Jackson, WY Snake River Rafting Trips from $55

Trail Info

Classic 8-Mile Whitewater Rafting Expedition

Our 17-foot self-bailing Classic Raft is built to handle the Snake River all season long. It carries 8-14 paddlers through all the legendary Snake River Rapids, including Lunch Counter, Big Kahuna, Champagne and Ropes. It’s a thrilling ride for all, with a typical minimum age of 6 (depending on conditions).

Rafts launch at West Table and take out at Sheep Gulch in the Snake River Canyon, with 8 miles of Class II and III whitewater interspersed with calm stretches, even some opportunities to swim. Trips take 3 1/2 to 4 hours round-trip from our office at 335 N. Cache in Jackson.

Whitewater rafting with Lewis & Clark is the bonafide outdoor experience you came to Jackson Hole to have. Most of our customers are first-timers, so we have a great deal of experience with novice rafters. Most, but not all beginners choose our Classic Raft for their first REAL WHITEWATER experience. Groups up to 14 people (and in rare cases 16) choose this raft so they can all be in the same boat together.

Small Boat, Big Ride

If you’re looking to turn your Snake River experience up a notch, Lewis & Clark is your best choice. No other outfitter offers a raft more exciting than our 13-foot self-bailers. With 4-7 paddling positions, this truly small boat guarantees more thrills per mile than any other on the Snake. It’s not just an “8-man raft.” It’s Jackson Hole’s smallest guided boat. Minimum age is 8-10, depending on conditions. Rafts launch at West Table and take out at Sheep Gulch in the Snake River Canyon, with 8 miles of Class II and III whitewater interspersed with calm stretches, even some opportunities to swim. Trips take 3 1/2 to 4 hours round-trip from our office at 335 N. Cache.

Riverside Steak Cookout

Choose either our Classic Raft or our Small Boat for an amazing whitewater thrill, then top it off with a fabulous steak grilled at our riverside campsite. Our dinner is served after your rafting adventure is completed so you’ll have the opportunity to dry off, relax, and enjoy your meal. Dinner also includes corn on the cob, green salad, hot buttery garlic bread, fresh-baked brownies and lemonade. Dinner is free! The Snake River Canyon is a west-running canyon, so the sun shines late into the day and some of our best photos come from this trip because of the strong light.

Departure from office at 4:30 pm, dinner around 7:30 pm, return about 8:45 pm.

Early Bird Special with Free Hot Breakfast

A true value for early risers! Raft when the river is quiet, the light is golden, and the wildlife is more abundant. Bacon, eggs, potatoes, muffins, juice and coffee are ready at 7:30 am at our office. With breakfast under your belt, we head for the river at 8 am. Gear up and hit the first waves after 9 am in the warming sun. You’ll return by noon, having started your day in the most incredible way. Deeply discounted. Small boats can be requested, but are not guaranteed.

Scenic + Whitewater Combo

Choose a scenic float and any whitewater trip and you’ll get a discount for booking two trips. It’s the best of both worlds! Most choose to take the combo all in one day for a full-day experience, but it may be split between two different days. This combo has views of the Tetons!

Full-day combo trips meet at our 335 N. Cache office in town for our 9:45 or 10:15 13-mile Riverside Picnic Trip. This scenic portion of the trip has no whitewater and includes a riverside lunch and returns to our office in time for an opportunity to get dressed and depart on our 2:30 pm whitewater trip. Return to our office after whitewater rafting is typically between 6 and 6:30 pm.

13-Mile Scenic Float Trip

Our 13-Mile Scenic Float Trip is the best value in a scenic float trip in Jackson Hole. The bald eagle is king on this stretch of the river, among the finest habitats for our nation’s symbol in the lower 48 states. Osprey and Pelicans compete for the native cutthroat trout as well, and moose, deer and elk occasionally appear to take a drink or escape the summer heat. Children as young as 3 are welcome. You’ll enjoy the warm summer afternoon in the beautiful surroundings of the Snake River and its cooling waters.

13-Mile Riverside Picnic Trip

Our mid-morning departure includes a lunch during your float. Our guides provide a tasty lunch as you take in the views of the Tetons and the Snake River’s abundant riparian habitat. The bald eagle is king on this stretch of the river, possibly the finest habitat for our nation’s symbol in the lower 48 states. Osprey and Pelicans compete for the native cutthroat trout as well, and moose, deer and elk occasionally appear to take a drink or escape the summer heat. Children as young as 3 are welcome.

