Your Whitewater Rafting Guide to the Snake River
The whitewater section of the Snake River is roughly 8 miles long and runs class III to IV through most of the
season. The flows are generally higher in the early spring, peaking in late May to Early June. The trip times
will vary slightly from company to company, and trips depart at almost all hours of the day. The total
time to allow for this is about 3.5 to 4 hours.
Unlike the scenic float trips, there is only one section of the river that is considered to be whitewater, and all companies will be floating this same section. As previously mentioned, trip times will vary slightly throughout the day from company to company.
Inflatable kayaks, called Duckies, are another way besides the raft to run the whitewater section. These kayaks can hold one or two people and are quite safe and remarkably fun. Duckies put you right on the water for some up close and personal whitewater action. Duckies are great for when the flows on the Snake River are low in the later summer when larger rafts sometimes make the river seem too tame for some.
Combination Scenic/Whitewater
As the name implies, these tours are a combination of a scenic float and the whitewater section of the river.
The section of your trip for the scenic float may vary from outfitter to outfitter. Some of the companies will float
a scenic section of the river, take you back to the boathouse and where you eat and then head out for the whitewater
section of the river. This variabile does allow for you to float alternative sections of the river. Other outfitters
will float the scenic section of the river, pull over
and have lunch riverside, then gear up and float directly down river through the whitewater section, which provides
for a more seamless experience. The scenic float is always done prior to running the whitwater section of the river
since the scenic sections are located above the whitewater section of the river.
General Information
Pricing for the whitewater experience range from around $42 a person up to $50 or more per person for a private
raft.
Our staff would be happy to arrange a guide for you.
Transportation is often provided; if not, we can arrange this for you.
Cancellation policies for these companies vary, from 24 hours prior to the trip to 2 weeks notice,
otherwise there is a 100% cancellation fee. Please verify the cancellation policy with our staff at
the time of booking the activity. The Hole Concierge is not responsible for the individual
cancellation policies of these companies.
You will need to check in at the outfitters office about 30 minutes before the actual time of your trip time to
get waivers signed and all parties coordinated and ready to go.
If you would like further information on whitewater rafting and/or other activities in Jackson Hole, please contact our Concierge Service.