Dive into a 5-day private rafting expedition on Idaho’s Main Salmon River with MRO Rafting. Navigate thrilling rapids, fish for trout, and explore scenic beaches on this unforgettable multi-day adventure.
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Difficulty
challenging
Duration
5 days
Fitness Level
Participants should be in good physical condition with stamina for paddling multiple hours daily and stamina for camping.
Wildlife
History
The Main Salmon River corridor has been a travel route for Native American tribes and later explorers, with many archaeological sites nearby.
Conservation
MRO Rafting supports Leave No Trace principles and works with local agencies to preserve the river's pristine habitat and water quality.
MRO Rafting
Dive into a 5-day private rafting expedition on Idaho’s Main Salmon River with MRO Rafting. Navigate thrilling rapids, fish for trout, and explore scenic beaches on this unforgettable multi-day adventure.
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.
Pack waterproof bags
Ensure all your gear is protected from water by packing in waterproof dry bags to keep essentials dry through rapids and rain.
Wear layered clothing
Temperatures can vary greatly; dress in quick-dry layers that can adapt to warm days and cooler evenings.
Bring insect repellent
Mosquitoes and other bugs can be active near riverbanks; insect repellent will ensure a more comfortable trip.
Listen to your guides
Follow all safety instructions thoroughly, especially regarding navigating Class III-IV rapids to keep everyone safe.
Personal flotation device (PFD)
Safety is paramount on the river; a well-fitting PFD is mandatory during rafting.
Quick-dry clothing
Keeps you comfortable when wet and dries quickly between water sessions.
summer
Waterproof dry bags
Protect your gear from water and keep electronics and clothes dry.
Insect repellent
Necessary to deter mosquitoes and other biting insects around campsites.
summer