Wet Planet Rafting and Kayaking

My husband and I had the most incredible experience rafting the full day down the White Salmon River with Wet Planet. I first did the half-day trip nearly a decade ago, and while that was unforgettable, choosing the full-day adventure this time was truly next-level—and absolutely worth it. From start to finish, our guides Ryan and Toto made the day extraordinary. They were not only highly skilled and knowledgeable but also genuinely caring and attentive. Their calm leadership and attention to safety allowed us to fully embrace every exhilarating moment—from cliff jumping into the crystal-clear river to navigating multiple waterfalls. The full-day journey offered so much more than we expected. We explored breathtaking stretches of the river that most people never see, including stunning mountain views, caves, and the awe-inspiring point where the White Salmon merges with the Columbia Gorge. I cannot recommend Wet Planet enough, especially if you’re seeking an experience that combines adventure, beauty, and outstanding service. Be sure to request Ryan or Toto—you’ll be in the very best hands. This is a memory we’ll cherish for years to come.

My husband and I had a great time on our 1/2 day rafting trip! Our guide Alex was awesome and made sure everyone stayed safe while still enjoying the thrills of the river. Beautiful scenery made the experience even better. 10/10 recommend!

We had an amazing time water rafting with Ethan as our guide! From the very beginning, he made sure everyone felt safe and comfortable, even if it some of us first time. What stood out was his great sense of humor and positive attitude—it made the whole trip even more fun and memorable. Ethan was incredibly knowledgeable about the river and the surrounding area, pointing out cool facts and keeping us entertained throughout the ride. He was professional, energetic, and clearly passionate about what he does. I’d highly recommend rafting with Ethan if you want a thrilling, safe, and unforgettable adventure on the water!

We've traveled all over the world and I can confidently say this was the best experience we've ever had! All of the guides were fantastic, but I think we especially lucked out with Durham! I didn't see what the other boats were doing the entire way, but I felt like Durham gave us more experiences than any of the other boats were getting. We got to go under a little cave, stop and drink from a spring fed by the glacier, purposely get flipped 🤣, and our boat wasn't definitely laughing more than the others. His energy was contagious and had us rolling the entire way. He went well above to make this experience one we will always remember! Sidenote, do the cliff jump, go over the waterfall, and ask Durham for war paint and Bones! You won't regret it!!

After a quick shuttle from the lobby, we were on the water in no time. Mason gave a clear and thorough safety briefing, and Kirk guided us down the river with expert skill. Both were not only professional but also incredibly knowledgeable about the Gorge’s geology, which added so much to the experience. The trip offers a perspective of the Gorge you simply can’t get anywhere else — totally worth it. Wetsuits and booties kept us comfortable despite the chilly 50-degree water. One thing to note (which I don’t recall seeing in the description): there is some rock scrambling required to bypass sections of the river they don’t run. We loved this part and thought it added extra adventure, but if you’re less steady on your feet it may be worth asking about shorter trips or other options. All in all, an amazing outing — and we’d absolutely book again!

I was scared to death to go white water rafting. I went with my fiancé, his kids and one of mine Jesse our guide made sure my life preserver was tight, explained everything thoroughly got to know us asked us questions about where we were from and made me feel so safe After we got through the first rapid while I laughed the entire time. I was so excited and wasn’t scared anymore. It was one of the most exhilarating things I’ve done. My family is already planning a trip for next year where we go and request Jesse as our guide and go camping for a few days somewhere close to there. I highly recommended wet planet the entire experience of the staff from the pictures to the café to the getting your equipment on to the guides. It’s fantastic.

A group of 5 of us did the full day rafting trip on the White Salmon River. We had Durham as our guide and we had an absolute BLAST! He was knowledgeable and hilarious. He helped us feel safe and confident in the raft, even though 3 of the 5 in our group had never rafted before. Lunch was good and included, all equipment was provided, and the route is breathtaking. Highly recommend!!

Awesome day! Very experienced guide (Jesse) was so professional and knew how to land the big falls perfectly. Cliff jump recommended!! The whole team has a great attitude and a very easy going atmosphere. Get your full album of pictures at the end for limitless laughs and memories!

