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ANSWERS FOR PARENTS AND FAMILIES

We want to assure you that we have years of experience taking families of all sizes, generations and ages down our rivers. We love these family trips and know that there are always special concerns when you have younger children or elder members of your family near water.

Below are some quick answers to some of the questions we often receive from parents bringing their families on one of our river trips and we are also happy to answer other questions you might have and encourage you to email us at info@dvorakexpeditions.com or call us anytime at 1-800-824-3795.

Do you offer special “family rates” for your trips?
Check out our “Trip Specials” for selected trips where kids go free!

Are my children too young?
We have 10 rivers and 29 different canyon trips to offer you and your family. We always specify any minimum age limitations for each trip so look through your options and find the best trip to suit your families size and ages.

What if this is my first raft trip?
We take first time rafters down our rivers all the time! Most of our trips are suitable for first time rafters, kayakers or oar boat passengers.

What if someone in my family cannot swim?
Many of our guests cannot swim. We supply the best Type 5 U.S. Coast guard PFDs (personal flotation devices) which keep you bouncing above the waves if you should for some reason fall out of your boat.

What emergency facilities are available?
We have longstanding relationships with medical support teams serving our rivers and fortunately, rarely have had to rely on them. Please call us for specific information about the local facilities for your river trip.

What other activities can I add-on to my river trip?
Our multisport trips take all the headaches out of planning a well-rounded experience in the outdoors. You can also call us to find out more about specific options (national park visits, ghost town visits, hot springs etc.) which you might want to add-on to your trip. We know the area well and are happy to help you.

What safety training do your guides receive?
Our guides train under one of the most rigorous guide training programs with among the highest standards for rafting companies worldwide. Find out more about our rafting safety record.

Do I need to bring any special equipment or gear for my kids?
We have personal floatation devices and river gear which is kid’s sized so rarely do you need to bring extra equipment for even younger children.

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