Half Day – 13 Mile (Morning)
Looking for a half day adventure for your friends or family? Whitewater rafting on the Deschutes River is ideal for families, outdoor enthusiasts and beginners! For those who want a good taste of the river in a short amount of time, our 13 mile run has all of the big name rapids. Choose your start time (morning or afternoon) and meet us right at the Lodge in Maupin where we will get geared up to go to the put in. We will shuttle you to Harpham Flat and splash through Wapinitia, Devil’s Hole and Boxcar before floating through Maupin. Continuing downriver, you will run rapids including Powerline, Surf City, Oak Springs, White River and the Elevators. We will pick you up at Sandy Beach and shuttle you back to the Lodge.
Interested in lunch? Although lunch is not included in this trip, you can add it! Following your morning launch, you’ll return to Imperial about 1pm. The BBQ raft lunch (advance reservations required) or Bakeoven Bar & Grill in the Lodge, are both great options!
(Trying to decide between a Half-Day and an All-Day? Do the All-Day! It is THE best trip on the Lower Deschutes and we are the only one to offer it. Plus, it is the guides’ favorite trip, and they know the river better than anyone!)
Call or click to reserve your trip! 541.395.2404
Our Most Asked Frequently Asked Questions:
We recommend a child be 6 years old, and weigh at least 50 pounds. Our smallest sized life jacket accommodates a 50 pound child & heavier. It is critical that their life jacket fits appropriately.
Our Maravia rafts seat 7 + your guide.
No, we do not allow pets on our trips. Please make alternate arrangements for your pet while you are rafting.
No, we do not provide wetsuits, and most likely the weather will be warm enough that you don’t need one. We DO provide Splash Gear for cooler days. These rain tops & rain pants, are worn over your rafting clothes, and will keep you dry.
Any day! However, most people come out in July and August. So if you want a little more solitude, we recommend June, September and during the week anytime. The weather is always great, and you get the river all to yourself.
- Swimsuit and/or shorts and t-shirt
- Tennis shoes or river sandals
- Long sleeve shirt & pants if you burn easily
- Hat for sun protection
- Sunglasses with a strap
- Sunscreen
- Windbreaker or rain gear (if the weather forecast isn’t ideal–most of the time it is perfect!)
- Towel and change of clothes for the trip home
- Extra pair of prescription glasses or contacts (just in case…)
We run the best all day rafting trip on the Deschutes River…no doubt about it. No crowds! Private launches on our OWN PROPERTY where a lodge, restaurant and bar are waiting for your relaxation and enjoyment. No parking on the street just to meet in a parking lot and be shuttled to the river. At Imperial, you check in in the heart of our riverfront property and enjoy our spacious lawn until your launch time. Did we mention that we are right on the Deschutes river?
Plus, our very experienced river guides know how to run the Deschutes River and have a lot of fun, but most importantly are safe while doing it. They choose to live their summer on the river and look forward to spending the day with you. (They also look forward to telling you a few of their stories and bad jokes, too.) But, seriously….they are very well trained and most importantly respect the water. They take simple precautions to make sure you have a terrific day and stay safe doing it.
We’ll always judge your skill level and desired aggressiveness on the river and take the appropriate path on the river to ensure 2 things: success and enjoyment. Every single river trip is different from the last. Our guides make sure the trip you receive is the trip you want