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Jackson Hole Whitewater Rafting: Small Boat Excitement

Jackson Hole Whitewater Rafting: Small Boat Excitement

Overview

The 8 mile whitewater stretch through the Snake River Canyon takes you through mix of calm sections where you'll be able to take in the scenery and wildlife, and exciting rapids. On this smaller 8 man raft your paddling skills will be put to the test as your guide leads you into the big waves of Kahuna and Lunch Counter, so be prepared to paddle hard and have a blast getting soaked!
Guests 16 and over will be charged a $3 Bridger Teton National Forest User fee at check in.

City: Jackson

Sat 21 Jun

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Starting at $130.00

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Sat 21 Jun

Starting at $130.00

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What's Included

Personal Floatation Device

Fun!

Paddle

Guide

Additional Info

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Does not include any food
During the call our office staff will review check in procedures of the day to help limit the time spent inside our office. This may include signing e-waivers for everyone and paying for any wetsuit rentals in advance.
You will be getting soaked on this trip. So wear items of clothes that are not made of cotton, synthetic clothes are best!
Guests 16 and over will be charged a $3 Bridger Teton National Forest User fee at check in.

What To Expect

Dave Hansen Whitewater and Scenic River Trips

We are pretty confident that this 8-mile stretch of whitewater has the highest concentration of laughter in the state of Wyoming. With class II and III rapids such as The Lunch counter and The Big Kahuna, and even an underwater waterfall aptly named Champagne, this river will thrill and delight you. And with inspiring limestone cliffs, hills of Lodge pole Pine, and the mountain peak horizon of the Grey’s National Forest, the scenery will surely impress you. This is the moment in your vacation that you’ll write home to grandma about—that is, if she’s not already in the boat with you!

Snake River Canyon

Hit rapids like Big Kahuna, Lunch Counter, and Rope!

Jackson Hole

The only whitewater rafting stretch in Jackson Hole!

Jackson

Trips start in at our shop in downtown Jackson!

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (467)

Teddy W

Jun 2018

This was the perfect white water experience for the beginner rafter and a perfect way to see some of what the Tetons have to offer. I have rafted before but this was my wife's first time. I was naturally a little nervous, but our guide Nolan was great and super knowledgeable. He gave clear and concise directions and lead us down a great rafting trip. Thanks again guys!

Response from Host

Jul 2018

Thanks Teddy! This section of the Snake has a great mixture of water and rapids where first timers don't feel overwhelmed and, at the same time, seasoned rafters still feel plenty of excitement. It definitely helps too with a guide like Nolan. From giving a great safety talk to getting people soaked to dropping some Jackson Hole knowledge and sprinkling in a few tall tales, he gives a great trip. Thanks again Teddy and hope we get the chance to take you all down the river again soon. Raft On! Bud

Raffiniert1291

Aug 2024

My 14-year-old son and I booked the whitewater rafting on a small boat (8 people). Would recommend this to anyone (instead of the big boats). I would only book the big boats if you don't like to get wet (then you can sit in the middle and don't have to paddle and probably stay dry). Otherwise, the small boats certainly offer more entertainment value. Everything was super organized from reception to return. The rafting tour itself was optimal in duration (about 1.25 hours). Our companion Bryce was extremely sympathetic and talked to everyone in the boat. Everyone was allowed to sit at the front of the boat once (so-called bull riding). This was really funny especially with rapids:-) For me personally, the rafting should have included even more action (but 1 point deduction). We passed several rapids, but mostly they were smaller ones. Only one big rapid was there. Nevertheless, it was a very successful tour and also the quiet passages were good (enjoy scenery). Although it was rather cold (about 15°C water temperature), we did not take a wetsuit. A rain jacket was enough to stay dry on top. And in the sun you quickly got dry again anyway. Would recommend the tour to anyone (also suitable for children under 14 years) and find the value for money fair!