Classic Whitewater Rafting Trip in Jackson booking from $115.00

Classic Whitewater Rafting Trip

Overview

The highlight of your vacation! This a 17-foot self-bailing raft that provides a fun splashy ride while providing enough stability to handle the Snakes Class bigger rapids with ease, and allowing you to feel safe while you enjoy the experience. You'll paddle through the legendary Snake River Rapids, including Lunch Counter, Big Kahuna, Champagne and Ropes. Rafts launch at West Table and take out at Sheep Gulch in the Snake River Canyon. It's 8 miles of Class II and III whitewater interspersed with calm stretches, even some opportunities to swim. Trips take 3 1/2 to 4 hours round-trip from our office at 180 Powderhorn Ln in Jackson. Whitewater rafting with Lewis & Clark is the genuine interactive outdoor adventure you came to Jackson Hole to experience. Most of our customers are first-timers and it's suitable for ages 6+. If you're looking for the max in adventure check out Lewis & Clark's small boat, smallest raft on the Snake. Private rafts are available, call to book.

City: Jackson

Fri 25 Apr

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What's Included

Transportation to and from the river from our office

Some Hotel pickups. Call for availability.

Professional guide

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Splash Jacket & Life Vest

Wetsuits free for kids 12 and under

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
WHAT TO WEAR: Synthetic quick dry clothing is the best choice. Avoid heavy cotton like denim. Shoes must be secure, no barefeet, crocs, thongs or slides. Rental wetsuits/shoes are available at check in.
AVAILABILITY: Online available through Viator is not always accurate, please call or visit our website for direct booking and all available trip times. Private Rafts available. Please call to book. Online available through Viator is not always accurate, please call or visit our website for direct booking and all available trip times.Online available through Viator is not always accurate, please call or visit our website for direct booking and all available trip times.
Online available through Viator is not always accurate, please call or visit our website for direct booking and all available trip times.
Weather Policy: Operates in all weather conditions, whitewater trips go rain or shine. please dress appropriately
ARRIVE 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO DEPARTURE TO CHECK IN. your trip time is the time our bus departs if you arrive late you my miss your trip.

What To Expect

Snake River Canyon

Please check in to our office at 180 Powderhorn Lane in Jackson 1/2 hour before your trip time. After checking in you will have access to restrooms and dressing rooms to prepare for your trip. Once your bus departs our office, it takes about 35 minutes to reach the "put-in" at West Table Creek Ramp on the Snake River. There are dressing rooms and pit toilets at the ramp. Our guides will be at the ramp to meet you and help you get into your gear, including life jackets and free, optional splash jackets. After your ramp orientation, you will launch and begin your 8-mile trip on the river. These 8 miles can take anywhere from just under an hour at high water to two hours very late in the season, depending on flows. Once at the take-out you walk up to your bus which will be parked near the restrooms and dressing rooms. There, you can retrieve dry clothing and change before riding back to Jackson. The bus ride home takes about 45 minutes.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (222)

kfreed

Jun 2018

We booked through Lewis and Clark based on TA reviews, and are happy we did. Our guide, Collin, was very good. I believe his main goal was to keep us safe. He also worked to ensure a fun trip; but not flipping or losing a passenger (especially our youngsters) was his main goal. We had a great time, got soaked (like we expected), and we definitely recommend L & C Expeditions whitewater trips. I do want to “warn” (and let owners know), that you may receive a message 48 hours ahead of your trip that the waters are very high, and the age for children to ride might be raised. Included in the message was, “If you have children 12 or under, please call our office so we can discuss the ramifications for your family.” (Ours are 9 & 11) We were in Yellowstone with very limited cell service when we got the message. It scared me, because we had already let them know that our daughter was very anxious and scared of big rapids. It was after hours, so I emailed back saying we assumed the message meant we were best off not going. Soon after, I received a message that (seemed like all of a sudden?) the river had dropped and we would be fine, so no cancellation necessary. Because of our concern for our daughter, we also called the next day when we had some cell service and were basically told that everything would be fine. We ended up going on the trip and it was wonderful, although pretty big rapids compared to the other trip we have been on. Everything worked out fine in the end, but I was very nervous for the 48 hours leading up to the trip because of receiving the email. Hopefully, management looks into the possibility of not sending out this email in the future when it is not necessary.

Response from Host

Jun 2018

As I write this (June 24), high water season has ended and we are in normal operating conditions for the rest of the season. We're very glad that it all worked our for you to go (and have it be wonderful) We always want our customers to be informed. Many make reservations weeks or months in advance when we cannot anticipate conditions. We feel it's a good service to send these automated emails during high water to keep people informed and facilitate communication. Far better than to have someone walk into the office at trip time and be given bad news. This third week of June presented unprecedented challenges with predicting river flows. Over a ten day period, the river dropped from 21000 cfs to 14,000, then rose again back up to 21,000, at one point rising 3,000 dfs in just 12 hours.Like nothing I've seen in 24 years. We only want our guests to be informed. It's natural for mothers to be concerned about these trips and we take it very seriously and try to offer opportunities for dialogue at every turn.

JohnnyCash F

Jun 2018

We booked this through Trip Advisor and there was a glitch in Trip Advisor’s system which allowed us to register and pay for my son who is under 12. I assumed that meant it was safe for him to do the rafting. However, we got a call from the shop directly stating that he was too loiter and they would refund his booking. They also said they wanted to make things right and comped our wet suits and booties. We had a wonderful experience and highly recommend Lewis and Clark. However, I would strongly recommend booking directly through them instead of Trip Advisor.

ArkansanFarmita

May 2018

One of the last family owned rafting companies in the Jackson area, and it shows in the friendliness and service. We booked our trip ahead of time online, and the process was very simple. We were emailed our waivers to sign, and day of we arrived 30min prior to "launch" to gear up in wet suits, put sun screen on, and load in the van. Since we rafted in mid-May the water temperatures were around 37*, but we were ultra comfortable in our wet suits on the rapids. The rapids were also better and higher this time of year from the snow melt. Our guide, Aaron, had over 13 years of experience guiding white water trips and maneuvered our small raft of 7 expertly. Before we left, one of the owners pulled out a map and marked out some of her favorite dining options in town. If you are wanting to raft the Snake River, look no further than Lewis and Clark!

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