Trip length: 4 days, 3 nights * June 24th through June 27th, 2026
Trip Price: $1920.00 * 20% deposit to reserve
When: July 2, 2027 (July 1 Orientation) through July 6th, 2027
Trip Location: The adventure begins in Salmon, Idaho on July 1, with an orientation meeting at the Stagecoach Inn the evening before the launch. The next morning (July 2nd), we travel by chartered bus 68 miles down the Salmon River to Corn Creek, where the road ends and the wilderness begins. The downriver portion of our trip ends mid-day on July 6th, when we rendezvous with our chartered jetboat for a thrilling ride back upstream to Corn Creek. High or low water conditions may necessitate adapting the trip beginning and/or ending point. If alternate transportation is required (such as a flight out from the river corridor), additional costs will be the responsibility of the participant. This rare occurrence is highly unlikely in early July.
This trip itinerary is designed for folks driving their own vehicle. If you are flying into Salmon, transportation can be arranged.
Beverages: Yellow Jacket River Guides provides all the fresh water you can drink, available at all times. In the morning, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and juice are served. At lunch and in camp powdered drink mixes such as Gatorade and lemonade are available. You are welcome to bring all of the additional beverages that you think you can drink. Please bring beer in cans, rather than bottles. YJRG does not allow alcohol consumption during the day while rafting.
Trip price includes: Rafting and camping equipment, fees and taxes, meals, guide and camp services, round trip ground transportation from Salmon to Corn Creek, and jetboat transportation back upriver. It does not include additional pre or post trip transportation, pre or post trip meals and lodging, specialty beverages (liquor), or gratuities. Whitewater rafting is a service industry, and tips are a greatly appreciated way to thank your guides for exceptional care. If you choose to tip, 15 to 20 percent of trip retail price is a good guideline. It is also customary to tip the jetboat pilot.
Payments, Cancellations and Refunds: Reservations are secured with a 20% non-refundable deposit. Due to the limited space available on our Salmon River Adventures, all payments will be forfeited for cancellations made within 90 days of your launch. Prior to that time, cancellations will be assessed a 20% charge. If YJRG cancels your trip due to "acts of god," including, but not limited to water, weather, fire, or other environmental conditions, no refunds will be issued. YJRG strongly recommends the purchase of trip insurance.
Fishing: Yellow Jacket River Guides does not offer guided fishing or provide fishing equipment, however you will find great opportunities for the avid angler. If you plan to fish, you’ll need to purchase an Idaho fishing license, which you’ll be required to carry with you at any time that you are fishing. Your license can be purchased in advance through http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/cms/licenses/
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Important Numbers
Yellow Jacket River Guides 877.954.3246 * Stagecoach Inn, Salmon 208.756.2919 * Alison French Steen 208.993.0752