We had a great experience with the "lunch trip" rafting package. The guides and other staff were very friendly and everything went smoothly throughout the day. Staff were very conscientious about safety. The lunch was more adventurous than I was expecting--grilled chicken, tzatziki, couscous, and a vegetable salad, with PBJ sandwiches as an option, and ridiculously good, freshly baked chocolate chip or blueberry & lemon cookies. Our guide Joey was knowledgeable and entertaining. During the day we saw lots of wildlife: tons of trout jumping at caddis flies, a mink, deer, merganser ducks, and multiple bald eagles, golden eagles, and ospreys. The river itself is beautiful. A few tips: You can bring additional food or beverages and leave them on the bus, which meets the party at the lunch spot. Several groups rafting with us brought small coolers with their own drinks and snacks. Probably a great idea if you have any food restrictions. It's recommended that you leave any valuables or electronics (or other water-sensitive items) in your car or in a lockbox with the staff. The guides have some limited room in a dry bag for phones or cameras, but it's not the most convenient to be taking a phone out of the drybag and putting it back in. You will not have cell service most of the day anyway, which was actually rather relaxing. Even the town of Stanley doesn't have great cell service in areas, so you may want to set up an "away" or "do not disturb" notice for the day. Sunblock and a hat are helpful; you'll be in the open sun on the water for most of the day. Highly recommend this company for rafting in Stanley. read more

Stellar boat trip with Iz down the Salmon River. Iz had a great sense of humor infused with knowledge of both biological and cultural facts about the river (or perhaps I should say her delivery of fun facts was infused with a great sense of humor). I got just the right amount of splashed and enjoyed jumping off of accurately named "Jump Rock" to cool off. Iz even let one of our group members have a hand in guiding during the chill parts of the river - many smiles and laughs today - thank you to The River Company for a lovely afternoon well spent :) read more

Had a fantastic time with Lily who was our river guide. My husband and I took our 7 year old twin boys on the Class II & Class III trip. Everyone had amazing energy, they gave us wetsuits because it turned out it was going to be cold (the weather changed on us). The trip felt safe, well-planned, fun, and great for young kids. If you are looking for high adrenaline, I would say ditch the kids and do the higher class adults ones. Our boys had never been rafting before and really enjoyed themselves. All in all, we would absolutely return for another guided river trip with The River Company. read more

The River Company - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Stanley, Idaho

Absolutely fantastic experience! The River Company exceeded all our expectations from start to finish. SHOUTOUT TO AVERY. From the moment we arrived, the company was professional and enthusiastic. I was a little hesitant at first, rafting with little ones but they ensured everyone felt comfortable and ready for a fun day! Avery, our guide, was incredibly knowledgeable, skilled, and personable, enhancing our trip with interesting facts about the river and its surroundings while skillfully navigating us through the rapids. Towards the end of our river trip we pulled to the side for an incredible lunch. Our guides swapped their river gear for aprons and served us hot, homemade food and beverages. The entire experience was seamless and well organized. We highly recommend The River Company. This was the highlight of our family's trip to Idaho and we can't wait to come back! read more

The River Company - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Stanley, Idaho

Took my granddaughters for their first rafting trip! Our guide, Lucy, was awesome and so knowledgeable about the local environment! We had a blast! Highly recommend! read more

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Wild adventure with top notch guides!! My husband and I brought our 8 year old daughter to Stanley for a nature-fueled adventure. The River Company did not disappoint! The entire experience was top tier. From the moment we parked our car we were greeted with energy and excitement. Our guide Annie was friendly and patiently answered all our questions. But the entire staff was terrific and it felt like we were a group of friends enjoying a day on the river. We experienced rapids, calm spots, history and nature lessons, and there was even a spot you could jump off a rock into the river - which several guests and most of the staff took advantage of. We booked the family lunch trip where riverside lunch was provided. Daria (I think that's the chef's name?) made the best chicken tacos with all the fixins. There was coffee, hot chocolate, tea, and fresh lemonade, and even some dessert! Just what we needed before embarking on the second leg of our trip. They took some high quality photos of us on the river which were available for purchase afterward. They truly think of everything! So happy we booked with The River Company!! read more

