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2023 Schedule and Rates

Hughes River Expeditions is taking reservations for 2023 & 2024. Check with the HRE office if we can be of help.  Call us today 406-540-4450 or contact us online.

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

2023 – Middle Fork of the Salmon

5 or 6 Day Expedition – 75 or 100 River Miles

Dates Length Adult Youth
June 4-8* 5 Days $2,885 $2,725
June 13-18 6 Days $3,150 $2,995
June 22-27 6 Days $3,150 $2,995
June 30-July 5 6 Days $3,150 $2,995
July 8-13 6 Days $3,150 $2,995
July 16-21 6 Days $3,150 $2,995
July 24-29 6 Days $3,150 $2,995
August 1-6 6 Days $3,150 $2,995
August 9-14 6 Days $3,150 $2,995
August 17-22 6 Days $3,150 $2,995
August 25-29 5 Days $2,885 $2,725
September 2-7** 6 Days $3,150 $2,995

*Hot-springs & Hikers Special
**September 2-7, Jazz Trip

Deposits to Confirm

  • 5 Days $550/person
  • 6 Days $700/person

Middle Fork Fishing Boat Rates

  • 5 Days – $3,875/angler
  • 6 Days – $4,050/angler

Recreation Enhancement Act Fee requires collection of $4/day/person. This fee will be added to the above listed trip cost. This institution is operated under Special Use Permit by Salmon-Challis National Forest. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Youth Rate applies to kids, teens, and undergraduate students. Flight cost from Stanley to the river is $165/person when required by road, water, and weather conditions.

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2023 – Main Salmon – River of No Return

6 Day Expedition – 81 River Miles

Dates Length Adult Youth
June 24-29 6 Days $2,600 $2,475
July 2-7 6 Days $2,600 $2,475
July 10-15 6 Days $2,600 $2,475
July 18-23 6 Days $2,600 $2,475
July 26-31 6 Days $2,600 $2,475
August 3-8 6 Days $2,600 $2,475
August 11-16** 6 Days $2,600 $2,475
August 19-24 6 Days $2,600 $2,475
August 27-Sept. 1 6 Days $2,600 $2,475
September 4-9 6 Days $2,600 $2,475

*June 4-12,  Middle Fork & Main Salmon Combination “Turn the Corner” Trip
9 days/8 nights. $4250/person. Deposit to Confirm. $700/person.
**Perseids Meteor Trip. Peak viewing August 11-12.

Deposits to Confirm

  • 6 Days – $700/person
  • 5 Days – $550/person

Recreation Enhancement Act Fee requires collection of $4/day/person. This fee will be added to the above listed trip cost. Youth Rate applies to kids, teens, and undergraduate students. This institution is operated under special use permit with the Salmon-Challis National Forest. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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2023 – Salmon River Canyons

4 or 5 Day Expedition – 43 or 53 River Miles

Dates Length Adult Youth
July 2-5* 4 Days $1,885 $1,780
July 7-11 5 Days $2,220 $2,025
July 15-19 5 Days $2,220 $2,025
July 22-26 5 Days $2,220 $2,025
July 29-Aug. 2 5 Days $2,220 $2,025
August 5-8 4 Days $1,995 $1,780
August 11-15** 5 Days $2,220 $2,025
August 12-16** 5 Days $2,220 $2,025
August 18-22 5 Days $2,220 $2,025
August 26-30 5 Days $2,220 $2,025

*August 8-12, Perseids Meteor Shower, peak viewing August 11-12
**Fish and Chukar Trip. Fish for smallmouth bass, rainbow trout, ocean run steelhead, and white sturgeon. Two guests/boat and guide.

Deposit to Confirm Your Reservation

  • 4 Days – $450/person
  • 5 Days – $550/person
  • 6 Days fall trip – $700/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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2023 Selway River Trip

 

Dates Length Adult / Youth
June 18-22* 5 Days $3,750
June 26-July 1* 6 Days $4,250
July 14-19* 6 Days $4,250
July 25-29* 6 Days $4,250
Early August Fishing Trip** 6 Days $4,500

* 10 Guests/6 Guides
** 8 Guest/8 Guides (Fly 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 $195/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.

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Client Testimonials

Thanks for the great river trip. The people on the trip and the guides were wonderful and entertaining. Food was fantastic, and of course, the scenery and fishing were great. On a scale of 1-10 I give the trip a 15!… Hope to see you on the river next year… Run river run!
D. Ambrose, Ellensburg, WA (2010)
“Thank you so much for a truly spectacular 5 days on the Salmon River.  We had high expectations, having heard rave reviews from family and friends, and you exceeded them all!  Our trip was a perfect combination of fun, beauty, sunshine, great food, wonderful company, exercise and relaxation.  The highlight, of course, was the superb team of Ashley, Buzz, Hardy, Hugh, Mark, Rob, and Tyler.  Their expertise, sense of humor and uncanny ability to real everyone’s needs perfectly made for an… Read more
A. Davison, New York, NY (2016)
As expected, the trip down the Middle Fork was wonderful…my boys were in heaven for 6 days and the crew was very good… (5 trips with you over the last 17 years… time goes by way too fast).
J. Foster, Signal Hill, CA (2007)
Thanks for another world class trip! … All the best!
P. Vial, Seattle, WA (2011)
I want to thank you for the trip you put together for our group in July. We had a great time…Ashley, Fred, Ryan, Eric, and Hugh Cooke are all great and took very good care of us. With the four 7-9 year olds, Ashley sort of got turned into a childcare boat and the recreational manager, along with her other responsibilities, and the kids all loved her. Each time we do a rafting trip your people make it a memorable event and please pass along our thanks.
L. Roberts, Boise, ID (2008)
We really enjoyed our trip this past week on the Middle Fork. My daughter, Barrie (6 years old) had a great time. I don’t think I have ever seen her have as much fun.
B. Wright, Cleveland, MS (2006)
We had the most amazing time and I wanted you to know what an amazing crew. They each had something unique and special that added to the trip…. I only wish the trip had lasted another week or two. Can’t thank you all enough… Also loved the food.
B. Rochelle, Encinitas, CA (2013)
“Thank you very much to have me and Marc on “your River”, the Salmon River Middle Fork.  It has been another great River Experience in my Rafting Life.  For sure the most luxury one.  What a wonderful crew.”
Josef Hoppl, Wantagh, NY (2016)
What an outstanding operation!  This company’s river guides are the best I’ve come across.  My family has rafted the Grand Canyon, Cataract Canyon, and a host of others with professional guides.  Hughes company was by far and away the best we have ever used.  Everything they did was excellent.  The food was incredible, the service top notch, and their staff and guides were warm, fun, and very attentive.  Don’t hesitate to book with this company!
P. Lowe, Ogden, UT (2018)
My husband and I just came out of the river this morning. We did a 6 day Middle Fork/Salmon float trip. The guides (Aaron, Buzz, Hardy, Josh, Robbie, Tony, and Travis), the boats, the camps, and the food were 5 stars. We rarely repeat trips. We would repeat this trip in a heartbeat. Thank you Hughes!
I. Audet, Malden, MA (2015)
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406-540-4450 • email us • 6400 Caras Lane • PO Box 218 Lolo, MT 59847-0218
Hughes River Expeditions, Inc. is operated under special use permits through the Bureau of Land a Management & United States Forest Service.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.