The Best Whitewater Rafting In the Western United States Featured Trips Our Featured Trips highlight some of our favorite adventures—rivers that showcase the best of whitewater, wilderness, and ARTA camaraderie. View All April - Oct Rogue River Rafting Oregon Length 3, 4 or 5 days Difficulty Class III (beginner) Price per Person Starts at $1,099 Book Now Learn More Wild and Scenic April - May Illinois River Rafting Oregon Length 4 days Difficulty Class IV+/V- Price per Person Starts at $1,899 Book Now Learn More Wild and Scenic June, July, August Selway River Rafting Idaho Length 6 days Difficulty Class IV Price per Person Starts at $4,500 Book Now Learn More Wild and Scenic Jun - Sept South Fork American River Rafting California Length 1 or 2 days Difficulty Class III Price per Person Starts at $165 Book Now Learn More Whitewater Rafting April - Aug Tuolumne River Rafting California-Yosemite Length 1, 2 or 3 days Difficulty Class IV+ Price per Person Starts at $349 Book Now Learn More Yosemite River Rafting High Adventure Whitewater Trips Get your face wet and your heart pounding! For those who crave bigger waves and bigger challenges, ARTA’s High Adventure trips deliver Class IV and V whitewater at its finest. Learn More Why ARTA? For over 60 years we’ve been leading unforgettable journeys on the classic rivers of the Western United States. Our style is casual, our spirit spontaneous, and our guides are friendly, engaging and fun! Learn More Our Experience With over 60 years of experience, we know what works. From expert advice to smooth, well-planned trips, we handle every detail for a seamless adventure. Our Mission We’re a non-profit that donates to river conservation groups that work to protect the places we explore. Your trip helps preserve the rivers we raft for future generations. Our Guides Our guides are friendly, skilled, and deeply committed to making your trip unforgettable. They’re what guests rave about most—and for good reason. "Ahh, you know. You have the right philosophy. It’s about the river and the big country and the big silence and the canyon cathedral and nature and salmon and mysteries and all that stuff." Fred Hund Middle Fork of the Salmon River "Loved the patience! I think I called 20 times with questions. You guys are just the best. We love your trips so much." Anna Pujol Illinois River Rafting "This trip with ARTA was simply the best. The guides were so hospitable and fun. This was my first time rafting and camping and the guides made me feel so safe and taken care of. I really appreciated it and just had the best time. Thank you!" Maria Theo Middle Fork American River Rafting "What a sweet, fun and relaxing trip. The guides were knowledgeable, caring, entertaining and thoughtful. I learned so much, felt so taken care of, and was able to take risks in their capable hands. And the FOOD!!! Unexpectedly great every meal. Of course the Lodore landscape is unparalleled. Highly recommend ARTA - especially if you care about group culture." Amy MacClain Green River Rafting – Gates of Lodore "The group, the guides, the river, the food, the campsites, the hikes, the wild canyons of Ledore/Green River—all absolutely spectacular! The professional super competent leadership of our ARTA guides made all the complex moving parts of our trip come together perfectly. It was fun, safe and beautiful in every respect." Bill Cunningham Green River Rafting – Gates of Lodore "Great river. Friendly guides. Environmentally conscious." David Gordon Tuolumne River Rafting Specialty Trips ARTA’s Specialty Trips blend the magic of river running with something extra—geology experts, yoga retreats, live music—adding fresh perspective and fun to the adventure. Hike the Rogue River trail with KS Wild Hike the Rogue River Trail with KS Wild Music & Rafting – Ryan Montbleau Sand between our toes, stars over our heads, and sweet music in our ears Geology – Desolation Canyon – Green River Geology Tour Desolation Canyon on the Green River Geology – Gates of Lodore – Green River Geology Tour of the Green River In Dinosaur National Monument Hike the Rogue River trail with KS Wild Hike the Rogue River Trail with KS Wild Music & Rafting – Ryan Montbleau Sand between our toes, stars over our heads, and sweet music in our ears Geology – Desolation Canyon – Green River Geology Tour Desolation Canyon on the Green River Geology – Gates of Lodore – Green River Geology Tour of the Green River In Dinosaur National Monument Instructional We run the most awesome guide training program in the world. ARTA’s World-Class Guide Trainings are small-group on-the-water schools where students learn by living the expedition. With various programs ranging in length, location and focus, explore which course is right for you. Learn More Guiding the West’s Most Cherished Rivers Since 1963, we’ve guided unforgettable whitewater rafting adventures with expert, friendly guides and a love of the river. ARTA offers rafting trips on the Rogue River, Middle Fork of the Salmon River, Main Fork of the Salmon River, and Tuolumne River, to name a few. View our full list of guided river trips across the American West. Fourteen Rivers, Infinite Possibilities! Explore all of our destinations. Explore