Home / River Trips River Trips Experience unforgettable rafting trips near Yosemite National Park, where world-class whitewater, dramatic granite canyons, and lush Sierra Nevada scenery come together for the adventure of a lifetime. Just minutes from Yosemite’s iconic waterfalls and giant sequoias are two of California's best whitewater rafting destinations: exciting one day trips on the Wild and Scenic Merced River, and well as single day and overnight options on the world renowned Tuolumne River. Yosemite whitewater rafting options are offered from April to September, space is limited, with advance reservations needed to secure your trip. Discover why these Sierra rivers are considered some of California’s premier rafting destinations. Days 1 2 3 4 5 6 12 Difficulty Class III Class III+ Class IV- Class IV Class IV+ Class V- April - Aug Tuolumne River Rafting California-Yosemite Length 1, 2 or 3 days Difficulty Class IV+ Price per Person Starts at $342 Book Now Learn More Yosemite River Rafting May-July Yampa River Rafting Colorado Length 5 days Difficulty Class III+ (one IV) Price per Person Starts at $1,749 Book Now Learn More wild and free May - August Green River Rafting – Gates of Lodore Colorado Length 4 or 5 days Difficulty Class III Price per Person Starts at $1,399 Book Now Learn More Dinosaur National Monument May - Sept Middle Fork/Main Salmon River Combination Idaho Length 12 days Difficulty Class IV Price per Person Starts at $5,798 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 May - Sept Middle Fork of the Salmon River Idaho Length 6 days Difficulty Class III+/IV Price per Person Starts at $3,099 Book Now Learn More Wild and Scenic June - September Main Salmon River Rafting Idaho Length 6 days Difficulty Class III (IV-) Price per Person Starts at $2,099 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 April - Oct Rogue River Rafting Oregon Length 3, 4 or 5 days Difficulty Class III (beginner) Price per Person Starts at $1,449 Book Now Learn More Wild and Scenic April - June Merced River Rafting California-Yosemite Length 1 day Difficulty Class III & IV Price per Person Starts at $190 Book Now Learn More Yosemite River Rafting 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 Jun - Jul Green River Rafting – Desolation Canyon Utah Length 6 days Difficulty Class III (beginner) Price per Person Starts at $1,799 Book Now Learn More Wild and Scenic Fourteen Rivers, Infinite Possibilities! Explore all of our destinations. Explore