Multi-Day Guided Rafting Trips
Launching a boat at Minam begins a journey through a 40 mile roadless canyon on the Wild and Scenic Wallowa and Grande Ronde Rivers. With the beauty of a mountain stream, forested hillsides give way to layers of basalt rimrock and banks lined with cottonwood, alder, mock orange, and service berry that fill the air with a sweet fragrance. The roadless Wallowa and Grande Ronde river canyons offers better wildlife viewing than any other river we have floated with bighorn sheep, mountain goats, elk, deer, black bear, otter, and eagles a common sight. Let the abrasive, distracting sounds of the modern world slip away for a few days while the sounds of the river take over. There is nothing better for the mind and soul than a river trip down a roadless canyon where the natural rhythms of life are uninterrupted.
The Wallowa and Grande Ronde Rivers offer a family friendly guided rafting trip where Class II rapids offer some splash, but not a lot of difficulty. Our guided multi-day whitewater rafting trips on the Grande Ronde are typically 3 days and 2 nights beginning at Minam and ending at the Mud Creek takeout 6 miles upstream of Troy, Oregon. Longer 4-5 day trips are available and you can watch the canyon gradually change from a forested canyon at 2,550 feet elevation at Minam to grass and flower covered canyon walls near the mouth at the Snake River, elevation 825 feet.
2024 Rates & Dates:
$995 per adult, $750 per youth
A guided rafting trip on the Snake River through Hells Canyon is full of awe inspiring geology through the deepest gorge in North America, big whitewater, great hiking trails, and a rich history dating back thousands of years where the history is literally on the canyon walls as we hike along and see Nez Perce pictographs, the remains of Chinese mining claims, and homesteaders cabins. Hells Canyon has so much to offer. Days will be filled with running exciting whitewater, side hikes to explore the history of the canyon, and ending at comfortable camps for you to relax and enjoy good company. In addition, there will be excellent swimming and floating opportunities throughout the trip, the perfect way to beat the summer heat! Standard trips are 5 days in length, but we can also accommodate 3 day, 4 day, and 6 day trip length options.
2024 Rates & Dates:
5-day trips: $1,990 per adult, $1,495 per child (8 to 15 years old)
3-day trips: $1,290 per adult, $950 per child (8-15 years old)
The Lower Salmon River is a river expedition Maui style with white sandy beaches inviting you along the way. With lots of class III & IV whitewater, a guided rafting trip on the Lower Salmon River has a great balance of heart pounding whitewater rafting and stress melting beachside camping. The Lower Salmon is a summer recreation dreamland offering a continuous wave of good times and new memories. From running the rapids and swimming the pools to playing games in the sand and relaxing beneath the stars, it’s hard to imagine anything could make these trips better. But add gourmet meals prepared by our friendly and knowledgeable guides and now these trips are truly unforgettable.
2024 Rates & Dates:
$1,450/adult & $1,150/child (5-15 years old)