Welcome to Optimum Adventures!

We are a packrafting tour guiding and rental company based in Seattle, Washington offering one-of-a-kind multi-sport tours to alpine lakes in the Cascades. 

Hiking, Packrafting

Day Tour

1 Day

Location:  Central Cascades, Washington
Adventure Level:  Moderate
Difficulty:  Strenuous
Min. Age:  14

From

$179

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Backpacking, Packrafting

Overnight Tour

2 Days

Location:  Central Cascades, Washington
Adventure Level:  High
Difficulty:  Moderate
Min. Age:  14

From

$479

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Packrafting

Packraft Rentals

1-7+ Days

Location:  Seattle, WA (pick-up & drop-off)
Adventure Level:  Low – Extreme
Difficulty:  Low – Extreme
Min. Age:  18 (renter)

From

$44

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Packrafting Instruction

Intro to Packrafting Course

1 Day

Location:  TBD
Experience:  Beginner
Season:  April – June
Min. Age:  14

From

$179

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Packrafting Instruction

Whitewater Packrafting Course

2 Days

Location:  TBD
Experience:  Beginner
Season:  April – October
Min. Age:  14

From

$349

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Packrafting Instruction

Private Packrafting Instruction

1-3 Days

Location:  TBD
Experience:  Beginner – Advanced
Season:  Year-round
Min. Age:  14

From

$299

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Our Offerings

Our multi-sport, adventure tours are designed for those seeking a unique weekend adventure or traveling to the Pacific Northwest. Our first-of-their-kind tours are the ultimate excursion that will allow you to experience the towering forests, turquoise waters, and glaciated peaks of the Cascades, one of the world’s most impressive mountain ranges.

Our tours immerse you in the wilderness of Washington State and involve a combination of activities such as backpacking (hiking and camping) and packrafting (next-generation kayaking). They are led by our experienced and knowledgeable guides, who will provide you with the skills and equipment you need to have a safe and enjoyable adventure.

We are proud to be the first company to offer tours of this kind in the United States, and we cannot wait to share our passion for adventure with you! Join us on an unforgettable journey and learn more about our day and overnight tours below!

Day Tour
Overnight Tour

Alongside our guided tours, we also provide packraft rentals for those seeking to explore the Pacific Northwest on their own terms. Whether you need an extra packraft for a friend or family member on your next adventure or are looking to test out the sport of packrafting, we’ve got you covered at Optimum Adventures. Our rentals come complete with everything you need for a safe and enjoyable trip, including paddles, life jackets/PFDs, dry bags, and other packrafting accessories. Learn more about our rentals below!

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We will soon be offering packrafting courses.

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Our Reviews & Testimonials

Steve M.
Steve M.
★★★★★
Overnight Tour Customer
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Optimum Adventures offers a terrific guided experience. My son and I chose a multi day packrafting adventure and couldn’t have been happier with the choice. Clear communication before the trip, all the details taken care of, expert and kind guide work on both the trails and the water. Loved it.
Luke H.
Luke H.
★★★★★
Rental Customer
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Adam was super knowledgeable, helpful, and made the rental experience go very smoothly. The experience of packing such a capable raft (Alpacka Classic) in small pack, then hiking to Snow Lake and paddling out in beautiful surroundings away from the crowds was a game changer. Highly recommend the experience and Adam’s company.
Jyothi T.
Jyothi T.
★★★★★
Day Tour Customer
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My family of 4 had an AMAZING experience on a day tour walking on the trail and then rafting on the lake. This was our first trip to the Pacific Northwest (we live in the Netherlands). My family has hiking experience so were not concerned about the distance; even then Adam made sure we were comfortable with the route and set clear expectations. The packing list and directions were all clearly communicated. When we arrived at the trailhead, all our packs were ready sized to our heights. The hike was lovely through varied tree canopies. Adam was knowledgeable about the area and extremely friendly. The rafting was fun and you really appreciated the magnificence of the area while on the water. Lunch, snacks and water were all provided. The sandwich was really yummy and the snacks were well-balanced. We took stops along the way to make sure everyone was hydrated and had enough food. Would definitely recommend Optimum Adventures to explore the Pacific Northwest. A wonderful expedition day to experience the beauty of this area.
Johan Lindell
Johan Lindell
★★★★★
Rental Customer
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Adam went above and beyond helping us plan a packrafting trip, giving us a ton of varied route suggestions, everything from overnight river paddles to serene alpine lakes. Picking up and dropping off was easy and we got some extra miscellaneous items that Adam realized would help us. All the gear was in great condition. We're already planning to rent from Optimum Adventures for next year's trip.
Andreea G.
Andreea G.
★★★★★
Rental Customer
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We had an amazing weekend in the turquoise waters of the North Cascades thanks to Optimum Adventures! Adam made the rental process super easy and was quick to reply to emails and answer all our questions. He also called us to check in and confirm that we had indicated everything we needed on the online renral form. The rafts and gear were in perfect condition when we picked them up, and everything we needed was included (packrafts, paddles, PFDs, dry bags, inflation bags, quick inflation device). I can't wait to rent with them again and hope to go on a bigger guided adventure, too!
Kristi Floyd
Kristi Floyd
★★★★★
Rental Customer
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We had a really great experience!! Quality rafts, with good gear, and easy pick-up/drop-off! A really good and affordable way to get friends out on the water and test out packrafting.
Paul T.
Paul T.
★★★★★
Rental Customer
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Optimum Adventures was so incredible. We did a 2 day self guided trip on the Skagit and Adam helped us every step of the way. He gave us the recommended route for our experience level along with detailed maps. The gear provided worked out perfectly and he made picking it up and dropping it off super easy. Would highly recommend!
Eva K.
Eva K.
★★★★★
Rental Customer
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Me & my mom’s first time packrafting & Optimum Adventures made it so simple! Great gear & great people, I highly recommend if you’re looking for rentals that are reliable & easy to pick up/drop off. Thank you Adam! We literally had the best time
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