That rafting trip in Maupin was WILD--in the best way. I had so much fun from the moment we hit the water. 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. read more

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

Amazing trip! Our guide Brent was AMAZING, great information about the river, guide, exoerience, and great sense of humor! Would recommend River Drifters to ANYONE! Can't wait for future trips with this company on White Salmon and the Deschutes! read more

We went here with a couple of friends for an afternoon half day. My boyfriend had never done it and I hadn't been in years. I actually really enjoyed it in the end. It was more mellow than I remember it being. The hardest part honestly was sitting on the raft for close to 3 hours. That was the most difficult!! Chris was great and very friendly to our friends' son. It wasn't too hot that day and it was really relaxing nice experience! read more

We had a great time and trip. Bailey was our guide and they were fantastic. Super fun and safe trip, second year we have done it and had a blast! We will be back next year. read more

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What a fun day! We were a little disheartened at first because the weather didn't start out great. We chose August for the heat, but the day started off cool and rainy. The skies cleared throughout the day, but it still remained cool. No matter though, our guide, Shion, gave us a great time! This was the second time rafting with River Drifters for my wife and I. Now we have kids and wanted to bring them. They rode the bull almost the entire trip and left tired from all the fun and excitement they had. Shion was a great, friendly, entertaining and informative guide who knows the river very well. In fact, all of the staff was helpful, patient and friendly throughout all our interactions. They even extended the distance of our trip since usually it takes longer for people swimming and jumping off the rafts throughout the trip. It was cold enough nobody wanted to, so we finished the usual trip early enough and they wanted us to get our full time in, so they extended the route. We definitely recommend River Drifters, and thank you to Shion for a great time! read more

River Drifters - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Maupin, Oregon

This was my first rafting trip. I had just moved to Oregon when my boyfriend invited me to go on this rafting trip with his co-workers. Of course I said yes--how fun! Our guide was awesome and we had a blast. Ramy is not a very confident swimmer so the guide had him sit in the safest spot (and this worked out really well). Although this was really fun and I felt safe while rafting with River Drifters, I think I've checked the box on river rafting. I really liked how our guide, Ryan, had us practice the paddle-and-duck moves before floating into the "Hell Hole" or whatever the worst drop was called. I definitely recommend this company if anyone is looking for a day-trip of splashing and laughing near Portland. Also, we got Mac-n-cheese & nachos at one of the two restaurants near the rafting office before heading home. Either we were famished or those were delicious. read more

River Drifters - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Maupin, Oregon

We had a great half-day float on the Deschutes out of Maupin with River Drifters and our guide Raeben. He was funny, knowledgeable, and skilled. We'll definitely use them to float again! read more

We went with a large group on Saturday and had an amazing experience. The check in process with Mandi was easy and all the staff were naturally friendly and welcoming (not like that super overly friendly wait staff friendly...). As we drove to the launch point, Mandi went over safety tips and pointed out things as we went. Our guides for our groups were Cole and Lucas. We had Lucas as our guide and he was informative and went along with our competitive spirit to beat our other raft down. Our son was at the front of the raft and Lucas let him go to the back and call out some commands, teaching him about guiding a raft. At no point during the trip was anyone ever scared or wanting to jump ship. We all accidentally drank a lot of river water from smiling so big. For those folks that get motion sick, I can't speak for everyone, but I get carsick as the driver and can't watch kids swing on a swing without feeling green and I felt totally fine throughout the trip. The raft doesn't rock like when you're sitting out in a lake, you're too busy splashing, rowing, having fun and floating down the river to get the sway. My husband and I had gone rafting 10 years ago with River Drifters using a Groupon deal. We loved the experience and staff so much that when we planned our trip for my husbands birthday, I honestly didn't look elsewhere. It was the first time rafting for 10 of the 14 and the family is all talking about going making it a yearly thing now and wanting to go full day. If you've read this far and wanted to know the outcome of the "race"....our raft totally dominated and won - Thanks Lucas!! read more

We had a great time on the Deschutes River with the River Drifters team. We had 2 adults and 2 kids (ages 8 and 5) in a boat with the guide. Guide was great, very knowledgeable about the River, it's surroundings, geology, sights on the River, and animals that you see. The organization was well run and I'd happily go again with them. read more

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We had an amazing rafting trip with our guide TY. He talked to us about everything from plants to the history of the area. He really gave the kids an experience with "riding the bull" and floating the waves. Two day later and they are still talking about it. Coming from Vegas it was such a great experience. Everything was timely, clean, and professional. We would recommend this outfitters for a good time. read more