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Rafting is always one of the highlights of our summer trips to Sun Valley and this year all 3 of our kiddos (10, 8 and 5 years old) were old enough to go. Our family of 5 + grandparents + our amazing guide Will had a raft to ourselves when we've had to share in the past. However, I think due to covid they may not be sharing rafts these days anyway. When you first arrive you get fitted for a life jacket and then take a 20 min bus ride to the river. The hardest part of the day (IMO) is walking thru the rocks to get on the raft. My 5 year old got a little nervous mid walk and tried to scramble back up to the bus, but Will picked him up and threw him on the raft. The kids enjoyed the ride while the adults paddled. It's definitely a little bit of an arm workout, especially in the rougher waters. The roughest part of our trip was when our raft first took off and we immediately got stuck on a rock, but Will came to our rescue. After that we had a few bumps, which delighted the kids, but it was pretty smooth rafting. We stopped 3/4 of the way for a snack (water and granola bar) and those who dared could jump off a rock into the freezing cold water. No thank you. In past years we also had a delicious lunch near the end of the trip, but they weren't offering that on the day we rafted. It definitely makes for a full day adventure so highly recommend lunch if they are offering it. You end up a little further from where you started so it was a 30 min ride back on the bus to our car. We were all a bit wet (although no one actually fell in this time), hungry and tired....but had a fabulous time! We'll be back for more rafting fun and while they are a few rafting options in the area The River Company does an excellent and safe job. read more

The River Company - The roughest part of our ride...category 3! - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Stanley, Idaho

Super fun raft trip! They were organized and efficient. Guides were awsome and food was excellent. We had a blast!

We had such a fun day! The staff at River Company were friendly, supportive and very entertaining. Our group of 22 had a delicious private lunch at the river side and had a chance to do some rock jumping along the way. I really appreciated learning about the history and environmental challenges of the area as well. Big thanks you to the staff from our whole family!! We'd highly recommend River Co. for your next River adventure. read more

My family and I had such a fun time on our rafting trip! We did the longer rafting tour option which included lunch and omg the mediterranean food we had was unexpected and much better than any rafting food I've had before so cheers to their chef. The water level was pretty low so it wasn't a very intense rafting experience but it was still a lot of fun especially jump rock. Our tour guide Dan was so great and sociable and he definitely needs a big bonus at the end of the season! Love this rafting experience!! read more

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This was such a fun company to work with. Our guide, Luke, was so fun. We started right on time and felt safe with our family of five the entire run. We had our three kids with us (13, 10 and 6) and they all had a blast. We took a 25 minute right to the launching point and after the safety speech, we took off down the river. It was so pretty and the perfect ride for families. It took us about 90 minutes from point A to point B on the river. Luke was so informative and fun. He told silly jokes to my kids and asked all kinds of questions as we rode the river. We loved everything about this company. We'd use them again in a heartbeat. read more

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A perfect way to spend an afternoon! Highly recommended. Our guide, Iz, was welcoming, knowledgeable, and made every moment fun. Great equipment and everything went smoothly. My daughter and husband had never gone before and we all had an amazing time and felt like we were in good hands with Iz (who also provided some great dinner recommendations). read more

The River Company - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Stanley, Idaho

My wife and I had never gone fly fishing before. Dave (the owner) was incredibly professional and helpful in taking me through the reservation and fishing license process. Our guide, Will Small, was wonderful at teaching us techniques and encouraging us with each cast and catch. We rafted and fished about 11 beautiful miles of the Salmon River and are now waiting, with baited breath (pun intended), for our next fly fishing adventure. Thanks so much guys!!! read more

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We had an exceptional time yesterday on the Salmon. Could not have been more beautiful, fun, exciting, well crewed and the lunch was deliciou. read more

We enjoyed a wonderful raft trip with the River Company last weekend. Maggie, our guide, was fun, competent and confident. We were given adequate and thorough instructions related to safety measures, and instructed on when and how to paddle. As a result, we felt at ease and able to enjoy the journey. The lunch was tasty and filling, and we developed some new friendships while sitting together at the picnic table. I look forward to our next trip with The River Company. It is a first class company with well trained employees--from the bus drivers, to the cooks, to the river guides. Thank you! Rebecca and Larry, McCall, ID read more

the guides are funny with positive vibes. the food was excellent and the River /scenery is beautiful! loved our rafting on the salmon. I highly recommend this tour!!!! we saw geese , ducks , osprey and fish. jumped off a rock into the river. lots of fun. also good tunes on the bus! read more

We had such a great time! Liam was our guide, and he was delightful. It was all around a magical day on the river. I definitely recommend The River Company! read more

Amazing amazing company! Our guide Maggie was so knowledgeable and answered all 300 questions our kids (ages 11,9, and 6) asked as we went down the river. our youngest started the ride nervous, but ended it by riding on the front of the raft because he felt so safe. thank you for a wonderful trip! read more

