Hands down, 11 out of 10, one of the most fantastic white water experiences we've ever had. I've…read morebeen white water rafting for nearly 30 years with a variety of different rafting companies, however, this was my first experience white water kayaking and it was next level. Not only was the scenery some of the most spectacular we've ever seen, but the level of service, professionalism, knowledge and attentiveness were truly second to none. When they talk about the shadow effect in businesses, it's clear that someone as wonderful as Jaclyn is at the helm. Her care, attention to detail, responsiveness and all around loveliness spreads out to her amazing team and allows them to show up as their fullest selves and truly live into their superpowers. The guides Sebastian, Emmy and Jack were so wonderful and as a result of Sebastian's guidance, and my son's and Emmy's encouragement;), I was able to kayak my first class 4 rapid (something which gave me endless mom points with my son:)) and live to tell the story;-). For anyone looking for a top notch operation and an extraordinary adventure, you need to look no further...

We highly recommend the jet boat tour up the Salmon river…read more Our capitan was highly knowledgeable, and quite skilled behind the controls, in addition to sharing lots of history and information about the flora and fauna. The canyon is stunning! This is a must do experience!

This place is amazing. Called last min to see if they had 2 spots open for myself and my daughter…read moreas I'm a truck driver and we found ourselves in town. They were able to squeeze us in last min for a half day white water rafting trip. Everyone who works there was super friendly and went out of their way to introduce themselves to us. After a short ride on the "cool bus" and and a little safety talk, we were on our way. Our guide Chris was super cool and knowledgeable about the area. In between rapids and one liner dad jokes he told us about the different cliffs and other stuff on the river. Overall it was an amazing day that we will remember for the rest of our lives. Highly recommend this place for all your salmon river needs!!

We've done two half-day trips with H2O over the past two summers -- the first in June of 2018 and…read morethe second just yesterday. Found the company through Groupon, and had a great time the first time so we came back with a group of five adults and five kids. Catfish was the guide both years for the "grown up's" raft, and Taylor was the guide for the kids. Our guides were great -- Catfish took us through the most exciting parts of the rapids, and was very knowledgeable about the river. Taylor was careful with the kids (didn't take them through the most hairy water) and was very nice, letting the kids take turns controlling the raft during calm spots. The water was a lot better in July than in June, and the half day trip took a little less than three hours. The rapids were fantastic -- some of the best we've encountered in Idaho. The guides had dry bags for our phones and keys, and coolers with drinks. We'll use H20 again and will try to book a whole-day trip next time. A great experience with great guides.

My 84yr old mom wanted to "do a big river trip" and booked a 5-day trip down the Snake River for…read moreus. The food was great, the views amazing, the cellphone-free environment much appreciated. The best part? The company. The oars staff were friendly, highly-capable, and were the most entertaining part of the trip. I've never talked so much my whole life, but these guys were a hoot. We saw a few people get drunk, beligerant, and not wearing PFDs across the river one day. Some of the other river guide companies do not operate a tight ship. I'm so glad we went with OARS because my stress level was zero other than the rapids. The 5-day down the Snake River was perfect as you really get into the groove of rafting that 3rd day. I just wish I could have stayed on the river longer!

I took my 3 nephews on a rafting trip down the Salmon River for 6 days and 5 nights June 6 - 7…read moreusing the O.A.R.S. Dories company for our guide. It was a terrific adventure, but what made it so great had a lot to do with our guides and their friendly, hard working and professional manner. The team leader was Caroline who was so impressively competent. All the other guides deferred to her easily and she made intelligent decisions to keep the trip safe from high and fast water as well as comfortable with well chosen camp sites and interesting hikes and things to see. While she took charge readily, she did it with a smile and a great sense of humor. I like to joke around a bit and Caroline was right there making me feel comfortable and joking right back with me. We shared some wonderful conversations that made the trip even more special and memorable. I probably will never see her again, but I will always remember how capable, kind and personable she is. Her 3 other guides were Caiden, Shane and a trainee John Evans. I was so impressed with how open and friendly they all were. We had lots of time to just talk and relax both on the river and in camp. They all joined in our group like they were one of us talking about their lives and things they liked when we asked. Always smiling and friendly. They didn't ever monopolize the conversation or become too opinionated. They just joined in and flowed with the group just like the river we were floating on. Every day they spent arduous time setting up camp and then breaking camp the next morning, cooking really tasty meals 3 times a day and tending to all of our questions and needs. They truly never complained. They would put us first when we needed something always with a no problem attitude. I never heard one of them complain or act in a way that was unbecoming of the job they were doing. For 6 straight days to do all that work with never a complaint was amazing to me. I believe they all love what they do and take the job as a treat to be out in the wilderness riding the rapids and sharing with people an amazing adventure in the wilderness. I'm 71. I may never do a trip like that again just because of my age and stage in life, but if I do, it will for sure be with the O.A.R.S. team and I hope I'm lucky enough to get to reconnect with any of those wonderful guides.

Just took my family on a rafting trip with Gary Lane on the Salmon River. It was an amazing…read moreexperience for me and my family. Plus my cousin and her family. with 4 kids under 12 Gary made it interesting for them...stopping by "Ruby beach" to look for red stones, and Interesting for the two teachers on board with historical facts on Indians, the river, settlers, and geology. He was a walking encyclopedia and I am glad we booked with him. I recommend his rafting tours to any family wanting a break from reality and a fun and educational time on the lake. His 35 years of experience was evident and I'd definitely book him again for another tour. we are hoping to do an overnight on the River with him one day.

