Guided Whitewater Rafting
At Winding Waters River Expeditions, we’re proud to offer guided whitewater rafting adventures on 3 of the most amazing rivers in the world. You can choose from single or multi-day rafting trips on the Salmon River, Snake River through Hells Canyon, and the Grande Ronde River. All of our trips are fully guided and require no previous whitewater rafting experience.
We’re also excited to offer a variety of truly unique adventures, including:
- Guided Kayak School trip
- The famous Plate & Pitchfork trip featuring gourmet meals from one of Portland’s top chefs
- Our Music for Wild Places trip with great singer-songwriters providing private, intimate evening concerts along the river
Your Guided Whitewater Rafting Adventure
When you embark on a guided whitewater rafting adventure with Winding Waters River Expeditions, you’ll:
- Experience powerful, world-class whitewater runs, including class II, III, and IV rapids
- Enjoy delicious gourmet meals made from fresh, local ingredients
- Float through deep, natural river canyons
- Sleep soundly and comfortably thanks to our deluxe and luxurious camping equipment
- See miracles of nature, including Bald Eagles, Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, geometric columnar basalt, beautiful wildflowers, and much more
- Swim in warm, crystal clear waters
- Fish for Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, and White Sturgeon
What’s Included in Your Adventure?
Your guided whitewater rafting adventure includes:
- Transportation to and from the river
- All necessary rafting and camping gear, including life jackets, dry bags, spacious tents, and super-thick, comfortable sleeping pads
- All gourmet meals, including options to meet gluten-free, vegetarian, and other dietary restrictions
- Full-service guides with decades of whitewater rafting experience. They’ll take care of everything and help you have a truly unforgettable adventure
Embark on a 5-day adventure in the the deepest river canyon in all of North America. Our white water rafting trips on the Snake River through Hells Canyon cover nearly 80 miles through the heart of Hells Canyon from the Dam to Heller Bar in Idaho. Fish for Rainbow Trout and White Sturgeon, enjoy delicious gourmet meals, and let our guides help you enjoy the trip of a lifetime.
Season: Late April – Late September
Oregon-Idaho Trip
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This 5-day Salmon River Rafting adventure runs 72 miles through the lower Salmon River in an area known as The Canyons. You’ll run class III & IV whitewater rapids, including the Pipeline and Lorna’s Lulu. You’ll play on natural white sand beaches, fish, see incredible wildlife, and much more. This trip starts at Hammer Creek and ends at Heller Bar.
Season: Early July – Mid September
Idaho Trip
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This 4-day Salmon River rafting adventure might be the best family vacation around. Experience the crystal clear waters and white sandy beaches of the lower Salmon River from Pine Bar, Idaho to Heller Bar, Washington. Exciting whitewater rapids, including the Infamous Snow Hole & the Gobbler, beautiful scenery you won’t find anywhere else, visits to historic sites, and much more. Plus there’s plenty of time to relax on the sandy beaches, play games, and relax around the campfire.
Season: Early July – Mid September
Idaho Trip
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Let our full-service guides lead you on a 3-day, 32 mile adventure through upper Hells Canyon. You’ll travel from Hells Canyon Dam down to Pittsburg Landing in Idaho. You’ll run through some of the biggest whitewater rapids in the Northwest, fish for White Sturgeon smallmouth Bass, Rainbow trout, and enjoy delicious, gourmet meals from locally sourced ingredients.
Season: Late April – Late September
Oregon Trip
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Join Fine Art Photographer and Naturalist Kendrick Moholt on a 5-day, 51 mile Photography Workshop and rafting adventure through the heart of Hells Canyon from Hells Canyon Creek all the way to Heller Bar. You’ll run through class III and IV rapids, including the world-famous Granite and Wild Sheep rapids. Learn from a pro, visit a variety of historical sites, eat gourmet food, all while having the adventure of a lifetime.
2024 May 13-17
Oregon-Idaho Trip
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Experience the beauty, history, and union of natural resources and rural communities on this unique 3-day guided river trip through the Wild & Scenic section of the beautiful Grande Ronde River in Northeastern Oregon.
May 31 to June 2, 2024
Oregon Trip
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The 12th Annual Plate and Pitchfork Raft Trip- a wonderful food-lovers adventure featuring Owner/Chef Ben Bettinger from the Laurelhurst Market and Big’s Chicken in Portland, OR. Beyond great food, you’ll absolutely love this 3-day trip, floating class III & IV whitewater rapids, the beautiful scenery, world-class fishing, and relaxing evenings looking at impossibly starry skies.
August 11th, 2024
Oregon-Idaho Trip
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Join author Gary Ferguson and Mary M Clare on a writing workshop rafting adventure in the deepest river gorge wilderness in North America, Hells Canyon. Sponsored by Fishtrap and guided by the crew at WWRE. A once in a lifetime opportunity.
September 3-8, 2024
Oregon-Idaho Trip
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This 3-day trip takes you on a scenic float down the Grande Ronde River, one of the most beautiful gems of the Pacific Northwest. Expect a relaxing trip through a deep basalt river canyon lined with mature evergreens and rich with wildlife and wildflowers. We’ll spend our evenings around a campfire with great food, conversation, games, and music. Let our guides help you experience this adventure of a lifetime.
Season: May & June
Oregon Trip
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We are no longer offering our single day trips.
Oregon Trip
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