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Whitewater Rafting on Idaho's Salmon River With Your Grandchild

Program No. 4954RJ
Float off on a whitewater rafting adventure with your grandchild on the Salmon and Snake Rivers as you learn about paddling, petroglyphs and pioneer history and go camping on the beach!
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GrandparentWater SportsOutdoor AdventuresSmall GroupNature & EnvironmentAges 13 – 17
Length
6 days
Rating (5)
Activity Level
Starts at
1,849 / ADULT
1,649 / CHILD
Program
At a Glance
Duration
6 days
Program Begins
Salmon River
Program Concludes
Salmon River
Group Type
Small Group
Meals
15 ( 5B, 5L, 5D )
Activity Level
Splash and slide, float and glide on Idaho’s Salmon and Snake Rivers on this whitewater rafting adventure through the second-deepest canyon in North America! You and your grandchild will get some instruction from expert rafters on paddling techniques and water dynamics before you set off together on Class 3 whitewater rapids. Learn about local lore, history and culture along the way, camp along the riverside and swim in the Salmon River’s clear, warm water.
Best of all, you'll...
  • Experience three to four hours of river rafting each day, then arrive at camp in the afternoon to swim, fish, play Frisbee, explore and more while your Group Leaders prepare dinner.
  • Stop to explore historic sites such as Native American rock art, pioneer homesteads and Chinese rock houses that dot the historic river canyon.
  • Ride a jet boat down the Snake River through America's deepest river gorge, Hells Canyon.
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General Notes
Program is for grandchildren ages 13-17. Due to the nature of this program, listening devices are not available.
Activity Level
Outdoor: Spirited
Walking along hilly slopes, paddling 3-5 hours per day, optional hikes. Participants should be able to pitch their own tents and be prepared to move camps in cool and hot weather. Prior whitewater rafting, wilderness camping experience is not required. Oar rafts, paddle rafts and inflatable kayaks available. Be prepared for sunny, hot weather.
Small Group (13 to 24)
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.
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Assurance Plan

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Want to Protect Your Investment?

Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.

Sustainable Travel

We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.

  • Peace of Mind

    We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.

  • Assurance Plan

    Road Scholar's continued commitment to our participants and their well-being is exemplified whether participating on a program in the United States or on one of our International programs, every Road Scholar participant receives coverage under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan.

  • Want to Protect Your Investment?

    Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.

  • Sustainable Travel

    We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.