
Fellow Traveler...
O.A.R.S. launched its first official whitewater rafting trip on the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon in 1969. As my wife Pam and I reflect on that milestone – we're now to the 40th anniversary of our company – we celebrate the growth of our family, as well as the expansion of our business and the circle of friends and guests O.A.R.S. has brought into our lives. We also look ahead to the exploration of new rivers and the creation of new itineraries.
We realize you have hundreds of choices when planning your time away, and we appreciate you choosing to travel with O.A.R.S. Still, we know there are as many adventures as there are adventurers, and we’re hoping you’ll come and see for yourself what we have to offer. There is no one way to get to the heart of things, that is why we offer you dozens of trip choices, destinations, activities and arguably the world’s most outstanding guides to lead the way.
The new year, 2009, brings us several new itineraries. A few we thought you might be interested in include: The Tambopata River – a 16-day journey down Peru’s bird- and wildlife-rich Tambopata River and through the Amazon rainforest; Highlands to Islands: The Ultimate Fiji Explorer – an updated and improved classic that beckons you to an exciting exploration of Fiji; Yellowstone/Grand Teton Explorer – a one-of-a-kind multi-sport adventure that will lead you off the beaten path and beyond the boardwalks of Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks to a wild Wyoming that few have seen; The Grand Staircase: Wind & Water on the Colorado Plateau – a 12-day top-to-bottom tour of the Colorado River system and the Colorado Plateau; Yosemite & Tuolumne Hiker – a 5-day guided tour of Yosemite National Park and its surrounding area including a 2-day trip on the Wild and Scenic Tuolumne River and a hike to the top of the park’s most iconic rock formation – Half Dome.
And not to be missed are our classic adventures, such as the super family-friendly getaways on the Rogue River in southern Oregon and the Green River through the Gates of Lodore in Colorado. Or consider Idaho's renowned Middle Fork of the Salmon River - second only to the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon as an O.A.R.S. vacation destination and the premiere alpine river experience in the continental U.S.
We invite you to create your own adventure with O.A.R.S. and I hope that you will join us in celebrating our 40th anniversary in 2009.
See you on the river!
George Wendt, President & Founder
The O.A.R.S. Family of Companies
10 Days: December - March
Based out of our 88-ft, 12-passenger catamaran, discover the true nature of the Enchanted Isles on this 10-day adventure... read more
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10 Days: October - April
Go beyond the beaches on the complete Fiji experience from the pioneers of Fijian eco-adventure... read more
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16 Days: July - August
Explore Peru from the Andes to the Amazon on this unique rainforest adventure... read more
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12 Days: May - September
12 Days in Grand Canyon, Arches, Canyonlands, Zion, Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef national parks with 6 days on the Colorado River... read more
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5 Days: May - August
Raft the world-class whitewater of California’s Tuolumne River and then explore the iconic sites of Yosemite National Park... read more
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4 or 6 Days: June - September
Join O.A.R.S. for special access to two of our nation’s most popular national parks without the crowds... read more
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8 Days: September
Watch grizzly bears dine on spawning salmon before sea kayaking amidst pods of orcas on BC’s pristine coastline... read more
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