Middle Fork Rafting Trips...
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Whitewater rafting vacations in Idaho are an experience people never forget. We offer rafting trips on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River. This spectacular white water river is the Salmon's largest tributary and the crown jewel of the Wild and Scenic River System. This crystal clear free-flowing river is spring fed from high alpine meadows. The upper reaches of the Middle Fork River drainage drops rapidly through thickly forested alpine settings, then, aided by dozens of tributaries, it soon doubles in size becoming a rushing whitewater river with major rapids. As dense forest greenery gives way, the Middle Fork canyon alternates between grassy mountain meadows and sheer granite cliffs. During July, August and September, fly-fishing the Middle Fork of the Salmon is truly a world-class experience. This river is a blue ribbon "wild" cutthroat trout fishery.
The legendary and primitive Middle Fork of the Salmon River cascades through 105 miles of the most inaccessible and awesome country in the world. It is rugged, wild, and relatively untouched. You'll experience over 80 major whitewater rapids with the only route to the canyons of the Middle Fork, in some cases, being the river itself. There are few trails to the ancient Indian campsites, hot springs and homesteads. The lower 30 miles, known as the "Impassable Canyon", is so remote that there is not even a trail.
We specialize in guided whitewater rafting vacations and our experienced professionals will guide you along every step of your river trip. Early in the summer season you'll experience some of the most thrilling whitewater available anywhere. Middle Fork River trips range from 3 to 6 days in length. During the higher water of June, we are often able to combine both the Middle Fork of the Salmon river trips and the Main Salmon river trips. The amount of time necessary to do both of these wilderness rivers vary, depending on water flows. Please call for current scheduling.
While it is possible to join a Mackay Wilderness River Trips Middle Fork rafting vacation at the last minute, most of our guests book their trips 4 to 6 months in advance. Because we have a limited number of seats available on each launch, we recommend making your reservations as early as possible to ensure your preferred vacation time.
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Middle Fork Salmon River Trips and Vacations
6 Day 5 Night Middle Fork Rafting Expedition - Depending on water conditions, the trip will launch at Boundary Creek or the Indian Creek airstrip. Both near the headwaters of the Middle Fork. Guests will explore the entire length of the Middle Fork (approximately 105 miles). The trip ends the afternoon of the 6th day.
Price: $1975.00 per Adult and $1475.00 per Child 12 and younger* (on select dates beginning in 2010)
Launch Dates: June 21, 30, July 8, 16, 24, August 1, 9, 17
5 Day 4 Night Middle Fork Rafting Expedition - Early season high water trips launch at Boundary Creek or the Indian Creek airstrip. Both near the headwaters of the Middle Fork. Guests will explore the entire length of the Middle Fork (approximately 105 miles). The trip ends the afternoon of the 5th day.
Price: $1695.00 per Adult and $1275.00 per Child 12 and younger* (on select dates beginning in 2010)
Launch Dates: June 3 and 12, August 25 and September 2
4 Day 3 Night Middle Fork Rafting Expedition (Upper River) - Again, depending on water conditions, the trip will launch at Boundary Creek or the Indian Creek airstrip. On the morning of the 4th day, guests arrive at an airstrip on the river where they will board a backcountry airplane for a scenic flight home. The guests will have floated the top 60 miles (approximately) of the Middle Fork.
Price: $1395.00 per Adult and $1075.00 per Child 12 and younger* (on select dates beginning in 2010)
Launch Dates: June 21, 30, July 8, 16, 24, August 1, 9, 17
3 Day 2 Night Middle Fork Rafting Expedition - Your trip begins with a scenic flight to an airstrip on the river. Guests explore the "Impassable Canyon" of the Middle Fork. The trip ends the afternoon of the 3rd day.
PRICE: $1195.00 per Adult and $875.00 per Child 12 and younger* (on select dates beginning in 2010)
Launch Dates: June 24, July 3, 11, 19, 27, August 4, 12, 20
Transportation: All Middle Fork Expedition pricing includes pre trip ground transportation from Stanley to Boundary Creek, post trip ground transportation from the confluence of the Middle Fork and Main Salmon back to Stanley. NOT included in the Middle Fork trip price are air transportation, vehicle shuttles, or any motel rooms before or after your river trip. Air transportation and Boise lodging packages are available as follows:
BOISE PRE TRIP LODGING and ROUND TRIP flight package: $400.00 pp
The 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 the river at the beginning of your trip and from Salmon 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.
On all 3 Day 2 Night and 4 Day 3 Night Middle Fork Expeditions, ONE WAY flights from Stanley or Salmon to the river or from the river to Stanley or Salmon are $210.00 pp
One Way Flight from Stanley to Indian Creek - if water conditions dictate an Indian Creek Launch, guests originating from Stanley will have a oneway flight into the river. $125.00 pp
Vehicle Shuttle: $125.00 per vehicle
Guests can have their personal vehicles shuttled from Stanley, Idaho to Salmon, Idaho. Mackay will provide ground shuttles to Salmon at the end of the trip.
At the pre trip orientation in Boise, Stanley and Salmon, a Mackay representative will meet you and give you a quality Mackay Wilderness River Trips waterproof duffel along with personalized instruction on how to pack for your expedition. Please do not hesitate to call us if you have any questions about the prices or safety concerns while on a Main Salmon or Middle Fork trip.
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