wet planet whitewater rafting & kayaking

I had a blast on my first whitewater rafting trip. Our Wet Planet guide Gigi knew exactly what she was doing and seemed to know every feature of the river. All the guides and support staff help you with the gear and are very careful to make sure you know everything you need to in order to stay safe. They are having fun and make sure you do, too. The scenery is just gorgeous. And Wet Planet begins their trips further up the river so you get to see more and don't miss out on some great rapids. The water is perfect; cold, but you have the gear and wetsuit they provide you with, so who cares? I was totally impressed with how clean and crisp it was--pristine. My daughter and I loved the whole experience and had a great adventure together!

I've gone on a couple rafting trips with Wet Planet, and they were both really fun, life-affirming experiences. It's neat to see how much the guides and other employees enjoy their work; they have a lot of fun with each other and with the rafters. Everything was really easy; they provide the gear and give plenty of instructions to ease your worries. They're very clear about how to paddle and move around in the boat so it doesn't tip, but they can also laugh it off if you don't do it right. Based on conversations I've had with people who've rafted elsewhere in the U.S., they seem to take safety pretty seriously, which I really appreciate. They also take candid photos at two points, and they're hilarious to look at afterward. You get pretty cold by the end, but they have hot tea and coffee in the shop afterward to warm back up. Great experience, I highly recommend rafting with Wet Planet.

I've taken numerous rafting trips with Wet Planet and could not be happier with my experience. Todd and Jaco, owners of Wet Planet, have dialed in their operation to ensure a fantastic time is had by all. They have always been very generous to host two community rafting trips every year to make whitewater rafting on the White Salmon both affordable and accessible to locals. I work for an organization called Gorge Owned and we do an annual "Sense of Place" trip down the lower-lower White Salmon past the former site of the Condit Dam. It's a very informational, beautiful and enjoyable - complete with a safe portage around Steelhead falls. I would highly recommend rafting the lower and lower-lower White Salmon as a full-day trip. It's a unique experience like no other!

Thanks so much for your nice review. Glad to hear you appreciated the trip. The secret got out! Yes, Todd and I were on the trip, and we so enjoyed it too. What a beautiful day and trip it was indeed. Thank you for taking and posting those nice photographs! Thanks again for rafting with us. We hope to see you again next season - many other rivers to add to your list! Jaco Klinkenberg Manger & Owner Wet Planet Rafting & Kayaking

Awesome trip with a great and funny guide (Tony) We rented a Go Pro, totally worth the money, check out the video here: http://youtu.be/IJeIDwuL-h4

This was our 3rd trip on the White Salmon with Wet Planet. Their business is superior in every way. Experienced guides, perfect equipment and friendly staff. We forgot our fleece. No problem, they loaned us fleece tops. We bought this trip 2 years ago and had to cancel for 2 years but "No problem". They honored our trip this year. Not a leisure trip. It's a technical trip with big water but safe if you follow your guide's directions. Love the fact that they put in 2 miles upriver from everyone else giving you a longer drift.We will definitely be back again, maybe try the Wind River or Klickitat River next time.

This was the first time we had been whitewater rafting, we went with our 71 year old aunt, who had done it before. The safety talk was very reassuring, but made me realise the potential things that can go wrong. We went in the river a few miles up from other companies, the rapids were great up there. We all stayed in the boat, Dave, was very knowledgeable and made negotiating the rapids look easy, not that it would be for anyone less experienced. The Kit is a good quality and definitely get a fleece, you'll need it. We didn't do the waterfall, the 2 guys in our boat did it and stayed in, as did everyone who did it on our trip. A great experience that I will always remember. Thank you wet planet!

I've been rafting many times and the Wet Planet team is an above-average operation. good equipment, knowledgeable guides, good balance of safety and exciting fun - the whole family had a good time. The hike around one the rapids was probably the hardest part of the trip - there is a trail, but it involves clambering over wet rocks, and with the 30+ people in our party that meant some inevitable sprains and bruises. Nonetheless, it was a good trip, and if you are going to go rafting in this part of the country, you should definitely check out Wet Planet. They have a small picnic area if you decide to bring along a lunch for before/after your trip, and there is a small outdoor lounge area right next door. The wetsuits they provided were good quality and an absolute must, even on the hottest days. Enjoy your trip!

This was an exciting rafting trip. Down the white salmon river - narrow river - many exciting rapids. Guides very helpful. Made sure everyone understood safety aspects and how to handle anything that came up. Biggest negative is that its very cold water. 40 degrees - all year long. You wear a wet suit but you will still get cold - especially if you're in front getting splashed. But its worth the cold to experience the rapids on a beautiful river.

I had a tremendous thrill riding the rapids on the White Salmon River with the Wet Planet crew. I rode with Devin and he was not just a genius raft captain, he is a funny money....watch yourself, never mind. He made us laugh, then made us feel we should contact our families before we went over the category 5 waterfall before leading us through the perfect to the fall and we dropped over like ancient river hunters landing from a high drop propelled by real rapids. It is not to far from Portland (about a 1 hour drive) but the Columbia River Gourge is a different world. Do go, if you have occasion. You will not regret it, unless you to chose to disembark from the boat to skip the waterfall. They say only abut 20% of the rafts flip over going over the falls but I suspect you have athletic skills, timing and are a good listener...yes, go over the fall.

We have whitewater rafted several times and this was by far the best operation we have gone with. From online service to a couple of questions by phone - helpful and professional.Upon arrival everyone was so nice and welcoming. We had a newbie with us who was a little nervous but that quickly subsided. Safety information (and quiz......don't worry - they keep asking until you get it right - they want to be sure that everyone comes back in one piece) is well done and the reminders along the way are needed as you just get so wrapped up in the fun.The falls had only been open a couple of days when we went and we opted out. Okay - we wish we did it!!

This was my first experience white water rafting, and I chose Wet Planet due to some great reviews online. I can definitely say after having rafted with them, that the reviews were spot on. The people were all really great and the rafting experience was one of my favorite things I have ever done. They provided a free wet suit, "parka" to keep the water and sun off your upper body, booties, and a helmet. I brought my GoPro, so they even gave me a helmet with the clip pre-installed to attach my GoPro to it. The whole river was great, especially the part where you have the option of cliff jumping (do it!!). The waterfall at the end was great, no one flipped in our boat, so I highly recommend you brave all of it out if you are capable as it was all such an awesome ride.

Our guide Drewfor was extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and funny and made the trip for my family and I really fun. It was a great experience and I would love to come back!

This company provided one of the best overall experiences I've had rafting on a river. They were friendly, organized, and safety-conscious. The office and parking area are also nice and well-maintained. I would highly recommend the Half Day trip to anyone!! Our group had a blast!

Hi John - thank you for joining us on the White Salmon River, and for being so generous with your words of appreciation which will continue to inspire us to do what we do! We will pass it on to your guide Dave. Thank you. I am sorry to hear about your lodging experience. Did you book the rafting w/lodging package through Wet Planet? If so, please contact us, and we will honor your initial package price.Thank you again - we hope you will be back for more river adventures in the future - day trips, multi-day trips or even an international adventure perhaps? You can always request Dave to be your guide again. Jaco KlinkenbergManagerWet Planet Rafting & Kayaking