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It offers a staggering number of options for activities, historical stops, water craft, etc it would take many trips to see it all. Leave everything to us - the planning, the cooking, the set up, the cleaning, etc!
The style of whitewater on the Salmon makes it one of the best wilderness rivers in the world for Stand Up Paddle Boarding and Inflatable Kayaking. We combine floating down one of the world's premier Wilderness Rivers with world-class Cutthroat trout fishing.
The side creeks of the Salmon offer amazing wading and bank fly fishing options for both beginners and experienced anglers. Many of these creeks are rarely fished and most are only accessible by rafts and have drainage's that are entirely in a wilderness area.
Build Your Own Salmon River trip. We specialize in putting together custom, charter, luxury camping, and private trips — it is one of our passions. All our guides have a minimum 5 years of experience leading trips around the world. Big Hit on the Idaho Salmon - Photo: Idaho Salmon - second deepest canyon in contintental U. Idaho Salmon - Perhaps the best beach camping anywhere - Photo: World-calss Fly Fishing on the side creeks - Photo: Typical Trip Itinerary Our standard Salmon itinerary is six days.
Recent Testimonials 5 "I've rafted and kayaked rivers throughout the West.
The guides were experienced, hardworking, and attentive. Momentum's policy of hiring only guides with at least 8 years' experience is unusual, and it clearly is working for them. Just all around professional and competent. Makes for a safe and fun trip. We had such a great time! On trips in July and August, warm air and water temperatures encourage frequent refreshing dips in the river.
Evenings find us relaxing by the campfire, playing horseshoes and listening to the river and watching for shooting stars! Avid hikers may enjoy a challenging climb to Rabbit Point, where the beautiful views are well worth the effort of getting there. We depart by bus around 10am and arrive in McCall around The cost for these flights are included in the trip price. Payable days prior to launch date.
With less than days notice your monies are nonre-fundable. If Middle Fork River Expeditions must cancel a trip due to water levels, weather conditions, wildfires or other circumstances, your payment will be forwarded to a future date and not refunded. Cus-tom trips and groups of ten or more have a separate payment and cancellation policy.
You can then fly 1 hour to Salmon, Idaho, where our trips begins. Flight Boise to Salmon: Sawtooth Flying Services- or You can also drive to Salmon 6 hours from Boise or 3 hours from Missoula we can fly you back to Salmon. Please let us know whether you want to fly to Salmon or Boise this day. Lodging Lodging is needed before your trip. Please call them directly after you decide on a trip date or call us for help.
Idaho Salmon - second deepest canyon in contintental U. Cus-tom trips and groups of ten or more have a separate payment and cancellation policy. Please call them directly after you decide on a trip date or call us for help. The trip can be enjoyed by those wanting high adventure, those wanting a very active trip, and those just wanting a beautiful, lazy vacation. We specialize in putting together custom, charter, luxury camping, and private trips — it is one of our passions. We bring along a wilderness porta-potty and place it in a private place with stunning views. Please note, all participants must be able to swim, be in good physical shape and be able to self rescue.
Orientation Plan to arrive in Salmon, Idaho by early evening the day before your trip for our 7: We will get acquainted and answer questions, and have a short orientation to show you how to pack the waterproof bags one large for sleeping kit, one for camp clothes and one small one for on-river gear we provide for your personal gear. Middle Fork River Expeditions guides positively elevate your experience by being educators, companions, and the best of friends.
Most guests ride in our oar powered self-bailing rafts. For the more adventurous we run a paddle boat, no experience required as your boatman steers at the stern while you and your newfound friends paddle. And when water levels permit usually in July and August only you can try out our single or 2 man inflatable kayaks. This year we are bringing along an inflatable stand up paddle board to try around camp and in some of the flatwater sections. We bring on some departures a 18 ft. Of course the Stand Up Paddle Board is optional! Minimum age is 12 in June, and 5 in July and August.
Please note, all participants must be able to swim, be in good physical shape and be able to self rescue. Fishing The River of No Return has some great fishing opportunities. An Idaho State fishing license is required and may be purchased in Salmon, Ida-ho before the trip. Kids 14 and under can fish without a license. Spinners or Fly Rods work. It is not catch and release so we can eat the fish if you wish.
Idaho Salmon – Rafting the River of No Return Mid June – Mid September the 'Main Salmon' to separate it from its tributary, the Middle Fork of the Salmon. Discover a guided whitewater adventure down the Salmon River enjoying rafting, hiking, fishing, historic sights, a hot spring, gourmet cuisine and more!.
Camping This is one of the best parts of the trip, to be lullabied to sleep by the sound of the river. We provide all camping gear for you, including sleeping bag, 2 pads, pillow, 4-man tent, rain gear tops and bottoms and all camp equipment.