Adventures – Hells Canyon Adventures (2024)

This adventure is perfect for history buffs and thrill seekers alike. Enjoy every swell and drop as we jet through the first 18 miles of the Wild River Section of the Snake River. Marvel at the huge, jutting cliffs and impressive scenery — don’t forget to bring your camera! You’ll also get the opportunity to explore the Sheep Creek Historic Ranch, a homestead that flourished in the early years of the 20th century.

Boarding Start Time will be dependent upon boat available and current water flow predictions.

START AND RETURN TIMES

• Start Boarding: Noon Pacific Time
• Return: Approximately 3:00 – 3:30 PM
• Departs from Hells Canyon Creek Visitors Center and Launch Site
• 36 miles round trip
• $164.80 per adult
• $90.64 per child (5 -11)
• $1.03 per infant (1-4)
• Lunch, Water / Lemonade included
• Reservation required. If you are booking 24-48 hours in advance call our office for updated tour schedule, you may not be able to book online.

BEST FOR

• White water enthusiasts
• Travelers on tight schedules
• Families
• Family Reunions
• Groups
• History lovers
• People with limited mobility

This adventure through the Wild River Section features the biggest rapids on the river, the deepest depths of the canyon, and the most jaw-dropping scenery transitions throughout — you can expect to see rock walls, desert grasslands, and alpine forests on the same trip. Listen to our captains as they regale you with stories about the early Native Americans who inhabited this area and the ranching families that called Hells Canyon home. Keep your eyes open for wildlife such as bald eagles, black bears, and bighorn sheep. Lunch included.

Boarding Start Time will be dependent upon boat available and current water flow predictions.

START AND RETURN TIMES

• Start boarding: 11:00 AM Pacific Time
• Return: Approximately 3:30 - 4:00 PM Pacific Time
• Noon, Returns around 5:00 – 6:00 PM
• Departs from Hells Canyon Creek Visitors Center and Launch Site
• 54 miles round trip
• $218.36 per adult
• $109.18 per child (5-11)
• $1.06 per infant (1-4)
• Lunch, Water / Lemonade included
• Reservation required. If you are booking 24-48 hours in advance call our office for updated tour schedule, you may not be able to book online.

BEST FOR

• Anyone who wants to experience the Wild Section (BEST PART) of Hells Canyon in one day
• Travelers who will only see Hells Canyon once in their life
• Couples
• Family Reunions
• Business / Company Outing

Hells Canyon is the deepest gorge in North America, and at the bottom of it roils some of the biggest whitewater in Idaho. During your one-day rafting adventure, you’ll admire the spectacular scenery of this wild canyon while learning about the history of the area. Our seasoned guides will help you experience this part of the West (and serve up a fine lunch, too).

PACKAGE INCLUDES

• 6.5-7 hours on the river
• Jet boat shuttle
• 30-36 miles, wind dependent
• Family-style lunch

START AND RETURN TIMES

• Start boarding: 10:00 AM Pacific Time
• Return: Approximately 5:00-5:30 PM Pacific Time
• Departs from Hells Canyon Creek Visitors Center and Launch Site
• $229.28 per person ($130 rafting, $86 jet boat shuttle)
• Minimum age requirement in high water flows 12 years of age, in lower water flows 8 years of age
• Must be able to get in and out of the raft without assistance from your guide
• Reservation required. If you are booking 24-48 hours in advance call our office for updated tour schedule, you may not be able to book online.

BEST FOR

• Adventure seekers
• Whitewater enthusiasts
• Families with older children
• Family Reunions
• Business / Company Outings

Want to explore the entire river canyon? This trip is for you. You’ll see the mouths of three separate rivers, traverse through three states, pass by active ranches, view historic mines — and, of course, thrill at every last whitewater rapid! Most companies pack this adventure into one day, but we offer it for the same price as a one-day adventure so we can share the best of the canyon with you.

PACKAGE INCLUDES

• Two days, one night
• 210 miles round trip
• Family-style lunch provided both days
• Snacks and drinks provided both days
• Shuttle services to and from hotel
• Lodging in Lewiston (Hells Canyon Grand Hotel) provided

START AND RETURN TIMES

• Start boarding: 10:00 AM Pacific Time
• Return: Approximately 3:00 PM Pacific Time
• Departs from Hells Canyon Creek Visitors Center and Launch Site
• $436.72 per adult
• $382.13 per child (5-11)
• $10.60 per infant (1-4)
• $469.47 single adult occupancy
• Reservation required. If you are booking 24-48 hours in advance call our office for updated tour schedule, you may not be able to book online.

BEST FOR

• Travelers who would like to thoroughly experience Hells Canyon
• Couples
• Families
• Business / Company Outing

This trip offers the best of both worlds: Rafting and jet boating! Enjoy a narrated trip down the biggest whitewater in Idaho with plenty of stops to explore nature and history. You can skip the sleeping bag on the ground during this trip — your adventure includes glamping at Sheep Creek Historical Ranch. Your stay at the ranch offers a breather during all the action: fish from the raft or banks of the Snake, play yard games, or take a nap in the sunshine. You’ll return after lunch on day two via jet boat, speeding through the territory you just covered.

PACKAGE INCLUDES

• Two days and one night on the river
• 54 miles round trip
• Dry bags provided for your personal items
• Camping at Sheep Creek Historical Ranch (You provide your own sleeping bag and pillow)
• Lunch served both days, Dinner on Day 1, and Breakfast on Day 2
• Fishing gear if requested
• Jet boat shuttle

START AND RETURN TIMES

• Start: 10:00 AM Pacific Time
• Return: Approximately 4:00 PM Pacific Time on the second day
• Departs from Hells Canyon Creek Visitors Center and Launch Site
• $848 adults
• $742 kids 8-11
• Reservation required. If you are booking 24-48 hours in advance call our office for updated tour schedule, you may not be able to book online.