Hughes River Expeditions

Hughes River Expeditions

Rafting Vacations in Idaho

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River Equipment

We offer a superb selection of quality river equipment. We do our best to match the boats to your particular interests, so be sure to let us know your preferences. Guests often plan to rotate between the various types of craft during the trip. All rafts and inflatable kayaks are self-bailing.

Oar Rafts

The traditional craft, comfortable and exciting to ride, a fine fishing platform, controlled by your guide. 15-17 foot oar rafts are available.

Oar boat on the salmon river

Paddle Rafts

Participate in all the action! Your guide captains the paddle team and explains the route through each rapid.

Paddle raft on the salmon river

Inflatable Kayaks

Solo or tandem boats used for selected portions of a trip. Great fun!

Inflatable kayak on the salmon river

Fishing Rafts

Two fishermen/boat and guide. Rods, reels and tackle provided. Check for rates and details.

HRE Fishing Boat

Supply Boats

Custom-designed pontoons carry the camp gear, duffle, and extra ice chests on the Snake, Middle Fork, Salmon, and Grande Ronde trips. Supply pontoons allow us to offer guest boats that are comfortable, uncluttered, and especially maneuverable. Each day the supply boatman floats ahead to prepare the evening’s camp. When you arrive, your duffle is already unloaded into camp, the tents are pitched, and the kitchen is organized.

Gear boat on the salmon river

Hughes River Expeditions Provides:

  • All meals beginning with lunch the 1st day and ending with lunch the last day of the trip
  • Coast Guard approved whitewater life jackets
  • Farmer John wet suits for spring & early summer trips
  • Freshly laundered sleeping bags and camp pillows
  • Deluxe sleeping pad
  • Tent for every two guests, or a tent for singles
  • Ground tarps
  • Camp Chairs and Tables complete w/ table clothes and REAL plates and silverware.
  • Waterproof Gears Packs for your personal gear
  • Day Bags
  • Camera Boxes
  • First Aid Supplies
  • Eating Utensils (cups, silver, plates)
  • A limited complimentary supply of beverages which includes soda, beer, fruit juice and wine
  • Plenty of Ice for Beverages

About Hughes River Expeditions

  • Hughes Guides
  • Hughes River Expeditions History
  • River Equipment
  • Why Hughes
  • Hughes River Expeditions in the Media

Client Testimonials

Thank you and team for a fantastic trip! The EuroCraft (inflatable kayaks) were tops, and enjoyed meeting your son, he put me on some nice fishing, and drew a great line over Earthquake rock, although I hit the rock solid, Aaron was there to insure I made it back into the EuroCraft and enjoy the next set. Let the river team know they were great and made for a relaxed and fun camp atmosphere.
C. Elkins, Anchorage, Alaska (2011)
Rawlin told me just this morning that he’s decided that he wants to go rafting for his birthday next year too. He mentions the trip at least 3 times a week. We loved it!
L. Weeks, Fairhope, AL (2013)
Just a quick note to tell you that our group that participated in the July 8th Middle Fork trip had the trip of our lives. All the experiences will never be forgotten. Your guides were the most professional I’ve ever been on a trip with. Everything from the safety first approach to the great meals was first class. Thanks for the great time!
D. McIalwain, Seattle, WA (2008)
It was a fantastic trip… the weather was perfect, fishing was amazing, and the food and service first class! I’m still getting rave reviews from my friends…
A. Slough, Woodside, CA (2014)
Please convey to Carole, to Jerry, and to all the wonderful guides and staff, my appreciation for a truly first-class trip on the Middle Fork. It really did exceed my already high expectations and I look forward to doing it again someday.
Ralph Rodgers, Knoxville, TN (2008)
We just completed our sixth trip with Hughes, and it was terrific! I always think I might grow tired of these trips one day, but it hasn’t yet happened. Kim and I will probably be 90 years old and asking for walker accommodations onshore…Thanks again for a great trip! You’re the very best.
K. Gowland, Boise, ID (2008)
“Truly an amazing trip!  I think my clients yesterday may have gotten sick of me talking about it.”
J. Eaton, Bozeman, MT (2016)
Thank you for a wonderful raft trip on the Wallowa-Grande Ronde last June. We all had a great time and look forward to doing it again.
P. Pfeifer, Walnut Creek, CA (1995)
We enjoyed our Wallowa-Grande Ronde float trip very much! I hope another year we can again raft in ‘Hughes Style’.
W. Gibble, Gig Harbor, WA (2000)
Thanks for the great trip… It is spectacular country and great service. Paddling the kayaks through the rapids and falls was so invigorating. I need to get those juices flowing every couple of years. I hope to repeat the trip with Mary…
D. Curran, Ballwin, MO (2015)
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Middle Fork Salmon

Our Middle Fork of the Salmon rafting trip is a spectacular outdoor vacation! The Middle Fork is famous as America's best river rafting trip. From the put-in at Boundary Creek (elevation 5,700 ft.) to … More Info

Salmon River Canyons

Lower Salmon River Gorge - Idaho Roller coaster rapids, perfect swimming water, and wonderful canyonlands. The Salmon River drifts through quiet pools and surges into churning whitewater. Camping on … More Info

Selway River Trip

Selway River Expedition

The Selway River Trip is a premier mountain wilderness, whitewater, camping, and fly fishing trip that flows through beautiful forested canyons.  It is easy to consider the Selway to be the ultimate

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