|
The Deschutes River is the most popular river in Oregon. Over 80,000 people raft the river each year, and there is a very good reason why. It's beautiful, scenic, relaxing, exciting, adventurous, accessible, and certainly family friendly. Experience isn't necessary with our professionally trained staff. Anyone from 6 to 106 can enjoy the excitement and scenery that the Deschutes has to offer. All you need is the desire to have fun and Imperial will provide the rest! While choosing a rafting company can be difficult, we make it quite easy. We provide the safest trip on the Deschutes River by award-winning guides while offering the best facilities and conveniences of any company…period. When you choose to go whitewater rafting with Imperial River Company, you choose to go first class. From our private put-ins and lunches to our photographers, we give you an experience you'll remember for a lifetime! Imperial makes it easy. Less hassles, less stress, more enjoyment! Meet your friendly certified guide, listen to our informative safety speech, jump in your raft, and whitewater here you come! After your trip, take a few moments to unwind, relax and share stories with others who have braved fun rapids and spotted wildlife. Stop by our Photo Shop to check-out photos of you blasting through rapids like Boxcar, and Wapinitia. We have many options for trips listed below which run April through October.
Season Pass for 2007!
While every other company and private boater will be navigating the river during “rush hour traffic”, Imperial's All Day Exclusive Trip is different. We have our own “on-ramp” that no one else can use. So, no more bumper boats on the Deschutes with people you don't know. No more “taking a number” and waiting in line for the rapids. No more stories about “mythical” glimpses of wildlife. You'll get first crack at everything the Deschutes River has to offer, because when you go on this trip, it's FIRST CLASS all the way. Guests of IRC will begin their river adventure from the front lawn of Imperial. You will be one of the first on the river and therefore have opportunities to view bald eagles, golden eagles, osprey, otters, deer, kingfishers, and much more. Float through rapids such as AC/DC, Surf City , Oak Springs, and the Elevators until we take out at Sandy Beach . We will portage around Sherar's Falls (click here to view virtual tour) and start our second leg of the journey at Buck Hollow . While many agree that this is the most scenic section of the trip, others prefer the rapids that so few get to see such as Wake-Up, Lower Tressel , and Wreck Rapids. We'll take out at Pine Tree and go back to the lodge for a wonderful riverside lunch including grilled chicken, fresh Imperial Ranch beef hamburgers, and more. Take a few minutes to relax and soak in the sun. Or, play volleyball on our sand volleyball court…but don't forget! We still have 5 more miles of some of the best rapids that the Deschutes has to offer. That's right…Wapinitia, Devil's Hole, Boxcar, and Rodeo rapids are among a few of the rapids to round out the day. The adventure will end right back where we started, on the front lawn of IRC where you can look at photos and share the enjoyment and excitement of the day. Hands down, this is the best trip on the river!
Looking for a half day adventure for the family? For those who want a good taste of the river in a short amount of time, we offer two different start times to work with any schedule. This 13 mile run has all of the big name rapids. Meet us right at the Lodge in Maupin where we will get geared up to go to the put in. We put in at Harpham flat to run Wapinitia and Boxcar before passing through Maupin. Then we float on downriver to run Surf City , Oak Springs and White River rapids just to name some of the goodies. The shuttle bus picks us up at Sandy Beach and returns to the Lodge. If you hit Maupin in the afternoon and think you've missed all the day trips on the Deschutes, we have a trip for you. Put in at our private launch, float through Oak Springs, take out at Sandy Beach and shuttle bus back to the lodge.
River Flow Links Don't See Exactly What You Want? |
|
 |
|
|
Rafting
| Dining | Lodging
| Special Events Imperial River Co. | 1-800-395-3903 © Copyright 2004. All Rights
Reserved. |
|
