Salmon Valley Rafting: Rapids, History, and Lunch

Navigate serene stretches interspersed with exciting class II-III rapids while discovering the natural history of the Salmon Valley. Enjoy a delicious riverside lunch, explore a historic gold mine, and benefit from the expertise of skilled guides. Photos are available for purchase at the conclusion of the adventure.

Duration: 7 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Salmon River - On our one day Salmon river whitewater rafting trip you will discover the beauty of Idaho in a 12 mile stretch of wildly fun whitewater. Splash through big waves, Enjoy a delicious riverside lunch, tour a historic goldmine, and see the remnants of a historic peoples of the past that once lived and thrived in the bottom of the canyon.
What's Included
  • Friendly competent Guide
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Rafting gear and equipment
Location
100 Courthouse Dr
Courthouse Drive
We will Meet at Idaho Adventures Headquarters 10 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time. Our Headquarters is extremely visible located at the intersection of Highway 93 north and Main Street in Salmon Idaho.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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647skyes
Sep 7, 2025
Outstanding 3-day float down the main Salmon - What an outstanding 3-day trip this was! Guides were perfect. Great skill at reading the water, great senses of humor and knowledge of the terrain and nature, and great at caring for the group through the entire 3-days. This company does it right. We had very good guides, very good equipment, and even very good food! Highly recommended.
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Achrisler
Aug 20, 2025
Best time on the water! - This was one of the best experiences of my life. The water was so beautiful, our guides were incredibly knowledgeable and the food was delicious! Thank you for an amazing time!
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Lindsaychrisler
Aug 20, 2025
Life Changing Experience on the River! - I took my 3 best friends for my 40th on their 3 day camping float and it was INCREDIBLE. We all had such a good time being outside, sleeping under the starts, eating comforting food (cooked for us - heaven!), and rafting. The rapids were mild but fun, the guides were experienced and safe and fun, and the river was so divine. If you are looking for an extra special experience with very down to earth people, this is the trip for your group!
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Sweaver630
Aug 11, 2025
Making memories together - We had a fantastic time floating the wonderful Salmon River. Everett and Jaz are amazing people and so professional and helpful! Our group shared memories of floating together back in 1991 and Mike did not disappoint! His knowledge of geology and history were incredible! Thank you for a lifetime memory!
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Goodv472
Jul 3, 2025
Beautiful day on the Salmon River. - Our guide was friendly, kind, very knowledgeable, led us thru rapids that allowed the rowers to experience excitement and adrenaline dispersement. We were a very mixed group from young teenagers to retirees and we all had a very good time. In the slow parts we could swim or observe a diversity of wildlife and scenery. A tasty lunch/drinks were provided and safety instructions were given before boarding. Thank you Luke.
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Culture48475617410
Jun 10, 2025
Best Salmon River Guide Outfitters. - Our family has been going with Idaho Adventures for past 4 years. They are the best in town! Fun, professional, knowledgeable
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Ronda
Sep 8, 2024
Great late season trip - We had a great late season white water raft trip. Rohan was our guide and he did a great job keeping the boat moving through the slow water and navigating the rapids.
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Pal71
Aug 12, 2024
Fantastic Experience from Beginning to End - This was a fantastic experience from start to end. After a nice drive up to the North Fork we put the raft in the river. Spent a few miles drifting along and getting used to the raft and then stopped to visit an old mine and have a snack. Hit some nice rapids along the way and had to hang on! Rowan was a great guide and made sure we all felt safe and he also gave us lots of info about the canyon and its various animals. Lunch was good and we had a pleasant time relaxing by the river. Recommend the day trip for anyone who wants to try rafting. Might aim for a longer overnight trip next year.
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Nicoletteg709
Aug 10, 2025
Rafting for a very large group- great experience - We went with a very large group of 27 people, and Idaho Adventure was incredibly accommodating from start to finish. Our guides were fantastic, friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure everything ran smoothly. The lunch was delicious, and we especially enjoyed stopping by the mine to learn about the fascinating history of gold discovery in the area. We saw eagles, mountain sheep, fish and in the slow moments on the river soaked up the beautiful scenery. Overall, it was a fun and well-organized experience that I would definitely do again. My only suggestion would be to have lunch a little earlier in the day. It was towards the end of the trip.
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I4528qpwendyw
Jul 16, 2025
Whitewater & wildlife. - Whitewater & Wildlife were abundant. Quite surprising for so late in the season. Saw 20-some big horned sheep on the riverbed in small-ish family groupings, including babies. Included a stop at a gold mine which was very interesting, even got to step inside the mine. Great outing! Everything was perfect, except the lunch table was low on materials. When our raft arrived there was limited supplies &/or the basics like tortillas for wraps were all gone so some of us were left with just cold cuts.
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From $160
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).