Float & Fly
The best summer adventure in Oregon!
Take your Oregon adventure to an entirely new level with the Float & Fly — the most unique and thrilling combo experience offered by Envi Adventures. This one-of-a-kind half-day excursion combines a scenic airplane flight from Troutdale with an exhilarating white water rafting trip down the legendary Deschutes River, giving you two bucket-list Pacific Northwest experiences in a single unforgettable day.
Your adventure begins at Troutdale Airport, just outside Portland at the gateway to the Columbia River Gorge, where you'll board an Envi Adventures aircraft for an approximately 45-minute scenic flight to Maupin, Oregon. Soak in sweeping aerial views of the Oregon landscape as your experienced pilot guides you south toward the high desert terrain of Central Oregon. Once you land, you'll meet up with the expert guides at Deschutes River Adventures, Envi's trusted rafting partner in Maupin, for a shuttle into town and a briefing before you hit the water.
The approximately 3.5-hour rafting excursion covers 13 miles of the iconic Deschutes River, taking you through heart-pumping Class III rapids including the famous Boxcar Rapid and the challenging Class IV Oak Springs Rapid — one of the most exciting stretches of white water rafting in Oregon. Whether you're a seasoned rafter or a first-time thrill-seeker, this guided trip delivers an adrenaline rush like no other.
The Float & Fly is the ultimate Oregon outdoor experience for adventure lovers, groups of friends, couples, and anyone searching for something far beyond the ordinary. It's one of the most exciting and memorable things to do near Portland, combining the very best of air travel and river adventure in one spectacular outing. Book your Float & Fly experience with Envi Adventures today — gift certificates are available for the adventure enthusiast in your life.
What's included
• Non-stop flight from Portland to the Deschutes River
• Private group pickup and drop-off at the airport in Maupin
• Half-day guided rafting adventure down the Deschutes River!
FOOD IS NOT INCLUDED
Itinerary
• Arrive 30 minutes before the flight start time.
• Pre-sign waivers before arriving
• Meet your pilot (if you haven't already!)
• Watch a quick safety video
• Board the airplane and listen to your pilot provide additional safety information
• Take off for a scenic flight past Mt. Hood (or the Columbia River Gorge) on the way to Maupin
• Grab your phone and capture some incredible memories!
• Plan to spend a close to 6 to 7 hours with us!
What to bring
It is recommended you bring the following:
• Water bottle
• Hat
• Sunglasses with croakies
• Sunscreen
• Shoes that can get wet
• Quick dry clothing/swim suit
• Non-cotton clothing works best.
We recommend a non-cotton base layer, sun shirts, swimsuits, shorts, sunblock, sunglasses (with croakies!), hat, river shoes/tennis shoes. Flip flops are not ideal and may fall off.
DO NOT Bring
Please do not bring:
• Phones
• Keys
• Wallets
• Towels
• Electronics
• Backpacks
Anything you bring with you not allowed on the boat can be left safely with the pilot. Please note that this route may be altered due to weather conditions and for safety. After conquering the river, you'll be shuttled back to the Maupin airport for a scenic return flight to Troutdale, the perfect way to wind down after a day packed with adventure.
From $359
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