(208) 634-4303 | RIVERBEAT BLOG
SIX OR TWELVE DAY RIVER ADVENTURES
MIDDLE FORK AND MAIN SALMON RIVERS, IDAHO
Dates & Rates 2026
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 2026 trip date below to make a reservation or submit an inquiry about space availability. The latest update of space available is 11/1/24.
2027 Dates and Rates are now online too!
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)
- Complimentary use of our hardshell kayaks and whitewater canoes, for those with the appropriate skill level and experience.
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:
- $4/day Recreation Enhancement Act Fee
- Sleeping BAG rental (optional, and available for $50+tax/pp)
- $250.00 plus PER flight leg of 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. 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 - 2026
| DATE | INFO | PRICING |
|---|---|---|
| June 1-6 | FULL | $2950 |
| June 10-15 | FULL | $2950 |
| June 19-24 | FULL | $2950 |
| June 27–July 2 | FULL | $2950 |
| July 5–10 | FULL | $2950 |
| July 13-18 | FULL | $2950 |
| July 21-26 | FULL | $2950 |
| July 29–Aug 3 | FULL | $2950 |
| Aug 6–11 | 21 spaces open | $2950 |
| Aug 14–19 | Small Trip- 7 spaces open | $2950 |
| Aug 22–27 | Small Trip- 12 spaces open | $2950 |
| Aug 30–Sept 4 | Small Trip- 16 spaces open CHARTER AVAILABLE | $2950 |
| Sept 7-Sept 12 | TBD- call for details | $2950 |
Main Salmon – 5 & 6 day Trips - 2026
| DATE | INFO | PRICING |
|---|---|---|
| June 7-11 | FULL | $2550 |
| June 16-20 | FULL | $2550 |
| June 25-30 | 13 spaces open | $2700 |
| July 3-8 | 24 spaces open- CHARTER AVAILABLE | $2700 |
| July 11-16 | 24 spaces open- CHARTER AVAILABLE | $2700 |
| July 19-24 | 11 spaces open | $2700 |
| July 27-Aug 1 | 6 spaces open | $2700 |
| Aug 4-9 | 24 spaces open- CHARTER AVAILABLE | $2700 |
| Aug 12-17 | 24 spaces open-CHARTER AVAILABLE | $2700 |
| Aug 20-25 | 15 spaces open | $2700 |
| Aug 28-Sept 2 | 10 spaces open-FOOD AND WINE w/LODGE STAY | $3150 |
| Sept 5-10 | 24 spaces open ...CHARTER TRIP AVAILABLE! | $2700 |
| Sept 13-18 | 16 spaces open- CHARTER AVAILABLE | $2700 |
Combo Trips (Both Rivers) - 2026
| DATE | INFO | PRICING |
|---|---|---|
| June 1-11 | FULL | $4950 |
| June 10-20 | FULL | $4950 |
| June 19-30 | FULL | $4950 |
| June 27-July 8 | FULL | $4950 |
| July 5-16 | FULL | $4950 |
| July 13-24 | FULL | $4950 |
| July 21-Aug 1 | FULL | $4950 |
| July 29-Aug 9 | FULL | $4950 |
| Aug 6-17 | 21 spaces open | $4950 |
| Aug 14-25 | 7 spaces open | $4950 |
| Aug 22-Sept 2 | 11 spaces open -FOOD and WINE Trip w/Lodge Stay | $5200 |
| Aug 30-Sept 10 | 16 spaces open-CHARTER AVAILABLE | $4950 |
| Sept 7-Sept 18 | TBD.- call for details | $4950 |
Planning ahead?
Our launch dates are the same every summer, which makes it easy for those who may be planning further ahead.
RESERVATIONS / CANCELLATIONS
A $500/PER PERSON 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.
