Compare Our Rivers
A River Guide and What You Need to Know
Our River Rafting Difficulty Scale: From Easy To Extreme
We compared our river rafting difficulty scale to a ski mountain's ratings for easy reference.- Class 1: Calm, moving current requiring little manoeuvring [BUNNY HILL]
- Class 2: Mostly calm, some sections with waves or rocks, manoeuvring required [GROOMED CAT TRACK]
- Class 3: Whitewater, small to medium waves, requires manoeuvring to avoid hazards [GREEN /BLUE]
- Class 4: Steeper, sections of continuous whitewater, multiple hazards, medium to large waves, requires sharp manoeuvring [BLUE/BLACK DIAMOND]
- Class 5: Extreme drops, very steep gradient, severe hazards, very precise manoeuvring required [DOUBLE BLACK DIAMOND]
REO's Rivers with Rapids from Mild to Wild (Class 1 to Class 5)
Nahatlatch Lakes
Scenic Class 1 float trip on the jade-green lakes that feed the Nahatlatch River
Fraser River
Scenic rafting float trip with Class 1 & 2 rapids
Green River Canyon
Glacial water Class 2 & easy Class 3 rapids
(starts below Nairn Falls)
(starts below Nairn Falls)
Nicola River
Continuous Class 2 - 3 rapids, best in May
Coquihalla River
Small, steep river with continuous
Class 3 rapids
Class 3 rapids
Thompson River
Large volume river with Class 2 - 4 rapids
★ Nahatlatch River
Class 3, 4 & 4+ rapids, our favourite and most popular run
Stein River
Class 5, the steepest river that is commercially rafted in Canada
The main rivers we run are the Nahatlatch, Fraser, and Thompson.
If conditions on these rivers are not favourable, we may raft on one of the other rivers listed above to guarantee an amazing rafting adventure.
The Best Time to Raft Our Rivers
May |
★ Nahatlatch River Rafting
Medium-High water level
Thrilling adventure
★ Nahatlatch Lake Float Trip
Medium water level
Fun, scenic adventure
Great for ages 4 and up
Early June |
★ Nahatlatch River Rafting
High water level
Thrilling adventure
Great for ages 14 and up
★ Nahatlatch Lake Float Trip
Medium water level
Fun, scenic adventure
Great for ages 4 and up
Mid-Late June |
★ Nahatlatch River Rafting
Medium water level
Exciting adventure
Great for ages 12 and up
★ Nahatlatch Lake Float Trip
Medium water level
Fun, scenic adventure
Great for ages 4 and up
Early July |
★ Nahatlatch River Rafting
Medium water level
Exciting adventure
Great for ages 10 and up
★ Nahatlatch Lake Float Trip
Medium water level
Fun, scenic adventure
Great for ages 4 and up
Mid-Late July |
★ Nahatlatch River Rafting
Medium-Low water level
Fun adventure
Great for ages 8 and up
★ Fraser River Float Trip
Medium-Low water level
Fun, scenic adventure
Great for ages 5 and up
Early August |
★ Nahatlatch River Rafting
Low water level
Fun Adventure
Rock bumps and spins
★ Fraser River Float Trip
Medium-Low water level
Fun, scenic adventure
Great for ages 5 and up
Mid-Late August |
★ Thompson River Rafting
High water level
Exciting adventure
Great for ages 12 and up
★ Nahatlatch River Tubing
Exciting adventure
Great for ages 12 and up
Good swimming ability
★ Fraser River Float Trip
Medium-Low water level
Fun, scenic adventure
Great for ages 5 and up
September |
★ Thompson River Rafting
Medium-High water level
Exciting adventure
Great for ages 12 and up
★ Nahatlatch River Tubing
Exciting adventure
Great for ages 12 and up
Good swimming ability
★ Fraser River Float Trip
Medium-Low water level
Fun, scenic adventure
Great for ages 5 and up
Nahatlatch River Tubing
We are dedicated to running the best trips at the best water flows. The Nahatlatch River is fed by the Kwoiek Glacier and it's annual snowpack, causing the river to go from very high in early spring to a gentler flow in the end of August. If the Nahatlatch River gets too low to raft (usually late August to early September), we will switch the rafting trip to a river tubing trip! This is to guarantee you have a memorable, safe, and exciting experience.
Not interested in tubing? No worries! We have lots of other activities available for you to do. Also check out our Thompson River trips run on Sunday's in mid August to early September!
Not interested in tubing? No worries! We have lots of other activities available for you to do. Also check out our Thompson River trips run on Sunday's in mid August to early September!
Choosing The Right Company & River
Choosing a professionally managed and operated company with high safety standards should be your number one priority when booking a rafting adventure, regardless of the difficulty level. Many factors affect a river's difficulty rating and the inherent risks to paddlers. It is vital that the company you choose to take you rafting thoroughly understands these risks and knows how to mitigate them. If you have any questions on our safety procedures, please contact us at any time.
Any further questions? Email us