Wildwater River Guides
Wildwater River Guides
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8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Based in Peshastin, Washington, Wildwater River Guides has been delivering whitewater memories since 1980. WRG strives to run professional trips while sharing the fun and excitement of whitewater travel. Now offering the first guided down-river stand up paddling trips in Washington State, and American Canoe Association Kayak Instruction. This group of highly certified guides wants to show you why we love being on the river so much. Join the experience today - you won't regret it!
Peshastin, Washington
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2024
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Maya
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Friends
Wish I could give this 100 stars. Luke was our guide and he was absolutely amazing!! He prepared us well and we were laughing the whole entire trip. When we were nervous he knew exactly what to say to boost our confidence. Running the Husum waterfall was an incredible experience and Luke’s line was impeccable as he guided us down the raging water with ease and confidence. I can’t say enough good things about Luke and the whole Wild Water staff. A truly life changing experience. Can’t wait to go on another trip!
Written August 21, 2023
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maddi
1 contribution
Jul 2022 • Friends
We had a group of 6 one of us got over heated right before we launched and they were more than accommodating for it. they made sure she had water and an immediate ride back to the parking lot we geared up in, so if your worried you might get cold feet, it wont be a problem they are very nice and want to make sure everyone is comfortable. Rachel, was our guide and we seriously couldn't have asked for a better raft leader. Not only is very skilled at rafting and coordinating everyone at the same time, she also matched our energy and had so many fun facts about the whole area we rafted down, including the birds and wild life. thank you rachel!! we had an amazing time
Written July 31, 2022
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Nancy I
6 contributions
Jul 2022
All-around great experience! Two of our party had never been white-water rafting before so were very nervous at the start. We had people of all ages and even one gentleman who didn't know how to swim, and the guides handled all of this professionally, putting everyone at ease. Brode gave us a thorough safety briefing and Mario made sure we had all our equipment fitted properly. It was adrenalizing without being terrifying, which is what you want as an amateur at any activity. There were a couple of much needed breaks to allow us to stretch our legs and have a little rest and enjoy the river. The photos were excellent and we purchased the whole package. It is clear this organization knows how to deliver with a high level of professionalism while at the same time making it fun and entertaining. Book your trip now!
Written July 25, 2022
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Yasmeen O
San Diego, CA2 contributions
Jun 2021 • Family
Really loved our experience with Wildwater River folks! They accommodated us booking a whitewater rafting trip super last minute and were willing to work with our group of 3 and make it happen, even though their policy is a minimum of 4 people. It was my mom’s 60th birthday and we were really grateful for them making it happen. My mom is terrified of water and she can’t swim but Jordan (our guide) was so considerate, accommodating and professional. She made sure my moms was comfortable at all times and constantly checked in with her while allowing myself and sister to enjoy the trip and get some of the thrill as well!! To summarize, it was a BLAST and hella worth every penny. We ended up with broken and sore bodies lol and a beautiful 4 hour trip in the water and we can’t wait to go back and do it again!
Written June 3, 2021
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Chris C
2 contributions
Jun 2022
Wildwater River Guides was a profoundly enjoyable experience. My dad and I got the opportunity to work with Cate, a professional rafting guide with knowledge of the river and skills to keep a raft of relatively inexperienced folks safe, healthy, and reasonably damp. The trip took a few hours (which was completely expected), the river was powerfully cold (also expected), and the sights were truly great. I highly recommend this group to anyone coming from out of state. I was born in Washington, currently live in Ohio and this trip helped me to remember just how majestic my home is.
Written June 23, 2022
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Michael B
Lynnwood, WA1 contribution
Aug 2022
First time our family of 5 went rafting (2 adults, 3 kids). Our guide, Rachel, was AMAZING. She helped make this day one of the best in our family's history.
My wife, who isn't originally from the US, is sometimes not comfortable speaking with people because English isn't her first language. But Rachel answered every question that my wife asked her throughout the journey. She was professional, funny, kind and honest, polite, and understands how to communicate, never once making my wife feel like her questions were silly or too numerous. Her knowledge of the river, rafting, and wildlife added to much to the experience.
Rachel's instructions were clear and never were we worried about our safety.
We went down the Wenatchee in August. Rachel said that all of their guides are excellent and I believe her. We absolutely want to try the White Salmon tour she suggested... I just need the PTO to do it!
Will use Wildwater without question the next time we want to go rafting!!!
