Wenatchee River Rafting Trips - One of the top 10 river rafting trips in the country!

Wenatchee River Rafting Trips

One of the top 10 river rafting trips in the country!

The fantastic combination of hot weather and huge waves makes the Wenatchee our most popular river rafting trip for beginners and experienced rafters alike. With its headwaters in the heart of the Central Cascades and the snow white peaks of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness area, the Wenatchee River has the largest volume of raftable water in Washington State.

A class 3 to 3+ river, it's known for its long calm stretches and its very distinctive and powerful rapids, the largest rapids in the state! Since there are few other obstructions on the river other than the occasional bridge pillar, the Wenatchee River is a very "forgiving" river and almost any age and ability has a blast here. In addition to rafting, the Wenatchee River area offers plenty of things to do and is home to the town of Leavenworth, an authentically recreated Bavarian Village that's a favorite of visitors from all over the country.

©2006 Amber Palmer

We meet alongside the Wenatchee River at Riverside Park in the city of Cashmere, the geographic center of the state. This is also where our rafting trip ends. The large, open grass fields, picnic tables, playground, and sounds of the Wenatchee River make Riverside Park a great place to relax. There are restrooms and changing facilities. Here you'll meet your rafting guides and choose the perfect size for your wetsuit (wetsuits become optional in July when the temperatures are in the 90's) and other gear. You'll enjoy a light snack as you prepare for the day. Then it's time to get onboard the shuttle to head up river to where our Wenatchee River rafting trip begins.

The first part of your Wenatchee rafting trip will take you through the beautiful and authentically recreated Bavarian town of Leavenworth. Ringed by dramatic mountains, the Leavenworth valley truly looks like the German Alps, with the lush vegetation and numerous apple orchards. Here the river flows calmly, offering an opportunity to enjoy the breathtaking scenery. (Leavenworth is also a great place to spend the evening after your trip!)

Once through the town of Leavenworth, though, the Wenatchee River accelerates into the rollercoaster waves of Chumstick Canyon, followed directly by the powerful and technical Boulder Garden.

Our trip ends at Riverside Park, where you'll change into dry clothes, load up your plate at our Steak BBQ, and relive your river rafting trip viewing photos from the day and laughing about the highlights of the day with your guides. There's plenty of time and open space for Frisbee, soccer, flying kites, and most anything else you can think of doing in a large, open, green grass field.

Class 3 to 3+

©2006 Amber Palmer

River Classifications

River classification means the degree of difficulty of rafting the river. The higher the rating, the more obstacles (such as rocks and trees) are in the river. It does not mean the higher the waves. The Wenatchee and the Methow rivers are only class 3 but have the tallest rapids in the state.

What to Bring:

• Swimsuit or shorts (to be worn under wetsuit)
• Wool hat, sweater, and socks
• Light rain jacket or wind breaker
• Sunscreen
• Change of clothes (to be left in your car for after the trip)
  

Blue Sky Outfitters Provides:

• Farmer John style wetsuits (full body without sleeves)
• Neoprene booties
• Water resistant drybags on each raft (for extra sweaters, hats, etc.)
• Coast Guard Approved life jackets

Wenatchee River Rafting - Blue Sky Outfitters
Daily (March to August) Sunday thru Friday @ 11:00 AM and Saturdays 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM, & 1:30 PM

Departure Dates:

Daily - March to August

Departure Times:

Sunday thru Friday @ 11:00 AM
Saturdays 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM, & 1:30 PM

Departure Point:

Riverfront Park, Cashmere, WA 98815

Meet us in the large dirt parking lot at the east end of the park. You'll see our van just before meet time!

Passengers should meet at this address 15 minutes prior to departure.

Directions:

Located off Hwy 2, in Cashmere, WA, about 12 miles east of Leavenworth and 12 miles west of Wenatchee.
From Highway 2, turn into Cashmere on Aplets Way and cross the bridge over the Wenatchee River. Turn left onto Pleasant Ave. Follow into Riverfront Park.

We strongly suggest using either directions from MapQuest and/or a Washington State Highway Map in addition to the directions on this page!

Hotel Pickup:

No Hotel pick-up is available for this tour or activity

Return Details:

Tour concludes at the original departure point.

Payment:

Your credit card will be charged the total amount of products and services selected at time of booking. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover Card.

Confirmation & Travel Voucher

For every confirmed booking you will receive an e-mail with a link to your E-Ticket Voucher. Print vouchers on your home/ office printer. Please present this E-Ticket voucher at the Box Office. Only one voucher will be created per tour or activity for all travelers.

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©2006 Amber Palmer

This tour must be booked at least 24 hours in advance of your travel date. Your confirmation for this product will be received within 12- 24 hours subject to availability.

Cancellation and No Show Policy

Cancellations within 14 days of the tour are charged in full. Cancellations prior to 14 days are charged a minimum $10.00 per person administration fee. We charge for NO SHOWS. No Shows on tour dates are charged 100%. Some specific tours and activities have a higher cancellation fee due to the limited space available.

Weather
We seldom cancel or postpone a trip, but we reserve the right to do so when necessary: due to water conditions, weather, insufficient reservations, or other reasons beyond our control. In such a case, your fees will be refunded or applied to another trip, but not expenses incurred in travel.

Exceptions
During peak spring/early summer run-off, we reserve the right to transfer parties from flooded rivers that same day, usually to the Wenatchee River or Skagit River, which can accommodate much higher flows. No refunds or rescheduling.

Releases
Prior your rafting trip, each person will be required to sign a liability release at the river. Minors must have a legal guardian sign for them.

Gratuities and Souvenirs are not included
If you feel your guide has done a great trip for you, please feel free to tip your guide. Tipping is optional but always appreciated. How much is up to you - most people tip as they would in a restaurant, between 10-20% of the cost of the trip or stay

Blue Sky Outfitters and TourCorp Inc. assume no responsibility for delays caused by accidents, breakdown, bad conditions of roads, trails, bays, ocean, harbors, and any other conditions beyond control, in addition to insufficient numbers of passengers. Not responsible for loss or damage to property.

On some tours and activities the size of the vehicle depends on the number of passengers booked for that particular day. Tour companies reserve the right to change the size of the vehicle.

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