Big Eddy Thriller: The ride was short and sweet! The whole thing is dialed in, these folks know exactly what they're doin. They start on time, so don't mess around and miss the bus (though not sure they'd leave anyone, it's a friendly place). Mikie communicated expectations well from the jump and got us to and from safely. Trevor was a great raft guide, clearly loves what he does, and as far as I could tell, does it well. Would row for him again for sure. Rode a raft with a family my partner and I didn't know, it was a good time all around. Will probably hit up another tour next summer for fun, was worth it. Tips? Kinda? You could easily hit this and another outing in one day. Set your timing right and you could ride and then raft, this is certainly a good time but it doesn't take long door to door. If you care about pics sit in the front. If you're worried about rowing, don't sit on the right for big eddy (the guide will likely seat folks for safety and row power anyhow). Not sure I need to say this but I will, there isn't a dry seat on the raft. The road to the spot is bumpy, sit toward the front if that bothers you. If your kids not taller than an oar, they likely won't get one. There are two spots you'll be offered to jump in. read more

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We just did the Big Eddy Thriller as a group of 5 (3 adults, 2 kids) and had a great time. Super easy online booking and check in. Well organized prep and pickup in Sunriver, in the main village behind the Sunriver Country Store. Our guide, Lanny was lovely and kept us safe while also ensuring our group ranging from ages 7-50 had a great time. Only real feedback has to do with the to/from transportation and driver sales pitch. School bus to the put in added a lot of extra time to the overall trip which made the short time on the river feel even shorter. And while Roberto our driver was lovely, the sales pitch for other trips that Sun Country offers prior to heading back to the main office felt very sales-y and drawn out. These guys can't help how the river and rapids are set up but they could be more efficient with time overall. My kids definitely had a blast and have been bitten by the whitewater rafting bug. Thanks to Lanny for a great time on the water! read more

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Had a wonderful experience doing the Big Eddy Thriller out of Bend. The staff were very attentive, you can tell they work like a well-oiled machine, and our guide, Hodge, was incredible! He did an amazing job remembering everyone's names, kept the conversation fun and was very clear with his instructions making us feel very safe. The photo package is a little on the spendier side, and the amount of photos you get of your party are random, but we got a few great action shots to show off. Would highly recommend! read more

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The entire company felt like a family run business from start to finish. The trip was for our newly turned 6 year old granddaughter (who didn't know what her adventure was going to be). The actually asked if we wanted to rebook to a warmer day and time slot which was perfect. EVAN was amazing. He knew exactly what to say and do for our granddaughter. We had our own raft which helped in her one on one with him. She was thrilled as with us with the experience. EVAN made the trip for us. Thanks all for a great adventure. Hope to see you next year with more of our family. read more

Such a fun adventure! We did the shorter BET Bend tour as part of a family reunion trip and it was so memorable!! Our guide, Cole, was the perfect fit for our group! He made us feel safe, made us laugh and made sure we had the best experience on the river! The photos are amazing and I appreciated that we weren't pressured to buy individual packages but rather we were encouraged to share! Definitely will book again for our next reunion- we've already talked about taking the longer full day tour! read more

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We rented tubes, did about a 1.5 hour float. Only 28 bucks per person, you get a tube, they take you to the drop in area. They provide a number to call when you are almost about to finish and pick you up. It was a nice float, great scenery, a small rapids area that was fun. A great way to beat the heat! read more

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We used Sun Country Tours for both white water rafting and river tubing, and had a great experience with both! Everything was easy to arrange, and everyone we interacted with was friendly and helpful. Our white water rafting guide, Tommy, was chill, knowledgeable, and friendly. The trip was absolutely amazing, and Tommy even let us have a little extra fun by letting me ride the front of the raft like a bull at a rodeo. I lasted all of three seconds, but what an amazing three seconds they were . The river tubing was also a great experience. The location was convenient, and the shuttle made it easy to get from the last park back to our car without having to worry about transportation logistics. We'll definitely be back for both experiences--and next time, we're doing the full-day white water rafting trip! read more

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So fun! Our family of 5 (with 3 teens) did the Big Eddy Thriller tour and had a blast! We only had one full day in Bend, so it was a perfect amount of time for us. (In the future we'd love to do a longer one). Everyone working there was wonderful, and our tour guide Evan was awesome. Thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend! read more

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The big Eddie thriller is a great intro to rafting for families. Evan our guide was amazing! he was funny, experienced and made safety fun. definitely recommend it for all ages! read more

Sent the family off on the Big Eddy rafting trip - 3 adults and a 13, 9 and 6 year old. They had a fantastic time. Raft guide Owen really connected with the kids and did a great job. Since it the first time for the kids they came back excited and briefly terrified. We stayed on the trail to watch them run the actual Big Eddy rapids so it was fun for me to take a few photos as well. Highly recommend the folks at Sun Country Tours - a first class organization. read more

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We had a short but sweet Great Eddy trip last week. The guides were all super nice and fun.