Absolutely amazing experience on the White Salmon River half-day raft. One of the most fun things I've done! The water is this amazing green-blue/aqua color, and the lava-formed low cliff walls of the river are often studded with maidenhair fern and topped with gorgeous native trees. The rapids sections were a blast, especially the final (optional) waterfall. The impact at the bottom was not insignificant, just FYI if you have injuries to consider. Also, maybe don't do this if you're only going for a calm, warm float - the water isn't warm, and it is, ya know, whitewater rafting. The company provides all the gear you need, but I think getting a little cold (after getting soaked by 40 F water and then being in the shade of the river canyon for some of the time) was the only thing that detracted from this otherwise idyllic experience for some of the people in our boat. I'd do it again in a heartbeat, though (and immediately, if I could afford it), but I'd probably just throw another layer on underneath the wetsuit next time. And they do have those extra layers if you ask! Our guide, Ryan, was extremely adept and knowledgeable, and everyone in the group of people was chill and friendly. I was a little surprised to find that not everyone on the tour knew how to swim, and some people were slower at getting through the portage (hiking section), but we all got there! Those of us more comfortable outdoors helped out as needed, and, more importantly, Wet Planet had multiple "redundancy" efforts in place for safety, such that things were unlikely to get too far out of hand if something went south. (Also, this is nature, not Disneyland. The flow rates change, trees in the water change - you should always know you're taking a risk, and you should ideally be in decent shape.) The clear and repeated training instructions and great gear helped a lot, though, and we were told the risks multiple times. And I saw the crew handle various contingencies amazingly. Everyone came off the river smiling! Seriously, I can't recommend this experience enough for those who are up for it, especially if going with Wet Planet!

We had such a fun experience and 10/10 would definitely recommend. I had friends visiting me in Oregon so we did the full day. Some first timers for a few of them and they had a blast. This was my 2nd trip with Wet Planet on the White Salmon river and it did not disappoint! Derek was our raft guide and he was awesome. Super professional, conversational, knowledgable, funny and overall great vibe including Kirk and Denison who also kept it safe and fun! Even the photos came out great and for sure would do it again.

What an experience!!! Brice was awesome as a guide. Very patient with us in getting our paddles in sync! Knowledgable about history of area. Made it down the Husum Falls!!! This place is a definite if visiting the area! Would go back again!

Fantastic novice kayak class! Connor and Ella were excellent--supportive, skilled, and fun. I learned a lot and had a great time. Highly recommend!

Hi Derek's mom! He was the absolute best guide for our trip. 100000/100 recommend. We did the half day tour and it was perfect :)

We went on the 1/2 day White Salmon River tour. Our guide was Squid and she is the best! We had a boat with some nervous rafters and she put everyone at ease. A few were planning to get out before the class V drop at the end, however, but the time we got there, everyone had so much confidence in Squid that the entire boat went "over the falls". It was a blast and I know those that were planning to walk around it would've regretted it if they had.

We've had an absolute blast rafting with Wet Planet and Kirk as our guide. He made it fun while also ensuring everyone's safety. The river is very scenic and has many cool drops for any skill level. You'll also have a chance to dive from a cliff which added to the whole rafting experience (you don't have to jump if you choose not to). Overall I'd highly recommend Wet Planet and White Salmon river to anybody whether you're a beginner or have done class 4+ rapids before.

My first rafting experience and it was so much fun! Dennison was great and he kept the dad jokes coming. 10/10 recommend especially for a first timer. We did the half day and the 12fy drop was the best part

Me and my husband with the rest of our group had so much fun today! We are going to go again and again! We had to split up (which was the down fall) but it worked out and still had so much fun! Our guides were Dalton and Macin! We are going to book again with them. We had so much fun. The jump down to the raft was the biggest adrenaline rush for me, but again I'd do it all over again. Will post pictures later in my review. Thank you again for having us! We will be back in the spring!

Amazing experience with Wet Planet! Marcus was an awesome guide....professional, fun, and dialed in. Nonstop excitement from start to finish with Husum Falls as the epic finale. Truly stunning scenery. Best rafting trip I've done!