Outstanding company. You can tell the employees love their work and the company is well run, it shows. We took a rafting trip with another family, we each had our own raft and guide. Our guide was extremely nice, funny, and knowledgeable about the area. They bused us up to the start point, made jokes along the way, and pointed out places of interest. On the river the same thing. We had several other groups in other rafts which made it seem like a festive way. We saw a bald eagle flying in the canyon, that was awesome! The rapids were cool and just right for smaller kids, the guide did a great job of keeping everyone safe. The cooked us lunch and did a little more rafting. It was well worth the money and the experience was awesome. The whole family loved it. I feel like I should give them 6 stars! I highly recommend them. read more

My family and I recently did a fly fishing float trip on the Salmon River and could not have had a better time! Our guides, Will & Hunter, were an absolute delight. Very knowledgeable and they catered to two experienced fly fishermen in our group and to the two novices very well. Everyone caught beautiful cutthroats and rainbows. There was a nice picnic area where we stopped for lunch before continuing down the river. Being one of the novices, it was nice to both fish and just take in the views of the river and mountains! We will definitely be back next year! read more

My partner and I came with his family to whitewater raft. They've done it before but I was a complete first timer. We had such an amazing time! Reservations were super easy to book online, and when we arrived to the office, our guide Allie was there to greet us by name. They run their business very smoothly and made us feel so at ease. We did the straight shot with class 2 and 3 rapids and Allie was the perfect guide. They even gave us homemade cookies when we stopped halfway through to jump off Jump Rock! Overall, huge fan, and will definitely be coming back to hit the class 4 rapids! read more

The River Company was top knotch!! Our group of 6 including my 80 and 83 year old parents. Meridian was our guide and she did a fabulous job- guiding us down the river for our scenic tour and telling us all sorts of information on the area. She is brilliant!!!! We had a ball!! I cannot say enough wonderful things- we Hope to be back again. Thank you for a wonderful day!!! read more

Syd was awesome! She was really knowledgeable about the area and led the trip really well!! The building keeps extra jackets and wet shoes in case it's colder out read more

Just floated the Salmon with THE River Company... truly the best on the block. Acey Norris was our stellar guide- calmly instructing our crew to navigate 'piece of cake' and the 'narrows' rapids w ease. We were even able to surf the gnar! Amazing high end freshly made lunch at our break which included not only a sumptuous meal (we are not talking wraps people) but also warm home made cookies as dessert. All the staff we encountered were both knowledgeable and quick witted. This group clearly loves what they do. I highly recommend this outfit and experience! read more

Amazing guides that are very knowledgeable about the river! Saw a eagle and some deer as well. The guides here a very passionate about their jobs and love to have you involved :). Definitely plan to go back again. read more

Thanks TRC! It was our kids (8 and 4) first time rafting and they were nervous and excited. After the first rapid they were all in and in love with the adventure. Thanks for the safe, informative, and beautiful adventure! read more

Our family of 11 had an amazing day. Our guides Winter & Addie were awesome, as well as the whole team. They made it fun, adventurous, and safe. They were great with the grandkids 6 & 4, who had lots of questions. Definitely enjoyed by everyone! read more

Had another amazing day on the river with these ladies and gents. Kira was our guide this year, and great to see Luke back again from our trip last year. The entire staff is incredibly friendly and super knowledgeable about the river and its history. No shortage of stories to be told...plus some tall tales if you can spot them ;) Definitely would recommend to anyone staying near Stanley. We were a short hour drive from Ketchum. And don't forget to pick up a t-shirt...you won't regret it! read more

What an amazing day on the Salmon River with Addie, Dylan, Anna, Emily and Meridian! These guides are stellar, navigating rapids skillfully, spotting bald eagles and wildlife, cooking gourmet food, and providing our family with lifelong memories. We were impressed with the top notch gear the company provided and excellent customer service accompanied by smiles all around. Thank you River Company! read more

We looked at all the whitewater outfitters in Stanley and are so glad we chose The Rive Company. The owners and guides created the most memorable adventure for our group. We appreciate the extra attention to detail, safety and precautions so we could focus on the amazing fun on our Straight Shot. Luke was a 5 star guide and we'd recommend him to all. We love The River Company and can't wait to come back. read more

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We had a great Class 3 trip with them. They are friendly and knowledgeable. They accommodated my 84 year old mother who was a bit uncertain about the whole idea but had a great time. They were also very helpful in finding our lost sunglasses and mailing them back. Also they had a photographer on the river bank who got some great shots and sold them at a reasonable price. read more

