I was given a refund of the difference between the price listed and the price charged. Start to…read morefinish it took 4 days but they made it "right"

I've got to say that all the five-star reviews for Idaho River Sports are well deserved. My wife…read moreand I bought a paddle board and kayak last year. Everyone who helped was very friendly and knowledgeable giving us the information needed to make the right decision. Prices were very reasonable too. What sets them apart is their after sales support. Months after our original purchases, we came back today needing some help on how to secure the kayak to the roof of our car. Jake was especially helpful showing me how to properly tie it down. Kudos to the entire Idaho River Sports team!

This is the second time I brought out of town visitors white water rafting here. It was great both…read moretimes. 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.

We arrived extremely early, but so glad we did. Right after we arrived the traffic began to back up…read moredue 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.

Boise River Raft and Tube is a great way to get some nice floatation device if you don't have your…read moreown or if you are bringing visitors who don't have a floatation device. At the end of the float, Boise River Raft and Tube has a designated rented raft and equipment pick up spot, for easy dropping off of your equipment. It is nice not having to lug around the gear after soaking in the sun for a few hours. They also have a bus shuttle service which takes you back to the top after floating down to the bottom. Service is always great. The workers are friendly and have good knowledge on how to have a safe and fun floating experience. Pro Tip: For those not wanting to ride the bus back to the top and going in a group. Consider parking a vehicle at the bottom, piling into another vehicle, and then driving to the top. After you float down with your group, hop in the car at the bottom and pick up the vehicle at the top. Though the bus ride back to the top isn't anything to be feared and is a great option.

My mom and I had the BEST time floating the river with Boise River Raft & Tube Rentals. Bill and…read morehis daughters not only helped us get into the water and make sure we were knowledgeable about the float, but also helped us get back out at the end. We got very lucky catching the river on a very empty day! The raft was comfortable, we were given paddles and life jackets, and just laughed the wholeeeeeee way down. I can't wait to come back with my husband and kids to do this again soon! The absolute best!!!

Very nice place for swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding!read more

What a fun and unique park to add to Boise's already amazing collection. I went on a very hot day…read morein August and the cool water was very refreshing. It's also enjoyable to watch the kayakers and surfers on the waves.

Adam is the man! He is living the dream, literally doing what he loves everyday, and it shows, his…read morepassion for guiding wide eyed rafters down the river, is evident. It was beautiful. He is very knowledgeable and I felt totally safe even when we hit the first "rapid". They provide all the gear and training, you just sit back and enjoy the ride (I mean you do have to row:) )We will have to do this again. Thanks Adam and the guys from BROO!

Don't wait, book now! 73 year old guy here, paddled the Boise River with my sweetie in July 2026…read more My first day in Boise, this trip could not have been a better introduction to the hidden wilds of a great city. Randy, an analytical chemist and very experienced outdoorsman, was outstanding as a guide, guiding the raft with precision while entertaining with a vast knowledge of the river and jokes as bad as mine. BROO provides everything except your bathing suit, just push the easy button and go. Trips are tailored to the needs of the guests, so just call. 5 stars, from a guy who rarely gives anything 5 stars.

Sean and Ginger have created a slice of heaven they perfected to share with the world. Their years…read moreof work history between both of them built the backbone of their business that shines due to their hard work and heart. We've done many rafting trips over the years but this was the first time we've gotten suited up in a farmer john suit, water booties, and long sleeve waterproof shirt to combat the cold water. We have been in snow melt runs before so this was interesting but oh so great to be comfortable on the river. I was never cold and interestingly never too warm despite the layers. Sean follows the raft in a white water kayak to be a safety back up just in case and also snap some cool pics - also a first on a rafting trip and I thought it was awesome. Stephen did a great job navigating our raft and the collective group of us were all skilled enough to ensure we didn't tip over or fall out of the raft (except one person). We just loved it! We did the canyon stretch for 5 class 4 rapids in like 45 minutes. The trip felt like it went fast but it was so fun! Lunch was delicious, allergy sensitive which is always appreciated. It was nice to see this part of Idaho since we usually stay further south west due to where family lives when we visit. It was a treat to be on the rafting trip and catch some hot springs nearby and on the rafting trip. This river stretch includes Pine Flat hot springs but Kirkham is within a couple miles and part of a different run they offer as well. 100% recommend if you are looking for an awesome adventure with great people!

