Take on Idaho’s Main Salmon River with MRO Rafting on a 6-day private whitewater rafting trip. Enjoy thrilling rapids, natural hot springs, and rich cultural sites along the way.
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Difficulty
challenging
Duration
6 days
Fitness Level
Participants should have good endurance and be comfortable with continuous physical activity including paddling and hiking.
Wildlife
History
The Main Salmon River area contains rich Native American history, with pictographs and ancient campsites found along the riverbanks.
Conservation
Efforts focus on preserving the river's pristine condition through eco-friendly rafting practices and protecting endangered fish species.
MRO Rafting
Take on Idaho’s Main Salmon River with MRO Rafting on a 6-day private whitewater rafting trip. Enjoy thrilling rapids, natural hot springs, and rich cultural sites along the way.
MRO Rafting, based in Riggins, Idaho, operates whitewater rafting trips on the Salmon River and Owyhee River. The company offers a range of day trips and multi-day expeditions that highlight Idaho’s canyon scenery, warm river beaches, and notable river rapids.
Available trips include Full Day Trip • Whitewater Rafting Salmon River, a scenic eight-hour journey with riverside lunch, swimming, and beach time; Half Day Trip • Whitewater Rafting Salmon River, an 11-mile route featuring rapids such as Time Zone and Tight Squeeze; the Special Big Water Blowout for epic rapids and a river festival; and multiday options including two-, three-, four-, five-, and six-day Main Salmon and Lower Gorge “Canyons” trips. A Five Day Lower Gorge trip includes a hotel on the first night and transfers. The Main Salmon and Owyhee River trips emphasize geology, pictographs, hot springs, and historic sites, with opportunities for hiking, paddleboarding, fishing, and beach camping.
Trip amenities described in the offerings include riverside lunches, gourmet Dutch Oven meals, luxury camping on white sand beaches, hotel accommodations for initial nights on select itineraries, transfers, and festival events. Several trips are noted as family-friendly and suitable for a wide range of skill levels. These factual trip descriptions reflect the experiences MRO Rafting advertises from its Riggins, Idaho base, presenting options for both short excitements and extended river expeditions. Descriptions mention activities such as swimming, paddleboarding, hiking to hot springs, fishing for trout, visits to ancient pictographs, historic river sites, and wildlife viewing along scenic canyon walls throughout.
Tours Offered
10
Single- and multi-day trips
Rivers
Salmon & Owyhee
Based in Riggins, Idaho
Trip Lengths
Half–6 Days
From 1/2 day to six days
Highlights
Beaches & Pictographs
Hot springs, fishing, festivals
Select dates for full-day and multi-day adventures departing from Riggins, Idaho — view itineraries, included amenities, and trip lengths to pick the right river experience.
Stay hydrated throughout the day
Bring plenty of water and refill regularly to stay energized during rafting and hiking portions of the trip.
Wear layered clothing
Weather can shift quickly; layering helps you adapt to chilly mornings and warm afternoons on the river.
Use reef-safe sunscreen
Protect your skin and the environment by choosing sunscreens that don’t harm local waterways and wildlife.
Secure waterproof dry bags
Keep electronics, clothing, and valuables dry by using waterproof bags during rafting sections.
Waterproof dry bag
Protects your belongings from water exposure during rafting.
Quick-dry clothing
Keeps you comfortable by drying quickly after getting wet on the river.
summer
Warm layers
Helps maintain warmth during cool mornings and evenings.
spring
Sturdy water shoes
Provides good traction for riverbanks and protection during rafting.