The Klamath is a class III river. Each day on the river we run playful and moderately challenging rapids that are ideal for first time rafters, experienced river runners, families with children of all ages, and others. Certain days are more rapid-filled than others, and there are many long and peaceful calms with classic wilderness scenery.
Your Itinerary:
Day 1: Your trip leader and river shuttle vehicle will meet you at the Indian Creek River Access on the first day of your Klamath river whitewater rafting trip. There he or she will distribute waterproof "dry" bags, answer any last minute questions, and help assure that your car is parked in the secure parking area. Following this introduction you will pack your camp clothes, sleeping bag, etc., into the dry bag (be sure to keep any items you want during the day out of this dry bag, as we have separate "day" dry bags). Your dry bags will then be rigged into the gear boats and you will participate in a thorough instructional and safety presentation. Those wishing to run the rapids in inflatable kayaks are given a thorough instructional presentation as well. Then, its on the river! The river starts off with a nice long calm section that allows you to gain comfort and confidence before tackling the first big rapids. The rapids, through which you can paddle in rafts or inflatable kayaks or just hold on as a passenger in an oar raft, grow in size as we move down river. We stop mid-day for an expansive deli lunch that tastes all the better on the shore of the river. By the end of the day we have run some fun whitewater, including the powerful Rattlesnake and playful Mixmaster rapids, as well as drifted on mild stretches of the beautiful Klamath. We make camp on a sandy beach or forest meadow, where you can enjoy a happy hour snack and unwind as the guides make the first of many delicious dinners. On this and each subsequent night the campfire lights the night sky and the sound of the river lulls us to sleep.
Subsequent Days: (The number of days varies according to your trip length). Each day on the Klamath river whitewater rafting trip follows a similar routine, although no two days are alike. Breakfast, a multi-course affair with hot cowboy coffee or campfire cocoa, is served as the sun creeps into the canyon. After breaking camp and loading the rafts we run rapids, drift through quiet calms, relax in the warmth of the Klamath canyon, watch deer, bear, eagle or other animals as they cruise through the wilderness, and on and on. We also stop to explore side canyons, including Ukonom Falls, and tackle the biggest rapid on the river, Dragon's Tooth, a maze of boulders and bubbling froth. Lunch is set up each day around noon, with more than enough delicious food to energize you for the afternoon's adventure. In the late afternoon we again set up camp in another beautiful and secluded wild place. The early evening hours provide time to fish, hike, read a book, enjoy happy hour snacks and beverages, or take a nap. Dinner, in all of its glory, is prepared and served each evening with style and flair. You will eat to your stomach's content meals that have been labeled as the finest outdoor cuisine imaginable.
Final Day: After breakfast and breaking camp we float the final stretch of river, enjoy lunch on the banks of the mighty Klamath, and reach take-out in the early afternoon. The guides quickly de-rig the rafts and load them on the shuttle vehicle. Following a celebration toast and salute to a great trip we drive back to Happy Camp. Or, if you are traveling south after the trip, you may also choose to have your vehicle shuttled to the take-out point.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Youth is under 16; the minimum age is five.
3-Day Camp Trip; Adult: $670; Youth: $620;
4-Day Camp Trip; Adult: $750; Youth: $670.
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