Whitewater River Rafting Main Salmon, Idaho

Imagine yourself spending time on one of the most beautiful whitewater rafting rivers in the world with some of the most professional whitewater guides in the business. They consider it their pleasure to be able to guide you, your family, and your friends down the incredible Salmon river in Idaho. While safety is their number one concern, your comfort and creating an environment in which you can relax, have fun, and enjoy soon follows.

Destination Wilderness of Idaho employs guides who are experienced and knowledgeable about the Salmon river, safety, nature, environment, and best of all, having fun! Their whitewater river guides are not just excellent boatmen, they are gourmet chefs, musicians, story tellers, natualists, comedians and, by the end of your trip, your friend.

The Salmon River, Idaho (The River of No Return)

The famous "River of no Return" is your backdrop for relaxation and adventure as Destination Wilderness of Idaho and their guides take you into the remote and beautiful Salmon river valley. Over 6,000 feet from the rim this river valley is deeper than the Grand Canyon! The river begins in the Sawtooth Mountains and flows over 400 miles westward into the Snake river which eventually reaches the Pacific Ocean. The Main Salmon runs through the heart of Idaho surrounded by one of the largest designated wilderness areas in America. Wildlife viewing, premier whitewater river rafting, sunshine and relaxing camp sites are abundant.

Their trips utilize many different types of whitewater river craft to row, paddle and drift down the river. Your choice of river chariots consist of oar-rigged rafts, paddle rafts, or inflatable whitewater kayaks. Depending on your level of adventure you may choose to paddle with a team, paddle solo in your own inflatable kayak or sit back and relax, letting your whitewater guide row you down the river in true vacation style. They invite you to join them on the magnificent Salmon river, whitewater river rafting. Please note that if you decide to head over to the next state, Washington, that there are new laws being phased in for operating motorized boats in that area. Operators of motor boats are now required to take a boating safety course and pass an exam to get a washington boat license.