River Drifters - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Maupin, Oregon

It is my first time to ride the water rafting. It was awesome! I learned the basic water rafting. I really enjoyed riding it for my first time! The man explained to me how to row. The men are great and helpful! They have a lot of experience with the water rafting. Don't bring the GoPro or iPhone to take the picture while water rafting. How do you take the pictures of you? Don't worry! Some workers will take the pictures in the distance and they have a professional camera. When you come back to the river drifters, buy $$ to get the pictures on the tablets. Bring the chums eyewear. read more

River Drifters - If you have glasses, please bring your chum or buy chum from the river drifter. - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Maupin, Oregon

We had the BEST time with River Drifters for the full day Deschutes River trip. Haven- our guide was knowledgeable, fun and so sweet with our kids (ages 5,6,8 and 11). The whole trip was so enjoyable for everyone! We HIGHLY recommend planning a trip with River Drifters if you're ever in the are! We will definitely be back! read more

Wow! The half day rafting on Maupin totally exceeded our expectations. My sister and I took our six kids (ages 7-12) expecting some push back. The kids all rocked it and we all had so much fun with zero whining. We attribute so much of that to our guide Johnny Carver. He could really read our group and had so many cool games and tricks to make the entire day action packed. He was filled with interesting knowledge and a captivating calm presence. We highly recommended River Drifters and Johnny! Thanks for a family fun day in the great outdoors. read more

River Drifters - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Maupin, Oregon

If I could leave ten stars I would!! What great service and what a fun experience. I loved this and would really recommend to others visiting or traveling in the area. The customer service and Our guide Jeremy were the best! they welcomed questions and made sure everyone felt as safe as possible. You could tell it was their priority!! This was very affordable and enjoyable for me and the family! read more

Wilson and Violet were awesome. Fun professional and super knowledgeable. Felt 100% safe and still a wild ride. We went late in the season and got a special treat. 4 or 5 miles past the usual commercial route and it was spectacular. I would highly recommend this company. Nice offices and facility and rafts. read more

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We had a really fun family experience rafting with Riverdrifters. They were organized, friendly and knew the river well. Our guide Haven was fabulous, very personable, knowledgeable and fun. Thank you! Danielle and the Maui crew. read more

River Drifters - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Maupin, Oregon

Had an absolutely awesome time on the Deschutes yesterday with River Drifters! I went with my family, and it was my kids first time on the River - they were excited, but a little nervous. Both had a great time! Our River guide Baily was fantastic - fun, conversational, and very capable at guiding us on a very enjoyable day on the River. River drifters is a great family friendly outfit, and I will definitely be coming back for more tours in the future! read more

Loved our rafting trip on the Deschutes with Cody as our guide. Took a 2 week adventure trip & this was the #1 favorite experience with 4 teenage girls 13-16 & 2 mom's.Girls loved it & said Cody was fun & knowledgeable about the area, history & River (I didn't even think they were paying attention) read more

River Drifters - 2 week adventure trip & this was the #1 favorite experience with 4 teenage girls 13-16 & 2 mom's. - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Maupin, Oregon

Not only was the experience amazing, the staff made it feel safe and extra fun. The guides are highly knowledgeable and kept the groups working together to ensure a safe environment. They are well familiar with the area and deliver a great customer service. read more

River Drifters - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Maupin, Oregon

our guide was beyond amazing!!! he went out of his way to make sure all of us at all levels had fun he was very experienced and friendly!!! He definitely cared about the company and the customers!!! This company needs to take care of him as an employee he is a rare gem!!! THANK U FISHER HOPE WE GET MANY MORE YEARS WITH U!!!!!! WE WILL BE BACK!! read more

We did the full day raft trip and it was awesome. Mike was our guide and he was funny and entertaining while still making sure we were all safe (he turned out to be the best rope rescuer too). On the full day we rafted but also hiked so warmer waters, jumped off rocks, ate lunch, picked blackberries and rode rapids in just our life vests. Tips: wear long sleeves and lots of sunscreen so you don't get burnt. Wear sturdy water shoes for climbing rocks and hiking. read more

I had accidentally set up the wrong rafting adventure but I quickly called back and it was within our 24 hour departure time and River Drifters were able to change the time we would go out on. Our guide Caleb was awesome. Seriously full of knowledge of the area and definitely showed his decade+ of experience. Will definitely be bringing family up here. Thank you River Drifters for an awesome and safe time read more

