Wet Planet Rafting

We had such a good time the river was awesome, our guide Travis was awesome and we met some great people! Everyone in every raft was enjoying themselves! The price was very reasonable for the amount of time spent on the river! If there was anything not 100% to my liking it would be the booties and the wet suit kind of had a smell to them and they were cold and wet when we put them on. Other than that it was awesome and I highly recommend this outfit!

Went on a 2 day private introductory whitewater kayaking experience with Wet Planet in early June. This was my first experience kayaking a river. Thanks to this great company located in a very special part of the world.
A major positive aspect of this experience was learning and hanging with my guide Andrew. His cool Irish demeanor and experience on rivers made learning easier, and fun. Andrew pushed me just enough and we went through the basics of the river dynamics and kayaking technique. I always felt safe, but not overly pampered or hindered from progressing. Wanted to learn this sport myself, so his teaching technique was right on. Andrew was always very attentivene and he obviously gets stoked on sharing his sport with newbies like me. He would say «someday Winston I hope to be paddling down a river and run into you.»
Definitely a great experience. Good company, quality equipment, amazingly beautiful nature and Andrew. Mahalo Wet Planet I hope to see you again soon.

My friend and I were here from California visiting a friend and she decided to book us a white water rafting trip. Only one of us had been white water rafting, but it had been 20 yrs prior, so we were all a little nervous. The weather was also rainy. We got to Wet Planet and got suited up and then they gave us a quick tutorial of commands and other instructions! Our guide was Stein and he was the absolute best. He was educational, passionate about his work, encouraging, patient, informative with safety being foremost, but most of all a lot of fun!
This was by a great experience and will be hard to top anywhere else.
Thank you Wet Planet and Stein for a wonderful experience.

I was terrified of going white water rafting — particularly on class IV rapids — but my husband was excited to try this. Boy, am I glad we did! The guides at Wet Planet are absolutely fantastic — they take safety seriously but are also just good people. After my first set of rapids I relaxed and enjoyed the experience so much, I’d absolutely do it again. Gorgeous views, exciting rapids and world-​class guides. Must do… and no reason to use any other company.

Prepare to get wet!
My partner and I were visiting Washington and Oregon and we decided that whitewater rafting MUST be on our itinerary. After researching several companies and talking with a couple friends, we stumbled upon this gem and boy did we hit a gold mine.
We signed up for the half day trip on Salmon River, which was the right amount of time for us to be doing such a physical activity (especially for people who aren’t very outdoorsy). Every staff member that we interacted with during the whole process was helpful and definitely made the whole experience enjoyable. I don’t remember a moment where I felt truly terrified (even when I cliff jumped for the first time) because our instructors were very comforting and trained for any situation. The guide on our specific raft was very personable and it was obvious he truly enjoys his work.
We rafted down the whole length of the trip without any mishaps or people falling overboard, so I think that’s the sign of an excellent group. There is simply no other company I would recommend whitewater rafting with especially if it’s your first time.

Absolutely incredible experience! Went back for a second day with the same guide, Katie: the most professional and knowledgeable River guide I have ever seen (and I’ve done the Salmon in Idaho, the Nooksak in Washington, and the Shotover in New Zealand). She knows every inch of the White Salmon, flora and fauna, and history of the river. I can’t recommend her and Deanna highly enough.

First off, I have to thank our guide Dave from Portland Oregon for saving my life! After the adrenaline wore off and the lactic acid started pooling, I realized that if it weren’t for his expert skill of river navigation and brute strength, I may not have been able to write this review. I mean, it wasn’t THAT bad, but my foot got stuck on a branch when I fell out of the raft and Dave swiftly yanked me out of the water so quickly that I didn’t have to think of my own mortality and could continue having…
A FREAKING BLAST! Everyone at Wet Planet was professional, friendly, and very knowledgeable. From the moment we walked in and got our very thorough orientation until we left with all the photos they took off us and new t-​shirts and hats (their logos are awesome! You’ll want them all!), I felt informed, excited, and like the staff’s passion for the river was rubbing off on me. The trip was worth every penny and I’m sure to go back next year, or even again before this season’s over! A+ all the way.
DO jump off the rock after the big waterfall. You won’t regret it!

