Ride the Rapids With These 5 Best Park City Rafting Tours
Ride the Rapids With These 5 Best Park City Rafting Tours
When one thinks of Park City, gorgeous snowy slopes and luxury retreats come to mind. However, if you prefer summer, the town also hosts exhilarating outdoor activities that are fun for people of all ages. One such adventure is rafting.
Discover the five best park city rafting tours with us. Whether you’re looking for a slow float or exciting rapids, you’ll find something you like here. Don’t forget to pamper yourself with a spa day at Westgate Park City Resort & Spa to soothe your sore muscles after rafting.
5 Best White Water Rafting Trips in Park City, UT
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Utah Outdoor Adventures
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Destination Sports & Adventures
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High Country Adventure
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All Season Adventures
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Exclusive Excursions
From fully-guided rafting trips to self-guided whitewater adventures, there’s something for everyone in Park City.
1 | Utah Outdoor Adventures |
Awarded Trip Advisor Traveler’s Choice Awards 2024, Utah Outdoor Adventures (UOA) offers fully guided rafting experiences through the scenic Weber River. Get ready for splashes, drops, and twists with UOA in a 9.5-mile float.
The river’s Class II and lower Class III rapids are moderately challenging, making them ideal for people of all skill levels. You’ll spend two hours on your raft with plenty of time to take in the beauty of Utah’s forests and peaks and get some Insta-worthy snaps.
If you want to experience rafting with a unique twist, book a Strings & Streams trip. Glide down the water as a lyrical improv musician composes the perfect live guitar soundtrack to capture the day’s essence. With other activities like stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), inflatable kayaking, and hiking trips, UOA is fully equipped to keep you entertained throughout the day.
All UOA trips are private—your group will get a boat and an exclusive boat launch site. This way, you can hit the water at your own pace and have an experience tailored to your preferences. You won’t have trouble finding the perfect time slot, as the company offers around five launches daily. UOA can also arrange round-trip transport to and from your lodgings.
WHERE: 3310 Mountain Ln, Park City, UT 84060 │WHO: 801-703-3357
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2 | Destination Sports & Adventures |
Operating for over 30 years, Destination Sports & Adventures is another award-winning rafting service in Park City. It offers half-day and full-day rafting trips down the Weber River’s Class II whitewater rapids. The rafts can accommodate two to four people, including kids above four.
Half-day trips include over two hours of rafting from Henefer to Taggart. You can also opt for a late-afternoon float and spot elusive deer, moose, and eagles. If the excitement works up your appetite, you can satiate it at the deli-style sandwich buffet or BBQ in the company’s private picnic area.
Full-day trips take over five hours, running from Henefer to Morgan, with the Taggart to Morgan stretch offering a more private experience away from crowds. You’ll have a lunch stop midway at Taggart’s Grill to recharge for another round of splashes and drops.
You can also opt for the Hike & Pedal or Pedal & Paddle combo package and spend a whole day exploring Park City’s wilderness. No matter your choice, you’ll find the guides knowledgeable, entertaining, and skilled. They’re also trained in first-aid and CPR to ensure a safe experience.
Destination Sports & Adventures can arrange round-trip transport for you to make planning hassle-free.
WHERE: N Henefer Frontage Rd, Henefer, UT 84033 │WHO: 435-649-8092
3 | High Country Adventure |
High Country Adventures is the largest recreation guide service in Park City, catering to thrill-seekers since 1989. It offers self-guided and fully guided rafting tours down the Provo and Weber rivers.
The leisurely float down the Provo River lasts for an hour and a half and welcomes kids over two years old. Meanwhile, the Weber Rafting experience lasts for more than two hours and is open to children over five. Those seeking a more immersive experience can try tubing and kayaking, and those who can swim can opt for self-guided trips.
High Country Adventures provides you with rafts that accommodate 3–10 people. You can also get a BBQ lunch at its private park after your trip. Should you want to continue your outdoor adventures, you can also find zip lining, train rides, and fishing trips.
You can drive to the venue and take advantage of its large, private parking lot. It also has a complementary shuttle service that can transport you from the checking point to the river.
WHERE: 3702 E Provo Canyon Rd, Provo, UT 84604 │WHO: 801-224-2500
4 | All Seasons Adventures |
All Seasons Adventures offers exciting half-day whitewater rafting trips on Weber River, letting you float on water for two to five hours. Its private launch site will take you through more rapids than public launch sites, adding enough challenge to the trip to keep things exciting. If you’re looking for more thrills, you can follow your group on an inflatable kayak.
These family-friendly trips are arranged three times a day and welcome all children above the age of four who know how to swim. You can also book a fully private excursion for your family. To keep the fun going, try the packages that include two activities at a discount. You can go for a Bike & Float, Float & Fly Fish, or Cast & Blast.
A professional photographer will follow you as you float from Henefer to Taggart Falls, capturing each precious memory. You can purchase these photographs after the trip as you enjoy lunch and games in the company’s picnic area. All Seasons Adventures offers private round trips from your lodging, ensuring effortless transit.
WHERE: 1555 Lower Iron Horse Loop Rd, Park City, UT 84060│WHO: 435-649-9619
5 | Exclusive Excursions |
Exclusive Excursions is dedicated to making vacation planning seamless for you. It arranges fully private five-mile rafting and kayaking in Provo River, lasting around two hours.
Provo River has Class I–II rapids, making it milder than Weber and perfect for those looking for a more leisurely float. As you glide down the river, you can sight-fish in the crystal clear waters, marvel at granite cliffs, and relax among stately trees. You’ll have water guns to shoot obstacles along the river or soak your friends and family members.
Exclusive Excursions’ rafts can hold a maximum of six or nine people and include a guide to handle the paddling for you. As these Park City whitewater rafting trips are for private groups, they require a minimum of four people or equivalent payment. You can opt for a combo trip and experience guided floating, biking, hiking, and Salt Lake boating alongside your rafting excursion.
The company offers transport to and from your residence or airport, making transit more convenient. You can also add a picnic lunch near the gorgeous Bridal Veil Falls to your package.
WHERE: 18 Payday Dr, Park City, UT 84060 │WHO: 435-640-2907
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