Family-owned Wild River Adventures has been sharing the magic of Idaho’s legendary Salmon River for more than four decades. Guided by river veteran Alan LeCheminant and his hand-picked crew of friendly, certified guides, each outi...
Wild River Adventures delivers consistently excellent experiences on the Salmon River, with guides like Ben, Matt, Gera, and Zach earning special praise for their knowledge, safety focus, and engaging personalities. The operation runs both half-day trips perfect for families with young kids and multi-day adventures that reviewers describe as surprisingly luxurious, complete with exceptional meals, comfortable camping setups, and attentive service. Guests appreciate the flexibility to choose their adventure level, whether that's riding in the big raft or taking inflatable duckies down more challenging routes. The guides really make the difference here. They're described as hardworking, personable, and deeply knowledgeable about river history and local wildlife. On longer trips, they handle all the heavy lifting, allowing guests to fully relax and enjoy themselves. The food quality on multi-day excursions consistently exceeds expectations. One reviewer noted minor communication challenges reaching the office before their trip, but the on-river experience itself was flawless enough that families are already planning return visits and kids are dreaming of becoming rafting guides themselves.
Honestly this was so fun! We did a sister trip for the 3 night stay. I thought we were going to be doing some rough camping, but it was more like luxury on the river. We had steak dinner, yummy snacks and dessert every night. Our guides were so kind and really went out of their way to make sure we were having a good time. It was so pretty and peaceful sleeping under the stars. If you’re thinking about doing it, definitely do it!
Amy Maughan
August 11, 2025
Honestly this was so fun! We did a sister trip for the 3 night stay. I thought we were going to be doing some rough camping, but it was more like luxury on the river. We had steak dinner, yummy snacks and dessert every night. Our guides were so kind and really went out of their way to make sure we were having a good time. It was so pretty and peaceful sleeping under the stars. If you’re thinking about doing it, definitely do it!
Amy Maughan
August 11, 2025