Klamath River Whitewater Rafting Trip (trip)

Klamath River Whitewater Rafting Trip

  • Merlin Airport, OR, United States
  • Boats, Barges & Small Ship Cruises
Oregon, United States, North America

from $399* per person2 DaysMay-August
Comfort accommodations Exertion level: 3
Operator: Orange Torpedo Trips 12 people max
National Geographic Adventure magazine named Orange Torpedo Trips Klamath River whitewater rafting adventure one of the 10 best family vacations of 2008 for good reason. Warm water, calm pools for swimming, beginner-friendly, but thrilling rapids, and big beaches make this an ideal escape for any family or group of friends. The high quantity of exciting, but beginner friendly rapids, make the Klamath River thrilling for everyone from the 5 year olds to grandma, and everyone in between. Viewed as our introduction to rafting and camping combo experience, this is a great place at a great value. As on all of our trips, everyone has the option to paddle his or her own inflatable kayak behind one of our guides or ride on an oared raft or paddle raft with a guide.

On the Klamath River in Northern California, Orange Torpedo Trips offers 2 day rafting trips with riverside camping on big beaches as we float downstream. There is nothing like running white water all day, paddling up to your camp for the night and watching the sunset as you relax the day away in the sand. An easy drive from Sacramento or the Bay Area, this is an alternative to the crowded American River and makes a great weekend escape from the crowds. Sign up today for a June or July float before the popular Klamath River beginner trips fill up for the year

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Oregon, United States, North America

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3 testimonials about the provider, Orange Torpedo Trips:

  • Reviewer: Linda
    "This is a belated thank you for the wonderful rafting trip that I enjoyed with my daughter and her 2 daughters. Mike, the kayak guide, was wonderful with my 2 granddaughters as well as Anna, the oard raft guide. Thank you again, Linda"
  • Reviewer: Paul
    "Eric, I missed you on our return back to the shop following our three day Rogue River Kayaking trip. Wanted to let you know what an outstanding time my family had and thank you and your team for such a great adventure. This was our first time on the river, and the first time going down a river in our own boats. It was exciting, interesting, relaxing, all wrapped up in a single trip!
    Thinking back, there were a number of things that made the trip great besides the scenery and the river:
    Guides
    Clearly, this makes or breaks the trip, and our guide team, led by Mike, were outstanding in their knowledge of the river, ability to work with client's range of abilities, and their general good spirits in making the trip fun while focussing on safety.
    Equipment
    The kayaks were great, but so was the large supply raft which my wife and daughter traded between. It was a good balance for them, while I liked the kayaks end to end.
    Lodging/Meals
    Although I hear the camping trip on the Snake River is a good time, it was nice to get some lazy boy treatment at the lodges along the river; great hospitality, hot shower, soft bed, and great food.
    Good company
    Icing on the cake was the group you put together 20 clients from different parts of the country with various backgrounds. This made it fun and interesting to connect with people you might not otherwise get the opportunity to converse with. With my family ranging in age from 14 to 50, we all found this a bonus.
    My wife and kids can't wait to receive your DVD, as the pictures and video shows of our group were fun to watch at the lodge on the 2nd night. Anyway, I could go on and on, but the bottom line is that this was a great value and something we will look forward to again!
    Thanks again, to you and your team. Paul"
  • Reviewer: Dan
    "I just wanted to send a quick e-mail to thank you for a great trip last weekend. It was amazing as always! Everything was perfect: guides, water, weather, food, drink, lodges etc. As much as I thought I was going to miss not having some of my old favorite guides on the trip it was great to meet some new folks! Jen, Bill and Ted were new to me this year, however certainly not new to the river (I couldn't believe the years of experience on the water the crew had). They were great both on and off the water! Always good to see Hose, Tim and Grant, they are truly people that I look forward to seeing and spending time with every summer. I was telling Travis that I want to grow up to be Tim some day, unfortunately I think I missed my window. Those of us in the service industry don't always hear positive feedback and I want you to know that you and your crew have got this thing dialed in. The whole thing is really first rate and your staff provide great customer service (either you do a great job of hiring or there is just something about river guides (maybe a little of both)), that was my fourth OTT trip and you are batting 1000! Again, thank you for all that you and your staff do, you have provided me with life time memories!
    Dan"

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Special information

  • This is a custom departure, meaning this trip is offered on dates that you arrange privately with the provider. Additionally, you need to form your own private group for this trip. The itinerary and price here is just a sample. Contact the provider for detailed pricing, minimum group size, and scheduling information. For most providers, the larger the group you are traveling with, the lower the per-person cost will be.
  • Family oriented trip.

Itinerary

Day 1: Meet the guides at the Rogue River Center (210 Merlin Rd, Merlin OR. West from I-5 at exit 61) at 6:45 AM. If you are already in Northern California or are coming from the south, you also have the option to meet us in Happy Camp at the ranger station at 10:30 AM. Please arrange ahead of time if you will meet us in Happy Camp.

At the put-in on the Klamath River your guide will give you a thorough safety and paddling orientation before heading downstream towards the many Class II and III rapids. You will also receive your dry bags at this time. Your dry bag is where you will store your personal items for the trip. Please see the packing list and the travel information for more details. Expect today to be filled with exciting waves, warm water, plenty of sun, and some great scenery. Class III rapids such as Kanaka, Devils Toenail and The Trench fill out the morning. Around lunchtime the group will pull over so the guides can make your first riverside lunch. This is a great chance to swim in the warm Klamath River water with the kids or just relax in the shade. After lunch the group will continue down through more thrilling Klamath River white water and big pools where you can relax before finding the perfect beach to spend the night.

In camp play some Frisbee with the kids, swim, or enjoy a cocktail as the guides prepare your three-course dinner. Finish a hot Dutch oven dessert before you lay back with a great glass of wine, re-live the stories of the day, and eventually fall asleep under the blanket of stars.

Day 2: Start with a hot riverside breakfast complete with freshly baked cinnamon rolls and hot coffee. After breakfast, take your time packing your gear and lathering on the sunscreen while the guides pack the rafts. Today is another day of exciting Klamath River rapids such as Ferry Point, Independence Creek, and Dragons Tooth. Picture yourself floating between rapids, laying back in your boat and relaxing in the hot sun while the kids try to splash you from the raft.

If the group is up for it the afternoon will include a technical hike/climb up to the falls at Ukanom creek for some swimming and pictures. After your hike and one more exciting rapid the two day will arrive a the takeout and the three day will arrive in camp. If on the two day do some final swimming and say goodbye to the Klamath River while the guides pack up the gear and get ready to drive back. The van will take you to your car at the ranger station in Happy Camp or the Rogue River Center. If you are on the three day trip look forward to another beautiful night under the stars before a final day of white water.

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