Grande Ronde 5 Day Rafting Adventure

Join us for a 5-day scenic float down the Grande Ronde River, one of the most beautiful gems of the Pacific Northwest. 2026 Dates Available Now!

OVERVIEW

HIGHLIGHTS

MEETING LOCATION

Overview

Join us on our 5 day scenic whitewater float through 9 miles of the Wallowa river, 30 miles of the Wild & Scenic section of the beautiful Grande Ronde River in Oregon and 51 miles of the Lower Grande Ronde ending in tight twisting canyons. Keep your eyes peeled for rock arches in the lowest stretches of the canyon! There is one night of camping across from a road in the middle of the 5 day trip . Easy class II and III whitewater, a deep basalt river canyon, and stunning Ponderosa Pine forests start the trip. This trip drops the most in elevation and we end in the lowest reaches of the canyon directly above the mouth of the Snake river in Hells Canyon. This extended trip provides the perfect backdrop for a more complete immersion into the varied terrain and ecosystems of the Grande Ronde, one of Oregon’s hidden gems.

Our all-inclusive trips include round-trip transportation to and from Joseph, OR. Float in a guided oar raft, paddle raft and/or inflatable kayak. We also take stand up paddle boards on these adventures upon request. And we’d like to mention that our gourmet menu is capstoned with locally raised and grown ingredients. We are happy to accommodate most dietary needs upon request. Let our guides take care of the details while you build memories to last a lifetime!

A perfect trip for families, groups, and individuals wishing to explore one of the Pacific Northwest’s most beautiful rivers.

2026 Grande Ronde Launch Dates

June 9th (3, 4, and 5 day trip available)
June 17th (3 day)

Highlights

Breathtaking scenery and wildlife viewing
Class II & III Rapids, one IV
Geologic, and historic information as well as how it all ties into the present river corridor
Outstanding professional guide service with over 20 years of experience
Gourmet menu includes locally raised and grown ingredients
Gear & camping equipment provided, including cots, tents, and sleeping pads

Meeting Location

Winding Waters River Expeditions

204 E Wallowa Ave, Joseph, OR 97846, USA

The WWRE Boathouse is the meeting place for our pre-trip meeting the night before your launch at 6PM (PST). Additionally, the morning of your launch, you will leave your vehicle at the boathouse and be shuttled to the river launch point.

Policies & Agreements

Cancellation Policy - Multi Day Trips

Cancellation Policy: Your reservation will be confirmed after we receive a deposit of 50% of your total trip cost. Your trip balance will be due 60 days prior to your launch date. If you find it necessary to cancel your trip, you should notify Winding Waters River Expeditions in writing or by e-mail immediately. If written cancellation is received (call to verify) before the final balance is due, you will be given a refund less the amount of the deposit. Again, deposits are non-refundable. If cancellations are made on or after the final due date, no money will be refunded. Please understand that once you’ve signed up, we lose the right to sell your reserved space to other individuals or groups. Therefore, we regret that we cannot make exceptions for personal emergencies.

Travel Protection: In today’s changing travel environment, it’s important to protect your travel investment so you can relax and enjoy your trip. Unforeseen events such as flight delays, baggage loss or even a sudden sickness or injury could impact your travel plans. For your convenience, we recommend purchasing travel insurance to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. One company we recommend is Travelex, for more information visit www.travelexinsurance.com or contact Travelex Insurance 800-228-9792.

Winding Waters River Expeditions reserves the right, either prior to or after departure, in its good-faith discretion and in circumstances that warrant it, to change any trip itinerary. This includes the possibility of moving to a different river or river segment due to extreme water conditions, forest fires, road closures and/or acts of God.