(208) 634-4303 | RIVERBEAT BLOG
SIX OR TWELVE DAY RIVER ADVENTURES
MIDDLE FORK AND MAIN SALMON RIVERS, IDAHO
Dates & Rates
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 2025 trip date below to make a reservation or submit an inquiry about space availability.
Space availability was last updated : APRIL 8, 2025
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)
- 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 of 250.00 or more PER flight leg per person 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
- $6/pp Philanthropic Donation to Dollars for Salmon, Nez Perce Youth Trips, Other. Contact us to opt out.
Middle Fork – 6 day Trips - 2025
| DATE | INFO | PRICING |
|---|---|---|
| June 1-6 | High Water -Gay Men's Charter. Inquiry Only. FULL | $2850 |
| June 10-15 | High Water - 5 spaces open | $2850 |
| June 19-24 | FULL | $2850 |
| June 27–July 2 | FULL | $2850 |
| July 5–10 | FULL | $2850 |
| July 13-18 | FULL | $2850 |
| July 21-26 | FULL | $2850 |
| July 29–Aug 3 | FULL | $2850 |
| Aug 6–11 | FULL | $2850 |
| Aug 14–19 | FULL GAY GALS Charter | $2850 |
| Aug 22–27 | FULL | $2850 |
| Aug 30–Sept 4 | FULL | $2850 |
| Sept 7-Sept 12 | N/A | $2850 |
Main Salmon – 5 & 6 day Trips - 2025
| DATE | INFO | PRICING |
|---|---|---|
| June 7-11 | 5 day High Water -6 spaces open. Gay Men's Charter. Inquiry only. | $2350 |
| June 16-20 | 5 day- 3 spaces open | $2350 |
| June 25-30 | 4 spaces open | $2600 |
| July 3-8 | FULL | $2600 |
| July 11-16 | FULL | $2600 |
| July 19-24 | FULL | $2600 |
| July 27-Aug 1 | FULL | $2600 |
| Aug 4-9 | 15 spaces open | $2600 |
| Aug 12-17 | 13 spaces open | $2600 |
| Aug 20-25 | 18 spaces open | $2600 |
| Aug 28-Sept 2 | FULL-FOOD AND WINE w/LODGE STAY | $2950 |
| Sept 5-10 | FULL SWING! Young Entrepenuers - CHARTER. Inquiry only. | $2600 |
| Sept 13-18 | LGBTQ+ "Queer Community Trip"- 12 spaces open. Inquirty only. | $2600 |
Combo Trips (Both Rivers) - 2025
| DATE | INFO | PRICING |
|---|---|---|
| June 1-11 | Gay Men's Charter. Inquiry only. | $4200 |
| June 10-20 | 3 spaces open | $4200 |
| June 19-30 | FULL | $4800 |
| June 27-July 8 | FULL | $4800 |
| July 5-16 | FULL | $4800 |
| July 13-24 | FULL | $4800 |
| July 21-Aug 1 | FULL | $4800 |
| July 29-Aug 9 | FULL | $4800 |
| Aug 6-17 | FULL | $4800 |
| Aug 14-25 | FULL | $4800 |
| Aug 22-Sept 2 | FULL | $5200 |
| Aug 30-Sept 10 | FULL | $4800 |
| Sept 7-Sept 18 | N/A | $4800 |
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 please view our availability online or call our office and we would be happy to help.
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.
