(208) 634-4303 | RIVERBEAT BLOG
SIX OR TWELVE DAY RIVER ADVENTURES
MIDDLE FORK AND MAIN SALMON RIVERS, IDAHO
Dates & Rates 2028
Throughout the summer, a river changes character. Our schedule offers you the opportunity to select which character best suits yours, from the wild and crazy high water of early June to the tamer adventures offered as summer progresses.
Click on any 2028 trip date below to make a reservation or submit an inquiry about space availability. The latest update of space available is 3/3/26.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Waterproof dry bags
- Tents
- 2″ thick sleeping pads
- Camp chairs
- Personal water bottles (yours to keep)
- Wetsuits/type V rafting PFDs/helmets for rafters and inflatable kayakers
- Gourmet meals and beverages (including beer & wine)
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:
- $4/day Recreation Enhancement Act Fee
- Sleeping BAG rental (optional, and available for $50+tax/pp)
- Hardshell kayaks and whitewater canoes rental, for those with the appropriate skill level and experience. (available for $100+tax/pp)
- Backcountry flights ***optional, except when water levels or conditions require us to launch our Middle Fork trips at Indian Creek, which will require a backcountry flight, for an additional fee TBD. See LOGISTICS / “Transportation Options” for more detail
- Personal paddling gear for hardshell kayakers and canoeists (see RIVER LIFE / “Boat Choices” for more detail);
- Guide gratuity
Middle Fork – 6 day Trips - 2028
| DATE | INFO | PRICING |
|---|---|---|
| June 1-6 | High Water 16 spaces open | $3400 |
| June 10-15 | GC LadiesCharter FULL | $3400 |
| June 19-24 | 20 spaces open | $3400 |
| June 27–July 2 | Charter FULL | $3400 |
| July 5–10 | Charter FULL | $3400 |
| July 13-18 | Charter FULL | $3400 |
| July 21-26 | 10 spaces open | $3400 |
| July 29–Aug 3 | Whizzy BirthdayFULL | $3400 |
| Aug 6–11 | 23 spaces open- Charter Available | $3400 |
| Aug 14–19 | Inquiry only. 16 spaces open- Charter Available | $3400 |
| Aug 22–27 | Inquiry only. 16 spaces open- Charter Available | $3400 |
| Aug 30–Sept 4 | Inquiry only. 16 spaces open- Charter Available | $3400 |
| Sept 7-Sept 12 | Inquiry only. | $3400 |
Main Salmon – 5 & 6 day Trips - 2028
| DATE | INFO | PRICING |
|---|---|---|
| June 7-11 | High Water -5 day | $3000 |
| June 16-20 | GC LadiesCharter FULL | $3000 |
| June 25-30 | 24 spaces open-Charter Available | $3200 |
| July 3-8 | 24 spaces open- Charter Available | $3200 |
| July 11-16 | 24 spaces open- Charter Available | $3200 |
| July 19-24 | Charter FULL | $3200 |
| July 27-Aug 1 | 24 spaces open- Charter Available | $3200 |
| Aug 4-9 | 24 spaces open- Charter Available | $3200 |
| Aug 12-17 | BOC- Charter FULL | $3200 |
| Aug 20-25 | 24 spaces open- Charter Available | $3200 |
| Aug 28-Sept 2 | Food and Wine- 20 spaces open | $3600 |
| Sept 5-10 | 24 spaces open- Charter Available | $3200 |
| Sept 13-18 | 24 spaces open- - Charter Available | $3200 |
Combo Trips (Both Rivers) - 2028
| DATE | INFO | PRICING |
|---|---|---|
| June 1-11 | High Water -11 day | $6000 |
| June 10-20 | GC LadiesCharter FULL | $6000 |
| June 19-30 | 20 spaces open | $6200 |
| June 27-July 8 | FULL | $6200 |
| July 5-16 | FULL | $6200 |
| July 13-24 | FULL | $6200 |
| July 21-Aug 1 | 20 spaces open | $6200 |
| July 29-Aug 9 | 23 spaces open | $6200 |
| Aug 6-17 | FULL | $6200 |
| Aug 14-25 | Inquiry only. 16 spaces open | $6200 |
| Aug 22-Sept 2 | Inquiry only. 16 spaces open | $6200 |
| Aug 30-Sept 10 | Inquiry only. 16 spaces open | $6200 |
| Sept 7-Sept 18 | Inquiry only. | $6200 |
Planning ahead?
