We arrived extremely early, but so glad we did. Right after we arrived the traffic began to back up due to an accident up the road. It did give us time to walk around and see the grounds. They have really clean bathrooms, nice covered sitting areas with tables and chairs and some with picnic tables, a changing room, a nice little giift area and cafe. The staff were all very friendly and welcoming to us. We were able to get a breakfast burrito (which was delicious) and just take in the beauty of the river. Once the traffic got moving, we loaded onto our bus with Owen, our driver, and Anna our guide. These two really made us feel welcome and we just knew we were going to have a great day. It was just my husband and I and another couple, Chuck and Marcia who were super friendly and it was great getting to know them throughout our day. Anna was simply a firecracker, so full of energy and positivity and funny too, that we were having a great day, just on the drive up to Cabarton Road. After our safety drill we were off. The scenery was absolutely gorgeous and we had time to take it all in and just float on down the Payette in between the "rapid" times. When we came to the rapids, they were GREAT Category 2 and 3s and we had so much fun. Anna then pulled out for lunch and put out this great spread of food, carrots with humus (that was oh soooo god I wish they sold it), crackers with cream cheese and salsa, pasta salad, apples and oranges slices, sandwich fixins and then cookies for desert. They even had a gluten-free brownie and glute-free bread fir ne which were both terrific. Anna's guide skills are wonderful and on top of that having to entertain us, abd fix us lunch, really demonstrates what a terrific work ethic she has and she does so with passion and a great attitude. It was a full day and we were exhausted at the end, but we had such a great time and can't thank Anna and Owen enough for making sure we had a great time and came home with such wonderful memories of this day. We are already looking forward to next season and coming back to do this same run again. After going through one other place when we did our first rafting excursion, we will definitely be coming back to THIS one from now on, and I highly recommend this company. read more

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My family loved this experience so much! The raft guide was excellent with the adults as well as the children. The river was an amazing experience. Great for families. We will be back! read more

It was my first time river rafting so I was a bit nervous but Im glad I did it. We booked the half day one for beginners. There were a ton of people in our time schedule, but they managed everyone well. It looks like it's about 6ish adults/raft + the guide. Be prepared to paddle hard depending on who's in your group. They provide life vests and a water jacket - the water is COLD in June. You don't need to worry too much about your glasses falling off, maybe your hat but all our sunnies stayed in place with no problem. We opted for the morning slot (100% would do it again). Benett brought the ENERGY at 9am. He gave everyone a speech about the area and safety tips - including what to do if you fall overboard. No one on our trip fell out unwillingly. They had a few spots for you to jump in and swim. We were lucky enough to get Benett as our guide as well. He let us ride in the front if we were brave enough to! I will be recommending this spot to anyone visiting the area- if there's a way to recommend a guide, I would recommend Benett as well. Thank you for making our trip memorable! read more

What an amazing trip! We did the half day "Rush" trip down the South Fork! Benett crushed it 100/100 recommend this!! So much fun read more

Cascade Raft & Kayak - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Horseshoe Bend, Idaho

Great Time. Water is very nice. Ethan our guide was amazing very knowledgeable and great sense of humor.

From start to finish, 10/10. Straightforward to book online, and website was easy to navigate. Parking is plentiful and easy, and nice that there are spots in the shade. Water shoes included were great. Our guide, Eli, was extraordinary. Professional, knowledgeable, funny, and warm, we all felt we were in good hands the entire time. Without being militant, he had us double-check our life vests, and reminded us while bull riding what to be mindful of. Wonderful way to spend the afternoon, we experienced the adventure of the rapids, the calm of the river when he let us know when and where it was safe to jump in, the beauty of the surrounding environment, good conversation about the history and nature of the river, and lots of laughs when winning splash battles with our family on a separate raft. It was our first time river rafting, and Eli was the perfect guide for us. So memorable, and our teen is already asking for the next trip. Cafe/store/grounds/changing areas/bathrooms/lockers were all clean, despite how busy it was and that there were so many people (and kids!) there. Breakfast burritos and ciabatta sandwiches were tasty, as were the cookies, muffins, and packaged ice cream. Complimentary coffee was a bonus. Staff were wonderful, especially in the cafe - accommodating, fun, and all-around solidly kind and wonderful people. read more

Had an amazing time! Ethan was our guide and he was so knowledgeable and funny! We had the best time. Thank you Ethan for a great experience! And a shout out to Lilly our bus driver, thanks for getting us there safely. read more

