We had a great time. We live in a desert--our river is bone dry, so it was nice to see so much…read morewater, even though the water level of the snake river was considered low. Ashton, our guide, was great. She shared little anecdotes about the area, asked small talk questions about us (where we're from, grades the kids are in, sports they play, etc.), and just made the float a great experience. (She's got a great energy!) Since most of our party of 5 cannot swim, we chose the scenic experience instead of white water. There was one tiny section that was a "sampler" of the white water experience. It wasn't wild by any means, but that was enough to get the kids excited about the prospect of doing a white water experience in the future.

Wonderful team at the Whitewater shop will help answer all your questions and make your…read morearrangements. Options for Whitewater or scenic trip down the Snake River available. Parking available at nearby public lot. Equipment available that includes sweatsuits and booties. Transportation to and from raft sites. Extensive liability forms as expected and somewhat restrictive cancellation policies so check the fine print.

Jackson Hole Whitewater was one of the highlights of our trip. From the moment we arrived, the…read morestaff was energetic, friendly, and made everyone feel comfortable, whether it was their first rafting trip or not. The guides kept things fun while making safety a priority, and everyone in our group had an amazing time on the river. They also took incredible photos that captured the experience perfectly and made for great memories. If you're visiting the Jackson area, I highly recommend this adventure. A fantastic experience from start to finish.

What an amazing experience! One of the most fun days I've ever had. The crew was super nice and…read morevery knowledgeable about the river and rafting. Adam was an amazing guide. Can't wait to do it again! And the photos they take are amazing!

My family and I had a great experience on Snake River! We did the 9 am rafting trip and it was a…read morebeautiful day on the river. The rapids were refreshing and only wished the trip lasted longer. Will was a greatest guide! He was very informative and even pointed out wildlife along the course of the trip. He is a very personable guy with a great sense of humor and made the trip enjoyable. The entire staff went above and beyond to make this a safe experience. Highly recommend a trip with Barker-Ewing!

Great trip overall. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Tom was our tour guide and did a…read morefantastic job. He was informative and the boat held some great discussions throughout the trip, which makes it more enjoyable. I was imagining more rapids, but there was a lot more slow parts of the river. The big Kahuna was the one rapid that managed to get everyone except our guide wet. They were taking pictures there which you can purchase online or go to their shop and buy them for 20% off. We even thread the needle towards the end between a couple large rocks. It's worth doing a small 8 person boat. I'd even go in May or June to get more rapids because going at the beginning of August the water flow slows way down losing some of the rapids. They do offer water jackets you can put on under the life vest when you get there. The water was cool but not cold enough to need a wetsuit in August unless you can't handle cool temps. They do offer all that when you Check-in to rent too. If you have young kid, 4th grade or older they let them sit at the head of the boat. They have to be strong enough to hold on going over the rapids.

This company is the one to take for running the river. It is the second time we've gone with them…read more As before, it was epic. And Ree is by far the best guide.

Mad River Boat Trips located on 1255 S. US Highway 89 in Jackson Wyoming is an awesome spot for…read moresome family fun on a hot summer day. On your adventure you will be able to choose from a small raft (more adventurous and you will help paddle the raft) or a large raft where you can choose to help paddle or not to paddle based off of where you sit. On your adventure you will navigate through class level one to five rapids. on your trip you will get wet so pack a swimsuit and a pair of shoes or a water shoes you do not mind getting wet such as a pair of crocs. during your trip your guide will point out wildlife as well as other cool natural or geologic points of interest. Be sure to add Mad River Boat Trips to your itinerary on your trip to Jackson!

BEST TOUR EVER!…read more First, we are not "tour" people. We like to travel on our own and rarely find a tour company that does what they say they will do. That said, we loved our tour with Teton Floats! We took the two day Yellowstone tour out of Jackson Wy. The company was fabulous to work with. Kilmeny Hall, one of the company owners and tour coordinator, handled everything from our reservations to lunch orders. She is a true professional gem and is so accommodating. She answered all of our questions, and made the whole booking process so easy. Our tour guide, John Putrino, was absolutely the best tour guide we have ever had anywhere! He is organized and efficient in everything we did for two days. He knows all there is to know about Yellowstone and surrounding areas. He has a great spotting scope which allowed us to see even those far away animals in the park. We were able to see many bison, bears, and even a wolf pack (eating a baby bison). We also saw elk, prong horns, and a moose! We were also able to see many birds, including Trumpeter Swans, Sandhill Cranes, various hawks, and ravens. John knows all the best places to look for and see animals, as well as terrific spots to have lunch. Lunch was provided both days and the sandwiches were delish (along with the chips, cookies and fruit). The tour includes waters, binoculars, and granola bars. The van is very comfortable and easy to get in and out of. We had bathroom breaks and rest stops whenever needed. The two day tour was amazing. Day one we saw all the geothermal features, including Old Faithful, and the Grand Prismatic Spring. John told us where to stand for the best views and led us around all the features with lots of interesting information. We spent the night in Pray Montana at the Chico Hot Springs Resort, which we would highly recommend. Great cabins and a nice restaurant with a more casual Saloon if you don't want a huge meal. Day two was focused on wildlife and waterfalls. We went to the Lamar Valley and other areas including Yellowstone Lake and the upper and lower Falls. We cannot say enough great things about Teton Floats two day Yellowstone Tour. John is the best and is so knowledgeable and thoughtful. A joy to spend two days with! We are definitely going to return and take this tour again! Don't miss it.