Our launch dates are the same every summer, which makes it easy for those who may be planning further ahead. If you are interested in availability in 2026 or 2027, please view our availability online or call our office, and we would be happy to help.
RESERVATIONS / CANCELLATIONS
A $500/PER PERSON ($1000 per person for combo) NONREFUNDABLE DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED TO CONFIRM A RESERVATION. THE BALANCE IS DUE, IN FULL, 120 DAYS PRIOR TO THE LAUNCH, AND IS NONREFUNDABLE. IF FULL PAYMENT IS NOT RECEIVED BY THE DUE DATE, WE MAY REGARD YOUR RESERVATION AS CANCELED. IF YOU FIND IT NECESSARY TO CANCEL YOUR TRIP, PLEASE CALL US AT 208.634.4303 AND ALSO DROP US AN EMAIL AT [email protected]. PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT WE HAVE A NO REFUND POLICY, HOWEVER, YOU ARE WELCOME TO FIND REPLACEMENT(S) FOR YOUR SPACE, AND ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PERSONALLY COLLECTING ANY FINANCIAL REIMBURSEMENTS FROM YOUR REPLACEMENT(S). PLEASE CONTACT US AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO LET US KNOW THE NAME AND CONTACT INFORMATION OF YOUR REPLACEMENT(S).
***ALL MONIES PAID ARE NON TRANSFERABLE TO A DIFFERENT DATE.
WE ARE A SMALL BUSINESS WITH LIMITED AVAILABILITY, OPERATING DURING A SHORT SUMMER SEASON. FOR THIS REASON, WE REGRET THAT WE CANNOT MAKE EXCEPTIONS AND STRONGLY URGE YOU TO PURCHASE TRIP INSURANCE.
AVAILABLE HERE: TRAVEL GUARD
TRIP INSURANCE PROVIDERS GENERALLY REQUIRE THAT YOU PURCHASE INSURANCE WITHIN 10-14 DAYS OF YOUR ORIGINAL TRIP DEPOSIT PAYMENT IN ORDER TO COVER ANY PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS, SO WE RECOMMEND YOU PURCHASE YOUR INSURANCE AT THE TIME YOU MAKE YOUR RESERVATION WITH US.
IN THE RARE EVENT THAT CANYONS RIVER COMPANY IS FORCED TO CANCEL A TRIP FOR REASONS BEYOND OUR CONTROL OR DISCRETION, SUCH AS WILDFIRES, LANDSLIDES, RIVER CORRIDOR CLOSURES, OR UNSAFE RIVER FLOWS, NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED BUT WE WILL WORK WITH YOU TO GET YOU ON A FUTURE TRIP DATE, EITHER IN THE SAME SEASON OR THE FOLLOWING SEASON.
IF WE MUST CANCEL A TRIP DUE TO INSUFFICIENT BOOKINGS, WE WILL HAPPILY TRANSFER YOUR MONEY TO A FUTURE TRIP DATE OR ISSUE YOU A FULL REFUND.
WHENEVER POSSIBLE, WE WILL ATTEMPT TO INFORM OUR GUESTS OF ANY CANCELLED TRIPS AT LEAST 30 DAYS PRIOR TO THE LAUNCH. PLEASE KEEP IN MIND, HOWEVER, THAT ACTS OF NATURE MAY HINDER THESE DECISIONS AND TIME PARAMETERS.
