Snake River Rafting Through Hells Canyon, Idaho

Snake River rafting trips through Hells Canyon are some of the best family rafting vacations in the West. We outfit multi-day whitewater rafting trips on the Snake River, traveling through the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area. This national treasure covers 652,488 acres, including some of the most rugged, spectacular wildlands on earth.The staggering 8,000 foot drop from He Devil Mountain to the Snake River creates one of nature's most breathtaking gorges.

Hughes River Expeditions, Inc. offers a large selection of Snake River rafting launch dates from May through September, including some very cool specialty trips and fishing trips. Our Schedule & Rates and Reservations pages have complete booking information and a listing of all departures.We also outfit on the Middle Fork of the Salmon, Salmon River Canyon, and Grande Ronde rivers. Our regional Idaho & eastern Oregon map shows the location of these rivers and other attractions.

There are more Native American and pioneer historic sites along the Snake River in Hells Canyon than on any other river in the Northwest. We make stops to inspect pictographs, house pits, pioneer cabins, and mines. The geology and geography of America's deepest Canyon are breathtaking.

And foremost, the Snake River itself is spectacular with huge high volume flows (more cubic feet per second than the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon), warm water perfect for swimming, famous big wave rapids, and sturgeon fishing.