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    5.0 (53 reviews)

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    Ashley L.

    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.

    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!

    Amanda B.

    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!!

    The roughest part of our ride...category 3!
    Andrea R.

    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.

    Our stop at Jump Rock
    Katrina N.

    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!!

    Erin J.

    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.

    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).

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

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

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

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    Rocky Mountain River Tours

    Rocky Mountain River Tours

    5.0(5 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    Took the Middle Fork of the Salmon trip in early July. It was amazing. Guides were top notch and…read morethe boating, camping, food and everything was perfection. Highly recommend.

    Seriously, "As good as it gets!". You're likely reading…read morethis in preparation for a Middle Fork of the Salmon River adventure. You may also be reading about Rocky Mountain River Tours for the Main Salmon trip, I cannot speak to that, but I know you'll be in good hands there too! Not a river-rat? No problem! But, there is something in you that is drawn to the Middle Fork, as are thousands each year. I am here to tell you that the best crew to do it with is Rocky Mountain River Tours. I would highly recommend RMRT, they're organized, efficient, friendly and experts on the river and off the river with delicious food and comfy camps. I have done other over-night and day rafting trips in Idaho, and I will say that there is something truly magical about the Middle Fork. And, more importantly, there are many magical, fantastic things about Rocky Mountain River Tours. I don't want to give away too much about the Middle Fork itself, but I will tell you all about Rocky Mountain River Tours. First, your trip will begin in the ugly Stanley, Idaho (it's beautiful, but ssshhh, we want it to stay a secret). You will meet Jared, the owner of RMRT, he is one hell of a river-expert and is super organized. He will provide with all of the needed gear, dry bags, wetsuits, tent, etc. He is great at answering all of your questions because trust me, you will have a lot. Jared is also the best because the morning you leave for your trip, he'll let you load the bus 10 minutes before the Stanley Baking Company opens so you have plenty of time to get in line. Trust me, this is a must. Get fuel for your first day on the river! Okay, so you got your belly full of Stanley's finest, you're on the school bus and ready to go to the best classroom in the world, the Middle Fork! Jared will provide you with some of your first lessons of the trip, interpretive tidbits on the way. Forest fire information, plant identification, where to look for elk and wolves, the works. After a long bus ride through the beautiful, I mean ugly and horrible, backwoods of Idaho, you're at the famous, Boundary Creek, the put-in for the Middle Fork of the Salmon. YES! This is a busy place considering you're in the middle of nowhere. Boats, dogs, kayaks, people everywhere. Now, this is important, use the bathroom here! Then make your way to the lead guide for RMRT. Fritz was ours, and he was the best. The guide will give you all the necessary safety information and make sure you have what you need. Then, to the boats! I could on and on about the details, but for the sake of brevity, I will leave you with some important points. 1. Ride with different guides throughout the trip and day. Each guide has a specific set of skills and they all have different backgrounds that brought them to the river. Don't worry, they are all expert whitewater guides and will keep you safe. 2. Get on the paddle boat! It's a fun way to get immersed in the river, but not for a swim...maybe. 3. Hike above camp! 4. RMRT has the BEST food of any trip I've ever been on. Hot carrot cake on the Middle Fork? Yes. And it is best carrot cake you'll ever have, I promise! 5. Ask questions! The guides are all super nice, patient and want to share their information with you. With that said, dig into the library and learn more about where you are! 6. TIP THE GUIDES! These guys and gals work so hard and often live on their tips, so make sure to have some cash or a check with you at the end. 7. Have fun. Take hikes. Write. Take pictures and live it up! RMRT is your group, no need to look any farther. Enjoy the Middle Fork!

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    Middle Fork Rapid Transit

    Middle Fork Rapid Transit

    5.0(3 reviews)
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    My trip was in June 2012 I've done two multi day trips down…read morethe Grand Canyon and wanted to try another famous float. I'm glad I picked Middle Fork Rapid Transit and The Middle Fork river. Great food and great guides. One of the owners (Grant) came along for the first two days of the trip before flying out. Grant often answered the phone and answered all my questions. This is the only river they do and being family owned, is what helped sell me on rafting with them. They even accomdated my camper that I needed to plug in for the week I was gone so the batteries would stay charged. They also offer a discount on return customers. One old timer on our trip came back just about every year. .

    WOW! What a fabulous trip! We had heard that this would be a fantastic experience, but everything…read moreway exceeded our expectations. The crew was so friendly, knowledgeable, skilled, and went out of their way to make us comfortable and happy. We had beautiful trombone music in the evening and again in the morning, signaling breakfast. The food? Well, suffice it to say, I actually gained 2 lbs! Gourmet food...delicious! Everything was so well organized and easy. The people we traveled with have become lifelong friends now. The Middle Fork? Gorgeous, breathtaking...and the guides knew stories and geological information that was really interesting and educational as well. Tim & I highly recommend this trip. You'll love it!!!

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