Our friends booked a river raft trip for the four of us with Cascade Raft & Kayak. They are located on 55 just north of Horseshoe Bend. You can book online. You park at their facility, which has lockers and dressing rooms, as well as food and drink. Everyone was very nice. You are fitted with a lifevest, offered the use of a splash guard pullover and water socks, and then taken by bus up to Banks to unload the rafts and start your trip. You get to help the guide move the raft from the trailer to the water. I'm detailing all this because this was my first river rafting trip. Our guide was Tucker, and he was the best! He fitted us with our lifejackets and splash guards, and then came and talked to the four of us prior to boarding the bus, giving a lot of valuable information. Once on the river, he was very good about explaining what to expect, and giving detailed information about each rapid and other landmarks as well. He was very knowledgable, friendly, polite, and engaging. Tucker made my first experience thoroughly enjoyable. My wife and our friends also enjoyed the trip immensely. I would definitely do another trip with Cascade Raft & Kayak! read more

Overall, great experience! Staff were all great. The ground were well kept, picnic area, clean bathrooms, great changing areas, great photos. Felt safe the entire time because the staff is being on safety. I can't wait to do this again. read more

Had such a fun day today with Reece. Can't wait to do the full day next time Our entire group thanks you read more

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Thanks Benett for being an amazing guide! We did the half day class 2/3 rapids, and it was super fun. Looking back on the footage, we definitely could've done the class 3/4 rapids because the video looks way slower than experiencing it in real time. Depending on your group, you may have to work harder on paddling, but really it's not that bad. I'm semi sedentary, and I'm not feeling sore after 2 days. The staff all have great personalities and they go out on the river multiple times a day, so they really know what they're doing. If we're ever in the area, we're definitely making the 50 minute drive out from Boise again. read more

Great day of amazing adventure, and absolutely incredible scenery. Bennett was our guide for the day. He brought a lot of laughter, entertainment, and information to our tour. Having done both the half-day and the full day, I completely recommend the full day tour. We have a great experience and would certainly go back. read more

My husband and I did the half day lower south fork rafting trip with Joe. We couldn't have had a better guide. He made us feel confident and comfortable during our entire trip. He's incredibly knowledgeable and has a great sense of humor. We are already looking forward to booking another adventure! read more

Had a great rafting trip with Isabelle! The morning was a bit chilly and smoky, but the team gave out free jackets to wear with our life vests. The check-in process was smooth, and our guide was fantastic. They do give free coffee and lockers if you need to put anything up. They suggested taking off any wool or linen because if it gets wet, you'll end up cold. I would also suggest wearing some water shoes you don't mind getting wet. The level 2-3 river was fairly smooth and not scary at all. There were couple of mild drops, but for the most part, it was easy! If you've tried rafting a few times, I would suggest you try level 3/4. Will come back to try the higher levels! read more

Cascade Raft & Kayak - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Horseshoe Bend, Idaho

This is the second time I brought out of town visitors white water rafting here. It was great both times. Prepare to have an awesome time. The guides are funny, knowledgeable and make the trip great. (Bennett was our guide this last trip). I took the 1/2 day South Fork of the Payette River both times. We came from Boise, rafted the 1:30 trip and were back in Boise for dinner. But, you don't have to rush home because there are some good restaurants along the way. I will be back next year. read more

Our family went out yesterday with our family and one childhood friend. We had a blast! Our guide navigated the tricky parts with ease and was the right blend of calm and cool and funny and helpful. It was our second rafting trip ever and we will be back! Special shout out to Jake who was our guide and Ben on kayak/safety and Zoe who was our bus driver and photographer extraordinaire. Highly recommend to all visitors! read more

Cascade Raft & Kayak - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Horseshoe Bend, Idaho

We had an amazing experience with Cascade Raft & Kayak floating the South Fork Canyon full-day adventure! Our guides, Andy and Sam, were so knowledgeable about rafting and the river. They both made our trip really fun and exciting. We would definitely float with Cascade again! read more

It was not scary at all and I'm an old gal. You get a little wet but that part is refreshing. Our guide Reese was very good. Ask for him if you go! read more

Cascade Raft & Kayak - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Horseshoe Bend, Idaho

Went on a half day "chill" trip. It was excellent, easy to reserve and get there. Sophie, our guide, was fantastic. She has great stories and kept us all safe. The face glitter was over the top and a great added bonus. read more