Great float down the Snake River with Zack. Very family…read morefriendly with a few faster areas with light splashing. Beautiful views of the mountains with plenty of wild life. Highly recommend

Omgosh is there a 10 star option on Yelp?! Because if so, Barker-Ewing is worthy! I don't even know…read morewhere to begin with this review because it was the most fantastic experience--my written words will not do it justice (but my pics may help). We actually didn't even plan to go to Grand Teton on our vacation. We only planned to do Yellowstone and Glacier. But when my uncle saw that we were here, he started texting us all about GTNP and the scenic float ride they took. He hyped it up so much, that we turned our second day in Yellowstone into a Grand Teton Day! I called Barker Ewing the day before and they luckily had availability (just an FYI that we went in August during the pandemic, so I doubt they'd be able to squeeze us in if it were a normal year). They emailed me very detailed instructions on where to go, where to park, etc. We ended up finding the location with no issues! Soon after, our River Guide, Peter, showed up to take us on this magical journey! Luckily for us, it was just our party of three and one party of two (due to COVID restrictions). Peter told us normally they pack the boats with 12 or so people. So we were incredibly spoiled. We each got one side of the raft to ourselves- which was awesome! We were able to sit on the edge for an adventurous feeling; or we could sit down and sprawl out for a more relaxed vibe. The entire raft ride took about 2.5 hours. It was a scenic raft ride and not a white water raft ride, so it was all so peaceful. It's a ten mile ride up the Snake River. Peter did all of the rowing as he guided us through. We have never met anyone as knowledgeable and inspirational as Peter! He absolutely loves the outdoors. Said he knew since he was 8 or 9 that he wanted to move to Grand Teton and become a River Guide. Talk about following your dreams! He lives on the property in a tepee (so cool!). And he's seen all wildlife imaginable (except for a wolverine, but he can still tell you all about them!). I've never met someone so incredibly passionate about what they do. I work in HR so when I see a human being so perfectly matched to their profession, I get almost giddy about it. Never was there a better river guide than Peter! I loved so much how he was answering all of our questions with zeal. You can tell he lives for this! He is one of those rare people who make you stop and think "Am I living life to the fullest?" Needless to say, I am still trying to find my "inner Peter." My sister, brother-in-law and I talked about him for the rest of the trip! We did end up seeing some bald eagles during our ride which was really cool! Peter knew all about them of course, and even had a name for one of the younger ones ("Junior"). We were hoping to see Moose (it's called Moose, WY after all!) but didn't get a sighting. The views are absolutely stunning with the Tetons in the background. The water flowing right underneath and all around you makes for such a serene experience. There was a time where I was so at peace, that I almost dozed off. But I told myself "I cannot fall asleep when these are my views!" This has to be the closest I've ever felt to have a heavenly peace. All told, we all agreed that this was our favorite thing on our trip. For me, it is a highlight of all vacations I've ever taken! I cannot say enough good things about this experience and if you are in Grand Teton, you HAVE to make this a priority! I'm so glad my uncle hyped it up to us. He didn't oversell it at all-- if anything, it was better than we imagined! Thank you, Peter, for this unforgettable and inspiring experience! We hope to be back to see you again one day!

The tour was beautiful and our guide Matt was super friendly and knowledgeable about the area!read more

Taylor Kelley is an excellent river guide. My 13 year old nephew and I travelled a portion of the…read moreSnake River with rapids in two inflatable kayaks. It was challenging and exciting but not unsafe for our beginner experience levels. Taylor kept an excellent watch over our ability and knowledge to be sure we could handle each rapid well before it arrived. Her guidance made it a fun and beautiful day. We spent over an hour in the car getting to the launch site and back and enjoyed every minute because Taylor is a fascinating person and a great conversationalist. One of our kayaks got loose and went downstream and Taylor exerted a tremendous amount of extra effort to get things back together. She was a good sport about it even though it created a lot of extra work for her. I've also rented inflatable kayaks from Rendezvous and they do a great job. I came with zero knowledge of kayaks or local conditions and they got me the right equipment and made sure I knew just where to go. Rendezvous is very fair about pricing. We discovered that we needed a guided trip instead of a rental and they credited the full amount of the rental toward the guided trip

We went on the 3 day kayak overnight trip to Jackson Lake for the second time. The first time was…read morescheduled through REI; we enjoyed it so much we went back for more. Unfortunately, REI pulled their outdoor adventures, but Rendezvous picked up where they left off and made improvements. Our guides were friendly, knowledgeable, and created a fun and safe environment. Luke and Taylor were a fantastic team. We had a great time. The adding of the white water kayaking on the last day was a huge upgrade. Taylor's knowledge of each rapid allowed me to take them on with confidence. We did miss have Luke on this portion of the trip, however we understand he had to take care of the "clean up" for the equipment on the trip. We can't say enough about this trip and the unforgettable memories we made. I would highly recommend this trip.

Wow what a treat want to go with the special person or family this is the way to go rafting I've…read moredone some of the others I got any bad to say about any of the other vendor vendors but this is the place for your own personal rafting trip

Words cannot explain how amazing our snake river float was with Marty. This raft ride is DOG…read moreFRIENDLY, yes you heard that correctly, and the dogs loved it. It was chill enough for them to enjoy the ride. Just make sure to pack water for them since there is no shade on the river. It was an easy ride to the lot where the crew was already waiting to take us to the launch point. It was an epic 3 hours with stunning views, interesting stories and wildlife spotting (mostly bald eagles). Plus you can bring your own...ahem..refreshments. At the end of the float, the van was already waiting for us and we were back on our way quickly. The logistics were flawless. I highly recommend not only this company, but making sure you take this rafting trip if you are in the area!