FAQs

Q How long is the trip?

Time on the river varies from 1 ½ hrs to 2 hours. Round-trip from our office is 3 ½ to 4 hours.

Q Does everyone have to paddle?

We must have a minimum number of paddlers in each raft, but there is always space for people who prefer not to paddle.

Q Do people fall out of the rafts?

On occasion, yes people do fall out when whitewater rafting. Fortunately, the Snake River is primarily a clear channel, relatively free of mid-channel rocks to bump into. Our guides are all trained in swiftwater rescue techniques. They are experts at taking care of people in any river situation, in or out of the raft and are trained and experienced in a number of methods to retrieve people from the river. If you fall out, self-rescue is always the first option. Swim towards the raft unless instructed otherwise.

Our safety record is excellent.

Q Can I really take my kids?

Yes! We set minimum ages for kids based on long experience. We take kids rafting EVERY DAY. During normal river flows, our minimum age for kids on Classic Whitewater is 6, for Small boats is 8, and for Scenic Float Trips is 3. During high water these minimum ages can rise, depending on conditions. Owners James and Karen have two children and understand the challenges and joys of taking kids rafting. When adults express trepidation about rafting themselves, we often reply, "we takes kids as young as six." Kids can be placed in the middle of the raft if they like, and the layout of the raft is perfect for putting kids in places near their parents. But we know that not all kids are alike. Indeed you may have a 7-year-old who is gung-ho, but an 11-year-old who is extremely cautious. We get that, and we are happy to have conversations with any parents who have questions or concerns. It's what we do.

Q What happens if it rains?

Whitewater trips are rarely canceled due to weather, and never due to rain alone. Only in instances of severe weather would a trip be canceled. It is also important to remember that your trip launches nearly 30 miles from town, so weather here is likely different that it is at the river. Always check in for your trip at the appointed time because conditions at the river are often completely different from those at our office in town. We have high-speed internet access at our office that allows us to watch real-time doppler radar and make informed decisions at the time of the trips departure.

Q What should I wear?

We provide a splash jacket to every customer free upon arrival at the launch site on our whitewater trips. The best clothes are ones that dry quickly. A bathing suit is usually the best way to start. Synthetic shorts or trunks and a light polyesteror other synthetic shirt are fine for warm days. Cool days require a bit more preparation. Always avoid heavy cotton clothing like jeans or sweat pants and sweatshirts. Cotton is extremely absorbent and will soak up all that river water, making you wet and cold. Synthetic clothing such as polar fleece, rash guards, exercise wear, thermal underwear, nylon jog pants, tights and polypro are your best choices when the weather is cooler and are all better choices than cotton. For maximum comfort on cooler days, a wetsuit may be the best choice. They’re available for rent at our office. Secure shoes are required for all trips. Wear shoes you don’t mind getting wet. Sneakers are fine and sandals are good on warmer days, but they must have a heel strap and stay on if you had to go for a swim. (no flip-flops or Crocs!) Neoprene booties are available for rent as well. We also recommend that you bring along some dry clothes to leave on the bus. They’ll be waiting for you there when you get off the river.

Q What class rapids are on the Snake River?

On a scale from I-VI, the rapids on the Snake River are class II-III during normal water flows. During the springtime run-off (typically the first couple weeks in June), we do have waves that can get up to a class IV. When the river gets up to these levels, our minimum age limit may change. We do suggest that if you are planning a trip for the first couple weeks of June and you are traveling with kids, to give us a call to make sure that our age limit has not been raised.

Jackson WY Snake River Rafting	Adult	Youth
Classic 8-Mile Whitewater Rafting Expedition	$82	$66
Small Boat, Big Ride	$88	$80
Riverside Steak Cookout (Classic Rafts)	$82	$66
Riverside Steak Cookout (Small Boat, Big Ride)	$88	$80
Early Bird Special with Free Hot Breakfast	$62	$62
Scenic + Whitewater Combo (Classic Rafts)	$125	$105
Scenic + Whitewater Combo (Small Boat, Big Ride)	$132	$117

Jackson WY Float Trips	Youth	Adult	Senior
13-Mile Scenic Float	$55	$66	$55
13-Mile Riverside Picnic Trip	$60	$71	$60

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