This is hands down the best white water outfit in town. If you want to have an extra fun, good time ask for Reece or Sophie to be your guides. They both are amazing people and will get some extra big splashes!!!! read more

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We did two rafting trips with Cascade Raft and Kayak. Both were incredible and so much fun! Everything was extremely organized and you always felt that safety was a top priority. Both our tour guides, Sage and Sydney, were amazing! read more

Had such an amazing day on the river, Ahna was our guide and I highly recommend you book with her she made the trip so enjoyable and fun a constant professional can't say enough good things about her or Cascade they are the best read more

Cascade Raft and Kayak is a tradition for us--we come every year for our annual Ashamenta Healing Arts "Have Some Fun" outing, and it never disappoints! This year Allie was our guide and she was absolutely fantastic. Fun, entertaining, and such a natural at keeping the whole crew engaged--we all had a blast! We've been coming here for years and will keep coming back. Highly recommend! read more

Our family had a great time yesterday at Cascade Raft and Kayak. We did the half day Class III/IV rapids with Egg as our guide and the trip was flawless! Egg was a lot of fun, and safety first! No one fell out ;) The entire staff were dressed up for the 4th of July and it was festive and fun! The photographs we got were great - not a bad one in the bunch! Highly recommend! read more

Cascade Raft & Kayak - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Horseshoe Bend, Idaho

Our family had an amazing time rafting with Aiden and Michelle. Both guides were incredibly attentive and playful with our two young girls, especially when one was a bit nervous. If I could give more than 5 stars I would! Thank you both. read more

10/10 recommend!! Our whole experience was amazing! We did the South Fork Main Payette afternoon tour and had THE BEST time! The entire staff is incredible! Austin is the bus driver and photographer and has such a fun energy. Jared was our raft guide and was so nice and super knowledgeable. We felt so comfortable with him -- my 13 year old was a little nervous to start, but was all smiles the whole time! Bryson was the safety kayaker and also extremely knowledgeable and comfortable on the river. Jake, Mac, and the other tour guides were also so friendly and all knew their stuff. We couldn't have been in better hands! The tour was thrilling and relaxing all in one! You had your down time, but when going through the class III-IV you get a rush. There are a lot of companies to choose from -- and while I haven't tried any others, I would HIGHLY recommend this company to anyone! read more

Cascade raft and kayak is highly recommended. They have a really nice property right on the river with a gift shop. Step inside the gift shop to check in for your adventure they will give you a pass for each person in your party to get on the bus. As long as you arrive about 15 minutes before your start time you should be fine. Any last-minute supplies that you need or a bottle of water can be purchased in the gift shop. They have super cute T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and other Souvenirs to take home. if you need a dry bag, a water bottle or assorted useful accessories for your adventure you might find them here. They have a bathroom and free lockers for anything that you want to leave behind. Once the bus is ready to load, you'll only have very limited options for restroom. If you're doing the 1/2 day easy rafting the bus will take you up to Banks where they will give you a safety briefing and then you'll launch into the river for your adventure. Each boat can hold about 6 to 7 participants and a guide. The guides are super invested in your enjoyment and safety. They will make sure you have a really good time and all you have to do is listen to what they tell you to do. This boating activity is not super strenuous, but you do have to be somewhat able-bodied not necessarily be super physically fit to do this activity. You will get an opportunity to go swimming alongside the boat at times, but you will have to be hoisted back up into the boat by somebody who is staying on board. If you choose just to stay on board it's super enjoyable as well. The class two and three rapids are mildly rigorous, but the guides will keep you paddling to a safe part of the rapid . This is the most excitement that you will get otherwise it's a very gentle ride over the course of 2 1/2 to 3 hours and the boat will end up back where you started. I highly recommend that first timers choose the half-day easy-going rafting. Ropes and Ziplines The ropes course we did in July is also an enjoyable adventure. Just like the boating you sign up on the website, fill out your waiver, go meet at the same location,check in, and get on the bus. They have a property that's privately owned and not open to the public they will drive you to on the bus. The morning that we went, there were 11 people participating (all of us were ages about 12 to over 50) plus we had +4 to 6 guides. The first thing they do when you get up there is they gear you up with a harness, ropes, and a helmet. Make sure you wear comfortable clothing that you can move in and that has zippered pockets if you want to bring your phone or keys otherwise leave everything behind in a locker. Athletic shoes or hiking shoes are a must. The guides wear backpacks with things in them so if you need water during the rope course in an emergency, they will have it. Once you're geared up, they have a small testing course that's low to the ground. Your group will run through the course for them to make sure you understand all the safety instructions and how to proceed. The course itself is about 30 to 40 feet up in the air. The tree canopy keeps it shaded. The platforms are open, wooden squares. There are cables everywhere and if you follow the safety instructions and stay clipped in at all times, you won't even notice how high you're up. You will be busy focusing on getting across bridges that are made of various materials such as wood, rope, or wire. You will need to be agile enough to climb ladders and pull yourself up. You're also going to need to have some upper body strength and a healthy amount of cardiovascular fitness. If you get to any point in the ropes course, and you cannot continue, they can lower you down to the ground. You can go at your own pace. They are very patient and will let you rest if you need to. If you are afraid of heights and are not sure how you'd do, I don't suggest this activity. There are definitely risks. If you can't be very careful and follow the safety instructions with clipping in to wires and locking your clips, over and over again, I don't suggest this activity. There will be moments when you're on the ropes course that multiple people will be sharing a platform. You need to be comfortable with the fact that you are so high up and the only thing that's holding you on if you lost your footing are your ropes and clips. You have to be diligent about the safety process. If this all sounds good, I highly suggest this activity. I'm a middle-aged Mom and I took two teenagers with me to do this and we had so much fun. By the middle of the course, It wasn't easy for me, but I made it through and ever since we've done this I'm daydreaming about when I can go back and do it again. read more

