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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.
The Middle Fork Salmon is a premier trout stream. If you want to try your hand fly-fishing but don't own any gear, let us know and we'll outfit you with everything but a license. Our Fly Fishing Tips PDF has helpful information
Idaho's Middle Fork of the Salmon
Rafting Idaho's Middle Fork is the best wilderness river trip in America. Deep cathedral forests, steep canyon walls, natural hot springs, fabulous fly fishing, spectacular hikes, exhilarating whitewater and beautiful, spacious campsites make the Middle Fork of the Salmon world famous. Most of our Middle Fork Salmon trips meet in Stanley, a small mountain village easily reached from Boise.
A trip with Idaho River Journeys is much more than a float trip. It's a spectacular vacation with guides that know the canyon better than anyone and enjoy sharing that knowledge. They will get you to the best fishing spots, take you to historic places and make sure you know about the best hikes from camp.
Most of our Middle Fork rafting trips are 6-days and we launch a new trip every eight days. When you choose Idaho River Journeys for your Middle Fork Salmon vacation, you will be going with an outfitter known for superior service and a exceptional crew of guides. For logistical information about our Middle Fork trips, go to our Planning Your Trip page and then click the appropriate Trip Details pdf.
Arranging your Middle Fork of the Salmon Rafting Vacation
- Pick a date. Call us. 1-888-997-8399.
- Review our Planning Your Trip page
- Book your flights
- Book your pre-trip lodging
- Get ready to have a fabulous vacation
Middle Fork of the Salmon 2012 Launch Dates
| Date | Days | Adults | Students |
| June 3* | 6 | $1795 | $1695 |
| June 3 | 4 | $1495 | $1495 |
| June 12 | 5 | $1695 | $1595 |
| June 21 | 6 | $1995 | $1895 |
| June 30 | 6 | $1995 | $1895 |
| July 8 | 6 | $1995 | $1895 |
| July 16 | 6 | $1995 | $1895 |
| July 24 | 6 | $1995 | $1895 |
| Aug 1 | 6 | $1995 | $1895 |
| Aug 9 | 6 | $1995 | $1895 |
| Aug 17 | 5 | $1695 | $1595 |
| Aug 25 | 5 | $1695 | $1595 |
| Sept 2** | 5 | $2195 | $2195 |
| Sept 10** | 5 | $2195 | $2195 |
| Sept 18** | 5 | $2195 | $2195 |
If we don't have room on a date you want, call us anyway. We will be happy to recommend another outfitter. Trips scheduled through August 9 meet in Stanley, Idaho. Our Getting to Stanley page has suggestions on how to get there from Boise. Those scheduled for August 17, 25 and September meet in Boise or in Salmon. Trips meeting in Boise or Salmon include a flight to the river.
*6-day trip that combines running the Middle Fork and Main Salmon. The trip meets in McCall or Stanley and includes a flight from McCall to Stanley at the start of the trip. Guests may opt to do only the 4-day Middle Fork segment.
**Fly fishing trip. Two fisherman and one guide per boat. Maximum party size is 12.
General Information
We provide just about everything you need for your vacation, including fly fishing gear, and our logistics are simple. This an easy to plan, hassle free, river vacation. Planning Your Trip has essential information about our Middle Fork Salmon rafting trips, including travel and lodging suggestions, what to bring and other helpful details.
Water and safety concerns sometimes require that we launch our Middle Fork trips from the airstrip at Indian or Thomas Creek, necessitating a flight from Stanley the morning of departure. The cost (about $125) of the charter flight from Stanley is not included in our trip fare. Trips that meet in Boise require a flight to a landing strip next to the Middle Fork on the morning of departure. That flight is included in the trip fare. The return flight is not included.
Camping on our trips is spectacular and comfortable. Our trip gear boat travels ahead of our group and camp is set up before our arrival. Even if you've never camped before, you'll be very comfortable and marvel at the delicious meals our crew prepares. Most trips are six-days, just long enough to introduce you to many of the special sites along the river. Even though we have been outfitting here since 1978, We are still discovering magical places with our guests on every trip.
On a typical Middle Fork Salmon trip we use participatory paddle rafts, oar boats perfect for fly fishing, a fleet of inflatable kayaks, and a very large gear boat that travels ahead of our group with camp supplies. With advance arrangement, we can accommodate boaters who wish to bring their own raft or kayak.
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