Salmon River Rafting In Idaho, Whitewater Trips

The Main Salmon River -- The River of no Return...

One of the most sought-after Idaho river trips is the "Main" which boasts the longest undammed river system in the continental United States. Our guests consistently use words like "exciting," "exhilarating" and "unforgettable" to describe this river. The Main Salmon offers huge white sand beaches, great swimming, heavily forested canyons, crystal-clear side streams and abundant wildlife. This river also boasts some of North America's most famous rapids such as Chittam, Salmon Falls, Split Rock, and Elkhorn. The always-impressive Big Mallard was designated one of the 10 biggest drops in America by River Runner Magazine.

The Main Salmon is the ultimate family experience. We offer affordable family rafting adventures, which include professionally trained "Kid Wranglers"(tm) dedicated to educating and entertaining the kids while mom and dad relax. Regardless of age or experience, the Main Salmon offers an unforgettable opportunity to share the magic of this majestic canyon with family and friends.

Our Main Salmon trips are 5 or 6 days in length.

The Main Salmon River - "The River of No Return"

6 Day 5 Night Main Salmon Expedition - The trip begins just below the confluence of the Main and Middle Fork Salmon rivers. This expedition explores all of the "wilderness" section of the "River of No Return." Guests raft 81 miles of the roadless and magnificent Main Salmon Canyon. The river trip ends on the morning of the 6th day at the Carey Creek take out.

Price: $1,695.00 per Adult and $847.50 per Child 12 and younger*

Launch Dates: June 27, July 5, 13, 21, 29, August 6, 14, 22, 30, September 7

5 Day 4 Night Main Salmon Expedition - Mackay offers the 5 Day 4 Night trip on all our Main Salmon 6 Day 5 Night dates. Guests may depart the group from a riverside airstrip a day early. This take out is in the roadless section requiring guests to fly out of the river the morning of the 5th day. The trip will explore 54 miles of the Main Salmon Canyon.

Price: $1,495.00 per Adult and $747.50 per Child 12 and younger*

Launch Dates: June 27, July 5, 13, 21, 29, August 6, 14, 22, 30, September 7

TRANSPORTATION: All Main Salmon expedition pricing includes ground transportation from the Salmon Airport to the river and from Carey Creek to McCall, Idaho. NOT included in the Main Salmon trip pricing are air transportation, vehicle shuttles or motel rooms before or after your trip. Air transportation, ground shuttles and lodging packages are available as follows:

BOISE PRE TRIP LODGING and ROUND TRIP FLIGHT packages: $400.00 pp

This package includes one night lodging in Boise, a detailed orientation meeting with hors d'oeuvres the night before the start of your trip and ROUND TRIP flights from Boise to Salmon at the beginning of your trip and from McCall, Idaho back to Boise at the end of your trip. This package also includes all ground transportation between the Boise Airport and your prearranged lodging in Boise.

ONE WAY FLIGHTS from the river to either Boise or Salmon: $210.00 pp

Guests rafting the 5 Day 4 Night trip will need to fly from the river on the morning of the 5th day.

Vehicle Shuttle: $300.00 per vehicle

Guests can have their personal vehicles shuttled from Salmon, Idaho to the Carey Creek take out.

At the pre trip orientation in Boise and Salmon, a Mackay representative will meet you and give you a quality Mackay Wilderness River Trips waterproof duffel along with personalized instructions on how to pack for your expedition. If you have any questions about rafting the Salmon River, trip packages or any other information you need, please give us a call. To reserve your trip call today!