These specialty rafting trips in Idaho are a Hughes tradition, they highlight special events, special trip focus, or simply an activity that we “outfit & guide” rarely. If you have an idea for a cool trip let us know. We’ll work with you to make it a reality!
*The below SPECIALTY TRIPS are listed in chronological order.*
TRIP: Hot Springs & Hikers Special
RIVER: Middle Fork of the Salmon
Our Annual Hot-Springs & Hikers trip is a blast! With strong flows in early June we have the ability to put the breaks on and make sure we explore the many hiking opportunities, hot-springs and other riverside attractions that make the Middle Fork Salmon river so special! Don’t miss your chance to relax in the wilderness in a hot water pool or atop a mountain with scenic views for miles!
Trip Dates
- June 4-8, 2023
- 5 Days/4 Nights
Rates
- $2885/adult; $2725/youth
We are now booking Middle Fork Salmon River Trips for 2023! To learn more or book a trip click the link below!
Price doesn’t include $4/person/day US Forest Recreation Enhancement Act Fee or $150/person flight, Stanley to the river put-in, payable directly to the pilots at the time of your flight.
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TRIP: Fourth of July
RIVER: Salmon River Canyons or the Main Salmon River of No Return
Celebrate the 4th of July in the Central Idaho Backcountry and the Frank Church – River of No Return Wilderness! Beautiful sand beaches, fun whitewater, and amazing canyon-lands make this the perfect spot to relax your way through the holidays!
Salmon River Canyons Trip Dates
- July 2-5, 2023
- 4 Days/3 Nights
Salmon River Canyons Rates
- $1885/adult; $1780/youth
Main Salmon River of No Return Trip Dates
- July 2-7, 2023
- 6 Days/5 Nights
Main Salmon River of No Return Rates
- $2600/adult; $2475/youth
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TRIP: Perseids Meteor Shower Trips
RIVER: Main Salmon River & Salmon River Canyons
The Persieds Meteor Shower is impressive in Idaho! The shower peaks on August 10-13 and the amazing dark skies in the Idaho Back Country around the Salmon River Canyons makes it the best place to be for viewing! We are very excited to be in the canyon for this shower!
Main Salmon River Trip Dates
- August 11-16, 2023
- 6 Days/5 Nights
Rates
- $2600/adult; $2475/youth
We are now booking Main Salmon – River of No Return Trips for 2022! To learn more or book a trip click the link below.
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Salmon River Canyons
- August 12-15, 2023
Rates
- $1885/adult; $1780/youth
We are now booking Salmon River Canyons Trips for 2023! To learn more or book a trip click the link below.
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TRIP: Jazz/Folk/Western Fusion Trip
RIVER: Main Salmon River of No Return
We have added a second Jazz Trip into the mix this year! Our Jazz Trio or Quintet (year to year) plays for an hour to two hours prior to dinner each evening. This is a very special trip that has been such a fan favorite we decided we better add another one! They book up quickly so don’t wait until the last minute!
Meet the Band:
Georgia Parker – Guitar & Vocals
Georgia is a touring musician in Texas. We are incredibly fortunate to have her on this trip and she will lead the band with amazing vocal talents and fun jazzy- western folk fusion style that will make for an amazing campfire serenade!
Jacob Smith – Guitar & Vocals
Jacob is a longtime family friend and guide on the Central Idaho Rivers and the connection to this group of musicians. Jacob will accompany Georgia and Alexi in the band. He is a fantastic guitar player and singer!
Alexi Byrnes – Fiddle & Vocals
Alexi is a renowned fiddle player and has played around Central Idaho in several bands! We are thrilled to have her out with us and know that this trio (possibly a quartet – looking for a 4th) will bring down the camp with their fun fusion style!
Trip Dates
- August 27-Sept. 1, 2023
- 6 Days/5 Nights
Rates
- $2600/adult; $2475/youth
Price doesn’t include $4/person/day US Forest Recreation Enhancement Act Fee or $150/person flight, Stanley to the river put-in, payable directly to the pilots at the time of your flight.
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TRIP: Jazz Trip
RIVER: Middle Fork of the Salmon
Our Jazz Trio or Quintet (year to year) plays for an hour prior to dinner each evening. This is a very special trip that has become a fan favorite! It books up quickly so don’t wait until the last minute!
Trip Dates
- September 2-7, 2023
- 6 Days/5 Nights
Rates
- $3150/adult; $2995/youth
We are now booking Middle Fork Salmon River Trips for 2022! To learn more or book a trip click the link below!
Price doesn’t include $4/person/day US Forest Recreation Enhancement Act Fee or $150/person flight, Stanley to the river put-in, payable directly to the pilots at the time of your flight.
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TRIP: Cast & Blast
RIVER: Middle Fork of the Salmon
Enjoy the wild & scenic Middle Fork during Idaho’s Indian Summer. Fly fish for wild, westslope cutthroat trout in gin clear water. For full details check our our Middle Fork of the Salmon page.
This trip gives you the chance to explore the amazing Central Idaho Wilderness terrain with your shotgun in hand and “man’s best friend” by your side. Between hiking the country side looking for Grouse and Chucker Partridge to floating down the gin clear water chasing West-Slope Cutthroat Trout this is a trip you won’t want to miss!
Trip Dates
- September 28-October 3, 2023
- 6 Days/ 5 Nights
Rates
- $3960/Angler (based on 2 anglers/boat/guide)
We are now booking Middle Fork Salmon River Trips for 2023! To learn more or book a trip click the link below!
Price doesn’t include $4/person/day US Forest Recreation Enhancement Act Fee or $150/person flight, Stanley to the river put-in, payable directly to the pilots at the time of your flight. Indian Creek Airfield to begin the trip.
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TRIP: Cast & Blast
RIVER: Salmon River Canyons
This is another trip we are very excited to announce! Steelhead & Small-Mouth Bass fishing and Chuckar-Partridge hunting! There are a lot of techniques out there for steelhead fishing and we are happy to cater to them all!! The classics are pulling plugs and spey fishing and we are happy to have a mix of different styles on the trips! Bring your gun, your rod and your dog if you’d like and this is sure to be a trip you aren’t soon to forget!
Trip Dates
- September 16-21, 2023
- 6 Days/ 5 Nights
Trip Rates
- $3450/Angler (based on 2 anglers/boat/guide)
*Charter opportunity for exclusivity available to groups of 8 or more!
We are now booking Salmon River Canyons Trips for 2023! To learn more or book a trip click the link below!
