8 new and popular OARS adventures
From exploring the wilderness of Tanzania to rafting along Northern California’s reborn rivers, OARS reveals the top travel ideas for 2025.
“We are excited to expand our offerings in 2025 where guest demand is greatest,” said Steve Markle, OARS vice president of sales and marketing. “OARS has been perfecting adventure travel for 55 years, and the evolution of our unique travel portfolio has been driven primarily by our interest in activities such as hiking and learning new skills, demand for far-flung destinations and, in some cases, shorter Itineraries and Affinity Tours. We are also excited to welcome young families back to the Klamath River following the largest dam removal project in history.”
New trips for 2025 include a worthy hike to Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, a raft hike on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River in Idaho, and an early-season Dolly Race in Great Falls Canyon in Utah. OARS is also expanding its LGBTQ+ rafting tours this year, departing from Oregon’s Rogue River, the Green River through Utah’s wild canyons, and Idaho’s Main Salmon River. Another highlight for 2025 is the return of family-friendly, multi-day rafting trips on the lower Klamath River in Northern California.
Grab your passport and favorite sunshirt, these new popular adventures around the world will excite, challenge and amaze you.
Embark on a global adventure
Taking wildlife viewing to the next level
For those passionate about wildlife viewing, there is no more immersive destination than the Galapagos Islands. Imagine snorkeling with marine iguanas, wandering the highlands with giant tortoises, and watching blue-footed boobies showing off their feet in an elaborate mating dance. OARS now offers three different itineraries Islands, including new, shorter 6-day and 8-day options. For every style of adventurous traveler, there’s a perfect trip to the archipelago that inspired Charles Darwin. These yacht tours combine the island’s highlights with luxury accommodation and unparalleled transportation. Naturalist guides will not only help you discover the most iconic species, but also provide knowledge about the famous ecology of the Galapagos Islands.
Climb Africa’s iconic Mount Kilimanjaro
In 2025, we’ll travel to East Africa to conquer the continent’s most iconic peaks. This extraordinary adventure begins with the amazing Hike to the top of Mount Kilimanjaroan impressive 19,341 feet above sea level. We took the longer, less crowded Lemoso route, winding through dense rainforest, across the vast Gila Plateau, and beneath the towering Southern Icefields before ascending to the “Roof of Africa.” The eight-day, 43-mile hike is a slower-paced, safety-focused guide that gives hikers more time to acclimate and increases their chances of reaching Africa’s highest peak. After your achievement, the journey continues with a safari to Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater, where you’ll stay at a luxury camp and search for the Big Five.
All the way to the terminator
The Rio Futaleufú is renowned among river communities as one of the oldest The world’s premier whitewater destinationKnown for its crystal blue waters and roaring Class IV-V rapids. The region’s spectacular adventure scene is attracting attention and bookings Futaleufú Rafting Multisport Tour with OARS has soared in recent months. On this exciting itinerary, you’ll experience four different sections of the Futaleufú River, culminating in a 4-mile stretch of the world’s toughest commercial rapids, including the Terminator. Other days are spent hiking beneath the snow-capped Andes, kayaking on the Rio Azul River, and horseback riding in verdant valleys. During a break in our exclusive private camp with platform tents, you can relax in the riverside hot tub or wood-fired sauna, enjoy a professional massage, and sample authentic Patagonian cuisine prepared by professional chefs.
Wandering the American Wild West
Ride a dory boat through the Falls
Cataract Canyon in Utah is known for its world-class rapids, including notorious rapids Like Big Drop 2 and 3. Our favorite way to ride these massive rapids in the heart of Canyonlands National Park is on a hard-shell flat-bottomed boat. While gondolas occasionally appear on early-season tours, OARS is launching Dedicated 6-Day Dolly Tour 2025. For this special occasion we will place a fleet of legendary boats on the river as well as luggage rafts to transport most of the gear in a classic way paddle doris style. Don’t miss your chance to experience this wild stretch of the Colorado River Thrilling high water rideflow rates can typically exceed 25,000 cubic feet per second.
Hike the largest wilderness area in the continental United States
There’s no shortage of amazing sights and trails along this 95-mile stretch of Idaho’s Middle Fork Salmon River in the heart of Frank Church’s River of No Return wilderness. this Hiking-focused rafting trip Combined with action-packed Class III-IV rapids, when the river corridor and trails are at their busiest, there are ample opportunities to jump off the raft and hike to Loon Creek Hot Springs, Veil Falls, and Johnson Johnson Point and other places. As you travel down this natural wonderland, you’ll also have the opportunity to see pictographs and visit historic homesteads and Tukadka cultural sites.
Embark on an LGBTQ journey with your community
In 2025, OARS provides LGBTQ+ travel Travel through Oregon’s Rogue River, Idaho’s premier salmon river, and Utah’s Green River through Desolation Canyon. On our dedicated LGBTQ+ river tours, you’ll be with a group of like-minded people who share similar interests, life experiences and stories. These tours are staffed by OARS tour guides who identify as LGBTQ+ or consider themselves allies of the community. Because of this, you can expect a safe, welcoming, judgment-free environment for your outdoor adventures.
Learn to paddle one of the best rivers in the West
With more paddling clinics than ever, this is the year to grab a stick and learn to navigate the whitewater. OARS Rowing Clinic At colorado riverupper and lower parts green river, salmon river and rogue river Hands-on training is provided for those wishing to improve their rowing skills or learn the basics of operating a paddle raft or flat-bottomed fishing boat. Led by expert instructors, participants will receive personalized instruction on boat handling, river safety and reading the water. Whether you’re looking for an experiential vacation or want to learn to sail your own boat, these clinics offer the opportunity to practice your paddling skills in a variety of water conditions, from calm waters to exciting rapids. OARS Boating Clinics are ideal for beginners and those looking to improve their skills, helping to build confidence on the water while exploring the scenic river.
Float the lower Klamath River after historic dam removal
Be one of the first to see your new fix klamath river Take a raft. After completion Largest dam removal in historyThe famous Northern California river is healing itself. The project, designed to restore hundreds of miles of prime salmon spawning habitat, has already welcomed the first salmon into the upper reaches of the river in more than 100 years. While the upstream dams still control most of the flow, we are excited to see healthy spring water in the spring and early summer. This water fun for families who want a river trip Multi-day rafting tripWith an incredible conservation success story, it’s a great choice.
