Explore the Best Whitewater Rafting Trips with Tributary Whitewater Tours in 2025
Life is short and the world is wide… let’s make some memories.
Let 2025 be the year you head off-the-grid and put a check by that bucket list item. We are ready to guide you down the most epic rivers in the west…. the only question is, which one will you choose?
Rogue River
Experience the renowned Rogue River, one of Oregon’s most popular whitewater destinations! Raft through the Wild & Scenic section, which not all guided trips cover. Enjoy massive relief from the mountain tops to the river below, creating stunning views with a variety of Class 2 and Class 3 rapids.
The Rogue River offers diverse activities activities + options such as:
- Trail Running (Hiking): Enjoy running fast and light on the Rogue River Trail while we haul your gear in the boats!
- Accommodation Options: Treat yourself and upgrade your stay from camping in tents to private lodges.
- World Class Fishing: Try your hand at catching steelhead, chinook salmon, rainbow trout, and cutthroat trout.
Did you know the Rogue is also considered a “green belt” for rafting ? Essentially, the Rogue-Klamath-Siskiyou National Forest is home to over 3,500 plant species found nowhere else in the world making it one of the four most diverse temperate coniferous forests globally.
Snake River
Did you know you can raft a river even deeper than the Grand Canyon?! Experience the majesty of Hells Canyon, North America’s deepest river canyon. The Snake River flows through this wild landscape, with surrounding mountain tops reaching 9,393 ft (Seven Devils Mountain) and falling nearly 8,000 ft to the river positioned at ~1,400 ft.
In addition to our customary 4-day river rafting trip there are several specialty trips options on the Snake River, including:
- Women’s Wellness & Rafting
- Flying Fish Restaurant Partnership Trip
- Fishing & Hunting Rafting Trips
Raft the Wild & Scenic section of this world-renowned river, enjoying side hikes like Suicide Point in the Seven Devils Mountains. The Snake River offers excellent fishing opportunities for bass, trout, sturgeon, and steelhead, and is home to diverse wildlife, including bighorn sheep, chukar flocks, and bald eagles.
This bucket-list river combines tranquil stretches with thrilling Class III rapids, offering unforgettable multi-day rafting and camping expeditions. As the largest and longest river in the Pacific Northwest, the Snake River boasts an impressive 112 miles of National Wild and Scenic River designation, preserving its pristine water quality, vibrant aquatic habitats, and exceptional scenic, recreational, and ecological values since 1975.
Our rafting trips launch from our outpost in Eastern Oregon, run along the Oregon-Idaho border, and offer a thrilling variety of rapids suitable for all experience levels.
Lower Klamath River
One of our favs! The Lower Klamath River, (one of California’s first Wild and Scenic Rivers), winds 257 miles through the Cascade Mountains into the Pacific Ocean. Nearly 188 miles of the river are nationally designated for its outstanding water quality and recreational values, ensuring it remains a pristine, free-flowing river for generations to come.
Why Choose the Lower Klamath River? So Many Reasons!
- Family-Friendly Rafting: Suitable for kids ages 4+, with warm, clear waters perfect for swimming.
- Stunning Scenery: Enjoy large sandy beaches and beautiful side hikes, including the twin waterfalls at Ukonum Falls.
- Wildlife Wonderland: Spot black bears, otters, deer, and countless migratory birds. The nearby wildlife refuges host the largest winter population of bald eagles in the Lower 48 states.
- Fishing Opportunities: Fantastic fishing for steelhead at our overnight camps.
- Adventure for All Levels: Navigate smaller rapids in inflatable kayaks and enjoy the thrill of the river.
Our 3 day rafting trip down the Lower Klamath River is perfect for friends and families. Experience the diverse beauty of the Klamath-Siskiyou region, one of the most biodiverse areas in the US.
Deschutes River
Located southeast of the volcanic Mount Hood, the Lower Deschutes River is central Oregon’s playground, famous for its whitewater rafting, fishing, swimming, and kayaking. Experience the Wild & Scenic section of the Deschutes River, perfect for families and even non-swimmers with its fun, splashy rapids. Float through a stunning red canyon carved from volcanic rock, featuring basalt cliffs over 2,500 feet high.
The river’s history is rich, with Native Americans and Oregon Trail pioneers having used it for thousands of years. It’s also a top spot for fly fishing in the Pacific Northwest, where you can hook native trout and the elusive steelhead right from the riverbanks.
Who doesn’t love a good bird watching session? The Deschutes River is a birder’s *paradise* with opportunities to spot osprey, bald eagles, and kingfishers, along with beavers and otters. With nearly 300 days of sunshine a year, you’ve got great odds of enjoying a sunny day on the water.
East Fork Carson River
Did someone say hot spring?! This free-flowing river, not controlled by dams, is only available for rafting in the spring based on water height, making each trip unique! Located near Lake Tahoe, the East Fork Carson River is a great addition to your Tahoe vacation. This high-elevation river flows through the northern end of the Eastern Sierras, offering stunning scenery and fantastic fishing, including Lahontan cutthroat trout, not to mention we’ll be camping at a natural hot spring on the river!
The river originates from Sonora Peak in Alpine County, California, within the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The gorge, shaped by an 18-mile-long glacier at the base of the 11,500-foot Sonora Peak, features riverine terraces with round boulders.
Renowned for its crystal-clear waters, the East Fork Carson River offers excellent opportunities for fishing, hiking, and camping. Fed by mountain springs and snowmelt, the river flows through lush meadows, towering pine forests, and rugged mountain terrain, contributing to the rich biodiversity and ecosystem of the region. We are proud to be one of only two companies permitted to raft this pristine river.
Owyhee River
Known as the “Grand Canyon of Oregon,” the Owyhee River offers mind blowing views, due its towering cliffs and 3,000-foot relief. Enjoy a soak in the Owyhee hot springs along the way.
Experience the vast Owyhee River Wilderness, spanning over two million acres of pristine Canyonlands. This remote section of the Wild & Scenic River is a true escape into nature, with red-rock spires, Honeycomb rock formations, Chalk Basin, and Leslie Gulch. The area, rich in history with ancient petroglyphs, is also a stargazer’s paradise, known for minimal light pollution.
Originating from the mountains of northern Nevada and southern Idaho, the Owyhee River carves a canyon as deep as 3,000 feet into volcanic rock. Its diverse landscape features narrow, steep-walled inner canyons and a vivid palette of interbedded ash and sediments. Unique plants like Packard’s blazing star and Owyhee clover add to the region’s allure. The scent of sage, rich green flora, and red rock walls create an unforgettable atmosphere.
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This is the trip you’ve been dreaming about and 2025 is the year to do it. Grab some friends, reconnect with family or head out on your own solo traveler journey – secure your spot now and look forward to an incredible experience on some of the best rivers in the west.