Did a three day deschutes trip with Ty, Brady and Nate. A great trip. Well organized. Very communicative on safety and informative on the river and surrounding areas. Food, transportation and equipment all excellent. Super fun and able to adjust the trip for adventure levels and age/ability level. Our boat was into as much splash as possible we managed 3 involuntary swims. The other boat was much tamer. There are 9 outfitters in Maupin, I cannot speak for the others but certainly the competition has forced everyone to be on their game in order to compete. But I would not hesitate to go with river Drifters again. Looking forward to doing another trip next year with this group. read more

Did the two day trip for a bachelor party, and it was absolutely incredible. All 8 guys had a blast. Our guide, Ty, made the experience 5 stars from the second we stepped foot at the office until we returned. Can't recommend the trip enough!!!!! read more

KEITH was our guide and he was the best. It's our 4th annual Maupin rafting trip and by far the most fun and the best. We went down the biggest rapid and it was a blast. We got stuck in the Room of Doom and felt very safe the whole time thanks to Keith. read more

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We adventured down the Deschutes River with River Drifters for a 3 day/2 night trip. Our guide was Brian and our Gear Boat Master was Shion and his pup Sato. Being a first time rafter, I wasn't sure what to expect, but I honestly feel like this company brought their A-game and really made this experience exciting, entertaining, and thrilling. Our guide Brian was awesome, totally down to earth and very personable. He made the small talk on the boat interesting, had plenty of jokes, and also knew the river like the back of his hand. He weaved our boat through the rapids, making sure we all got some splash time, taught us how to "surf waves", and kept our spirits up even when the weather turned a little chilly. On our second day, he led a hike up the Deschutes canyon where we got a chance to put our experience in perspective as we watched the river meandered through the hills. He built our confidence in our paddling skills and took us through some exciting rapids while keeping us all in the boat. Our gear boat guide Shion was a master as he raced down the river and secured our group the best campsites along the river. He was so fast and efficient that he even had food cooked and ready for us as we reached the site. He was so accommodating when it came to food preparation and was an awesome cook as well. Overall, from the reservation process to the actual rafting, River Drifters was beyond professional and really put together a fun time. I would recommend them to any and all family and friends. read more

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Mary was a great guide! She knew all the tricks and knew how to give us the adrenaline rush we were looking for! Thanks for the great experience! read more

Great value! We did the half day guided trip and we all had a blast! Our guide was so fun and knowledgeable. It was well worthy the money. Clean, organized, friendly staff. read more

Went today on a white water rafting adventure with my family and really didn't know what to expect. It was an amazing adventure down the White Salmon River. Highly recommend this business. The staff was great and really made it one of the best days of my life. I will definitely do this again especially with this company. read more

Did a 1/2 day rafting trip today. Zane was our guide and I would highly recommend him. He was amazing with my family of 4 with 2 teenage kids. I docked a star as the other rafting companies seemed to be more careful with covid requirements including limiting number of people in a bus and in the boat. They gave my family a boat and guide for ourselves but I had to request it compared to others who said it was their policy. Outside of that, I highly recommend Zane as your guide as he was born and raised in the area and has an awesome attitude. read more

I had an amazing time with the river drifters! This has been my 2nd year with them and the guids are so nice and awesome! We had 2 other families with us and it was a wonderful experience, the rapids were a class 3 and made it feel safe for the little kids! Highly recommend! read more

We aren't the quietest bunch in the land and deciding to avoid Vegas for a bachelor weekend, booked the 2 day float trip. Our guides, Derek, Lilly and Brian were outstanding. I've been floating for decades and they were exceptional, friendly, quirky and catered to their clientele with a level of professionalism you just don't see in river rats! (Love intended). But seriously, we tore it up, met an astounding group of friendly people, had an amazing adventure and left knowing we will be back next year to book again with these same guides (Hopefully!!!) Cheers crew, you all made the entire trip incredible! Ty! Oooh, and I've floated with other companies in Maupin. This is the only company to go with read more

On our road trip through Oregon we decided to take the family rafting here. Right off the bat we were greeted by the staff. Everyone was great with kids and adults alike. I recommend this place to anyone thinking about going rafting because we had an amazing time. PS: Dan, you're awesome bud, keep it up. read more