Our guide, Alex, did a great job of leading us through the incredibly beautiful canyons of the White Salmon River. Great sense of humor, professional, and giving us options for mild or wild routes. This was my second trip on the White Salmon and it was just as enchanting as my first trip over twenty years ago. I completely recommend this trip with Wet Planet!

Wet Planet was such a great experience!! We went on a day trip on the white salmon for my birthday and it was so much fun. The staff immediately made us feel welcome and celebrated, they supplied me with a really funny looking helmet. Highly recommend the guide named Dalton- he's super funny, skillful, and goes the extra mile to make sure we're having a good time. For example, at lunch we were all freezing- and he ran up to the guide house for us (literally ran) and brought my whole group fleeces. Highly recommend!! also his bird helmet was awesome. Def will come again

Super fun and adrenaline-pinching half day adventure rafting on the White Salmon! I had never rafted before and was very nervous, about you name it - falling in, drowning, breaking my back, freezing my ass off, getting snatched by Bigfoot... but none of those things happened and I had the best time! We went in April and the water was COLD AF but you don't mind because your heart is pumping so hard, plus they give you a wetsuit, jacket, helmet, life jacket and booties so it's very tolerable. We were lucky to have 2 guides, Kirk and Durham, who were both extremely knowledgeable and made the entire trip enjoyable. Thanks guys! By the way you're not in the water for the full 4 hours - that time includes suiting up, driving to/from the spot, instructions, etc., so you're in the water maybe 1.5-2 hours, which was perfect. If you're on the fence, just do it! It's an exhilarating adventure and you know, YOLO.

We had a great time with our guide Steve. First time for our family white water rafting and we were talking about when we should go again!

We had Durham as our rafting guide and he was 10/10 awesome! (If your Durham's Mom, you raised a good one ) We had so much fun on this trip for my sister's bachelorette party. The river is stunning, the staff are great and so hospitable.

I recommend scheduling the half-day. It was a great experience with low and higher level rapids that make it fun and a great workout. Great group activity for the summertime. Would highly recommend and definitely plan on going again. Shout out to Scott our river guide for the day. Was awesome answering any questions we had and making safety his number 1 priority.

First time white water rafting! Took the 7 hr trip. Man oh man it was an amazing trip from start to finish. We had Durham as our guide. He was very informative and detailed on EVERYTHING, from rafting, safety and even had awesome info about parts of the river. He was also a funny fellow! Felt safe and had an amazing time with him. The lunch was burritos, it was a cold lunch but it was an awesome meal! Fully belly's and rested up we started our 2nd run of river. It's alot more calm than 1st. That's where his cheeky jokes/humor and Informative talks came in handy. Was never bored, even on the calm parts of the river. Can't say enough good stuff about this place.

Sydney provided a fun filled, adventurous trip! We not only survived a level 3 river rafting trip but can't wait to go again next year! Even more fun than we anticipated!!

Second time on the White Salmon. The first time was a half day trip BY (before Yelp). A bunch of East Coasters were out here for a wedding and we wanted to get their feet wet, so to speak This time, the damn dam has been removed, opening 7 miles of river to rafting but MORE importantly, the entire river to salmon, the holy pink fish of the PNW! We did the full day trip, all the way to the confluence with the Mighty Columbia!! Two young g'parents and two 11 yo athletic boys. Wonderful day of whitewater with great guide (hey Durham!). The first half is 'pedal to the metal' from the get go! Just like we remembered. Super fun!! The second half, after a nice lunch, was awesome. Gorgeous canyon, side waterfalls, just perfect. It doesn't get better than this for a day trip. Things to note. Each half day includes a portage that can be a challenge, especially for the timid or aged. It's doable, take your time if you're like grandma, but def doable.

After many years away, I was fortunate my cousin invited me to raft the White Salmon. He highly recommended Wet Planet and from the moment we arrived, it was apparent this was a quality organization. Dalton was professional, kind, knowledgeable and provided a spectacular experience that was a highlight of my year. Thank you Wet Planet! We'll be back. BJ Roozenboom

Had a great time on our float today with Wet Planet! We rafted a quick half day with them down the White Salmon with our friend and her co-workers group. They're super organized and have fun with guests. From the quick delivery of info to playfully interactinh with everyone. Our guide was Durham, couldn't have picked a better goofball - His one liners and cheesy Dad jokes were 100% on point! Had us all laughing the entire trip. Durham and the other guides do this every day, all day, but you wouldn't know it. In every picture he's laughing and smiling along with us. Check out the picture! Would absolutely do this again and honestly would probably request this goof again! This def scratched my white water itch and I'm excited for more.