Wow!!! Greatest trip yet!! We loved our captain Sam. She killed it. Everyone at the company was friendly, welcoming and they have great hats & hoodies! We loved our guide and her silly jokes kept the kids entertained during the float. read more

Friendly, professional and courteous. Our guide Meredith was top notch - extremely knowledgeable about rafting and surrounding areas. Great overall experience! Definitely recommend them for your rafting adventure! read more

Planning a rafting trip with The River Company was a great experience from start to finish. First, they truly do answer their phone pretty much at all hours. After scheduling online, I called after 8pm on evening (planning to leave a message) to reschedule to a different day because of a poor weather forecast. The gentleman who answered was kind and accomodating. In regard to the actual trip, there were multiple employees who greeted and welcomed us in the parking lot immediately after we parked. Our guide, Emily, introduced herself to us and immediately made us feel comfortable. Every member of the staff that we interacted with was kind and professional. The provided lunch was delicious and more than we expected. Emily was personable and talkative throughout the entire trip. She made us feel safe and confident as she directed our group when and in what direction to paddle. I wish we lived closer so that we could do another rafting trip with these guys! We all came away saying it was the highlight of our trip. Also, the photos that they took of us during the white water portion were excellent and of very high quality! Highly recommend. read more

My family had a great time rafting with The river company in Stanley. Our guide Caleb was great and gave us a great time rowing down the river. The rapids were class 3 which allowed for much fun and splashes but also some nice serene moments in nature. Great for begginers and moderate rafters. 10/10 would recommend. read more

This is our favorite company to go river rafting with when in the S.V. area. They always provide nice and friendly guides who make sure that you have a good time. Also the lunch that comes with the meal is usually very good. They have a professional photographer taking photographs on every run so that you can be sure to capture the moment. River rafting with "the company" is a great way for vacationers to spend time as a family. Just make sure you have the coffee ready for that 60 mile drive up highway 75 to meet up in Stanley. Don't forget the sunscreen.! read more

Great team and a great company. Very well organized and very friendly. Can't wait to use them again.

If you are looking for a rafting experience that the whole family can enjoy this is your company. The River Company offers trips that includes all ages 4 and up. This wasn't our first water rafting trip. In fact we have done many along the American River, New & Gauley but this was our first chance to go rafting with our 6yr and 4 year old children. We were so excited to take a trip that would allow our boys to experience an activity their parent truly enjoyed and were passionate about. There aren't too many companies that give children the opportunity to experience rafting. We were greeted in the morning by lots of friendly faces and smiles. Sam one of the guides went over safety and expectations to make the trip successful and enjoyable on the bus. Sam is funny and outgoing. She set the tone for the rest of the day. The trip is on the Salmon River and starts at the Elk Creek. Make sure you smile at the beginning of the first rapids because your picture will be taken by a photographer. The trip ends at Torrey's. The main rapids are at the beginning of the adventure and ends in calm waters. Again this trip is great for beginners and children. The guides are awesome! Very informative, patient, and knowledgeable (Not only about rafting but also the beautiful surroundings). We were so lucky to have Mallory as our guide. I can not say enough great things about her! She truly has a gift with the children. She educated the children about the previous dam and the rehabilitation of the river for Salmon spawning. She also provided useful and interesting facts about the surrounding area. One of the highlights for the trip was the stop to let rafters jump from a large rock. Sam made sure that everyone made it up the rock safely. My two little ones even jumped. It was very exhilarating and great break to cool off. We stopped later to eat. Out of all of our rafting trips and experiences there is NO food that compares! Everything is fresh ingredients, healthy, and hot. The cook Susan was amazing. The salad and marinated chicken was mouth watering. The picnic area was clean and there was a place to take a much needed potty break. Our boys did not want the trip to end! Once you arrive back to the store your pictures of the trip will be waiting for you. I can't thank The River company enough for the wonderful and amazing memories we made. Thank you Mallory for everything!!! Thank you for making our little guys 1st trip magical. We wish you well in all your endeavors and hope to see you again on the river :) read more

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We had SO much fun yesterday. Our guide Nick was an absolute pleasure to talk to the whole trip. We were thankful to be able to paddle down the river during the tail end of the season. Everyone on staff was lovely, kind, and friendly. We loved every joke and moment along the way. We felt super safe and took note of the safety changes and accommodations to keep staff and guests safe the whole time. Thank you to The River Company! We had a blast. :) read more

Fantastic day on the river. Guide Madeline was super, friendly and knowledgeable. Chicken tacos lunch was great. Would definitely come back.