Such an incredible trip! We were on the Deschutes River for 3 days and two nights. Our guides were incredible. They were both safety-oriented and super fun. Ryan led our crew, handled our gear, and setup our camps. He was incredibly knowledgeable and legendary for removing a rattlesnake from our camp and charging a huge rock jump. Ty and Wilson led our boats pointing out tons of wildlife, imparting wisdom, keeping it fun, and guiding us through some amazing rapids. Probably one of the best trips of our lives. We are very grateful for this memorable experience with River Drifters. read more

My strongest recommendation for anybody driving distance to Maupin, Oregon. This is the second time I've done the half-day rafting trip with River Drifters at the Deschutes River in Maupin. The first time was several years ago and the experience led me to picking River Drifters again for a group of 8 guys hosting a Bachelor Party. The second trip was as much fun if not more than the first trip. Our guide Brody was very professional and knowledgeable of the rapids and the area. But talking with the other guides, I'm confident that they are all excellent at their job. Pros: -Guides are enjoyable members of the group -All necessary gear (life jackets, paddles) are provided -Check in process was very efficient -Safety brief was informative and concise -Pictures provided from staff on shore are available for online purchase Cons: -Pictures were expensive (but reasonable compared to similar adventure-type tourism). I think it was $60 for the entire set of 20 or so pictures. Notes: -We asked our guide to intentionally cause us to flip (in a safe manner) -They have a small store with shirts/stickers/souvenir type items for purchase read more

We had an amazing time! I love this company and know that I'm always in good hands. My five year old told me today, two days after the trip, "mommy the guide did a lot of work with his butt," referring to the oar, remembering the joke the guide made about the butt of the oar! Even my observant child recognized that we chose an excellent company to go with. Thank you Garrett at River Drifters for giving my son and our entire crew an awesome birthday weekend for my kiddo!!! Will definitely come again. read more

The day before our trip I wanted to add another friend to our trip but i was told they were completely full and we couldn't add another person to our raft. I thought it was a long shot but worth the ask. However, when we finally get in our boat, we learn that we are the only ones in it! Just the 5 of us. Room for at least 4 more people! But yet they told me they were 'full'. I think that is more like poor coordinating on their part. I understand keeping families separate as well but there was room. Other boats had 7-9 people in them. Even though we were highly disappointed we couldn't bring another person, there were 3 of us who never rafted before and they had an amazing fun time. Jude was our guide and was super chill. Kept us safe and let us have fun. I was a little shocked at their lack of pushing the photos on us to purchase or even the mention of tipping. I felt there was a big lack of energy in all the guides in my opinion. I've been on trips where they at least have a tip jar placed somewhere but we had to actually go knock on the office door to see if our guide was in there so we could thank him. They all just seemed to disappear after getting off the bus. Maybe it's the new covid way.. but strangely different than i've seen before. If was a fun day, but not enough to make me say they are best. Definitely will try a different company next time just to experience the difference. read more

Rafting in the wilderness in the raging glacier water of White Salmon river is an epic experience and to make that epic experience even more perfect and fun you need to be with right people and hands down River Drifters is such a company with good people. Our guide Alex was superb! If you are near columbia river gorge area dont miss a chance to check these guys out. All you need is your creditcard and adrenaline. Everything else will be taken care of. read more

Last summer a group of five of my female relatives went on a three day overnight rafting trip on the Deschutes. Matt was our guide and Shion manned the gear boat. We went in July, the weather was beautiful and the entire experience was fantastic. Never having camped before I was nervous, but these guys have it all figured out. All your gear goes into spacious drybags that are carried on a different raft. There was lots of water, big lunches and tasty dinners ready for us each time we pulled off the river. On the water Matt taught us to play games, talked with us and was generally an amazing host. And, of course, skillfully navigated us over lots of fun rapids, took us adventuring upstream to some sandy slides, let us cliff jump and more! When we set up camp in the afternoons we hiked, swam, kayaked or napped in hammocks. Our experience was so enjoyable and we made such good friends with the father and son that shared our raft, that we all reunited this week for a one day trip down the Clackamas! Of course we requested Matt and were so excited to get to raft with him again. How awesome is it to talk about how the Game of Thrones show deviated from the book while navigating whitewater? River Drifters is a fantastic outfit and Matt might be the best guide they have (although our friends rafted with Caleb and he was a good time, too!) Rafting is just such a cool experience - you never know what's going to happen. We saw wild horses, otters, osprey, caught crawfish, stargazed and made friends for life! We are definitely making this an annual trip. Can't recommend enough. read more