This is how much we loved our white water rafting with Wet Planet! Hanging in our home office for my wife and I to re-live the fun we had!

Seriously exhilarating and gorgeous day on the river with our excellent guide, Ethan, and my 12 yr old twins and hubby. What an adventure! Hubby opted for the class 5 husun falls and one twin did the 15 foot cliff jump! Great time! The white salmon is a perfect River!

Denison was goat guide! Super fun and so much adrenaline Did class 3 & 4 and everyone made it out alive !

Had a great day rafting with guide Marcus. Felt very safe the whole trip. Awesome lunch as well. Would highly recommend this company.

We ran the Hood River today with Wet Planet. It was an all day trip filled with class IV plus rapids. Alex was our guide, a straight forward fellow who did an amazing job. He communicated clearly, plus I could here all of his commands even in the most hectic of times. We flipped over once in a set of rapids called rude boy. Alex did his job and we all got through it safely, and back on the raft. We recovered and the rest of the trip went smoothly. These guides from Wet Planet are amazing! I recommend trying one of their rafting adventures out. I know that we will be back. Tracy & Autumn

Our guide was Kale and she was very helpful and knew what she was doing. we ran into an unexpected turn of events that caused us all to exit the raft, but she remained calm through the whole way and the rest of the time we all remained inside the boat. Highly recommended, and thank you to kale for being our guide!

Great place! Todo and Dalton were the best guides there, probs to the whole business Great experience !

Amazing day!! Cannot thank the crew enough. Felt safe, had a blast and lunch was awesome. Highly recommend these folks.

Ben Cavett was awesome and made the whitewater rafting trip so much better. Ben was such a chill and cool dude and we had so much fun. Such a good guide, had us cooking through the river with few strokes.

My small group went rafting in early August 2020 and had a great experience! I had never been rafting before and we did the more advanced route with Class III-V rapids. Our guide, Niq, was the best. Very professional with guiding us, but conversational and fun to talk to. If it's your first time, you can get a little nervous with the warnings they give you about going through Class IV rapids, and especially the Class V waterfall (which they offer to pull over for those who want to opt out and meet after the fall). At one point during a Class IV we did get caught in a pool under a small drop and my friend in the front essentially got water boarded by Mother Nature for 20 seconds before our raft pushed out, but it was all good. With Niq's guidance our raft of four people made it through without anyone falling out or getting hurt. The route was very beautiful! While you see some evidence of humanity, it's mostly a preserved river so you're just surrounded by untainted nature. I've been on other rapids where the river is going alongside freeways or behind residences, but not White Salmon! Truly beautiful. We went in August so they mentioned the water was relatively low, but it still had a good flow and no issues getting stuck on rocks due to low flow. As for COVID related issues, you do wear masks while on premise and on the bus shuttling back and forth between the river pick up/drop off. You don't have to wear it during the ride though. We had a personal group of three, in which they didn't place a separate fourth single individual, but we were fine with it. We had maybe 12 people on the bus, so a smaller cohort for sure. They also sanitize all the wetsuits, boots, jackets, etc as well. Overall, great experience, highly recommend!

Amanda was an excellent guide and made the trip very fun. My 11 year old was very scared to do some class four rapids, but the whole team made it a safe, yet exciting experience. We will definitely be heading back to do another trip. We hope to do the full day trip next time. The ages of people on the trip were between 10-70. We also had the chance to jump off a cliff (or be a chicken) and that was really fun! The gift shop is nice with good coffee and nice shirts.

Adam and Josh were amazing kayak guides and instructors - they were patient, attentive and answered all our most obnoxious questions with knowledge and good humor. For a beginner class I feel like I really progressed! If the lunch wraps had only had guac, I would be able to say it was an absolutely perfect experience.