A couple of years ago my daughter, my son and his wife and I took the Big Eddy raft trip and had a great time. The ride was shorter than expected but still fun, the guide was a good guy and lots of help when one of us went overboard. We were scheduled to go to Sun River this June for our anniversary but I got sick and couldn't go, however our daughter and her friend went. Wednesday night they made reservations for Thursday at 12:00 for the raft trip again, the daughter has done several but her friend had never gone and they were looking forward to the adventure. That night my daughter fell getting out of the hot tub and she ended up at the hospital with a fractured knee cap. So the next day she was in a brace and on crutches and couldn't go. She called Sun Country early that morning to explain and was told too bad but they don't give refunds. The person on the phone said they had to call in people special for the trip but did offer another time that day. When I heard about this I called Sun Tours and asked if they had any openings for Big Eddy that day and was told that there was an opening for a 1:30pm trip (obviously they did not call anyone in just for the daughters trip) but I told them no thanks. I understand about policy but there should be some kind of other option for a situation like this, offering a later time to someone with a broken leg is not too helpful. At the very least a credit for another trip next year or a partial refund. This is not a cheap cost. We love going to Sunriver but won't be using Sun Country tours ever again. John Cumming the big boss comes off as someone who cares about the environment and climate change but all the company wants is money. read more

We did the Big Eddy Thriller - Bend experience with Sun Country Tours in late July -- myself and eight family members. Overall, the company was spot on: easy booking, great communication (clear guidance on what to wear, where to be, and what to expect), and friendly, professional staff. Everything ran smoothly. That said, the experience itself felt a bit underwhelming for some of us -- particularly those with prior rafting experience. The three main rapids were billed as Class 3, but they felt pretty tame. I never really needed the foot holds while paddling, and the adrenaline just wasn't there. Additionally, the actual time on the water was only about 40 minutes, which felt short. While Sun Country's website does state "Trip Distance: 3 River Miles - Approx. 1.25 Hours," it seems that includes the 15-minute bus ride each way. With five boats in our group, perhaps our group moved faster than typical -- but either way, it would help if Sun Country clarified this more explicitly to set realistic expectations. On the bright side, our guide Dillon was perfect -- upbeat, skilled, and made the trip as fun as possible. He was a total pro and truly enhanced the experience. Jumping in the water always feels amazing and unless you're really concerned about not being able to get pulled back in the boat, you should show off your best back flip or bomb off the side of the boat and enjoy the refreshing dip. In summary: This is a fun, family-friendly rafting trip, especially for first-timers or younger kids. But if you've rafted before and are looking for something more thrilling or substantial, I'd suggest considering one of Sun Country's full-day or multi-day adventures instead. For the $79 per person (plus tip) price tag, it might also be worth weighing other fun options in Bend -- like a round of golf or a great meal. read more

We had to wait 45 minutes for our shuttle back to our car after being on the river for 2 hours. Come to find out we could have walked to our car in 10 minutes. Run by kids that are clueless & scrolling on their phones. read more

It was a great time. Well organized and helpful company. Next time in Bend will surely use them again. read more

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My wife and I had the pleasure of doing a white water rafting ride with Sun County Tours. We had an absolute blast! Staff was extremely friendly. Our guide (Aaron) was friendly, professional and #1 of his concerns was safety. If you are in the Bend OR area, I highly recommend this company. read more

We did the Big Eddy Thriller for the first time this last weekend and it was AMAZING! I brought my 7-year-old son & parents... ALL loved it and cannot wait to go again. A huge thank you and shoutout to Binzley our epic guide. He made the trip safe, FUN, educational, and exciting. We couldn't have asked for a better experience, especially for our first time. Safe to say we will definitely be booking another adventure with Sun Country Tours! read more

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Super friendly and knowledgeable staff. We felt prepared and informed! Easily one of the best deals in town.

