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If
you love hiking this is your tour. We spend 13 amazing
days in early September wandering among the waterfalls, glaciers,
peaks and valleys.
This
is the largest bouquetin preserve in the world, with rich viewing
opportunities of chamois, eagles, golden bearded vultures & marmots. Our
tour ventures around the large protected glaciated mass of La
Vanoise, often venturing up scenic valleys and high lookouts
along the way. This one is for those of you who truly love
wild places.

#2 the Murtaugh Section, 20 miles upstream from town and 2 miles below the Cauldron Linn (Star Falls), is know as one of the premiere day trips in the country. When the water flows in the spring it is a stong CLASS 4 +/5- section of river. With 16 major rapids in 14 miles, the Snake drops an impressive 25 ft. per mile in this deep Basalt canyon. Waterfowl and birds of prey abound as does significant archeological sites of Native people and more recently Chinese, whose mining sites are numerous in this part of the Snake.
Minimum age for this trip is 16. Previous whitewater experience or a go-for-it attitude is required.
Trip meets at Twin Falls Park on the Snake River daily at 9:30am.
"Whitewater of the highest degree and caliber", "Awesome!", "Has to be seen to be believed", "Compares to the Grand Canyon only better"- All of these and more have been used to describe this 14 mile section of the Snake River known as "The Murtaugh". Idaho Guide Service pioneered trips down this section of the river in 1982, and were the first outfitting company in the country to be licensed and permitted to conduct commercial float trips on "The Murtaugh". This is a one day float trip that compares to none other in the country for big water. Sixteen major rapids block our course on our decent downstream to the Twin Falls (at over 100 feet high) on the Snake River.
$125/person Plus Use Fee including lunch, transportation and all boating equipment. Wet suit, Booties & Dry top rentals available for $10/day but must be reserved in advance.
*Murtaugh Subject to waterflow levels. Contact IGS for More information

Join us and our crew on the
exhilarating rapids of the Salmon River. This remote and relatively unknown section of the River of No Return drifts through
quiet pools and towering canyon walls and then rushes madly into narrow twisting
rapids. With four separate canyons: Green, Cougar, Snow Hole and Blue, this
section of the Salmon River offers some of the best white water floating in
Idaho. Huge white sand beach camps set nestled against mountains and steep
cliffs. You won't believe the swimming holes this river has! We'll hike some of
the side canyons in search of old Indian sites. You can fish for Trout, Bass,
Sturgeon, Steelhead and Salmon in season, or even pan for gold. Our meals,
that's another story entirely: fresh meats, seafood, fruits and vegetables -
truly a variety of outdoor cooking at its best. This is the ultimate in outdoor
recreation and camping. We meet at historic Riggins, Idaho, the night before the
trip. From there it's only a short distance to the launch site at Hammer Creek.
Packages:
NOTE ON PRICING FOR
FAMILIES AND SENIORS:
Kids 7-17 go 25% off on all trips
when accompanied by an adult. Seniors deduct 15% on all trips. Prices do not
include Federal / County / Local use fee.
Pricing:
*5 days - Package 1 $1050.00 per
person
Package 2 $1200.00 per person
Reserve your dates now...June
18th - 22nd , June 25th - 29th, July 2nd - 6th, July 9th - 13th, July 16th -
20th, August 6th - 10th, August 13th - 17th
*4 days - Package 1 $1050.00 per
person
Package 2 $1200.00 per person
Reserve your dates now...
June 18th - 21st, June 25th - 28th, July 2nd - 5th, July 9th - 12th, July 16th -
19th, August 6th - 9th, August 13th - 16th
Other dates
available with minimum party size.
* On our 4-day Salmon River trip we float to the confluence
of the Salmon & Snake Rivers, then jet boat you out up through Hells Canyon
to Pittsburg Landing & van back to Riggins. Dates and prices for the 5-day
and 4-day trips are the same.
SALMON RIVER 1, 2 & 3 DAY TRIPS
We
also offer shorter trips of 1, 2 and 3 days on the Salmon River out of Riggins.
Because these trips run partially or totally along the road, our access is
easier; therefore, we charge less. These trips are more desirable for people on
a time schedule or budget - lots of nice rapids and camping, or spend nights in
the motel. Let us arrange a River Trip like this for you. Contact us with the
details and we'll take care of everything else.
1/2 day $55.00 per
person
1 day $85.00 per person
2 days Package 1 $350.00 per
person
Package 2 $450.00 per person
3 days Package 1 $500.00 per
person
Package 2 $650.00 per person
1, 2 and 3 day trips
run on a daily basis, please call us in advance.