Family rafting trips are the perfect way to bring your family closer together in a relaxed atmosphere on the river, giving you a family rafting vacation full of outdoor adventure and pure fun. Family river trips really do inspire families to discover more about one another and frequently create lifelong memories.
WHAT RAFTING TRIPS ARE FAMILY ORIENTED?
Typically speaking, mild and moderate rated rivers are perfect for the
whole family. Rafting on these rivers, you can get a feel for the rafting experience while
having a safe, fun trip. Here are complete lists of destinations and trips with family rafting.
: Mild to Moderate Family Rafting Trip List
For older children and teenagers that want something a little more
exciting, try one of the recommended wet & wild rafting trips
listed here:
: Wet & Wild Rafting Trip List
Rafting America companies each have over 17 years of experience professionally guiding guests down rivers all over the world. Our members maintain the highest standards of safety and professionalism in the industry and are dedicated to taking the absolute best care of our rafting families. All of our family rafting trips identify the minimum rafting age for children on our trips.
So what makes the difference in a "family friendly" rafting trip?
PROFESSIONAL GUIDES
Widely recognized as industry leaders, our professional whitewater rafting guides are rigorously trained in all aspects of river safety, logistics and emergency preparedness to ensure the well-being of your family. Our guides are also experienced working with kids who may be fearful of the water or perhaps…not fearful enough. They are skilled in knowing how to gently teach younger rafters how to be safe on the water while keeping them motivated and working together with their paddling teams and maximizing their “fun factor”.
GOING THE “KID FRIENDLY” EXTRA MILE
We provide state-of-the-art equipment and special life jackets (personal flotation devices) made just for kids. Rafting America companies also make an effort to provide all the amenities for the absolute best family rafting trip. From kid-friendly meals to river games (both on the river and off), from teaching your kids the basics of whitewater commands to sharing guide stories and whitewater lingo, we’ve got you and your family covered!
