Get out for a Utah one day river-rafting trip on the Green River in Northeastern Utah’s Flaming Gorge country with Vernal Utah’s only locally owned and operated outfitter. We offer a seven-mile single day raft trip through a canyon of towering red cliffs, ancient Ponderosa Pines, and spectacular scenery. This trip is perfect for the first-timer looking to try the whitewater river rafting experience, or the most practiced outdoor adventurer looking to see something new.
One day raft trips depart each day from May 24th to September 1st
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Day trips require payment in full at the time of reservation.
If you need to cancel a refund will be given with a $25.00 cancellation fee per person. Within 72 hours of day trip, no refund will be given. You can change your reservation date if there is available space on the date you are requesting. For 1-day trips, if you transfer from one trip to another, the deadline is 7 days prior to your trips departure date and the fee is $10 per person. The transfer will need to be in the same calendar year.
Groups of 18 or more can make a $25.00 deposit per person, with final payment due 7 days out from day trip departure date.
Trip pricing is all inclusive excluding taxes, guide gratuity and the booking fee.
On our Utah one day raft trip, we we’ll boat through exciting class II rapids with names like Mother-in-Law and Bridge Rapid. Paddle rafts lead by our expert guides will be the craft of choice, if you want we maybe able to take an oar powered raft so you can leisurely float along. Our trip includes an incredible riverside buffet lunch with all the extras. We provide transportation to and from the river, all the necessary safety equipment, and the most experienced guide staff in the Green River region.
This trip is perfect for families with children as young as 5 years old, groups, or the solo traveler looking for a scenic river rafting adventure. We meet at 8:00 AM and depart at 8:30 AM each day from Vernal, Utah — beginning in late May and continuing through the first weekend in September (Labor Day weekend). The trip returns to Vernal at approximately 2:30-3:00 PM.
If you are staying in the Flaming Gorge area let us know we may be able to make different pick up options for your group (please note the times will vary).
The one-day trip was great! The guides are professional and work hard to make sure the trip is fun. Thank you AJ and Jim.
Henry Wright
I highly recommend booking a rafting trip through this company! I brought a group of middle school students to raft the Gates of Lodore section of the Green River with... read more Dinosaur River Expeditions. They created an incredible experience for the students, from fun days on the river to hilarious games at camp and incredibly good food. I had students crying the day we left because they had so much fun and didn’t want to leave. Dinosaur River Expeditions is also the only local guiding company in Vernal. They are amazing people and very experienced!
Ally Siegel
If you are looking to reconnect with nature all I can say is wow. Stunning scenery. Exciting rapids. Incredible time spent on a true adventure. Worth every single penny. Special... read more thanks to our incredible guides (Ben, Jacoby, Austin, Davis, Peyton, and Donovan) who were professional, courteous, fun loving, and true river rats. Appreciate the education about the areas history. Thanks to you Austin, I have new respect for what you do after getting a turn at the oars. Last, but not least, Yeehaw, but not on my front porch. 😜
Micah Breden
Our experience on the 5 day Yampa river trip was great. The guides ensured that our experiences on the water, in camp, and on hikes were the best. The scenery... read more was better than expected, it exceeded expectations each day of the trip. The food was delicious and plentiful, with a varied menu each day that was exceptional for camping food. Our thanks to Kass (owner) and guides Peyton, Rain, Lauren, Luke and Marcus for going the extra mile to provide a memorable trip.
Dave Stangler
I did the Yampa River trip with Dinosaur River Expeditions in June of 2024. I cannot recommend the Yampa and DRE highly enough. My trip was truly wonderful. I would... read more absolutely do it again, and I am planning to. The guides were very kind and friendly. The unexpected delight of the trip for me was the diversity of experiences, joy, and enthusiasm that Joe, Marcus, Rain, and Luke brought to the trip. Their interest in the geology, biology, and history of the region and their obvious love of rivers and exploration were infectious. I also appreciated the in-person pre-trip briefing, which was short but informative, and helped me adjust what items I brought on the trip. Every day had a great mixture of hours of relaxation in beautiful camp sites with great views, multiple exciting rapids on a wild and spectacular river, hours of calm drifting and gaping at the clouds and amazing canyons, hot sunshine, cool swimming spots, short hikes to scenic vistas and archaeological sites, wildlife sightings, etc., etc. Also, the food was varied, well-cooked, ample, and delicious. There were fresh vegetables throughout the trip and what seemed to me like a lavish cooked breakfast every day. I felt extremely pampered. I knew that the rapids would be exciting. I wasn't prepare for how fulfilling the drifting, pondering, and lazing around camp with my book would be. The only thing wrong with my trip was that it ended. It was everything I hoped it would be, and much, much more.
Joe Malkovich
Enjoyed a spectacular 5 day rafting trip on the Tampa and Green Rivers with Dinosaur River Expeditions. The guides were knowledgeable and very competent. Food delicious and plentiful. The campsites... read more were shady and lovely. Rapids were exciting. Highly recommend this outfitter!
Bonny Barr
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Having the right equipment is essential when on the water. We want to make sure that you have the experience of a lifetime, and not be worried about the if you have everything that you need to do just that. Below is a list of items you will need for your next white water rafting trip.
