4 Ashland Rafting Tours Worth Flying For

1.Rogue River Whitewater Rafting- Mid Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $116 a head Our pick

Meet Noahs River Adventures in downtown Ashland at 10:30 am for a five-hour Rogue River rafting trip. You get gear, safety practice, a fresh catered lunch, guide-led paddling, wildlife views, swimming spots, and several rapids. Guides such as Brad, Casey, and Logan bring calm instruction for first-timers and families.

“Our trip was pretty amazing! Our guides Casey and Logan were really friendly, professional and made the day a lot of fun. They set up a wonderful lunch for us with some homemade items from a local caterer that were very tasty. The only downside I would say about this trip is the river itself. The rapids were few and far between. A lot of time was spent just floating and although it was beautiful and we saw deer, turtles, ducks, heron, we were really looking forward to the adventure of battling swirling rapids and big splashes! I would definitely sign up with this company again, but I would prefer…”

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2.Rogue River Family Float & Discovery Park-Rafting and Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $111 a head

You’ll float the Rogue River from Ashland through gentle class I and II rapids, with a guide such as Logan or Trevor sharing wildlife facts and jokes. The six-hour outing includes round-trip transport, time to swim or kayak, and an hour at the river-access-only Rogue Discovery Park, where you can buy food and drinks.

“We had the absolute best time on our relaxing river raft trip. Noah’s Adventures was so attentive in terms of communication. Our guide, Trevor, was knowledgeable, kind, and entertaining. Zach was able to follow along and was great as well! We will definitely be returning!!”

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3.Rogue River Hellgate Canyon PM Half-Day Raft Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $109 a head Cheapest seat

Meet Orange Torpedo Trips in Merlin at 1:00 pm for a five-hour Rogue River outing through Hellgate Canyon. A guide leads you through class II rapids, with time for scenery and a 30 to 45 minute picnic lunch. Choose an inflatable kayak, paddle raft, or oared raft. Parker has helped first-time rafters feel at ease.

“Parker was the best guide we could have ever had. He was patient and answered all of our questions (some of the same ones several times) and was able to help us feel safe while we did our first rafting experience ever. He was knowledgeable, professional, funny, and kind. The trip we went on was just enough to give a thrill without going overboard. We def would (and have) recommend this to anybody who is thinking of doing something like this. The company has something for beginners like us and experts.”

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4.Full-Day Rogue River Hellgate Canyon Raft Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $149 a head

Spend about eight hours on Oregon’s Rogue River with Orange Torpedo Trips, running rapids and calm water through Hellgate Canyon. Choose an inflatable kayak, paddle raft, or oared raft. Guides such as Casey and Sara are praised for clear safety talks and river knowledge, while lunch, equipment, and transport from Merlin are included.

“This was an excellent Experience, they did a great job. Sara, our guide was exceptionally skilled and knowledgeable about the river, wildlife and landscape. She was graceful and fun even when I wasn’t feeling well. Each if the guides brought a special kind of excitement with them about the trip, and it was wonderful to spend the day with such a great group of guides. Lunch was perfect and my family will definitely come back to do another trip with Orange torpedo. Thank you for a great birthday experience. Jackie Smith Eugene, Oregon”

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