White water rafting is an outdoor water sport that is considered extreme. Even though it is has this kind of reputation, children ages 6 and up can go white water rafting as well. Many families go on white water trips during their family vacations and they always have a great time.

In the olden times, white water rafting was considered a mode of transportation. Early people tied planks of wood together and used it as a raft to ship food and people. After rubber rafts were invented, several resorts near white water rivers began offering rafting expeditions. Nowadays, more and more people are hooked on white water rafting and have been recruiting other friends as well.

Is your interest piqued? Do you want to go white water rafting as well? The first thing you have to do is find a white water river near you. Once you’ve decided where you want to “beat the white water”, you need to book a trip with one of the white water rafting outfitters that runs expeditions on your chosen river location. There are numerous outfitters that run expeditions on one river and it’s up to you to select the one that’s suitable for you. It is best to pick a reputable white water rafting company that has licensed and knowledgeable guides, first class equipment and wonderful white water rafting packages.

Different white water companies in different locations offer a variety of white water rafting packages. It may include accommodations, meals, hiking trips, and other enjoyable activities. To help you decide on what white water rafting package to take, consider some of my recommendations below. These white water rafting packages are offered by reputable companies that will surely take good care of you and your friends whatever level of experience you may have.

West Virginia has one of the best white water rivers to go rafting in, New River. If you’re considering the New River area, book a trip with one of the famous outfitters in the state, The North American River Runners, Inc. New River has two different classes of rapids, the upper New River is classified as class I-II and is for beginners. The lower New River is a class IV+ and is for intermediates. The North American River Runners, Inc. offers participants white water rafting packages to suit their budget and needs. They offer camping packages for adults and kids aged 5-14 years old. If camping is not your thing, there’s also the cabin tent package. Both rafting package consists of two nights lodging, rafting trip, two breakfasts, one riverside lunch and dinner. Average price is $150 for adults and $100 for kids.

Western River Expeditions offers several packages in Moab, Utah that includes not only white water rafting but other adventures as well. Their Saddles & Paddles 6 to 7 days vacation begins with an off road Hummer Safari that shows red rock landscapes in 360 degree views. The following days include horseback riding, picnics and finally, the white water rafting in Green River. This package includes accommodation either in tents or the fabulous Red Cliffs Lodge, delicious meals and toilet facilities.