Day before the trip: Arrive in Boise, Idaho. In the evening, we’ll get together to hand out gear and answer any last minute questions.

Day 1: We’ll get an early start for our drive to the river. When we push off, we'll immediately be in the midst of swift rapids. An exciting day!

Day 2: More good rapids and some excellent hiking available. Narrow chutes between large boulders define the larger rapids.

Day 3: In the morning we reach Jarbidge Falls. We may have to line or portage this rapid. We’ll reach the confluence with the Bruneau around lunchtime and soak in the natural hot springs. Those rafting only the Bruneau will join the trip here.

Day 4-5: We are on the Bruneau now, floating through some of the prettiest canyons anywhere. There will be some good class III rapids and lots of opportunities for hiking.

Day 6: Run Five Mile Rapid in the morning, 3 1/2 miles of great class III-V whitewater. We’ll eat lunch along the river and have a mellow float to our takeout in mid-afternoon. Drive back to Boise.

Bruneau Only: Arrive in Boise the day before the trip. Drive to the river the next morning. Soak in the hot springs, eat lunch, and then put on the river. Days 2-4 are the same as days 4-6 of the Jarbidge/Bruneau trip.

General Information

Included in the cost is transportation from Boise to the river and back to Boise, meals beginning with lunch on the first day and ending with lunch on the last day, wetsuits, dry bags for your personal gear, and use of our sleeping bags, pads, and tents (or bring your own gear and receive a $40 discount).

Air: Most airlines offer flights into Boise.

Hotel: Please make hotel reservations at the Best Western Inn in Boise for the evening before your trip and the evening your trip ends. If you wish to make other arrangements, please give us a call and we will be happy to assist you.

Best Western Vista Inn
Boise, Idaho
1-800-727-5006