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!