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"The trip of a lifetime! It
was a great time to relax, time with our family and friends"
--B. Curran,
Salmon River Rafting Trip, 1998
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Salmon River Rafting Overview
 Salmon River rafting trips have a sterling reputation.
Bill Cross, Destination Wilderness guide and co-author of Western
Whitewater: The Definitive River Running Guidebook states, "of all that
I've boated, this is the nicest, all around river I've ever been on."
Destination Wilderness as a booking agent proudly offers Salmon River
whitewater rafting journeys through Idaho outfitter River Time Guide Service.
River Time Guide Service is owned by Terry Hughes a former trip leader and
guide for Destination Wilderness and operated by Terry and his guides who for
years have led trips on the Salmon River.
Thrilling rapids like Salmon Falls, Big Mallard and
Bailey Falls get your adrenaline flowing; long, calm pools allow you to unwind.
The campsites provide perfect settings to sit back and relax in the peace of a
truly wild place. River Time Guide Service's variety of water craft allow for
complete whitewater experiences: paddle boats for those wanting to be part of a
team driving a raft through boiling waters, oar boats for those who prefer to
sit back and watch the beauty of wilderness, self-bailing kayaks for kids of
all ages and nimble one- and two-person person inflatable kayaks for
adventurers seeking the latest in rafting technology.
A whitewater rafting trip on the Main Salmon is a
journey perfect for everyone. River Time Guide Service offers 4 to 6 day Salmon
River rafting trips and they offer both camp and lodge
accomodations. They invite you, your family and friends to join them
for a legendary Main Salmon River rafting trip. As with all of their trips,
they can help you arrange for travel to the rendezvous point.
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More About Salmon River Rafting Trips in Idaho
- Location:
The Salmon River whitewater rafting adventure begins
in Salmon, Idaho and will finish near McCall, Idaho. The metro area of Boise,
ID serves as the major city gateway and is serviced by most airlines. Charter
flights are available from Boise, Idaho to Salmon, Idaho. Please contact our
office for more information. They look forward to sharing this great river trip
with you!
- Gourmet Meals:
River Time Guide Service features the finest river
menu available. Breakfasts are multi-course presentations that fuel your system
for a day of pleasure. Gourmet deli-style lunches are laid out before you on
river's edge, complete with fresh meats, vegetables, fruits, and other snacks.
Tasty happy-hour hors d'oeuvres and beverages are presented daily as a salute
to a great day of Salmon River rafting. And the dinners, aahh the dinners.
Marinated grilled steak, chicken, fish and shish kabobs. Delicious and
wholesome pasta and potato side dishes along with fresh green salads. Dessert
is never forgotten, you’ll enjoy warm Dutch oven cakes and other
delicious pastries. The meals also include a variety of beverages, including
aromatic cowboy coffee and espresso. In addition, any special dietary needs you
have are gladly honored. Vegetarian meals are a pleasure for them to
create.
- River Difficulty:
The Salmon River has playful class III-III+ rapids.
Each day on the river they run moderately challenging rapids that are ideal for
first time rafters, experienced river runners and families with children of all
ages. Certain days are more rapid-filled than others and there are many long
and peaceful calms with scenery that has been described as the most beautiful
on earth.
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River Difficulty
Scale:
- Class I: Flat water.
- Class II: Current with small
waves and few obstacles.
- Class III: Rapids with
medium sized waves and few obstacles. Trips are fun and thrilling, ideal for
first-time and experienced rafters.
- Class IV: Rapids with medium
to large sized waves and hydraulics and increased obstacles to avoid.
- Class V: Rapids with large
waves and boat stopping hydraulics. These rapids require several maneuvers to
safely navigate. Class V is very difficult and recommended for experienced
rafters only.
- Class VI: Virtually
unrunnable... for highly skilled experts only!
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Why Choose River Time
Guide Service For Your Salmon River Rafting Trip?
 - Your Choice:
It's Your Trip, Not Ours. River Time Guide Service has been running the
Salmon River for years and believe that the best trip is the trip you desire.
They provide a foundation of safety and seamless logistics and have a wealth of
knowledge about the Salmon River. From there they create the trip you want,
adjusting their style to your wants and needs rather than asking you to fit
into their agenda. They can accommodate almost any special request which often
includes providing for specific meal requests, stopping for extended side
canyon hikes, camping near good fishing holes, and so on.
A Variety of Trip Options: With River Time
Guide Service you can choose between different trip lengths and styles. Choose
from a 4, 5 or 6 day camping and rafting trip or take the luxuries of home with
you and choose a 5 day lodging / rafting trip.
To add even more variety to your Salmon River rafting
trip, they provide opportunities to experience all the different types of
inflatable crafts. Try out a paddle raft, experience the maneuverability of an
inflatable kayak and kick back and just enjoy the ride in an oar boat.
