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Whitewater Adventure Classic Boats
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- 3 hours 30 minutes
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
If you're picturing a classic whitewater rafting trip in the Rocky Mountains, this 8 mile (13-km) journey down the Snake River in Wyoming is it. Traverse about eight sets of Class I, II, and III rapids as you make your way through Snake River Canyon, aka the Grand Canyon, with a rafting guide. When booking, select the rafting season and corresponding departure time you prefer.
- 3.5-hour whitewater rafting tour from Jackson
- Tackle the rapids of the Snake River
- Enjoy the alpine scenery of Snake River Canyon
- Look for native wildlife
What's Included
- Professional River Guide
- Transportation to and from the river
- Paddling pants and jacket
- Gratuities (it is customary to tip your guide and bus driver)
- Gear Rentals (wet suits $10, booties $5 and jackets $5 are available for rental)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 1255 US-89, Jackson, WY 83001, USA
When: 30 minutes prior to your scheduled trip time Where: Mad River, 1255 South Highway 89 Jackson Wyoming 83001. Just 2 miles south of the town square, between Whole Grocer and Smith’s Grocery. Transportation from the Mad River Boat Wedge to the river and back is provided on every Mad River trip.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
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.
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.
Snake River
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Mad River Boat Trips
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- 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.
- 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.
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat are highly recommended.
- Gratuity not included.
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Stephanie_J
We had a blast!! We loved our guide" GLENN". I thought he did an awesome job especially with the six kids we had on our boat. He got us to cheer after every major rapids. I have to say with all the boats that went down same time as us we were the boat that cheered the loudest!! Loved it!! 😍 ALL six kids stayed on. Thank you.
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176 reviews
Maria_R, Sep 2021
Our guide Bobby was great and very personable! We were disappointed because we had scheduled a small boat and Viator put us on a classic boat with about 16 people.
Rebecca_C, Sep 2021
Our tour guide Jeff was very knowable. We had an amazing time, beautiful scenery. Will definitely do this again!
Tanya_M, Aug 2021
Very fun! Our guide, Jimmy, was fun and knowledgeable. Would recommend. It was 70 degrees in Jackson, but river is very cold and you get wet and it’s windy down on the river; suggest the wet suits.
Rebecca_S, Aug 2021
Great time even though it was a bit chilly. Saw some eagles, otters and osprey. Jeff was a great guide.
Pamela_W, Aug 2021
I went with my sister n law and my husband and we had a blast. The rapids were not so rough that I was scared I would fall out of the boat but rough enough to make it exciting. Our guide Jimmy,was terrific.
Robyn_B, Aug 2021
The trip was so much fun. We had a fabulous ride, got a chance to get soaked, to swim to paddle or not-paddle. Our guide was funny and clearly very very competent. We enjoyed being with our boat-mates. A highlight of our trip to Jackson.
Brad_R, Aug 2021
Great rafting trip. We were worried the water would be ok this time of year, but it was great. Our guide Ryan was awesome
Natalie_T, Aug 2021
Had a wonderful guide Aaron!!! So much fun! My 9 yr old loved it. We got to see two bald eagles on our trip and we loved the views.
Ayelet_G, Aug 2021
Thumbs up!!!!!! Amazing and fun experience- recommend to ALL the family!
Keep rowing Athena- you are an amazing person and an inspiration to us all!
Andrew_D, Aug 2021
Hailey was great! The rapids were awesome! Great memories with great friends. Double draw was our favorite. Much bigger rapid than I remember.
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