My family (of 7) visited the Hood River area the second to last week of July (2021). Brad was our guide for rafting and he was so wonderful. He was educational, shared interesting info about the area and mountains all while showing us a great time. The rapids were adventurous and the mid way cliff jumping enhanced the experience even more. My husband and I have rafted in CO, AZ and MT, we both agree this is the best rafting we have ever done. It was adventurous, fun and incredible experience. We will definitely use Wet Planet again when we are back.

This was such an awesome experience all of the Guides were funny, informative and overall fantastic highly recommended this rafting company

This is one smooth operation with very experienced raft guides. Very professional, safe, but fun team. Gave excellent instructions and so nice! Marcus was our guide and I give him ten out of ten. He was so fun and easy going and we felt totally safe in his raft. Can't wait to go again!!!!

Stopped in for lunch today on our way back from Trout Lake, WA. We weren't disappointed. The restaurant serves as the caterer for the white water rafting trips We ordered the Turkey Goat cheese panini. The sandwich was unexpectedly delicious. It was prepared with apple slices, basil pesto, arugula, on a French bun. Talk about a taste bud explosion. The combination of flavors made me forget I was sitting by the river at a white water rafting establishment. Cudos to the chef. The facilities were upgraded but we decided to sit out on the park benches under the trees.

Did the White Salmon half day trip ; 100% recommend it We heard this company puts in further up the river than other companies (for increased tubularity) AND we had the option to do a pretty sweet cliff jump (the other guys had to scramble down a ravine, boo). Durham was a super knowledgeable and delightfully goofy dude, you're lucky if you get him as your guide!

Wow! This place deserves 10 stars. This is an adventure that goes unmatched. My group did a 9:30 am white water rafting tour on this past Sunday morning! After some safety protocols, gearing up, and traveling to the drop zone, we were out on the water. Our instructor Jeremy was the best, and he lead us on some different tasks like "surfing" some rapids!! He was also knowledgeable about the river and gave some history. Water was frigid but the wetsuits and fleeces provided did the trick. Back at the base camp you can look at the pictures their photographers took. They also had a great selection of T shirts. 10/5 for Wet Planet! Excited for the next adventure with them!

1/2 day trip on the river with 2 boys (12, 13 years old), and 2 in the over-55 camp. It was terrific in terms of the overall experience. Great safety instruction and emphasis from the lead guide and all the individual guides. I'm not sure I'd have been able to DO all the safety things, but I totally understood what to do and felt total confidence in the equipment and skill of the guides. The White Salmon river itself is beautiful, with glacial waters coming from snowmelt off Mt Adams, beautiful trees and greenery along the way, and water so clear that you can spot fish and see the rocks along the bottom. When you can take a breath - because the first 20 minutes or so are one after another of rapids - you appreciate the sky and water and feeling of the day! The hardest part for ME was the portage around BZ falls (no rafters go over that). I wasn't used to walking in those water booties and found it hard going over the slippery rocks along the shore. One of the guides came and encourage me and my husband as we trailed the group, which was appreciated. Then, because I didn't want to do a cliff jump either, I made my way down a rock wall using a rope and my feet, then edged along the water and rocks also holding a rope to get into the raft. But I made it... if you're pretty fit and agile, you'll be fine. And they said they had an option to go in further down the river if you really don't want to do that! I would definitely bring out of town visitors here again ... and it actually makes me want to take up kayaking just so I can see that beautiful river again! But for now - I'll stick to using Wet Planet! Other things to know for the 1/2 day trip: - I wear contact lenses (semi-rigid) and had no issues with them. Got a few facefuls of water but it was fine. - Be hydrated before you go ... no slack time on the river where you can drink. - I almost always wear sunglasses during a bright day, but there is so much shade on the river that I left them behind and it was fine. - A single photos costs $25; the whole album is $50 ("clever" pricing). It's a digital download you can print or share with others. - Shop on site has sunscreen, nose and ear plugs, sunglasses holders (or they'll offer duct tape and string) - Neoprene suits actually aren't as smelly as at some places. Have fun!

So fun and beautiful on the river today with Wet Planet. Thank you to John, our river guide who kept things safe and fun.

