Family Magic Rafting Trip

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Small Group Tour
Designed by our family and field-tested by our own children, ROW's Family Magic rafting trips aren't just "family friendly" but totally family-focused. We bring an additional staff member, our signature "River Jester™", a specially trained guide who entertains children with nature hikes and games. The pace is adjusted with plenty of stops to play on the magic...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Camping
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • The Salmon River Canyons is a trip with “pool and drop” characteristics
    • Plenty of rapids, sun and dramatic scenery await you on an adventure-packed day of family white water rafting
    • Visit a Native American rock art site, left by the original inhabitants of this rugged land
    • We'll see the confluence of the Salmon and Snake Rivers
    • We'll see the original Nez Perce trail descending down the canyon to a ford used for centuries by the Nez Perce as they travelled east from the Wallowa Mountains
    • Visit our own River Dance Lodge, a beautiful log cabin adventure resort just two hours east.
    • Horseback riding, hiking, fishing and biking are a few of the available activities

What's this trip about?

    Designed by our family and field-tested by our own children, ROW's Family Magic rafting trips aren't just "family friendly" but totally family-focused. We bring an additional staff member, our signature "River Jester™", a specially trained guide who entertains children with nature hikes and games. The pace is adjusted with plenty of stops to play on the magical Salmon River beaches, explore Indian rock art and pioneer homesteads. Each evening a special children's dinner is served prior to the gourmet adult meal. Then it's time for a campfire and evening stories before settling in under the star-studded sky.

Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age range5 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityLewiston
End CityLewiston

Travel Themes

  • Family Friendly
  • Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing

Destinations

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Caving
  • Culture
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • History
  • Horseback Riding & Equestrian
  • Kayaking
  • Mountaineering
  • Nature
  • Rafting
  • Sailing
  • Short Cruise
  • Swimming
  • Whitewater Rafting
  • Wildlife Viewing

Trip includes

    • Meals mentioned in Itinerary
    • Accommodations

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 0

Meals : None

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Travel to Lewiston, Idaho, and meet ROW’s Team Leader and our River Jester™ at the Hells Cayon Grand Hotel at 7:00 pm PST for a one-hour orientation meeting to answer last-minute questions. You'll als...

Day 1 : Nez Perce National Historical Park

Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Meet your team leader at 7:30am for a two-hour bus ride to the rafting trip launch point near Whitebird, Idaho. On the way we'll stop briefly at the Nez Perce National Historical Park for an introduction to the native peoples who lived...

Day 2 : Green Canyon

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 

You'll wake around 7:00am to the smell of fresh-brewed coffee and tea. Breakfast is served around 7:30, and while we clean up the kitchen, you pack up your personal gear. We depart camp about 9:30 for today's raftin...

Day 3 : Cougar Canyon, Snowhole Canyon

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today your rafting holiday takes you through “Cougar Canyon” and “Snowhole Canyon” for full day of whitewater rafting fun. Big, splashy rapids like Lorna’s Lulu, Bunghole, the Gobbler, Bodacious Bounce, Snowhole and China ma...

Day 5 : Snake and Salmon Confluence

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

If we didn’t arrive yesterday, today we'll see the confluence of the Salmon and Snake Rivers. This is a powerful place where the legendary Salmon “River of No Return” ends its journey and mingles with the waters of the mighty Snake ...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,485
Price per day$297
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

4-Day Family Rafting Trip

  • Departures: By Request for groups July & August
  • Adult Price: $1295
  • Youth Price: $1095

 

5-Day Family Rafting Adventure

  • Departures: Every Sunday from July 8 to September 2
  • Adult Price: $1485
  • Youth Price: $1285

 

5-day Family Value

  • Departure:August 19
  • Adult Price: $1285
  • Youth Price: $1035

 

Open Enrollment Adventures

  • Departures: Every Monday from July 9 - September 3
  • Adult Price: $1485
  • Youth Price: $1285

 

4-Day Private Trip

  • Departures: Private Trip Rates = $25,300; Dates dependent on availibility

 

5-Day - Private Trip

  • Departures: Private Trip Rate = $29,000; Dates dependent on availability

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

Check Current Availability, prices, specials with ROW Adventures.

The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

ROW Adventures Reviews & Ratings

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Cathy

Aug 2019

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An Amazing Family Bonding Experience

I took my Granddaughter who was 14 at the time on the Family Magic trip down the Salmon and with the help of ROW made my little city girl into an adventures outsdoor...

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TS

Aug 2017

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Best Vacation Ever!

The Family Magic Trip down the lower Salmon River in August was AMAZING! The guides were awesome! So knowledgeable, funny, and resourceful. The food was better tha...

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Angela

Aug 2015

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Would love to go again!

I just took my two kids on their Family Adventure trip down the Salmon River in Idaho for five days. Wow was it amazing! Not just the scenery and fun but the guides ...

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KS

Aug 2015

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There is no better getaway than somewhere with ROW

We just got back from a Family Magic Trip thru the SRC...our 3rd trip with you guys (and the first with the kiddos). We've done the Middle Fork, the Rogue and now th...

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Jackie

Dec 2019

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My dad and I had a wonderful time, and would not hesitate to recommend ROW!

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International airfare
    • Passport and Visa fees
    • Personal Expenses
    • Accommodations

Accommodation

Guides
Your trip is enriched by knowledgeable guides who share the canyon's cultural and natural history. We specifically train our guides in this area and most are Certified Interpretive Guides through the National Association for Interpretation.
Cancellation policy

Cancellation Policy:

If you find it necessary to cancel your trip, please notify us as soon as possible. If written cancellation is received by ROW (call to verify) before the final balance is due, you will be given a refund less the amount of deposit. Deposits are non-refundable. If cancellations are made on or after the final due date, no money will be refunded. You are welcome to find a replacement for yourself. Please understand that once you’ve signed up, we lose the right to sell your reserved spaces to other individuals or groups. Therefore, we regret that we cannot make exceptions for personal emergencies. For this reason we a strongly recommend you consider purchasing a travel protection plan.

 

Trip Protection Plan

We offer a comprehensive cancellation and trip protection plan through our office and recommend this coverage which protects your payments if you have to cancel for medical or other covered reasons.

Travel Insurance
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Meals Included
  • 4 Breakfast
  • 5 Lunches
  • 5 Dinner
Age Requirements
5 years and up
5 years (10 during highwater, Generally before July 15th)
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