If you are looking to rent tubes for a river float I would not use Sun Country. After picking up your tubes you have to walk a bit to the bus stop. They do not give any instructions on where to catch the bus and we ended up waiting 40 mins to finally get a bus to the river float drop-off. Next time we will definitely be going with Tumolo, which has their tubes right at the bus pickup and they have their own buses that seem to come by every 5 mins. That said, they have great tubes that are the perfect size with a mesh bottom which makes them much more comfortable for a river float read more

Everything. Our guide Laura was top notch!!! She was full of river rafting knowledge and made us all feel safe, and confident! Bonus, that she was super nerdy, with geology and happiness Thank you Laura@Sun Country Tours!! read more

We were in town and discovered that they had white water rafting. We were fortunately able to book a last-minute tour on Big Eddy Thriller, and it did not disappoint! We had a full raft of 7, and it was a lot of fun! This was my second time white water rafting. The first time I went rafting was mostly class 2 and 3 rapids, and I wanted something more exciting. The rapids on Big Eddy were 3+ that day, which were sufficiently thrilling for me. Our guide Binzley explained everything very clearly, especially the safety information, which I much appreciated. He also very clearly communicated commands through the rapids. Our shuttle driver Scott was also very friendly. The only area for improvement was that I wish we could book online same day rather than having to call, but the process was fairly simple and easy. I also wish I wore proper water shoes because my hiking boots were soaked by the end. While you can wear a swimsuit, I was advised to keep my outdoor shirt and hiking shorts on. While I don't know the alternative, I think it was a good decision. I (and everyone else in our raft) did get very wet! Also, they are very open that you can have one person in your group buy the photos and then share them with everyone in your group. Photos were $40 and definitely worth it! I highly recommend this company and would be open to doing this again here if I'm in the area. read more

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Such a great time!! Brian was our guide and he made it so much fun!! He was so cool and we had so much fun!! I highly recommend this tour! And request Brian! read more

The float down the Deschutes itself was lovely, but the lead up process was super messy. It also took us over an hour of waiting just to get on the shuttle for the river. Would 100% go with Tumalo Creek over Sun Country next time and would urge others to do the same. read more

We took our family of 5 on an hour long rafting trip with Sun Country Tours. Our kids, ages 12, 10 and 7, absolutely loved it. The rapids were the perfect mix of thrilling, but not terrifying for the kids. Our guide, Ben, was knowledgeable about rafting and the local geology. He had games for the kids to play in the raft while we floated and talked them through their nerves about the rapids. He was also super helpful about local hotspots and restaurants. I would HIGHLY recommend Sun Country Tours. We will definitely be back! read more

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Highly recommend this for a unique family vacation experience. Our group included ages 6 to 72 and everyone had a great time. Shoutout to raft guide Luke for being so attentive to the initially reluctant 6 y.o. in our group. read more

Everything as expected & staff was great. I will be going back next time I'm on Bend Oregon

This was the first time for the kids and they had a blast. Evan was our tour guide and he was great. He arranged the group just right so the kids would get wet and enjoy the experience. Highly recommend doing this and he said the youngest rider he's had was 5yr old. This is something you definitely have to do at least once. You ride in a bus to the area, it then meets you down river and you take the bus back to the main site. read more

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Our family had Bryan for a guide on the Big Eddy. It was the best experience. Bryan was very experienced and made the whole trip great. I highly recommend Sun Country Tours read more

A great overall experience! Very convenient as you check in-out right there in Bend and within a 15 min bus ride you're by the River. The guides were excellent, Steve had very positive attitude and was very knowledgeable and friendly. The bus driver, Gabriele, was funny and positively showed his gratitude. The length of the actual time on the River is relatively short and the number of the rapids (5-6) are short lived. But nevertheless a fun experience, especially for first timers and families with smaller children. The operation was ran smoothly and very efficiently. I think the person who helps all with life jacket and helmet fitting can be a bit more engaged and helpful. Perhaps what we saw was someone who had to sub in or was distracted. read more

