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Student rates apply to any student, in any grade level including those in graduate school. This reduced fare replaces our youth rates which we found were too restrictive for many families.
Wild Main Salmon River Rafting Vacations
Wild Main Salmon River rafting vacations are river trips that everyone, from grandparents to grand kids, will enjoy and return with memories that last a lifetime. The river is ideal for families with youngsters. The water is warmer than most western rivers, many campsites are on big, sandy beaches, there are good hiking trails nearby, and famous rapids will keep everyone smiling.
The Salmon is the longest free-flowing river (425 miles) within one state in the continental U.S. It traverses the immense Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness and has been designated a Wild & Scenic River by congress. The wild section, the remote road-less and historic stretch from Corn Creek to Carey Creek, is where we run our trips.
History, a famous wilderness river, and family time are the elements that dominate this trip. The town of Salmon, the route to our put-in, the river itself, and the surrounding country all offer close-ups of the history of western territorial exploration and settlement. Native American sites, Lewis & Clark, pioneer settlements, gold rush exploration, thwarted attempts at development, and the congressional heroics that preserved this rugged wilderness will form the background of our entire trip. The river carries us through rugged country with formidable stretches of exciting, fun whitewater. The landscape is spectacular but it will be the time spent with friends, the rapids you run, the big sandy beaches, the nearby hikes, the exquisite campsites, and the immensity of the place that will create the lifetime memories that you will bring home from Idaho's "River of No Return", the Wild Main Salmon.
Why Choose IRJ for your Main Salmon Vacation
- Family friendly, knowledgable guides.
- Guides who are terrific role models. No tobacco use.
- Top notch boating and camping equipment.
- Acclaimed camp cuisine that is carefully prepared.
- A crew that has been together for years. No "rent-a-crews".
- Small party group discounts.
- Trip details and travel suggestions that are easy to understand.
- Local home in Salmon. Owners available to help with trip logistics.
Wild Main Salmon Launch Dates - 2012
| Date | Days | Adults | Students |
| June 28 | 5 | $1,495 | $1,295 |
| July 6 | 6 | $1,595 | $1,395 |
| July 14 | 5 | $1,495 | $1,295 |
| July 22 | 5 | $1,495 | $1,295 |
| July 30 | 6 | $1,595 | $1,395 |
| August 7 | 5 | $1,495 | $1,295 |
| August 15 | 6 | $1,595 | $1,395 |
| August 23 | 6 | $1,595 | $1,395 |
| August 31 | 6 | $1,595 | $,1395 |
If you are planning a family reunion, celebrating a milestone event, or just looking to take a trip with a group of friends or business associates, consider booking a private trip on the Main Salmon. Charter trips can be arranged for parties of 8 or more. Planning Your Trip has essential information about our Main Salmon vacations, including travel and lodging suggestions, what to bring and other helpful details. Our Just for Moms page has answers to many of the questions we receive about family rafting.
When you vacation with IRJ, you will be travelling with an outstanding crew of guides. They know this place well and enjoy sharing their knowledge. They possess outstanding boating skills, are terrific role models, and bring enthusiasm to every trip they guide. They are schooled camp cooks who have been trained in meal preparation and food handling. You will enjoy spending time with them
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