Beamer's is the best! Our captain, Jace Halley and deck hand Jeff Tillea were fantastic. Both were…read morevery friendly, personable, and had a great sense of humor. They have a wealth of knowledge about boating, the river, and Hells Canyon. Jace shared the history of the canyon and both of them pointed out all the bighorn sheep, deer, bald eagle, and even a moose swimming across the river! The people at all the stops were friendly and welcoming. The boat was comfortable. There were granola bars and coffee at the first stop, then a couple of mail stops, then we had sack lunches at Copper Creek Lodge. Lunch was fresh turkey sandwiches, chips, cookie, amd an assortment of sodas. These guys know how what they're doing and they do it well!

Very enjoyable ride into Hells Canyon Captain Jim, and deckhand Jeff were friendly and…read moreknowledgeable. We made several stops to hear about interesting historical facts and stories about the area. My only regret was not being able to get wet on the way back to Lewiston HIGHLY recommend this trip.

We had a great time. I brought my husband and my 78 year old mother and my aunt. We all got wet and…read morehad fun. My husband and I enjoyed the small museum on one of the stops and another stop was Sturgeon Rock which my husband jump off into the river. I do feel for the price the lunch could have been better. There were plenty of drinks for everyone. Captain Eric and Cassidy were great. They played music during the ride at our request and were very helpful getting in and out of the boat. Captain Eric had years of experience driving that boat so we felt very safe. We saw deer, big horn sheep, eagles and a sturgeon. A very professional company and nice big boats with a roof to shade us.

The Captain and Hostess were very attentive on the boat ride!!! The canyon views were beautiful!!!…read moreLunch was good!! I will recommend to all friends and family!! Thank you from a 66 elder person.

Had an amazing time,full day with lunch with very professional outfitters.Had a raft ride of our…read morethat was one we will never forget

Epley's was on time and professional; we really enjoyed our 1/2 day trip. Our expert, Mike, knew…read morethe river well, and he gave us tons of information about the river and the surrounding area in addition to guiding us through the rapids. He helped the novice rafters (my godson & I) feel empowered while giving the experienced rafter (my husband) an exiting time. I didn't think I'd like rafting, but with Mike's experience, I'd be down to try a 3-day camping adventure. :)

Ross was great! Made sure we got some decent waves and really "went with the flow" of our group !…read moreGreat day!

Ross was the most amazing guide! We loved every moment of our time on the river…read more It was a bittersweet experience as we had sent my brother off into the river for his last trip, and when I told Ross about our morning he knew it was a very special, yet difficult time for all of us. I would definitely recommend this rafting company, and of course if you can choose, go with Russ.

I first want to say a big thank you to Tanner, Jerry and Madeline for such a great experience!…read moreTanner was so knowledgeable in so many diverse subjects! Jerry and Madeline worked so hard to make sure all of the guests on the trip were well taken care of. This was a 3 day two night food and wine trip and Chad from Dusted Valley Winery made sure to keep our cups full and was very informative about his winery. I felt so relaxed and pampered and it was just what I was looking for. As for the food, it was fantastic! From scratch made s'mores and hors d'oeuvres to black cod and steak it was so delicious! Thanks again for such a great time. I am looking forward to a trip next year to the Hell's Canyon and hopefully with this same crew.

We floated the Grande Ronde river on a three day, two night food and wine trip and had a great…read moretime! The crew was fun, hard working and we never went hungry or thirsty. The set up was efficient and comfortable and the float was interesting to all of us in the group. It was well organized, and a great way to river camp with a bit of "pampering" included! Thank you Tanner, Jerry and Madeline!!

ROW took us down the Salmon River Canyons and the end of Hell's Canyon on the Snake for 4 days at…read morethe end of the 2016 season on what was one of the best raft trips I've ever experienced or could even imagine experiencing. The first thing you should think about when planning such a trip is the skill and reputation of the guiding service. ROW totally rocks! Everything is considered and planned for and if surprises come up (which they always do) ROW gets top marks for handling everything in a professional and incredibly fun manner. The guides were mega-stars; the food and drinks were superlative at every meal, and the equipment was first class. As importantly, it was a great learning experience that ranged from rafting and kayaking technique to Native American history and riverine ecology as well as environmental education about the plant and animal life. Bottom line is that I can't remember a better time on any river anywhere. They made such an impression on all of us that we've already started planning for next year's trip and we can't wait to see them all again. Below is a picture at our first night's wondrous camp showing my athletic honey (who begged them to let her carry her own equipment to our luxury campsite so she could get more exercise). There were so many stars and the Milky Way shown so bright you could almost read by starlight!

Our group had the most incredible time rafting the main Salmon River near Riggins for 3 days with…read moreour wonderful guides Maxim and Ashna. We were so well fed (and all the meals were the best), learned so much about the plants, wildlife, and history of the area, and got to camp in the most beautiful spots on the river. This was our groups first multi-day rafting trip and our guides truly went above and beyond to make it our best river trip yet. We'll definitely be booking with ROW again and 100% recommend the company and our guides!