My family came here on vacation (some of us are still a bit wet haha) and it was genuinely awesome…read more We met Ginger, one of the owners, who took pictures for us while our guide, Hunter, helped us on the raft going down the river. Ginger had to go out of her way to drive down river, beat us there, get into position, and take the pictures. Obviously that's a lot of effort, but the pictures came out great. Hunter, our guide, was just the coolest friendliest guy and made us all feel very welcome. Basically the vibes were just good and friendly and jokes were flying the whole time. I would highly recommend this place for anyone that's physically able to do it.

This is a fun place to cool off on a hot day. Plenty of parking that lines the pond area so you…read moredon't have to carry things very far to get to the water. There's a nice sandy beach where you can set up your things. If you need it there are shaded and unshaded picnic tables on the pavement and bike racks to lock up your bikes nearby. Lots of ducks and geese so watch for poop bombs but not that bad. Overall a clean park. We noticed scuba divers, fishermen, magnet fishers, kayakers, and lots of paddle boards. The water is pretty clear and clean and is on the cooler side. There are rentals available if you want to pick up a paddle board or bring your own. On the hot summer weekends, get there before 11am because there is little to no parking after noon.

Great area for summer recreation. Lots of walking and bike paths, a few sandy beaches, picnic…read moretables overlooking the water. Very clean in the areas we explored on our paddleboard. Plenty of the ducks came close to visit, probably looking for food, but not aggressive at all. Really nice park and water area in the middle of Boise.

One of the nations premier white water raft manufacturers, Very high end materials, and…read morecraftsmanship. All hand made in Boise ! You will see Maravia rafts all over the country and world. One of the cool things about Maravia is that they can custom paint your raft to what ever color/s you like. You an Oregon Ducks fan?...No problem, Green, and Yellow. Pretty cool that these are made right here in Idaho.

This is a must do if you are in Boise. Super relaxing, doesn't get ghetto or crazy. If in a tube,…read moremight be a good idea to ask for a paddle. Staff is very friendly.

This company made our day. We drove in all the way from Park City, Utah and arrived hot, cramped,…read moreand ready for recreation. Colleen and Lisa were so helpful and accommodating even though they were about to close up when we got there. They quickly and efficiently set three of us (two dads and an 8 year old daughter) up with tubes and vests and sent us on our way. We had a BLAST! At first our daughter was timid and held on to us, but by the end she was floating along all by herself and didn't want to get out! The river was beautiful and cool, the perfect prescription. The shuttle arrived exactly on time to take us back to our car and Colleen and Lisa were there to meet us. Thank you so much for a wonderful experience.

Did a 6 day and 5 night trip with my 13 year old son on the main fork of the salmon. Canyons crew…read moreengaged my son and the other kids as much as they did the awesome newly weds as well as the grandparents on the trip. The river was awesome 1st week in August. Canyons guides were caring, fun to pass the time with and kept us safe, well hydrated and happily fed. What seems unique with this outfit is they alllowed us to paddle in a boat, paddle in an inflatable kayak ( a duckie) , use a real kayak or lounge on an oar boat while they did all the work. Will be back with the rest of my family soon. Worth every dollar spent for this trip.

Make sure you are 100% sure that you can make your raft trip dates that are two or so years in the…read morefuture! Once you reserve and pay your deposit, this company will not allow you to reschedule or get a refund for any reason. They will tell you that they "are a small company and can't make changes" even when you are more than a year before your trip (and they could easily find someone else to take your place). Canyons will tell you to "buy travel insurance and make a claim if you need to". But of course the insurance has a million caveats and will only cover you in cut and dried cases (what if your son schedules their wedding during your trip? Of course Canyons won't allow you to reschedule and insurance won't cover your deposit). Buyer beware! We're pissed that these guys were so inflexible and unwilling to compromise. We are out a couple thousand bucks from deposits and useless travel insurance costs (yes, Travel Guard Insurance is a POS as well)