On a multi-day Salmon River rafting trip you'll have
the opportunity to try a little bit of everything. They are also happy to
customize a trip to meet your wants and needs.
 - Your Safety:
At Least Two Boats and Two Guides Per Trip: On all
of their Salmon river rafting trips they always have at least two licensed
guides on the water. They believe that the safest possible trip starts with
appropriate staffing and that just one guide on the water is not as effective
as two or more. Therefore, they always have at least two boats and two guides
on each trip.
Full Safety Orientation and Gear: Before each Salmon river rafting trip
they provide a thorough safety and instructional presentation. For example, as
part of their full safety gear ensemble each client that paddles in the
inflatable kayaks are provided with helmets. They also provide wetsuits and
paddle jackets free of charge when needed.
Experienced Crew: Each and every year River Time
Guide Service is among the leaders in terms of the number of multi-day trip
guests who raft the Main Salmon. They run trips every week in the heart of the
summer. As such, they have a crew that knows well the characteristics of Salmon
River white water rafting trips.
- Your Comfort:
Smaller Group Size: Typically, their Salmon River
rafting trips are around 10-15 guests. They have the ability to take more at
select times during the season, but they generally prefer to keep group sizes
reasonable in order to maximize your wilderness experience.
Personable Guest to Guide Ratio: They run Salmon
River rafting trips with one guide for every three to four guests, a ratio that
they feel enhances each guest's experience in terms of safety, comfort, and
good company!
- Your Convenience:
Personal Camping Gear Included: All of their
Salmon River rafting trips include sleeping bags, tents, and sleeping pads. If
you prefer to not lug your stuff then let them make your preparation for the
trip easier!
Help with Pre and Post Trip Transportation and Lodging:
We will gladly share our comprehensive knowledge of the Salmon River
area and assist you with any transportation and lodging needs you have while
visiting them for your rafting trip.
- Your Satisfaction:
We are confident you will find your experience with Destination Wilderness and
River Time Guide Service to be exceptionally rewarding!
Trip Dates and Prices Salmon River Rafting:
Note
that you have different packages depending on your travel preferences. Each
option includes lodging and meals the night before your trip as well as all
government use fees. Please see each "all inclusive" option below:
BOISE TO BOISE PACKAGE:
Includes round trip charter flights from
BOISE to SALMON and BACK to BOISE. Combined with LODGING at the Salmon River
Lodge the night prior to your trip. Guests are flown from the Boise airport to
Salmon Idaho in In the morning or afternoon prior to the launch date. On 4 and
5-day trips guests take a charter flight off river from Mackay Bar, the river
canyon flight access point, back to Boise. On 6-day trips we provide a shuttle
from the road access river take out to McCall. In McCally guests then take a
charter flight back to Boise.
Note: Youth = child age 15 and
under; the minimum age is six except for trips in May and early June. Minimum
age on these trips is 16. All prices include government and land use
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LENGTH |
ADULT |
YOUTH |
DATES |
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4-Day Camp Trip |
$1550 |
$1550 |
May 2, 9, 25, June 2, 9, 16 |
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5-Day Lodge
Trip |
$2100 |
$2100 |
June 21, 29; July 7, 15, 23, 31; September
1, 9, 16, 24. Overnights in charming, comfortable, and rustic lodges in the
river canyon. |
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5-Day Camp Trip |
$1750 |
$1400 |
June 21, 29; July 7, 15, 23, 31; September
1, 9, 16, 24 |
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6-Day Camp Trip |
$1850 |
$1480 |
August 8, 16, 24 |
MCCALL TO MCCALL PACKAGE:
Includes Flight from McCALL to SALMON
before trip. Combined with LODGING at the Salmon River Lodge the night prior to
the trip. This option is best for guests driving to the area from the west,
flying into Spokane or starting their trip in McCall . Guests need to provide
their own transportation to the airport in McCall on the morning prior to the
launch date. A charter flight will fly guests to Salmon that afternoon. On 4
and 5-day trips guests will be returned to their vehicle by taking a charter
flight off river from Mackay Bar, the river canyon flight access point, on the
last day of their trip. On 6-day trips a shuttle vehicle will return guests
back to their vehicle in McCall from the road access river take out
Note: Youth = child age 15 and
under; the minimum age is six except for trips in May and early June. Minimum
age on these trips is 16. All prices include government and land use
fees. |
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LENGTH |
ADULT |
YOUTH |
DATES |
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4-Day Camp Trip |
$1400 |
$1400 |
May 2, 9, 25, June 2, 9, 16 |
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5-Day Lodge
Trip |
$1950 |
$1950 |
June 21, 29; July 7, 15, 23, 31; September
1, 9, 16, 24. Overnights in charming, comfortable, and rustic lodges in the
river canyon. |
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5-Day Camp Trip |
$1600 |
$1280 |
June 21, 29; July 7, 15, 23, 31; September
1, 9, 16, 24 |
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6-Day Camp Trip |
$1700 |
$1360 |
August 8, 16, 24 |
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SALMON TO SALMON PACKAGE:
Includes LODGING the night prior to the
trip at Salmon River Lodge, and charter flight back to Salmon at the end of the
trip. This option is good for guests driving to the area from the east, the
Yellowstone area, Salt Lake City or Stanley. Guests provide their own
transportation to Salmon on the afternoon prior to the launch date. Guests
vehicle will stay in Salmon during the trip. On 4 and 5-day trips guests are
flown off river from Mackay Bar, the river canyon flight access point, back to
Salmon. On 6-day trips we provide a shuttle from the road access river take-out
to McCall. Guests then take a charter flight back to Salmon, Idaho.
