Meals & Dietary Restrictions

One of the most surprising aspects of a multi-day rafting trip with OARS is often the food. Expect to eat as well—or better—than you do at home, without having to do any of the work. That means hearty and sumptuous meals, complete with fresh fruits and vegetables throughout the entire journey (even on 18-day Grand Canyon rafting trips!).

Moveable Feasts

Wake up to pancakes, omelets, or eggs cooked to order, complemented by bacon or sausage, juice, and plenty of fresh-brewed coffee, tea and cocoa.

For lunch, your guides will pull over at an ideal riverside location and lay out a generous lunch spread. Satiate your appetite with a delicious selection of cold cuts and cheese on assorted breads, hummus and veggies in soft pitas, or tasty salad wraps.

At the dinner table, our guides’ cooking skills truly shine. You may snack on hors d’oeuvres while waiting for vegetables, pasta, rice, and the main course: steak, grilled salmon, Baja tacos, sizzling fajitas, or perhaps delicious Dutch oven lasagna. And, if you can find room, there will always be something for dessert.

Dietary Restrictions

Please let us know as early as possible about any dietary restrictions so we can plan appropriately for your trip. If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, we’ll do our best to accommodate your needs. In some cases, a supplemental menu fee of $5–$25 per person, per day may apply to cover additional costs.

We are able to accommodate vegetarian, vegan, and many allergy-restricted diets within our standard menu and without an added fee. That said, restricted diets may not offer the same variety or level of complexity as our regular menu. Similarly, certain allergen-free snack foods are difficult or impossible to source in our locations, so feel free to bring your own favorite snacks to supplement our provisions.

Food for our trips may be prepped both in our warehouse commissaries and in the field, and neither environment can be guaranteed to be allergen-free. While our staff takes care during meal planning and preparation, we cannot guarantee that cross-contamination from allergens will not occur. For safety reasons—particularly in the case of severe food allergies—we reserve the right to refuse service if there is a significant risk of a medical emergency.

Additionally, due to the realities of cooking for large groups in wilderness settings, limited ingredient availability, and packing constraints, we are unable to accommodate dietary preferences (likes or dislikes).

Rafting with food allergies can present unique challenges, but it doesn’t have to prevent you from enjoying your trip. We encourage guests to review our tips and advice for rafting with food allergies to help set you up for a successful and enjoyable experience.