Different Types of Rafting Trips Available

Something for Everyone

If you love outdoor adventure, you will love rafting. When you plan your next rafting trip, you should consider the different types of rafting and levels of difficulty. There are a wide variety of trip types. There are trips designed more for family groups and others that are more for you and your adrenaline craving friends, so you’re guaranteed to find a trip that suits you just right

Single-Day Trips

If you’re looking for a good trip for the whole family, especially if younger children are included, you may want to look into doing a single-day trip. These generally last either a half or a full day and can be a lot of fun for kids and adults alike. Since you won’t be spending the night, it is also less of a hassle and significantly less pricey.

Multi-Day Trips

Many of the most popular rafting trips in the world are multi-day trips. This is often because some of the best rapids are in some of the most remote, hard to reach locations in the world, such as the bottom of the Grand Canyon. While many of the single-day trips feature class 2 and 3 rapids, quite a few 4 and 5 level rapids can be found on multi-day trips. These trips can be a bit more expensive, but anyone who has experienced one will tell you that it is worth every penny. For the thrill-seeking outdoorsman, a multi-day rafting trip is as good as it gets.

Kayaking

If you are the more independently adventurous type, or just enjoy having a bit more control over your rafting experience, you might enjoy a kayaking trip. While many people buy their own kayak gear and frequent the nearest rapids they can find, we recommend first trying it out by going with one of the many companies that offer kayaks as an alternative to riding in a raft. Not all trips have this second option, but on many of the single-day trips you can opt out of riding in the raft and ride in an inflatable kayak called a “ducky” instead. Just remember to be safe and obey all the rules laid out by the guide that is placed in charge of your safety. Duckies can add an extra dose of adventure to the experience but they can also be much more dangerous if you aren’t careful.

Pick the type of trip that fits you and your group the best and go hit some white water!