We just completed 4 days on the Snake River with the HCR team. 10/10 all round. The staff were…read moreawesome (just great people), the hospitality (food and support) was amazing, and the rafting, rapids and fishing was incredible. Safety is a priority and nothing was an issue. Totally exceeded expectations and made for an unforgettable trip. Thank you Kevin and team. We'll be back!

We cannot say enough!!! 3 days on the Snake in Hells Canyon with 6 women all retired 65-77 , with…read morevariable experience--had a great time! Each guide had something unique to offer ---all put safety first. They also brought knowledge, cooking and camping skills, and great whitewater skills. This is a special outfitter from top down. We met and loved everyone! The gear list and reading suggestions were all helpful. You will want the recipes for their famously great food!

Salmon Raft is the perfect company to deliver an outstanding family memory. Read more below - we…read moreloved them so much we had to give them 5 stars twice.

Thank you Salmon Raft team for a FANTASTIC trip on the Snake River through Hell's Canyon - we had a…read moreblast! Kudos to Owners Lauren and Chris who go the extra mile to ensure the comfort and safety of all guests. They run their business extremely professionally and with a personal touch and it shows! As for our time on the River, we truly had the Dream Team with super-skilled guides Metta, Kert and Esme who provided top notch service throughout our trip. Excellent food prepared with care, camp sites set up each night and taken down each morning, rafting, fishing, exploring and so much more thanks to our amazing guides. If you're thinking about booking a multi-day rafting trip do not hesitate - choose Salmon Raft for a 5 star experience!

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!

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 place always has the nicest, most patient staff, great classes & safety is always first! I…read morehighly recommend them for buying or renting or even education. The staff genuinely care about education & support & accessibility! I know from firsthand experience they will work with anyone of any abilities (including physical or mental limitations!) 100% recommend! And big clean bathroom & beverages are available for purchase on site too.

We love floating The Boise River float yearly but felt we needed a little more than just 2 or 3…read moreLevel 3 rapids; so we decided to go next level and drive out to Banks, Idaho. After reading many reviews we decided to try out Bear Rafting Valley Company. Boy are we glad we did! We had a Blast!!! We had a party of 4. (2 adults and 2 kids). We are elderly and was a bit worried that it might be a bit too much...but the only problem we had is we couldn't stop smiling and laughing. There was a total of 7 on our boat. Our guide was a fun, very knowledgeable about nature, safe and entertaining man named Max. He kept us entertained the whole 3 hours. He even let our Grandkids jump out of the boat and swim. I was nervous when the grandkids did - but he said don't worry-I'll get them in the raft safely. There were several level 2 and 3 rapids that kept it exciting. We will definitely come again! The front staff is also very friendly and accommodating. I loved the fact that the drive was only 50 minutes from Meridian! Who knew this fun place was so close! We will definitely be back!

Check in time was 1:00 pm. They said meet guide at 1:15. They didn't come until 1:30 pm. Didn't get…read morein raft until 2:00 pm. Lots of inefficiencies and wasted time. The half day main is a lot of floating. Not a lot of rowing or rapids. Maybe three class II and three class III rapids in a 2 hour span. Fun once but I wouldn't do it again.

Greatest week of my life. Humbled by the beauty, power and grace of the river. Forever grateful…read moreto the guides for the gift of their leadership that included not just the requisite skill and knowledge, but also a tremendous joy and love that permeated our entire group from the start. I am a changed person and will cherish these memories for the rest of my days.

If you are interested in the most amazing river trip ever, you might want to book a trip with…read morecanyons right freaking now! The guides were the perfect hosts, keeping everyone safe on the river and wanting for nothing in the camp. Props to Wren and Chris as the mother ducks keeping us safe. Tess rules the kitchen with lasagne, New York strips, and salmon dinners. Colin was an excellent oarsman and bartender (wicked recipe on the tequila shot!) Tyler kept everyone organized and brought the Patty's! How in the hell Timmy kept up with this group at almost 80 is beyond comprehension. We enjoyed perfect weather mid June for a 6 day trip, our crew had 3 kids who absolutely thrived on all of the water activities. They can't wait to get back on the river with this group of guides. Way to go canyons crew, we love you all for life! Thank you for letting us be part of your family!

Highly recommend this place ! Dillon, Jake and Bill made great guides and hosts. We had an…read moreabsolute blast doing the jet boat down the river. The rapids were so fun ! We saw mountain goats and 2 bald eagle. Loved the history of Sheep Canyon and Kirkwood Ranch. Lunch was so yummy and such a scenic view Give yourself plenty of time to get there as it is quite remote and does take awhile to make the drive. Definitely do this if you can !

My husband and I just moved to Oregon, not quite a month ago. My best friend, Charity, came out…read morefrom Kansas City, and wanted to do something that she cant do back in Missouri. So, she was surfing the web and came across this. I am so glad she did! It took almost 3 hours to get there, but the scenery from Vale to the dam was well worth it. At first, I didn't want to spend that much money for a boat ride...but, I now think it is worth every penny and more! I had such a great time. Dusty was our guide (what do you call them? Are they Captains?) He was not only a great guide, he just seems like a great person. He was nice, polite, and did one hell of a job on the river! I have great memories with my bestie, and some really great pictures also. We didn't see any exciting animals, but that's ok. Still a great trip! I will go to Yellowstone for wild bears! :)

It was my first time river rafting so I was a bit nervous but Im glad I did it…read more 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!

Our friends booked a river raft trip for the four of us with Cascade Raft & Kayak. They are located…read moreon 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!

Had an awesome time rafting with our awesome guide, Dylan! Did a half day on the main Payette…read moresection. Views were stunning, the water was great, and both guides with the group were helpful and friendly. Our group had been rafting a couple of times, so the class 2/3 rapids were fun and very doable. An additional guide was taking pictures on the way, which we were able to pay extra for at the end-- super high quality pics for an affordable price. One thing to note is that the rafting office is a drive from the actual launch spot, so there is a bus ride on the way there as well as the way back. Highly recommend this company; we had so much fun!

Went out for a run down the north fork of the Payette this afternoon, and the trip was stunning…read more Easy drive out there, while getting some knowledge from our guide Jack. Once we arrived we got into the river pretty quickly and headed off. It was scenic, warm, and beautiful. Even saw a duck catch a fish, and a few osprey. Jack did a great job keeping us entertained and safely guiding us through some great rapids. I should mention this is only my second time doing this and the experience was everything I'd hoped for. Lunch at the end was also perfect, a little protein, little starch, and a salad, even dessert! If you get the chance to go out I highly recommend these guys. If they're anything like jack you'll have a great time!

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.