the area this place is a must! 10/10 energy & time. A must go in Oregon.

Fun little cabins, definitely a unique stay and experience, had a group fireplace and outdoor sauna…read moreand cold plunge. Not the ritz but unique

We did a 2.5 hour ride. Our guide, Devon from Indiana, was awesome! Most of us were first time…read morewhite water rafters. He gave us simple and easy instructions, which we quickly learned and were able to steer our raft down the river for 2.5 hours. No one fall out of our boat. There were 7 of us raning from 9 to 59 years old. A couple of people went in the water to swim. The last bit, rapids, was choppy for the swimmers. Most of us took a turn to ride at the front of the raft. It was ecstatic! Like the guide said, there was not time for water and bathroom breaks. Other than a pair of water shoes, you don't need a hat or glasses. You will get plenty wet and lots of fun. We bought the USB key with photos. Some are pretty blurry but captured your experience for the trip. Highly recommended family activity.

This was my 2nd year going on the Deschutes River with Shaka Rafting and it was absoulty AMAZING!…read moreOur guide PK ..aka... PP&J ..was such a excellent guide. He has a great sense of humor and made our trip, entertaining and informative. He was a prefect mix of professionalism & having fun!! Also, Mike was very helpful as well. They have a GREAT team at Shaka Rafting and my family and I will definitely be attending a 3rd year!!!...

Thanks to Nick and Jacob for providing a great experience on the river…read more Nick did an awesome job coordinating our transport to the launch and pickup after the trip. Jacob was an amazing guide who shared his experience and love of the river with our group. He did a great job of providing a fun and memorable experience for our family. Thanks Guys! Looking forward to seeing you again soon.

Awesome rafting company! Had such an amazing experience over the weekend with my company co-workers…read more& there family members. Down to earth rafting guide Cole who will be attending Stanford University. He was so great teaching us newbies to rafting on every spot we rafted down Deschute river was great even if I didn't know how to swim but had a life jacket on. Cole made me and our team feel extra safe by telling us the safety rules of which way to float, how to float at a certain part. Cole was so wonderful in keeping us entertained and laughing. I don't think I've laughed so hard in such a long time, my stomach was in pain from all the laughs. We can't wait to return next year for another rafting adventure. Thank you Deschute U-Boat rafting company for making my first time rafting experience one to remember!