Planning your river adventure should be as stress-free as the trip itself. Below are clear guidelines for reservations, payments, cancellations, and changes.

Questions or last-minute availability? Call 541-822-8288 and we will do our best to help.

Reservations & Payments

These booking and cancellation policies apply to rafting trips on the McKenzie River, Deschutes River, Owyhee River, and Klamath River and Cal-Salmon.

Secure your spot on the river, we require a 50% deposit or a credit card on file at the time of booking, unless otherwise noted.

Groups of 12+: Full payment is due 48 days prior to your trip date.

Accepted payments: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover.

Confirmation: After booking, we will send confirmation and any additional details you request.

Last-minute trips: If you are booking within 24-48 hours, please call 541-822-8288 so we can confirm availability and details.

Prices are subject to change without notice.

Cancellation & Rescheduling

We understand that plans change. The windows below help us staff, shuttle, and prepare safely and professionally.  Please review our booking and cancellation policies carefully before finalizing your reservation.

Full and Half-Day River Trips

30+ days before your trip: Full refund of your deposit/payment.

3-29 days before your trip: A $25 reservation fee is retained; the remaining balance is promptly credited back to your card.

48 hours or less before your trip: Non-refundable. Logistics and staffing are already finalized.

Rescheduling: We are happy to move your trip to a later date within the season when space allows.

Note: Once your trip has been rescheduled, refunds are not provided.

Multi-Day River Trips, Schools & Courses

These excursions require extensive logistical planning, including permits, food, guide assignments, and vehicles.

30+ days before start: 50% charge of the total cost.

11-14 days before start: 75% charge of the total cost.

10 days or less before start: Non-refundable.

Large Groups (20+)

You may finalize your group size up to one week prior to the trip without penalty.

If High Country Expeditions Cancels

Safety comes first. We reserve the right to cancel or change any excursion due to unsafe water conditions, poor weather, or other circumstances beyond our control.

If we must cancel, you may choose to reschedule or we will promptly refund your deposit/payment in full.

The Human Element

Life happens. If you experience an unforeseen emergency, please contact us as soon as possible. We review emergency cancellations on a case-by-case basis because we value your experience and your business.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I need to cancel a day trip?

If you cancel 30+ days in advance, you receive a full refund. If you cancel 3-29 days in advance, we retain a $25 reservation fee and refund the rest. If you cancel 48 hours or less before your trip, the trip is non-refundable.

Can I reschedule instead of canceling?

Yes. We can usually move your reservation to a later date in the season when space allows. Once a trip has been rescheduled, refunds are not provided.

What if I am booked on a multi-day trip or course?

Multi-day trips and courses require more preparation. Cancellations 30+ days out incur a 50% charge, cancellations 11-14 days out incur a 75% charge, and cancellations 10 days or less before the start date are non-refundable.

What if river conditions are not safe?

If High Country Expeditions cancels due to conditions, you may reschedule or receive a full refund of the deposit/payment made to High Country Expeditions.

How do I cancel or change my reservation?

Call 541-822-8288 as soon as you know you need to make a change. If we miss you, please leave a voicemail and follow up by email if needed.
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Trip Type
Single & Half-Day Trips
Multi-Day Trips, Schools & Courses
Cancel / Change Window
30+ days before trip
3-29 days before trip
48 hours or less before trip
30+ days before start
11-14 days before start
What You Receive
Full refund of deposit/payment
Refund minus $25 reservation fee
Non-refundable
50% charge of total trip cost
75% charge of total trip cost
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We give you two easy options for booking a trip!

Book online using the button above, or give us a call at 541-822-8288.

We want to make the booking process as easy as possible. If we didn’t answer your questions above, please contact us. Please also call us to discuss options for multi-day and custom trips not listed in our online booking platform.