Ride a USCG-certified jet boat through Hells Canyon with lunch included
10:00am - 4:00pm MT (6 Hours)
Lunch, water, soft drinks
Explore Hells Canyon on a jet boat tour up the Snake River, with time to sightsee and photograph canyon landmarks. Stop for a deli-style lunch and take a swim break or relax before heading back to Pittsburg Landing.
Gratuities are not included. Optional shuttle service is available for $25 per person. You may bring your own beverages or snacks in a small cooler or bag; alcohol is allowed but no glass bottles.
Full refund or credit with 7 days notice of cancellation. Full refund or credit for reschedule if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged full price. If you arrive more than 15 minutes late to ramp, the boat will leave and you will not be refunded.
Bring a swimsuit (layered under your clothes) and/or a light jacket depending on the weather, stable footwear, sun protection (sunscreen and sunglasses), and a camera. You can also bring walking sticks if you want.
Yes. Bring your own beverages or snacks in a small cooler or bag. Alcohol is allowed, but do not bring glass bottles.
Yes. Lunch includes a deli-style sub sandwich on fresh baked bread, chips, and a cookie. Water and assorted soft drinks are included.
Rich and Becky run exceptional Hells Canyon jet boat tours that consistently wow families and groups of all ages. Rich grew up on the Snake River, and his personal family history dating back generations adds authentic depth to the narration. He's a skilled captain who expertly navigates the rapids while sharing stories about the canyon's geology, wildlife, and historic sites. Becky handles logistics seamlessly, often driving the shuttle service and ensuring everyone feels comfortable throughout the day. The tours include well-planned stops at historic landmarks like Polly Bemis Ranch and opportunities to spot bighorn sheep and bald eagles. Lunch exceeds expectations with homemade touches, and getting wet through the rapids is part of the fun on hot days. The experience works beautifully for multi-generational groups, from infants to seniors in their late 70s. Be prepared for rocky, uneven terrain at stops requiring moderate mobility. The scenery is jaw-dropping, the staff radiates genuine hospitality, and the overall experience creates lasting memories that have people already planning return trips.
Such a fun trip, filled with history, chances to swim, wildlife sightings, and thrilling splashy rapids!
Andrea Whitten
June 27, 2026
Such a fun trip, filled with history, chances to swim, wildlife sightings, and thrilling splashy rapids!
Andrea Whitten
June 27, 2026
Ride a jet boat upriver to Polly Bemis Ranch and Buckskin Bill (water level permitting)
Raft 20 miles of Salmon River rapids with riverside lunch
Raft 11 miles of Salmon River rapids on a 3–4 hour float
Historic hot spring pools with a shallow area for children
Fish the Salmon River by jet boat on an 8-hour shared charter
Jet down the Salmon River, fish for bass, and savor a beachside dinner at sunset.