Our guide Dave did a fantastic job. He was nice, knowledgable and professional. We had the rafting for $ 65. It was fun, exciting and safe, as the company provided pretty good equipments and we followed Dave’ instructions closely. In the middle of the rafting, we did a little hike to a mini cliff, where you can choose to jump into the river below, which in my opinion was one of the highlights here. At the end, you can choose to raft off a small waterfall and expect some impact. Overall, we had a really great time and I’d definitely recommend them to anyone.

Amazing rafting experience! A group of 5 of us went out on the White Salmon and had the best time. All of the Wet Planet employees we met were very friendly and helpful. The trip started 2 miles up river from where most rafting companies in the area begin their trips, so we scored an extra couple of miles. The scenery is so gorgeous! I’d never been on the White Salmon and it is a beautiful river. Our guide was awesome. He was super friendly and very knowledgeable about both the geology and history of the White Salmon River. We had a newbie with us and our guide made him feel completely comfortable with the experience — he loved it. The trip was very well organized and everyone had a great time. I’ll definitely be back and am recommending Wet Planet to family and friends. If you are in White Salmon this summer get on a rafting trip with Wet Planet!!!

The guides were all very knowledgeable and friendly, the scenery was gorgeous and the trip was thrilling! There was an option to jump into the water off a 20ft cliff as well as raft down a small waterfall at the end. The water was super cold but wet planet supplies wet suits, booties, fleeces, life jackets and helmets. I stayed comfortable and felt safe. It was a great experience and I would love to do it again!

The main reason it seems to go with these guys over any of the other guides on the White Salmon River is that you get an extra 2 miles of rafting! The Half Day White Salmon tour is what we went on… included tons of rafting, a cliff jump, and Husum Falls at the end!
Very professional, well organized. I loved rafting with these guys. Would definitely come back! Plus they have beers and burgers for when you’re done!
I paid the extra $ 50 to rent their gopro and I got great footage of our ride. I’d say it was worth it.

What a ride! This was a fabulous day. We did the half day tour at 9 AM which ended up being perfect for my friend and I. We were both «newbies» but Wet Planet does an amazing job walking you through every part of the day. Deanna was a fabulous guide and really made the day not only interesting but fun and engaging. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone. Pro tip: Head to Everybody’s Brewing a mile down the road for lunch for an amazing lunch, beer, and view of Mt Hood afterwards!

This is definitely something to experience if you’re a tourist… and especially if you live nearby! Not only are the instructors clearly experienced, but with their simplicity of instructions, a monkey could ride Class III-​IV rapids.
Most of my group of 4 girls were beginners, except for one. There was a child on another raft, which forced us to suck it up and go forward. It was us 4 and a female instructor and we feared that we were too light, but it ended up being a benefit.
Not only was the ride relaxing and fun, but the scene looked like something out of National Geographic. You can try to find the best hiking trail, but you won’t see anything like you do on a raft. We saw a family of ducks, birds, and an old turbine from the 1900s.
They also gave us the option to jump a 20 ft cliff or walk around. Uh… yeah, do the jump.

What a memorable day on the killer diller White Salmon river! best whitewater experience for us ever… (including this same river years ago with a different outfitter that was immemorable.)
Water levels are low so they were able to take us on additional-​to-​usual rapids. Pretty much constant whitewater for 2 hours aside from 2 brief portages and opportunity to cliff jump into a lavatube.
The guides were excellent and we wish we had had more cash with us for the tip. (oops.) Folks, take care of your rafters because they will earn it. Their café experience far surpassed expectations as well. Great beer and food. They also managed to take some good photos going over the falls for us.
If you are anywhere near this spot in Summer 2015, GO FOR IT!!!

Awesome guides. They put in further up the river. Tony was great. Beer at the café afterwards to top it off. Great start to a vacation.

We went to Wet Planet for a rafting trip along white salmon river and it was one of the most fun experience ever!
This place provides all the equipment: wetsuit, boots, paddle, helmet, life jacket, and the raft. You are separated in groups of 5 or 6 and you get assign a guide.
The river ranges from category 1 to 4. Each section is different but guarantee an exhilarating ride. Some areas can appear calm but may be more technical other are just lots of fun since there is potential to be constantly splashed. Guide provide plenty of instructions on what to do if you fall. And I certainly did and it was very easy to get back to the raft!
Our guide was «D» for Diana. She was super cool and lots of fun! She guide us and explained what was going to happen along the entire ride. Her instructions were clear and on point!
D definitively pay attention to all of us and always kept a watch on how we were doing and if we needed any help. This was my first experience rafting and on top of that I had a broken toe. However, although nervous D was always making sure I was ok and I was enjoying it.
I absolutely love this experience and will definitively come back and would love to have D guide me once again! Thank you so much for the fun adventure!

