O.A.R.S. has been providing whitewater rafting vacations since 1969 and we learned from decades of experience how to create magical Idaho river rafting trips for you, your family, your friends or your business—stellar and diverse scenery, the beauty of a sleek dory floating downstream, exciting whitewater rapids and captivating companionship. We provide rafting trips on four Idaho rivers rated Class III-IV and whether you are a beginner or an expert, we have an Idaho rafting trip for any sense of adventure. Our elite crew of professional and enthusiastic Idaho rafting guides will carefully lead you down these scenic rivers. O.A.R.S. uses high-quality, well-maintained equipment with your comfort in mind.
Listen to yipping coyotes and howling wolves at night. Soak in natural hot springs. Keep watch for black bear, bighorn sheep and other wildlife. See for yourself "The West" as Lewis and Clark experienced it over 200 years ago. Experience the deepest canyon in the United States. Raft exciting rapids in sun-drenched water. Discover history through Native American pictographs, petroglyphs and pioneer homesteads.
No other Idaho whitewater rafting outfitter offers as many river rafting vacation options, trip variations, or the boat selection that O.A.R.S. does. We provide clean comfortable camps and we are sure you won’t soon forget our fresh (often organic, always abundant) delicious camp cooking. For rafters and anglers of all abilities, Idaho is the real deal. Trips include friendly, professional guides who set the gold standard in whitewater rafting safety with unparalleled experience. Many of the folks escorting you downriver have been with our company for decades; others were even born into the business. They all work hard to ensure that each of you has a quality trip.
Idaho White Water Rafting for “First-Timers” and Intermediate Paddlers
Idaho has more miles of whitewater than any other state in the county. So, it should come as no surprise that O.A.R.S. offers a wide variety of river trips for first-timers and intermediate paddlers. Most Idaho rafting trips are appropriate for children as young as 7 years, but more experienced adventurers will not be disappointed with long stretches of Class III whitewater and abundant hiking opportunities on all of our Idaho rafting trips.
Options include 4- or 5-day trips on the family-friendly Class III whitewater of the Lower Salmon River, 6-day trips on the Wild & Scenic Main Salmon River—where fun Class III whitewater is complimented by huge sandy beaches, a natural hot spring and lush alpine scenery—or 3- or 5-day trips through the deepest Gorge in North America on the Snake River through Hells Canyon. For families with older children, late season trips on the Middle Fork of the Salmon are also appropriate for children as young as 9 years.
Idaho White Water Rafting Excitement for the "Adrenaline-Infused"
Whitewater rafting on the Middle Fork Salmon River with at least 1 rapid every single mile for 100 miles makes for an exceptionally exciting ride! During high-water flows, especially early in the season, this river will have you gasping for more!
Idaho Whitewater Rafting for the Wine Connoisseur
Spend 6 days rafting the Middle Fork of Salmon River or the Main Salmon River while sampling award-winning wines presented by some of the finest vintners in the West and enjoy gourmet meals prepared by a renowned chef.
Spend 5 days rafting on the Snake River through Hells Canyon while sampling an eclectic selection of premium wines presented by some of the finest vintners in the West. You'll enjoy delicious hors'd’oeuvres with your wine while your evening meal is prepared by a gourmet chef.
What sets our wine trips apart? Knowledgeable wine stewards and five-star cooking. The wines are carefully chosen to complement the menus each night, making dinner seem closer to a fine restaurant experience than a campsite on a scenic river. The combination is unbeatable!
Idaho Whitewater Rafting for the Hiking Enthusiast
This Middle Fork of the Salmon Hiker Special is enhanced with special extended hikes led by O.A.R.S. guides. In your 6 days descending this river, you’ll experience treks of all sizes, shapes and degrees of difficulty on one of the most comprehensive interpretive tours of the Middle Fork of the Salmon River and the Frank Church “River of No Return” Wilderness.
Guided Fishing Trips on Idaho Rivers
Spend 4 days fishing on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River. For those in the rod and reel set, beginner or expert, early fall on the free-flowing Salmon River is signaled by the biggest hits of the year—some of the finest Blue Ribbon catch-and-release trout fishing in the nation. The Middle Fork of the Salmon is one of the original Wild and Scenic Rivers. Flowing through the largest federally protected wilderness in the continental U.S., the Middle Fork offers a rugged and varied terrain. Travel through pine-clad mountains, rolling grasslands and narrow gorges. Although the whitewater may be world renowned, simply put, the fishing on the Middle Fork Salmon River is superb, and offers some of the best cutthroat fishing in Idaho.
The most popular gamefish in Idaho is the trout. Rainbow, cutthroat and the rare red-band and bull trout are all native to the state’s waters. Brook and German brown trout have been introduced to Idaho’s waters. Fisherman rave about the steelhead and rainbow trout fishing opportunities. Smallmouth bass fishing is at its best on the Snake River. When the high waters of the Middle Fork begin to slow—usually in July—the fish begin to run. The Middle Fork is a catch-and-release Blue Ribbon trout fishery, teeming with 12-15-inch beauties. If you’re an avid angler, this is the river for you. If you choose to do some fishing on your trip, you will need to bring your own gear. For specific information, call the Idaho Department of Fish and Game at 800-554-8685 or go to their website http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/.
What types of wildlife inhabit the river canyons and surrounding mountains?
The large mammal population includes elk, moose, white-tailed deer, mountain goats, big-horn sheep, mountain lions (cougars), short-tailed bobcat and lynx. Gray wolves were re-introduced to the Idaho wilderness in early 1995. As a result, about 350 wolves now roam the Frank Church Wilderness Area and the Selway/Bitterroot Wilderness to the north and adjacent country. Although there’s no guarantee, wildlife sightings are common on most O.A.R.S. Idaho rafting trips.
Birds in Idaho? You bet!
The official state bird, the mountain bluebird, is just one of hundreds of birds that may be seen on your Idaho vacation. A year-round population of white pelicans thrives in the Snake River drainage. Idaho has many migratory birds such as the Caspian tern, snowy egret, great blue heron, black-crowned night herons and tundra swan. One of Idaho’s most significant water birds is the trumpeter swan, a large white bird that weighs, on average, 24 pounds and has a wingspan of 10 feet. Game birds include grouse, pheasant and the chukar (a partridge-like gamebird). Idaho’s most notable birds are its raptors. You may have the opportunity to see eagles, hawks, falcons, owls, turkey vultures, northern harriers, kestrels and possibly even bald eagles and osprey.
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