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We just did a Class 3/4 family white water rafting trip with Cascade this past weekend. We had Jared as our guide and it was the best white water experience we have had so far! Since it's early in the season, river level was high, fast and very cold. Jared navigated us perfectly and we had a blast and will come back for all day class 4 trip for sure. We also had two safety in kayaks with us the whole trip. Everything was super professional and we got suited up in wet suits and splash guard. The facility was beautiful and everyone was super friendly and fun. read more

Eva was our guide and a lot of fun. Half day river trip was very refreshing and the staff was great. Easy drive from Boise and we recommend to all! read more

My family was in town to visit and we thought rafting would be fun. Ethan was our raft guide and he made the experience so fun with his jokes and historical facts. read more

Thank you Thank you. We had an amazing Super SouthFork trip. SAM and JAY were amazing and made our adventures on the water even better. Thank you!! My family and I had such a great time. I highly recommend this trip if you are looking for some thrills and adventure. We all were well feed and taken care of. Highly recommend Cascade Raft and Kayak!! read more

From parking and talking to the 1st employee to getting checked in to the actual river trip. One word..... AMAZING! From all the employees to the experience. Our tour guide Ellie was absolute a hoot! She had jokes, stories, let the kids jump in the river too. read more

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Reece & Kiki ROCKED! We had two/six people who were complete beginners in our raft and they both had a great time. Amazing time, super fun!

Had an amazing trip! Reece was our guide and he did great making sure the kids and adults all had a blast. Definitely a great trip for the whole family! We can't wait to come back and go again read more

so much fun ask for the incredible guided Jenavieve and Ebby such a great knowledge and great personalities! we will be back ! read more

Great trip down the river. Very professional in how the company is run. Makes for a safe and fun experience for all. The guide Aidan was wonderful. read more

Vasek and Isabell were the bomb! Not only did they guide us safely (and hilariously) down the river, but they also made sandwiches so good they were almost my favorite part of the day. What really made the trip, though, was their banter, knowledge, and expertise (not to mention their patience with our chatty family). Vasek even took his service a step further, by calling his partner to track down the exact brand and shade of nail polish I was dying to know. Andrew snapped some amazing photos and kept our land raft's tires between the lines on the way there and back. 10/10 for this crew and Cascade! Yeehaw! read more

Happy 4th of July to us! Had a fabulous time zipping down the river with our guide Ellie (and shout out to Addie as well) and our kids all of whom were home from college. Highly recommend Cascade Raft & Kayak--it's a well-trained, efficient, humorous, knowledgeable, and fun outfit. Cheers! read more

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Egg (Bennie) was terrific. Fun, personable, and taught us about both the river and some local history on the way down the rapids. Cascade Raft is a fantastic company and I couldn't recommend more enthusiastically. read more

Cascade Raft & Kayak - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Horseshoe Bend, Idaho

Photographer Zoe did an amazing job capturing the thrill & excitement of our rafting trip read more