This was a unique opportunity to transit the entire middle Fork of the Salmon River, which is not…read morealways accessible due to seasonal water levels. The personal equipment, as well as the equipment supporting the entire tour, was of exceptional design, quality and maintenance. Meals cooked by the guides were creative, nutritious, and plentiful for hungry paddlers. The guides were extremely knowledgeable about the entire length of the river, which was greater than 100 miles. They know how to attack each obstacle to provide a high level of adventure while doing it safely. All of the staff were well educated and friendly. They all had an amazing general knowledge of botany, zoology, geography, and natural history. If an individual guide could not answer your question, they were quick to research it in their extensive library or consult other guides. This trip was a reunion for me in 17 of my West Point classmates. The guides did an amazing job of making it entertaining, enjoyable and memorable.

My 84yr old mom wanted to "do a big river trip" and booked a 5-day trip down the Snake River for…read moreus. The food was great, the views amazing, the cellphone-free environment much appreciated. The best part? The company. The oars staff were friendly, highly-capable, and were the most entertaining part of the trip. I've never talked so much my whole life, but these guys were a hoot. We saw a few people get drunk, beligerant, and not wearing PFDs across the river one day. Some of the other river guide companies do not operate a tight ship. I'm so glad we went with OARS because my stress level was zero other than the rapids. The 5-day down the Snake River was perfect as you really get into the groove of rafting that 3rd day. I just wish I could have stayed on the river longer!

Can't thank these guys enough. Second year in a row on a Main Salmon trip…read more Food is incredible. Service is spectacular. Scenery can't be beat. And the family time leaves memories for a lifetime. Best part is, NO SCREENS!! If you're ever considering a raft trip this is the company to do it with.

Four days after take-out from the Snake River, Idaho/Oregon, I am still smiling. Yes, the…read morewilderness of Hells Canyon and the river is stunning in its beauty, but this three-day trip was perfect in every way because of our top-notch tour guide, idahoafloat Dave (owner-operator) and his guides Austin and Sam are professional and knowledgeable - with safety, comfort, and enjoyment of their guests top priorities. The day before putting in, Dave stopped by the motel where we were staying to give us an orientation and give us waterproof bags to pack before morning. He showed up promptly the next day to take us to the dam to get started. Meanwhile, Kate back at the office was a key member of the team, reaching out to me to ensure my dietary restrictions were accommodated in the menus for the trip. Dave and his guides were on top of the river conditions, stopping to scout the more challenging rapids and smoothly navigating all of them. Coffee and breakfast was ready to go when we came out of our tents (and the coffee was better than I expected on a camping trip). Every meal was very good and balanced - Dave and team went out of their way to ensure our satisfaction. Near the end of our trip, a couple guests strayed away and the guides went on their way to make sure everything was ok. Despite a one-hour delay to take-out because of this, Dave and his team took it in stride with smiles. I highly recommend Dave and idahoafloat.com for your Snake River trip.

We had THE BEST trip down Hells Canyon with the Winding Waters crew. Super competent guides who…read morewere so friendly and very knowledgeable about the natural and human history of the canyon. They are dialed and it shows! Great mix of options with something for everyone. We did a combination of relaxing on the beaches, swimming, fishing, and hiking. During the day, some of us stayed in the rafts with the guides and others ventured out in inflatable kayaks. This was a first whitewater experience for some of our group and they felt very safe and gained a ton of skills! The food was excellent too -- how often does someone cook you salmon and pineapple upside down cake while you sit in the river?! 10/10 would recommend.

The 5-day Lower Salmon trip this summer was awesome. Super-well-organized, smartly guided,…read morebeautiful country and tons of fun. We were a bunch of adult friends, but I'd recommend the trip equally to families of all ages, especially with kids. Robin the owner of the business is highly professional, passionate about the water and land, and very customer-oriented. Our guides Ukiah, Silas and Schy were exceptional pilots, naturalists, and cooks, as well as great listeners. We all ate and drank and slept incredibly well, sharing a wilderness experience that we'll remember fondly for many years to come.

So fun, well organized and exceptionally trained guides. Would give ten stars to Jenn, Jayden,…read moreChuck and the company if we could. Food was five star, safety and fun a high priority. Will be back one day with kids and grandkids. Jenn-get your application in for Survivor.

We did a 2 day trip on the Salmon river and it was a bucket list adventure for sure! The rafting…read morewas incredible and the guides, Beckham, Maddie, and Jayda were so friendly and worked so hard to make sure we had the best experience. The guides set up camp, prepare great meals, and make sure you have everything you need. MRO had great communication from booking up to the trip. We highly recommend this trip. It was above and beyond our expectations and will be a vacation we will never forget!

I took the 4 day 3 night trip down from Wallowa (town) on the Wallowa river to the confluence where…read moreit becomes the Grande Ronde river (the rivers connect at the Minam store). A friend and I went by van ride up to the launch in Wallowa and went forward into the wilderness of the Blue mountains. This is geologically beautiful country with magical rock formations thronged by big horn sheep - we saw a group of 20 that entertained us across the river at camp. The fishing was fantastic. Half of the fish were around 14 inches up to right around 20 inches. These are highly capable broad-shouldered fish. Captain Grant, Captain Bobby, and First Mate Callen capably led our expedition. The well-trained and yet affectionate dogs put a cherry on top. Highly recommended. I effing love Oregon. They have a rail ride too.

I first want to say a big thank you to Tanner, Jerry and Madeline for such a great experience!…read moreTanner was so knowledgeable in so many diverse subjects! Jerry and Madeline worked so hard to make sure all of the guests on the trip were well taken care of. This was a 3 day two night food and wine trip and Chad from Dusted Valley Winery made sure to keep our cups full and was very informative about his winery. I felt so relaxed and pampered and it was just what I was looking for. As for the food, it was fantastic! From scratch made s'mores and hors d'oeuvres to black cod and steak it was so delicious! Thanks again for such a great time. I am looking forward to a trip next year to the Hell's Canyon and hopefully with this same crew.

Great company to whitewater raft and kayak with down the Lower Salmon River with in the summertimeread more

From the owner: Barker River Trips offers customizable multi-day rafting trips as well as raft supported fishing…read moreand hunting. Fish for sturgeon and bass on the Salmon River, try your hand at steelhead fishing on the Clearwater River, or hunt for chukar from the banks of the Salmon with a motor rig supported trip. Beginner and advanced kayakers alike can test their skills against the River of No Return under the tutelage of our guides. Ride the Slide Rapid with Jacques on the motor rig, or hop into yellow rafts and paddle through rapids on your way to camp at white sandy beaches. The Lower Salmon River truly has it all!

Absolutely a must do experience. Our guides were friendly, helpful, and organized. Hearing the…read morehistory of the lake as well as lake lore was really fun.

Amazing tour guides, ver accomodating. The waters were choppy but it calmed down after a while…read moredefinitely worth it!!! Also! Don't forget to tip your tour guides!!!