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    Bear Valley River

    5.0 (85 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Half day rafting trip on the Payette river,

    My friends and I did the half day rafting trip recently. The staff were amazing, especially our guide Payton. We all had a fantastic time! I highly recommend this company. They are a knowledgeable and fun group. I'm looking forward to doing the more advanced full day rafting trip next summer!

    Galen an amazing river guide with great stories he shared.   It was a great day.

    Today, we went out on the Payette River with Bear Valley Rafting. Our tour guide was Galen, an amazing guy. We had an amazing time. The water was beautiful, the day was amazing, and the people who came with us were wonderful.

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    Heather was amazing! So much fun. I've lived in Idaho 27 years and this was my first time rafting! Such a great experience, and I can't wait to go again! We did staircase and was so nervous, Heather explained what was going to happen and what to prepare for. It was fantastic! The photos turned out great! So happy with the whole experience!

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    Did the staircase this morning with Drew as our guide, he did an amazing job and it was super fun!

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    Amazing rafting experience, great guides and beautiful scenery. 10/10. Tristan is the best

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    Payette River Company - Our crew who killed it

    Payette River Company

    5.0(31 reviews)
    27.7 mi

    Sean and Ginger have created a slice of heaven they perfected to share with the world. Their years…read moreof work history between both of them built the backbone of their business that shines due to their hard work and heart. We've done many rafting trips over the years but this was the first time we've gotten suited up in a farmer john suit, water booties, and long sleeve waterproof shirt to combat the cold water. We have been in snow melt runs before so this was interesting but oh so great to be comfortable on the river. I was never cold and interestingly never too warm despite the layers. Sean follows the raft in a white water kayak to be a safety back up just in case and also snap some cool pics - also a first on a rafting trip and I thought it was awesome. Stephen did a great job navigating our raft and the collective group of us were all skilled enough to ensure we didn't tip over or fall out of the raft (except one person). We just loved it! We did the canyon stretch for 5 class 4 rapids in like 45 minutes. The trip felt like it went fast but it was so fun! Lunch was delicious, allergy sensitive which is always appreciated. It was nice to see this part of Idaho since we usually stay further south west due to where family lives when we visit. It was a treat to be on the rafting trip and catch some hot springs nearby and on the rafting trip. This river stretch includes Pine Flat hot springs but Kirkham is within a couple miles and part of a different run they offer as well. 100% recommend if you are looking for an awesome adventure with great people!

    WOW what a day rafting !!! We are avid rafters and today's experience with this company was one of…read moremy best river trips ever, total surprise ! We were the only ones on this river, 25 class 3 & 4 rapids. We were moving and grooving the entire trip. Our guide Joe was top notch. He knew the river incredibly well. We had the entire river to ourselves. We will 100% be back soon. Thank you PRC your team was amazing

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    Payette River Company - Hot springs waterfall was incredible.

    Hot springs waterfall was incredible.

    Payette River Company - Our boat coming down the river.  The owner takes pictures from his kayak!

    Our boat coming down the river. The owner takes pictures from his kayak!

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    Twin sister peaks on Payette river

    Boise River Raft and Tube - Crowded river

    Boise River Raft and Tube

    3.9(27 reviews)
    35.7 mi

    Boise River Raft and Tube is a great way to get some nice floatation device if you don't have your…read moreown or if you are bringing visitors who don't have a floatation device. At the end of the float, Boise River Raft and Tube has a designated rented raft and equipment pick up spot, for easy dropping off of your equipment. It is nice not having to lug around the gear after soaking in the sun for a few hours. They also have a bus shuttle service which takes you back to the top after floating down to the bottom. Service is always great. The workers are friendly and have good knowledge on how to have a safe and fun floating experience. Pro Tip: For those not wanting to ride the bus back to the top and going in a group. Consider parking a vehicle at the bottom, piling into another vehicle, and then driving to the top. After you float down with your group, hop in the car at the bottom and pick up the vehicle at the top. Though the bus ride back to the top isn't anything to be feared and is a great option.

    We're amazed at how crowded but well organized this was. Went on a hot Saturday afternoon. Paid $4…read moreto ride the crazy hot school bus to the entry point. Waited in line there 20 minutes for the bus. Waited 15 minutes to sign waiver and paid $18 each for 3 single tubes. We literally jumped in the river with the tubes and loved our lovely 2.5 hour float down the river. We wished we had an oar as we kept drifting toward the banks and ran into tree branches which was a bummer. The water was 55 degrees and very refreshing. Loved the expression. At the end the well marked pull out you walk your tubes to the road and collect your receipt. Thank you for making this such a fun experience!

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    America's Rafting Company

    America's Rafting Company

    5.0(12 reviews)
    43.6 mi

    The journey with the team at America's Rafting Company through Hells Canyon is that once in a…read morelifetime kind of mind-expanding, life altering experience you've been searching for. I took my 14 year old son Isky on this trip and I knew it was going to be special, but I never anticipated anything this sublime. You are being guided through true wilderness in the high desert. Glorious dry sunshine along a pristine river, chock full of excellent, thrilling rapids, surrounded by mountains, fresh air and that occasional wild life spotting (in our case, a bear, 2 bald eagles, mountain goats, one small bobcat, and countless fish). Jarrett has assembled an A-team of guides that go above and beyond with smart, responsible mentorship, showing you the ropes, educating you with stories of the land (geography and history) and they are very interesting too. Mike is a super star, ex-navy pilot with an infectious energy and smile; Ty is a smart, super friendly Mechanical Engineering student from Arkansas, Rylee is a wildlife and animal wrangling expert who can catch and clean a fish faster than anyone, Leia rounds out the group making the everyone in the group feel taken care of and is always there to help you whether your gearing up, hungry, or just have a question about anything. Shout out to Loren (Jarrod's wife and partner) for preparing a virtual gourmet feast every day. There are no words to describe just how much effort and artistry goes into to the food prep. You will eat well and trust me that there is PLENTY of food, you won't be hungry. The stars on this experience are old world. You will never see space like you do on this journey. This is a 6 stars out of 5 experience. Do it now before corporate America takes over and spoils this untouched wilderness. It will change your life.

    How could you give them any less than 5 stars?! We loved our guide and had an awesome experience!read more

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    Bear Valley River - rafting - Updated June 2026

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