Every River has it’s own flavour and we at River Valley have curated some of the best International Rafting Trips in the world.
International River Outfitter Recommendations
These are the people who we can recommend from personal experience
Water By Nature
Operating trips in Nepal, Morocco and Zamabia amongst others, is Water By Nature. Founded by Kiwi, Hamish McMaster, this London based company has been in operation since 1997. Over the years many River Valley guides have also spent time guiding with Water By Nature. This is the basis of a strong connection between our companies.
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Dvorak Expeditions
Our eldest daughter, Janey, spent 3 seasons working for Bill and Jaci Dvorak on the Arkansas, Green, Dolores and Gunnison Rivers in Colorado, USA. This was the start of a long term friendship that included a 21 day trip on the Grand Canyon. No. 1 Rafting Outfitter permit holder in Colorado.
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OARS
Our relationship with OARS is more recent. Brian has joined OARS trips on the Zandskar in northern India, and also run the Middle Fork of the Salmon and main Salmon in the USA with them. We have also been the on ground operator for an OARS tour to New Zealand. OARS offer a wide range of trips in a wide range of localities. We have never done any day trips with them, but can recommend their multi day trips. Some of their staff have been very helpful in developing our dory operation on the Whanganui River.
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American Whitewater Expeditions
AWE as it is usually known is one of the bigger outfitters based in Coloma on the American River. Our relationship is based upon both Arnie and Jenn – the owners – meeting at River Valley while they were both working here. Many of our guides have done a season or two since working for AWE. Fun day trips only.
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Colorado River and Trail Expeditions
CRATE, as they are generally known, were the outfitter on our latest adventure, a 12 day trip on the Colorado River from Loma to Hite. This trip included a bunch of dories (and our good friends rowing them), raft support, great scenery and fun rapids. CRATE were excellent. They operate on the Green and Colorado Rivers, and also in Alaska. Friendly, professional and fun.
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