Scenic Flight Options for all trips

You may choose the Flying Option if you are coming from somewhere else in the country, are traveling to us from an international location, or are local and you don’t want to drive.

* NOTE: This is the easiest, and most time-efficient way to get to/from the river. It can also be the most expensive.

Middle Fork of the Salmon

Boise round trip backcountry flight package

• Fly into Boise the day before your trip launch.
• Spend the night in Boise. Check out our recommended hotels: Accommodations
• Catch your scenic backcountry flight into the river, the morning of your trip launch.
• On the last day of your trip take a scenic backcountry flight back to Boise, arriving in Boise around 6 pm.
• The next day (the day after you take-off of the river), fly home or to your next destination.

McCall round trip backcountry flight package

• Catch your scenic backcountry flight into the river, the morning of your trip launch.
• Park your vehicle at the McCall airport for free.
• On the last day of your trip take a scenic backcountry flight back to McCall, arriving in McCall around 6 pm.

Main Salmon

Boise round trip backcountry flight package

• Fly into Boise the day before your trip launch.
• Spend the night in Boise. Check out our recommended hotels: Accommodations
• Catch your scenic backcountry flight into the river, the morning of your trip launch.
• On the last day of your trip take a scenic backcountry flight back to Boise, arriving in Boise around 6 pm.
• The next day (the day after you take-off of the river), fly home or to your next destination.

McCall one-way backcountry flight option

• Catch your scenic backcountry flight into the river, the morning of your trip launch.
• Park your vehicle at the McCall airport for free.
• On the last day of your trip, ride our shuttle bus out to your vehicle in McCall, arriving around 3:30 pm.

Middle Fork & Main Salmon Combo Trip

Boise round trip backcountry flight package

• Fly into Boise the day before your trip launch.
• Spend the night in Boise. Check out our recommended hotels: Accommodations
• Catch your scenic backcountry flight into the river, the morning of your trip launch.
• On the last day of your trip take a scenic backcountry flight back to Boise, arriving in Boise around 6 pm.
• The next day (the day after you take-off of the river), fly home or to your next destination.

McCall one-way backcountry flight option

• Catch your scenic backcountry flight into the river, the morning of your trip launch.
• Park your vehicle at the McCall airport for free.
• On the last day of your trip, ride our shuttle bus out to your vehicle in McCall, arriving around 3:30 pm.

Additional Resources

Sports Express
Convenient shipping service for personal kayaks, river gear, etc.
web: sportsexpress.com
phone: 800-357-4174

Bike Flights
Don’t be fooled, they will ship kayaks as well.
web: bikeflights.com
phone: 541- 705-2453

Southwest Airlines will fly kayaks as luggage for $75/each way
web: Southwest.com

Other:

Inidaho.com
For pre/post-river trip vacation planning
web: InIdaho.com
phone: 800-844-3246

Travel Insurance:

We highly recommend that you purchase Travelers Insurance, as we have a NO-REFUND Policy. There are many Travel Insurance companies out there. We recommend Travel Guard