Note: Youth = child age 15 and
under; the minimum age is six except for trips in May and early June. Minimum
age on these trips is 16. All prices include government and land use
fees. |
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LENGTH |
ADULT |
YOUTH |
DATES |
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4-Day Camp Trip |
$1400 |
$1400 |
May 2, 9, 25, June 2, 9, 16 |
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5-Day Lodge
Trip |
$1950 |
$1950 |
June 21, 29; July 7, 15, 23, 31; September
1, 9, 16, 24. Overnights in charming, comfortable, and rustic lodges in the
river canyon. |
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5-Day Camp Trip |
$1600 |
$1280 |
June 21, 29; July 7, 15, 23, 31; September
1, 9, 16, 24 |
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6-Day Camp Trip |
$1700 |
$1360 |
August 8, 16, 24 |
SALMON TO MCCALL PACKAGE:
Includes LODGING the night prior to the
trip. For the 4 and 5-day trips a charter flight from Mackay Bar, the river
canyon flight access point, to McCall is included in the price. For six-day
trips you are shuttled back from the river canyon road access point to McCall.
For guests driving to Salmon, Idaho (be sure to arrive no later than the
afternoon prior to the launch date) guests vehicle will be transferred by a
professional shuttle service to McCall, Idaho on or before the last trip day.
The vehicle will be parked at the McCall airport. This option does not include
the cost for vehicle shuttle service. A $300.00 charge per vehicle for this
service will be added to the prices below.
Note: Youth = child age 15 and
under; the minimum age is six except for trips in May and early June. Minimum
age on these trips is 16. All prices include government and land use
fees. |
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LENGTH |
ADULT |
YOUTH |
DATES |
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4-Day Camp Trip |
$1175 |
$1175 |
May 2, 9, 25, June 2, 9, 16 |
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5-Day Lodge
Trip |
$1750 |
$1750 |
June 21, 29; July 7, 15, 23, 31; September
1, 9, 16, 24. Overnights in charming, comfortable, and rustic lodges in the
river canyon. |
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5-Day Camp Trip |
$1375 |
$1100 |
June 21, 29; July 7, 15, 23, 31; September
1, 9, 16, 24 |
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6-Day Camp Trip |
$1475 |
$1180 |
August 8, 16, 24 |
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Space is limited:
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Prices include all river
equipment, food, guides, tents, camp chairs, sleeping bags,sleeping pads (or
overnight lodging on the river when a lodge trip and not a camping trip) and
personal waterproof bags. plus all government and land use fees.
Destination Wilderness as a booking agent proudly offers Salmon
River whitewater rafting journeys through Idaho outfitter River Time Guide
Service. River Time Guide Service is owned by Terry Hughes a former trip leader
and guide for Destination Wilderness and operated by Terry and his guides who
for years have led trips on the Salmon River. River Time Guide Service proudly
and appreciatively offers trips on the Main Salmon River by permit from the
Salmon-Challis National Forest Service. River Time Guide Service is an equal
opportunity recreation service provider and is non-discriminating and is
associated with the U.S. Forest Service.
Cancellations/Transfers
If payment in is not received by 60 days prior to your departure, we
will regard your reservation as canceled. A $100.00 per person cancellation fee
can be charged in these cases, or we may keep the full deposit. We will also
charge a $50.00 per person cancellation fee for all trips canceled 60 days or
more prior to the departure date. If you cancel within 60 days of your
departure date , no refund will be issued. You are welcomed to find a
replacement for yourself. You may transfer your reservation to another trip
during the same year for a $25.00 per person transfer fee. River Time Guide
Service proudly and appreciatively offers trips on the Main Salmon by permit
from the Salmon-Challis National Forest and is an equal opportunity recreation
service provider.
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