Middle Fork Salmon Rafting

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Among whitewater rafting rivers, the Middle Fork of the Salmon in Idaho is a legend. The pure, clear, free-flowing river drops 3000 feet during its 105 mile Idaho rafting journey through Idaho's remote and spectacular River of No Return Wilderness, the largest wilderness area in the lower 48 states. Natural and untamed, Idaho's Middle Fork is protected by Con...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Camping
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Visit Stanley
    • Enjoy hiking and fishing
    • Enjoy casting a line into Loon Creek
    • Discover Glacier National Park

What's this trip about?

    Among whitewater rafting rivers, the Middle Fork of the Salmon in Idaho is a legend. The pure, clear, free-flowing river drops 3000 feet during its 105 mile Idaho rafting journey through Idaho's remote and spectacular River of No Return Wilderness, the largest wilderness area in the lower 48 states. Natural and untamed, Idaho's Middle Fork is protected by Congress as one of America’s first Wild and Scenic Rivers. It has shaped its course through a rugged and diverse landscape. There are no roads leading to its banks and little remains of man’s brief presence other than prehistoric pictographs and dilapidated log cabins. The whitewater rapids are fun for all ages and provide a certain excitement only Idaho's famous Middle Fork of the Salmon can!

Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age range7 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityStanley, Idaho
End CityStanley, Idaho

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Family Friendly
  • Hiking & Walking
  • National Parks
  • Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing

Destinations

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • History
  • Horseback Riding & Equestrian
  • Hot Springs
  • Nature
  • Rafting
  • Whitewater Rafting

Trip includes

    • All meals as mentioned in the itinerary
    • All accommodations as mentioned in the itinerary
    • Complimentary beer, wine, juice and soda, all in moderate quantities, is provided.
    • We are proud to serve fine local Northwest wines.
    • We always have plenty of ice! All rafting gear is also included to make things easy for you.
    • We provide complimentary wetsuits & wetsuit booties early and late season to make sure you stay warm and comfortable on the river.

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1:

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Accommodations: Riverside Camping

Meet your group at 7:30am. We'll take a two-hour bus ride to Boundary Creek and start our trip. At 6,000 feet elevation, the air is crisp and the forest thick with fir and spruce. At the river we'...

Day 2:

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodations: Riverside Camping

We awake around 7:00am and enjoy fresh-brewed coffee. Breakfast is served and you pack up your personal gear. The rafts are loaded and we depart from camp around 9:30 for an adventure-p...

Day 3:

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodations: Riverside Camping

The river canyon opens now and we’ve dropped over 1,500 feet in elevation. Days and nights are warmer. The fir and spruce give way to ponderosa pines, sagebrush and riparian hardwoods. ...

Day 4:

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodations: Riverside Camping

Another day of fun rapids and incredible Rocky Mountain scenery. We’ll likely see big horn sheep as we pass several mineral licks. Those fishing will continue to find bountiful trout an...

Day 5:

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodations: Riverside Camping

Today we run Haystack Rapid, the most dynamic rapid on the river. Side canyon “blow outs” have changed its course twice in the last few years. This is the official start of Impassable C...

Day 6:

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodations: Stagecoach Inn (Not Included in trip cost)

As we push off from shore the river takes us past the former hideout of Earl Parrot, Hermit of Impassable Canyon. His story is as big as the canyon and adds jus...

Day: 7

If you drove to Stanley and had your car shuttled, it is waiting for you at the hotel. If you are flying home, you'll board an air taxi for the one-hour flight back to Boise to connect home. You may consider visiting our own River Dance Lodge, a beautiful log cabin adven...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,715
Price per day$245
Last Updated: 10/21/2019

SEASON: June-September

6-Day Wilderness Trip

Departures: June 28; July 6, 14, 22, 30; August 7

Adult Price: $2230

Youth Price: $2040

6-Day Wilderness Shoulder Season

Departures: June 19; August 15, 23, 31*; September 14*, 24*

Adult Price: $2025

Youth Price: $1925

5-Day Wilderness Trip

Departures: June 1, 10; August 31*; September 14*, 24*

Adult Price: $1715

Youth Price: $1615

5-Day Wilderness Fishing Trip

Departures:  August 31*, September 14*, 24*

Adult Price: $2080

6-Day Wilderness Fishing Trip

Departures:  August 31*, September 14*, 24*

Adult Price: $2480

*August 31*, September 14*, 24* can be 5 or 6 day adventures and it will be determined by whom ever books 1st

5-Day Private Trip

Private Trip Rate = $33,500; June 1 or June 10

6-Day Private Trip

Private Trip Rate = $39,500; June 19, August 15, 23, 31, September 14,23

6-Day Private Trip

Private Trip Rate = $46,000; June 19, 28, July 6,14, 22, 30 & August 7

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

Check Current Availability, prices, specials with ROW Adventures.

The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International / domestic airfare
    • Passport and visa fees
    • Personal expenses

Accommodation

Guides
On any river trip, the guides are the most important factor for your safety, enjoyment and the success of the trip. ROW guides are exceptional people with years of river experience. We maintain a tobacco-free policy and most of our guides have taken interpretation courses from certified instructors. We look for guides who are willing and eager to share, teach, listen, learn, laugh, play, discuss and, above all, work hard to provide a safe, relaxed and spontaneous adventure. While in camp, two or three guides are preparing dinner while the others are free to spend time with you. They might show you the way to a nearby hot spring, give a fly-fishing lesson, or just to sit and visit with the group. Our guides are the main reason many of our guests return to ROW time and time again. (References gladly provided.)
Cancellation policy

Cancellations And Refunds

If you find it necessary to cancel your trip, you should notify ROW Adventures in writing, by e-mail or fax immediately.  If written cancellation is received (call to verify) before the final balance is due, you will be given a refund less the amount of the deposit.  Deposits are not refundable.  If cancellations are made on or after the final due date, no money will be refunded.  If you are unable to go on the trip, you are welcome to find a replacement for yourself.  Please understand that once you’ve signed up, we lose the right to sell your reserved space to other individuals or groups.  Therefore, we regret that we cannot make exceptions for personal emergencies.  For this reason we strongly recommend you consider purchasing the Travel Protection Plan ROW offers.

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Meals Included

5 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches and 6 Dinners

Age Requirements
7 years and up
Minimum age: 7 (12 at high water)
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