Whitewater Rafting Adventure in Jackson Hole - Classic Boats
Your tour starts at the rafting office in Jackson, where you'll check in 30 minutes before your scheduled launch time. From here, you'll be transferred to West Table Boat Ramp on the Snake River to hop aboard your raft with your guide. When everyone is geared up and ready, set off down the river toward Alpine, Wyoming, traveling eight river miles in total. With your guide providing instructions, navigate about eight sets of rapids, ranging from Class I to Class III, including features such as the Big Kahuna rapids, Lunch Counter, the Million Dollar Fishing Hole, Gauging Straights, and Bailing Straights. During the calmer moments, listen to commentary from your guide about the area's history, wildlife, and vegetation. Take in views of the Grand Canyon of the Snake River, and keep your eyes open for animals like bald eagles, river otters, osprey, mule deer, elk, a mountain goat, or maybe even a bear, if you're really lucky. Your rafting tour takes place on a standard-size inflatable, self-bailing, 18-foot (5.5-meter) AIRE raft, which seats 16 people but these tours average 10 to 12 guests per boat. Both paddling and non-paddling positions are available. When your rafting adventure ends, you'll be returned to the tour office.
About this activity in Jackson
Includes
- Professional river guide
- transportation to and from the river
- paddling pants and jacket
- coast guard approved personal flotation device (pfd)
Excludes
- Gear rentals (wet suits $10, booties $5 and jackets $5 are available for rental)
- gratuities (it is customary to tip your guide and bus driver)
- hotel pickup and drop-off
- wet suits are $10.00 to rent. wet suit jackets are $5.00 to rent.
Other
- Please wear shoes that can get wet that will not fall off your feet. an old pair of running shoes or water shoes would be your best option. you must wear footwear in the raft, so we do have booties available for rent if you do not have footwear. sizes run 2 – 15 and can be rented upon arrival for $5.00 per pair.
- sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat are highly recommended.
- we have wet suits & wet suit jackets available for rent. wet suits are $10.00 to rent. wet suit jackets are $5.00 to rent.
- please wear synthetic clothing if possible and bring layers. synthetics are best for the river because they dry faster than cotton. a bathing suit underneath shorts and a t-shirt is fine for a nice, warm, summer day.
- not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- bring a change of dry clothes and a towel!
- gratuity not included.
- conditions can be variable; you may experience a cold day on the river. (not to worry, it will still be a lot of fun. you just have to dress appropriately!)
- splash gear is complimentary. on a cold day, you’ll want a bathing suit to wear under the wet suit.
- travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- not recommended for pregnant travelers
- please note: kids must weigh at least 50 pounds or more to go rafting!
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