Overzealous obnoxious screaming driver, trying his hardest to be memorable and "exciting", forcing their other trips and services on us and soliciting gratuity, really just made me regret being a captive fish on his bus. So painful. The river trip was fine and our human robot guide was competent and friendly, but overall the "2hr" (really 30-40min on water) Eddie whatever trip was very slow and boring. Bring your fun with you, because it's a slow and peaceful float. Very friendly phone reps. Overall not a bad experience but wouldn't go again and definitely not worth the $70. read more

Sun Country Tours - Sleepy river time. The "rapids" are very very light, regardless of time of year. Fine for fraidy cats - thrill seekers go elsewhere. - Tours Near Me - Bend, Oregon

My family loved the two hour Big Eddy Thriller experience! Super friendly guides, a perfect first-timers' experience for all ages. We'd do it again without reservation! read more

We made a reservation originally for the Bend location for a Bachelorette Party, but I called and switched it to Sunriver after the fact because it was closer to where we were staying. They were super helpful on the phone in advance. When we picked up the tubes, they were super friendly. However once we got to the river, they had given us tubes that were missing caps so they wouldn't stay inflated. We had to drive back a couple of times to get the corrected equipment. We were not informed that parking could be scarce or that where the second car is dropped off there is a gravel to dirt road so it was hard to navigate in a sedan. The river was incredible though and the people who worked at the location were apologetic. The HQ of Sun Country Tours were a bit rude when we called to ask what we were to do when dealing with the cap situation. read more

Used Sun Country and Tumalo Creek two days apart. Tumalo makes it very easy as all you do is show up park your car and you're right at their facility. Then the bus is right there and drops you at Riverbend Park, gives you your tube you take out at Drake park give them your tube right there and they had shuttles coming every 15 minutes. Easy! Sun Country doesn't run buses you need to use the general transport which after you get your tube at their facility you need to walk the two blocks and get on the general transport. Then you need to give them your tube and then ensure you're getting a Sun Country tube once at Riverbend Park. Not hugely different but not as easy and simple. Then we got out at Drake park to find that the first bus wasn't until 1, which meant waiting a half hour in the heat. Wished they had told us as we would have hung out and done the rapids multiple times rather than just standing waiting for a bus. Since they are basically the same price once you pay the $6 for the general transport Tumalo was all in a $1 cheaper, hands down Tupalo is the way to go! read more

Our private raft trip has started off poorly with the "gotcha" of a surprise "booking fee" of $28.98 by some third-party vendor (FareHarbor). I would have preferred to have a fee-simple approach versus these additional fees by third party vendors who are taking a slice of the action. Stuff like this is obnoxious, just like add on resort fees in hotels. It takes away from the fun experience of white-water rafting. read more

great experience! we booked online, showed up at the check-in point. shuttle bus was included and the river float was awesome! we will definitely do it again. read more

Big Eddy Thriller rafting trip was such a fun experience! For beginners it was the perfect amount of excitement, learning, and just chilling/floating in the river. LUKE, our rafting guide, was so knowledgeable & funny. Bring cash to tip your guides! The only thing I was bummed about is that we didn't get any photos because we didn't bring our phones (which you should in a waterproof bag) and it cost $45 to buy the photos they took. Overall, our whole group highly recommends read more

We loved our white water rafting tour! We went to their located in Sunriver and a bus took us to the location on the river. JP, our guide, was fabulous and so experienced and we felt like we were in great hands with him. Everything was extremely well organized. Highly recommend and would definitely use this tour outfitter again. read more

Had a blast doing Big Eddy yesterday, July 19th. All the staff were friendly and did a great job preparing us for the adventure ahead! Ellie our rafting guide was the best! I highly recommend this to everyone no matter if it's your very first time or your 10th time! read more

We did the half day Big Eddy Thriller out of Sunriver. We had 4 Four boys ages 7-10 who all scored this a 5 out of 5 epic ride. Evan was our guide, he was so fun and the perfect guide for our crew and really made the experience! Sun Country makes it so easy to do this activity out of Sunriver with a bus ride that takes us straight to and from the river. We packed a ton into our time in Sunriver, this one topped everyone's list! Thank you Evan and Sun Country Team, we'll be back! read more

Terrible experience. We rented tubes for 1pm. We picked up the tubes and walked over to the shuttle pick up. It was a zoo. Hundreds of people, no real lines. After waiting 20 minutes one shuttle came by and the line hardly moved. So poorly organized. Scheduling for 1pm was meaningless. Not wanting to wait hours, we just dropped our tubes back. Very disappointing experience. read more