We had a wonderful day with our guide Amanda on the full day white salmon. Wet Planet took extra Covid precautions to make our party of 3 very safe on and off the water- this river is a blast and I highly recommend floating it with this company when the wind for kiting is not so good. This was my 5th time rafting the white salmon and Amanda suggested it was time to learn how to kayak-so off we go reservations being made. Thanks Dave, Morrisa, and Nate

Today was my second time on the same trip in the last few years. It was every bit as much fun the second time as the first. Wet Planet uses good quality equipment and well-maintained rafts and gear. No experience is necessary for this trip. Our guide, Durham, is a seasoned veteran on the river and very much at home on the water. He made the trip relaxing and enjoyable with his good-natured sense of humor and knowledge of the river. He explained to us that the water levels were too high to run the 15 foot rapid. So we pulled over, got out of the boat and went around it. During this time we watched a private party of two attempt to run it. One guy was launched out of the boat requiring a rope line be thrown out to fish him out. The other private rafter was stuck in the backflow of the waterfall, pinned down in the raft and incapable of escaping the rapid, until he too was thrown a rescue rope. Don't let this story prevent you from going on the river, it should encourage you to go because Wet Planet won't let you do anything stupid or unsafe. We had a great time and I intend to seek out another Wet Planet trip on a different river in the future, just to mix it up. That said, you couldn't do any better than the White Salmon, it is gorgeous.

We had a great experience last August and would recommend Wet Planet on the White Salmon River for a great way to spend time on the river! Had I written a review last year they would have received 5 stars! Very professional, great guide, knowledgeable and exhilarating! Couldn't have asked for more fun! UPDATE: We have reservations for another trip down the White Salmon this Thursday 8-18-22. Unfortunately I was diagnosed with COVID this morning and we needed to cancel. Wet Planet would not issue a refund! All of our other appointments at wineries, restaurants and hotels have graciously given us full refunds. I understand that we have all been hit hard with lost revenue during COVID but their unwillingness to make a concession is disappointing! Although Wet Planet offered an opportunity to rebook for next year we are unable to commit to travel back to the west coast within the year! :(

It's been almost a month since our fun adventure and we're still smiling and sharing our great Wet Planet Rafting adventures to family and friends!

AWESOME EXPERIENCE! Yesterday was my second time rafting with Wet Planet on the White Salmon River and it did not disappoint! We had Dennison as our guide and he was amazing!! He was very clear on directions and navigated the river with confidence! It was better than the first time because the river was higher and the rapids were super good! They aren't going over the waterfall just because of the high river but I honestly didn't feel like I missed out at all. We will just have to come back and do an all day trip later in the summer and take on the waterfall then! We did get to bridge jump and that was a bunch of fun as well! Can't say enough good things about this outfit! One thing I will say is that if you have small kids, just because the website says it is 10+ doesn't mean you should bring a young kid. Class 4 rapids are gnarly and if you have a young kid that is having a hard time keeping up with the other paddlers, your raft could be put in a bad position to flip them out. Make sure you are confident in your kids abilities before you bring them!! There are definitely other rivers around here to start them on that have smaller rapids before you bring them to white salmon. Lastly, don't let the weather scare you! We came on a showery day and we're expecting to be freezing but still have a good time...but with all the gear they provide, you will barely be cold at all, the only thing that went a little cold were my hands and feet. Rain or shine, you'll be soaked by the end of it so you might as well turn the rainy days into fun ones!

Oh my goodness, whatta beautiful journey down the white salmon river. Our instructor Amanda was so thorough and fun. She made our trip memorable and we will be visiting in spring! Our lunch was bon appetite, just the right amount and so fresh! Good job wet planet! You've got our vote!

Great day. Things that I believe make it stand above me the rest: -two extra rapids by starting up the river (Drifters and Wet Planet are the only two companies that do this) -we got to jump into the river off a short cliff -our tour guide, Durham, was great and kept the day fun and organized. -if we ever come back we'll choose a day adventure rather than a half we had so much fun. - love that our guides gave us the choice to jump off the cliff and to go down Husky Falls.

Had a GREAT time rafting with April as our guide on a half day trip a few days ago! Safety, fun, comfort and challenge are all words I'd use to apply to our experience! We will DEFINITELY do this again next time we're in the area!