What a way to spend a warm day. Our guide Tony was awesome! The water is cold, clear and fast all the makings of a fun day with friends. I have taken a couple of white water trips and this company did the best safety briefing for a safe day. Don’t skip the falls at the end.

Fantastic rafting experience.
All of the other reviews are spot on. We were on a trip with 23 other people, divided into four boats. Since there were just the two of us, we were grouped with four strangers — too much fun!
Our guide was Mike. He was funny, confident and easy going.
Lots of white water and serene sight-​seeing. I will be going back with friends again this season.

We did the half day white water rafting tour with a group of 4. They provided all of the necessary gear and the check in process was very well organized. We brought along two of our own go pros and they helped us to make sure that they were secure on our helmets.
I was a little nervous about rafting since it was my first time but Gigi, our guide, was a great teacher and our group felt safe the entire time. We had an awesome time and the scenery was beautiful.
At the very end of the trip there is an optional level V waterfall, which every group with us decided to do. They prep you beforehand and talk about what to do in case you fall out. Our raft was the only raft that flipped over but it ended up being the highlight of the trip because it was such a rush. And of course, there was someone there to help each of us out of the water safely.

For $ 65 each, Wet Planet took us on an epic adventure on class II to IV rapids along the White Salmon River for a half day trip. We arrived way early (1 hour 15 minutes out of Portland give or take) so we were able to hear the instructions 3 times so when it was time to roll out we were ready ta’ go!
They give you booties, a sleeveless wet suit, blue jacket, and helmet to borrow. The reused items smell a little funk coming from a sensitive nose, but once you’re on the river you don’t notice it. Pro-​tip: just wear your bathing suit, no cotton, and book a trip in the morning so you don’t have to rock super cold, wet suits that have been worn by the last couple of crews.
Drew was our lead giving us the lowdown of what we were being outfitted in, how the day was going to go, and safety tips. He didn’t sugarcoat it but he didn’t make us feel like we were dead in the water if we fell out. One of the most intense parts of the trip is Husum Falls, that they start familiarizing you with from the beginning to the end of the trip. You get to check out the «beast» before getting on the short bus up to the top of the river to Wet Planet’s personal drop-​in (so so worth it because you get to do a handful of class 4s you wouldn’t get to do otherwise).
Our guide was Liz, and she was awesome despite having been away from the river for 3 weeks. You want a guide that tells you everything you need to know before approaching the unknown, and she gave us the 411 (even what direction to swim to if we fell out) on each rapid. AND she was loud, and that’s the best when you’re in the front and hard of hearing. She also told us stories about the lava flows and the history of the river. Super cool chic.
One of our absolute most favorite parts were the dive off the rock. Only 1 person chickened out of our group of 40ish, so it was like jump or look like a baby. If my 60 year old father was doing it… I had to do it. And did. Awesome. Cold. Got water up my nose… but awesome.
Then, it was Husum Fall… The rapids before then were grrrreat. But, we were told there was an optional ¹⁰⁄₁₂ ft waterfall that we could battle, and we were all in. Liz trained us for success, and Drew was our guide through the Fall. Despite having being told some unsuccessful stories of traversing the Husum Fall, and what we should do in the case of falling out; one scenario included cannonballing to the bottom, keeping our eyes open, and not panicking. eek… we SURVIVED! It was smoother than we could’ve ever imagine, and we were dead set on getting «We Survived Husum Falls» tattooed to our forearms, but the local tattoo artist only took cash and we were rolling with cards. Maybe next time.
Pro-​Tip: Work on your Blue Steel for the Mayfair rapid and Husum Fall (or at least attempt to) ’cause they’re snapping pics, and hey, maybe you can make the brochure. ;) The CDs are a tad expensive but divided between 5 rafters, it’s only $ 9.
I would absolutely suggest this trip to first timers like my father or more seasoned paddlers like my sister’s boyfriend. It was a great time, the weather was beautiful, and the staff was amazing!