Availability and Reservations
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.
Use our simple
online form to check
available space & to make reservations for any one of their Idaho
whitewater rafting trips on the Main Salmon River. You can also use this form
to easily inquire about our Salmon River
rafting trip options.
Submitting your inquiry does not commit
you to the purchase of a whitewater rafting trip.
- Salmon River Trip Details
All the travel &
trip details you need for your Salmon River rafting trip. You'll find:
- Meet times and location
- How to get to the Salmon area by air and by
car
- What to bring & what's included
- Nearby lodging options
- References
Many of their guests have offered to share their
Destination Wilderness and River Time Guide Service experience with those who
are considering rafting with us..
- Additional Information
 
Experience Required
First timers, families, friends, experienced
rafters, and independent and mature travelers are welcome and thrive on their
Salmon River rafting trips. No previous experience is necessary. In fact, this
trip has again and again proven to be just right for those on their first
wilderness rafting adventure. Their minimum age is 6, except for high water
trips, in which case the minimum age is 16. The maximum age is up to you! Your
guides will gladly help with any aspect of their trip that is new for you,
whether that means setting up a new tent or learning to paddle.
Participant Fitness And
Activity Levels
River Time Guide Service trips are created with fun,
curious, and nature-loving adventurers in mind. Their Salmon River rafting trip
is ideal for those with a zest for the outdoors, moderate adventurers, and
self-determined activity levels. While you should be fit and in good health for
this trip, you need not be a honed athlete. First timers, families, friends,
experienced rafters, and independent and mature travelers are welcome and
thrive on their Salmon River Journeys.
Gratuities
It is common to tip your wilderness guide after your adventure trip.
However, It is not expected, but always greatly appreciated. If you are happy
with your trip and think your guide(s) did an outstanding job, please them know
or let us know. Thanks!
Itinerary
Changes
While they do everything possible to follow
the river trip itineraries listed, they
may be forced to adjust trips due to reasons beyond their control. Therefore,
these itineraries are subject to change.
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
fees. |
|
LENGTH |
ADULT |
YOUTH |
DATES |
|
4-Day Camp Trip |
$1550 |
$1550 |
May 2, 9, 25, June 2, 9, 16 |
|
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. |
|
5-Day Camp Trip |
$1750 |
$1400 |
June 21, 29; July 7, 15, 23, 31; September
1, 9, 16, 24 |
|
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. |
|
LENGTH |
ADULT |
YOUTH |
DATES |
|
4-Day Camp Trip |
$1400 |
$1400 |
May 2, 9, 25, June 2, 9, 16 |
|
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. |
|
5-Day Camp Trip |
$1600 |
$1280 |
June 21, 29; July 7, 15, 23, 31; September
1, 9, 16, 24 |
|
6-Day Camp Trip |
$1700 |
$1360 |
August 8, 16, 24 |
|
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. |
|
LENGTH |
ADULT |
YOUTH |
DATES |
|
4-Day Camp Trip |
$1400 |
$1400 |
May 2, 9, 25, June 2, 9, 16 |
|
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. |
|
5-Day Camp Trip |
$1600 |
$1280 |
June 21, 29; July 7, 15, 23, 31; September
1, 9, 16, 24 |
|
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. |
|
LENGTH |
ADULT |
YOUTH |
DATES |
|
4-Day Camp Trip |
$1175 |
$1175 |
May 2, 9, 25, June 2, 9, 16 |
|
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. |
|
5-Day Camp Trip |
$1375 |
$1100 |
June 21, 29; July 7, 15, 23, 31; September
1, 9, 16, 24 |
|
6-Day Camp Trip |
$1475 |
$1180 |
August 8, 16, 24 |
|
Space is limited:
RESERVE NOW
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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