Hughes River Expeditions

2025 Schedule and Rates

Hughes River Expeditions is taking reservations for 2025 & 2026. Check with the HRE office if we can be of help.  Call us today 406-540-4450 or contact us online.

Hughes River Expeditions, Inc. has been owned and operated as a family business since 1976.

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2025 – Middle Fork of the Salmon

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June 4-8* 5 Days $3,350 $3,225
June 13-18** 6 Days $3,555 $3,425
June 22-27 6 Days $3,625 $3,499
June 30-July 5 6 Days $3,775 $3,625
July 8-13 6 Days $3,775 $3,625
July 16-21 6 Days $3,775 $3,625
July 24-29 6 Days $3,775 $3,625
August 1-6 6 Days $3,775 $3,625
August 9-14+ 6 Days $3,775 $3,625
August 17-22+ 6 Days $3,625 $3,499
August 25-29+ 5 Days $3,350 $3,225
September 2-7+ 6 Days $3,555 $3,425

*June 4-8 Whitewater & Wildflowers Special
**June 13-18 Hot-Springs & Hikers Special
+Mid August to Mid September is PRIME FLY FISHING SEASON!

Fishing Boats Rates: $995 Additional/Angler

Depending on water levels and road conditions, flights may be required to reach the river. When required, flight cost is $190/person payable to pilots at the time of your flight.  

This institution is operated under Special Use Permit from the Salmon-Challis National Forest. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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2025 – Main Salmon – River of No Return

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June 16-19* 4 Days $1,995 $1,875
June 24-29 + 6 Days $2,455 $2,325
July 2-7** 6 Days $2,875 $2,699
July 10-15 6 Days $2,875 $2,699
July 18-23 6 Days $2,875 $2,699
July 26-31 6 Days $2,875 $2,699
August 3-8 6 Days $2,875 $2,699
August 11-16*** 6 Days $2,875 $2,699
August 19-24 6 Days $2,455 $2,325
August 27-September 1 + 6 Days $2,455 $2,325
September 4-9 6 Days $2,455 $2,325

* Fourth of July on the Salmon River
** Persieds Meteor Shower Week
+ Annual Jazz Trip

This institution is operated under Special Use Permit from the Salmon-Challis National Forest. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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2025 – Salmon River Canyons

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Dates

Dates are available upon request with groups of 10 or more. Inquire with the Office at [email protected] or 406-540-4450.

Rates

  • 4 Days – $1895/Adult, $1735/Youth
  • 5 Days – $2225/Adult, $2045/Youth

Deposit to Confirm Your Reservation

  • 4 Days – $450/person
  • 5 Days – $550/person

Rates include charter jet boat from below Confluence of Salmon and Snake Rivers to Hells Gate Marina in Lewiston. Groups can arrange custom dates. Contact HRE office. This institution is operated under Special Use Permit from Cottonwood Field Office, Bureau of Land Management. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Youth Rate applies to kids, teens, and undergraduate students.

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2025 – Selway River Trip

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June 29-July 2* 6 Days $4,500 Full
July 7-12* 6 Days $4,500 Full
July 15-20* 6 Days $4,500 Full
July 23-28* 6 Days $4,500 Full
Early August Fishing Trip~ 6 Days $5,100 Full

2026 – Selway River Trip

June 29-July 2* 6 Days $4,750 Full
July 7-12* 6 Days $4,750 Full
July 15-20* 6 Days $4,750 Full
July 23-28* 6 Days $4,750 Full
Early August Fishing Trip~ 6 Days $5,600 Full

* 10 Guests/6 Guides
~ 8 Guest/8 Guides (Fishing Trip)
Deposit: $750/person for 5 Day and 6 Day Trips

Depending on water levels and road conditions, flights may be required to reach the river. When required flight cost is $225/person payable to pilots at the time of your flight.

This institution is operated under Special Use Permit from the Bitterroot National Forest. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Guest Experiences

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  • C & J Nichols, Manhattan Beach, CA (2005)

    The boys worked so very hard to make our river experience a truly memorable one!!…I didn’t feel we were able to give them a proper good-bye! This being my only regret of a near-perfect trip; you have a great group working for you and we can’t wait to join you again soon.

  • R. Quinly (2019)

    Our guides were all exceptional!  …treated Tom and me like family members.  They celebrated Tom’s birthday with pancakes in the morning and a Dutch oven cake with candles for dessert that evening.  Thank you for an amazing family vacation.

  • Moodey, Anaheim, CA (2021)

    Thank you for making our Salmon River trip so memorable.  Your company is the best there is.

  • Holgate, Boise, ID (2021)

    Thank you for the incredible experience you provided Stoltz on the river.  We were impressed with your impeccable service, capable (and FUN) guides, beautiful meals, and spectacular camps.  We are still reminiscing…..  Stoltz is forever grateful for the amazing trip and hope to do more with Hughes in the coming years!!

  • C. & R. Gore, Wilsonville, OR (2021)

    Thank both you and your crew for the Great Trip we just experienced on the Middle Fork.

  • Johnson, Pacific Palisades, CA (2021)

    Hi all!  The trip was great!  Thank you!

  • M. Penton, Leviadia, CA (2021)

    Up in the air with an incredible view,
    Then down to the river for an adventure that’s new…
    Proud evergreens, polished stones, bald eagle sightings;
    Emerald moving water with rapids so exciting!
    ……..
    We’re so happy to be part of this adventure!  It’s true
    that it’s because of the work of the great guides and you!

  • Gannett, Salt Lake City, UT (2021)

    Once again had a great trip….  Be safe and we’ll schedule another trip soon.

  • DeZarn, Eugene, OR (2021)

    What a fantastic trip!  Hughes river guides killed it for us all!  Thanks for a ton of fun!

  • Kaelson, Dallas, TX (2021)

    Thanks for an incredible trip your staff was amazing.

We’re here to answer any and all of your questions!

406-540-4450

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