Highway 2 to Cashmere
Use either Applets or Cotlets Way exits (at the traffic lights).
Cotlets Way becomes Cottage Avenue.
After crossing the bridge, turn right onto Maples St and continue 2 blocks to Riverside Park.
Look for Wildwater River Tours vehicle.
Driving times:
From Seattle, WA. approx. 2 1/2 hours.
From Tacoma, WA. approx. 3 1/2 hours.
From Olympia, WA. approx. 4 hours.
From Tri-Cities and Spokane, WA/ approx. 3 hours.
Meet at rendezvous.
Park cars, check in, sign release forms, change into wet suit and booties. Ride shuttle vehicle to put-in/launch site. Participate in Guide Safety Talk. Break into raft groups; meet your individual guide. Basic river rafting instruction. Raft river. Take-out and change into dry clothing.
NOTE: Lunch is a $10 add-on option when reserving trip. Lunch may not be an available option on all trip dates. AM trips eat lunch after rafting river; PM trips eat lunch before rafting river.
Recommended Gear List during April, May & June trips:
Avoid cotton clothing, it is cold when wet. Synthetic, wool & neoprene garments are warmer.
- Swim suit or shorts (under wet suit)
- Sweater (over sleeveless wet suit)
- Splash (rain) jacket
- Retaining strap for eyeglasses
- Drinking water (20+ oz in plastic bottle)
- Sunscreen lotion
- Towel & change of dry clothes (leave in car)
Recommended Gear List during July:
Neoprene wet suit is too hot in July and not needed. Some cotton clothing is ok, but cold when wet. Synthetic and wool garments are warmer.
- Sandals with heel strap, aqua socks or athletic shoes
- Shirt (long or short-sleeved) or tank top
- Swim suit or shorts
- Sweater
- Splash (rain) jacket
- Retaining strap for eyeglasses
- Drinking water (20+ oz in plastic bottle)
- Sunscreen lotion
- Towel & change of dry clothes (leave in car)
When you make a reservation with Wildwater River Tours, we hold those raft seats for you on that trip date and time. We may have to turn away others from that particular trip date. If you decide to cancel, it is difficult for us to book someone else on that trip, especially if cancellations are made on short notice.
CANCELLATIONS WILL BE CHARGED AS FOLLOWS:
- 7 or more days prior to tour departure for any confirmed reservation: $15 fee per person
- 4-6 days prior to tour departure for any confirmed reservation: 50% refund
- 72 hours or less prior to tour departure for any confirmed reservation: 0% refund
There are no exceptions for sickness, personal emergencies or No Shows!
NOTE: You may substitute another person at any time, with no penalty.