My wife, who isn't originally from the US, is sometimes not comfortable speaking with people because English isn't her first language. But Rachel answered every question that my wife asked her throughout the journey. She was professional, funny, kind and honest, polite, and understands how to communicate, never once making my wife feel like her questions were silly or too numerous. Her knowledge of the river, rafting, and wildlife added to much to the experience.
Rachel's instructions were clear and never were we worried about our safety.
We went down the Wenatchee in August. Rachel said that all of their guides are excellent and I believe her. We absolutely want to try the White Salmon tour she suggested... I just need the PTO to do it!
Will use Wildwater without question the next time we want to go rafting!!!
Written August 18, 2022
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Lavishly Human
Seattle, WA9 contributions
Jun 2022
Wildwater River guides are great! Fun, very safe, well-trained and personable. They give solid instruction and directions while on the river as well as bits of information about the river and wildlife you encounter while floating in between rapids. I've done multiple trips and rivers (Wenatchee, Tieton) with this company and I consider them the best in Washington state for experience, professionalism and quality of gear provided to customers.
Written June 29, 2022
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Matthew C
Tampa, Florida10 contributions
Jun 2021
We have been on whitewater trips on the Chattooga and Nantahala -- far from experienced rafters, but we knew generally what to expect. However, this was also the first time with our son, who is 10 yrs old. This was our first time visiting the northwest for rafting.
Our guide, Justin, did a great job of navigating the Wenatchee. When the rapids got dicey we erred on the safe side and our son sat down in the front, middle section of the raft. He got doused with lots of water from some big rapids but didn't have to paddle through them. Everyone was laughing and having a great time.
This was also the first trip in which we wore wetsuits. The outside temp was in the 80s and hot on the afternoon we left, but the river was no colder than the others I mentioned. The suits were clean and, other than enduring about 20 minutes in the heat before entering the river, worth wearing.
We hope your trip goes as well as ours. It's a great river with some fun rapids.
Our guide, Justin, did a great job of navigating the Wenatchee. When the rapids got dicey we erred on the safe side and our son sat down in the front, middle section of the raft. He got doused with lots of water from some big rapids but didn't have to paddle through them. Everyone was laughing and having a great time.
This was also the first trip in which we wore wetsuits. The outside temp was in the 80s and hot on the afternoon we left, but the river was no colder than the others I mentioned. The suits were clean and, other than enduring about 20 minutes in the heat before entering the river, worth wearing.
We hope your trip goes as well as ours. It's a great river with some fun rapids.
Written June 6, 2021
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MomOnTheGo2014
Snoqualmie, WA321 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
We had a blast today on the Wenatchee River with Wildwater River Guides! Our guide, Guy, was knowledgeable, skilled, entertaining, and kind. We are an outdoorsy family, but this was our 12 and 14 year old's first time rafting and this trip was perfect. Some calm water, some easy floating, and a great mix of rapids, dips, and bumps! The meeting spot was easy to find and all of the equipment we were provided was in good shape and fit well. We look forward to another trip with Wildwater River Guides in the future!
Written July 3, 2023
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Nostalgiyeah
Bothell, WA2,068 contributions
Jul 2021
Our rafting trip with these folks turned out to be a memorable one. You are expected to meet them at the Cashmere Riverwalk Park where they will hand you a personal floatation device, helmet, wet shoes and oars and then take you in the upstream direction to the point in the river where they start boarding the rafts. And then off to the flowing waters of the Wenatchee River! Our guide, Andy, gave us clear instructions about the processes and what to do in the case you fall overboard. The rapids are fun, but wasn't adrenalin pumping by any measure. The water levels were low, probably because of the ongoing bout of heat in the Pacific Northwest. I think most of the rapids are a three, with one four toward the end of the trip. There are points where a photographer from the company waits on the shore, so there are some chances to take good photographs of your group! They stop the rafts at two points downstream along the river, where you can swim in the river, if you choose to. The guides are present at every step, and will help you back onboard the raft, if you do not know swimming. There are some bridges along the rafting route. Andy also explained about some of the local area history and hikes in the area as we flowed the Wenatchee river. It is definitely a fun and thrilling way to spend a day outdoors.
Remember to apply plenty of sunscreen - on a sunny day you are definitely going to get 3-4 hours in the sun!
Remember to apply plenty of sunscreen - on a sunny day you are definitely going to get 3-4 hours in the sun!
Written August 14, 2021
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quinnmegan2356
Vader, Washington
When’s the best time to raft the tieton river?
Written September 4, 2018
The first 2 weeks of September will defjnitely let you experience Class 3 rapids
Written September 23, 2019
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