The 4 Idaho Rafting Tours We Would Book Again

1.Boise River Guided Rafting, Swimming and Wildlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $70 a head Our pick

Spend about three hours rafting the Boise River with guides such as Randy, Adam, BJ, and Jennica. Expect calm water, small rapids, swimming chances, birds, possible mink sightings, and a pass by Boise Whitewater Park. Your $70 includes a raft, guide, PFD, helmet, paddle, shoes, shuttle, snacks, photos, and cold-weather layers.

“Guide was really nice and knowledgeable. Great experience for vacation as they provided everything you need.”

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2.Full-Day Whitewater Rafting Tour on the Salmon River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $160 a head

Start in Salmon at 9 a.m. for a 7.5-hour rafting trip along 12 miles of the Salmon River. Expect splashy rapids, a riverside lunch, a gold-mine stop, canyon history, and chances to see bighorn sheep, eagles, and fish. Guides named Luke, Rowan, Rohan, Everett, Jaz, and Mike have led trips with the company.

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3.Gentle Whitewater Float on the Salmon River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $100 a head

You’ll float seven miles on Idaho’s Salmon River, mixing calm canyon views with a few Class I and II rapids. A guide such as Jamie, Mike, or Chloe may point out bighorn sheep, eagles, rock formations, and local history. Lunch, water, life jackets, transport, and optional inflatable kayaks or paddle boards are included.

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4.River Whitewater Rafting Day Trip in Salmon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $150 a head

Spend about seven hours rafting the Upper Salmon River from Salmon, Idaho, with expert guides, boats, paddles, life jackets, lunch, and shuttle service included. Expect Class III and IV rapids, scenic river views, indigenous pictographs, and a possible goldmine tour. No prior rafting experience is required.

“Excellent trip with two wonderful guides! Amazing lunch complete with Idaho potatoes and grilled steak. Cannot recommend more highly!”

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