Custom Pricing
Custom & Private Charter Multi-Day Trips
Overview
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Ages: Salmon River: 7+; Owyhee River: 10+.
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Difficulty: Class III – IV
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Includes: All meals and group camping gear
It doesn’t get much better than traveling deep in the wilderness by boat with just your friends and family. Whether it’s the annual family reunion, a wedding party or honeymoon, or a milestone birthday, a private rafting trip down Idaho’s Main Salmon River or Oregon’s Owyhee River is the perfect, unique way to celebrate any occasion. We take care of all gear, guiding, delicious meals, and logistics! Give your friends or family memories of a spectacular adventure that they won’t soon forget!
What is a chartered trip?
A privately chartered trip means that the entire trip is reserved exclusively for you and your group, whereas on a standard trip, anyone from the general public can join. Chartered trips offer flexibility for specialty itineraries – for example, a winery charters a trip exclusively for their wine club members, and we pair the wine with dinner each night.
Which rivers are available for private charter multi-day trips?
We offer multi-day trips on Idaho’s Main Salmon River and Oregon’s Owyhee River.
The Main Salmon is a stunningly beautiful river flowing through Idaho’s Frank Church River of No Return wilderness area, the largest tract of a protected wild landscape in the lower 48 states. It features fun, big-volume Class II-III whitewater in an unmatchable wilderness setting, with nights camping on white, sandy beaches underneath the stars. Cruise down the river in a raft or inflatable kayak, whichever watercraft suits your spirit.
Few people have had the pleasure of descending into the Owyhee River Canyon, one of the country’s secret gems of wilderness multi-day river rafting. The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act has protected over 120 miles of the Owyhee River from development since 1984. Bighorn sheep and cougars wander through sagebrush at the base of sheer-walled volcanic canyon walls, nearly twice the height of the Washington Monument. Guides point out herds of antelope, birds of prey, and other distinct wildlife who visit the river for sustenance. Add stellar archaeological sites and hot springs, and this trip fulfills all the requirements for one of the world’s most incredible river journeys.
Make your next vacation an exclusive multi-day whitewater river trip on Idaho’s famed Main Salmon River or Oregon’s Owyhee River for fun whitewater rapids, white sand beaches, delicious food, and plenty of stories to take home.
Ready to start your adventure? Give us a call at 1-877-390-9445.
Pricing & Group Sizes
Pricing & Group Sizes for Private Charter Trips
On both the Salmon River and Owyhee River, we have fixed group sizes as dictated by our permits with the Forest Service and BLM.
| Main Salmon River Group Sizes
Before June 20th: June 20th and on: |
Owyhee River Group Sizes
Minimum: 12 guests |
| Main Salmon Group Rates
$1,995/person ($200/person discount from our standard adult rate) |
Owyhee River Group Rates
$1,495/person |
Available Dates
Available Dates for Private Multi-Day Trips
On both the Salmon River and Owyhee River, we have fixed launch dates as dictated by our permits with the Forest Service and BLM. View our most up to date availability for charter trips here.
Main Salmon 6-Day Trip Dates (Same every year)
Custom dates prior to June 20 and after September 9 may be available. Please call to inquire. Prior to June 20, trip length can be 5 days. After September 9th, trip length can be 6-7 days. |
Owyhee River 5-Day Trip Dates
2024: Saturday Starts
2025: Sunday Starts
2026: Monday Starts
Custom dates may be available in March and early April. Please call to inquire. |
View our most up-to-date availability for charter trips here.
Trip Planning & Reservations
To plan a privately chartered trip, the “launch” date must be free of all other reservations. For this reason, trips are typically scheduled well in advance. We recommend planning at least eight in advance to ensure your preferred date is available. It’s not uncommon to plan 1-2 years in advance!
Making a Reservation
There are two ways to make a reservation.
- Option 1: The group organizer pays for all group members. The group organizer can reserve online or give us a call to make the reservation official.
- Option 2: Group members sign up and pay online individually through a custom group link. As the group organizer, you can call to set up the reservation by paying the deposit for your spot and the guests you want to pay for directly (i.e., your partner or immediate family). You then receive a confirmation reflecting your reservation and the custom link you can share with your group members, who can sign up online and take care of their deposits.
Meeting the Group Minimum for a Private Trip
Privately charted trips must meet the group minimum or equivalent cost to remain a private trip. After making your initial reservation, your group has 30 days to reserve their spots. After 30 days, if the group minimum is not met, you can open up the trip to the general public or pay for the difference to meet the group minimum.
Reservations & Cancellation Policy
To confirm a reservation, $500/guest is due the day the reservation is made. The remaining balance is due at least 60 days before the trip.
A 90% refund will be given for cancellations made up to 60 days before the trip, and a 50% refund will be given for cancellations made up to 22 days before the trip. No refunds will be given for cancellations made within 21 days of the first day of the trip. Cancellation fees are based on the total trip cost.
Make your next vacation an exclusive multi-day whitewater river trip on Idaho’s famed Main Salmon River or Oregon’s Owyhee River for fun whitewater rapids, white sand beaches, delicious food, and plenty of stories to take home.
Ready to start your adventure? Give us a call at 1-877-390-9445.
TRIP REVIEW
“We had a fantastic time on the 6 day/5 night Main Salmon River trip. I can’t say enough good things about our guides: Todd, Deanna, Britt, Jake and Nicole. Each brought energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism. They worked incredibly hard to ensure that we all had a good experience. Safety was always at the forefront. The food was wonderful. I loved that fresh fruit and vegetables were incorporated into every meal. Every day included interesting side trips that focused on local homesteading history… I would highly recommend using Wet Planet. The trip definitely exceeded my expectations.”
- Sandy H. from Westwood, WARead Full Review:
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