Riggins Idaho half-day rafting trip on the Salmon River

Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours

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We are the experts on inflatable kayaking. If you are interested in trying to paddle yourself down the river we are here to teach you how. If you are just looking to ride in a raft with your family/friends we here to help you with that as well.

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Minimum age: 6

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

BLM land use fees included

Transportation to the river and back to our shop included

All river gear included.

Gratuities

What To Expect

Orange Torpedo Trips

trip starts at 8:30 am or 12:30 pm MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME at our shop in downtown Riggins. After meeting at our shop we will drive five minutes At the put-in where the group will receive the equipment for the trip, including PFD’s for everyone, splash tops and helmets as requested or required. After getting everyone geared up the group will receive a thorough paddling orientation ensuring you have all the info you need to be successful during your river day. Apply the sunscreen and it’s time to start floating. The half-day trip starts off with some more mellow whitewater giving everyone a chance to get their feet under them before the group moves into the bigger rapids at Time Zone Bridge. Here you will have your first taste of the big whitewater and huge thrills to come throughout the rest of the trip. Another big rapid around the corner leads to some time to relax, float and swim. Sometime downriver and the group will pull over for a quick snack, some rock skipping and maybe even a little swimming before climbing back in the boats to take on the bigger rapids downstream. After a number of rapids certain to get the adrenaline pumping we come to the final flats above the takeout. This is a great chance to hop in the river in your PFD and float along the canyon walls, splash the kids, and reflect on the incredible time you have had floating on the mighty Salmon River. As the group pulls into the takeout and the waiting van the guides will quickly pack up all the gear and it’s into the van for a 10 minute ride back to your waiting car and the conclusion of the trip

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Lucile

This is where the floating portion of the trip concludes. Here the group loads in a van and returns to our shop.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Afternoon Half-day Trip

Morning Half-day Trip

Reviews

4.96

25 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Best trip ever
daisylW1892LT,
Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The best rafting trip! Part sight-seeing tour, part stand-up comedy, all fun. Jackie was AMAZING! Book with them!........
Girls Day
terrihK1430QD,
Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had a fantastic time on the river. Thanks to Jayron’s excellent rafting experience & knowledge of the river. Jayron made this trip special for the three of us - LOTS of laughs. We are already planning next year’s trip.
8 is Great!
PackerFansJandJ,
Aug 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Took our 8 year old granddaughter on a week long adventure! 1/2 day Rafting on the Snake was definitely a highlight. Our guide ORyan from Orange Torpedo was AWESOME!
Salmon River Fun - Riggins ID
Jeffrey B,
Aug 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Yellow Torpedo Inc was terrific. A very professional organization from check-in to completion. Everyone we met were positive and energetic. Max, our raft guide, was terrific. He interacted at appropriate points with information and rafting instructions approaching the different rapids. He did not over-talk or engage in any overly personal guest discussions/questions. He made sure each group in the boat was getting the river experience they wanted.
Exciting afternoon of pure fun
robertzC3001PQ,
Jul 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The ½ day trip took us through some class 1 and 2 rapids and some very exciting Class 3. When we got to the Fields rapid, there were some huge waves and I was knocked out of the raft. I floated down the river until that rapid ended and our guide, Tristan, easily got me back in the raft. We were the only guests on this afternoon trip and we were very thankful that the Company did not cancel our reservation but provided us with an excellent time on the water. It was a wonderful day of fun - crashing, splashing, hooting and hollering through the exciting rapids of the Salmon River.
Great informative guide...
Sharon L,
Jul 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great informative guide (Connor), smooth river for most of the trip. Enjoyed the trip. Recommend this!
Just AWESOME
888bertag,
Jul 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Worth every penny! The biggest highlight of our Idaho vacation. We felt very safe and had the most most fun under the river.
Poor Henry
River S,
Jun 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
My sister and I were the only ones on the trip, poor Henry our guide had to listen to our yapping for a few hours with no escape. He was wonderful give that man a raise
My husband's first time...
Irene p,
Sep 11, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
My husband's first time white water raping and he had a wonderful time. He said it was not on his bucket list but glad we did it.
Fun day on the river.
Ryan G,
Aug 27, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Had a great guide. The weather was beautiful and the water was surprisingly warm. Highly recommend this trip.