Welcome to a guide detailing our favorite trip: The Summer Family Fun Trip
Picture you and your family 5, 10, 15 years from now, sitting around the dinner table at a holiday gathering, surrounded by the people you love most: what memories are you reminiscing on together? What stories are you retelling year after year?
If we had to wager a guess, the good old days that you can’t seem to stop talking about probably include the trips you’ve taken as a family—the times when you were all together in one spot, participating in activities as a group, visiting new restaurants, and seeing new places. Some of our fondest memories as a family are the times we spend out on the river, relaxing and taking in the summer sunshine, and that’s exactly the type of experience we want to pass on to you.
Keep reading to learn about how we’ll help you and your family create unforgettable memories together on Idaho’s Salmon River, and why this trip is a must-do during your next summer vacation.
What is a Summer Family Fun Trip?
Wondering what a “summer family fun trip” even is? Don’t overthink it—it’s exactly what it sounds like: a private trip designed to give your family and friends the ultimate summer adventure on the Salmon River.
Trip info
Think of the classic family boating trip you see in the movies, where the parents pack up a cooler for the day, grab their kids, and head out on the water. That’s exactly what this trip is, except you won’t have to plan a thing: you’re putting the itinerary and the experiences in the hands of trusted local experts who know the Salmon River.
This trip is designed to give you and your family an unforgettable day of summer fun in the wild and scenic Salmon River canyon. Sounds like a pretty dang good time, doesn’t it? Here are just a few of the activities that could be on the itinerary for your summer family fun trip:
- Swimming
- Bass/trout fishing
- Paddleboarding
- Beaching
- Sightseeing
- Wildlife viewing
- Jet boating big rapids
Whatever your ideal day looks like, our summer family fun trip has something to excite and entertain every type of family. Your itinerary can include leisure, exploring, history, jet boat adventuring, and anything in between.
Trip Details
- Private boat and fully tailored itinerary.
- Offered in July and August.
- Suitable for all ages
- Starts at $1,260 + fees for up to 6 people. Additional people are $210 per person + fees.
- Kids under 4 years-of-age ride for free. Kids 4+ are full price.
Why We Love Summer Family Fun Trips in Idaho
These trips are more than just business for us. We are a family-owned business and some of the best times we have together as a family are out on the river, doing just what these trips entail. Whenever we have a free evening in the summer, we love jumping in the boat and finding a beach for dinner, or packing up the paddleboards and finding a slow section of the river for our kids to play on. The river is a integral part of our family and business.
It’s our passion to help you share the same kind of experiences with your family and friends. We’ve created our summer family fun trip so that you can experience the beauty of the Salmon River and give your kids lasting memories.
4 Reasons to Take a Summer Family Fun Trip
1. You’ll create Lasting memories
If you’re a parent, then you know how important it is to build memories with your kids. These are the times when you’re all able to spend quality time together and creating moments that will eventually turn into your favorite stories to tell at family gatherings. These are the experiences that will become core family memories. When you book a summer family fun trip with us, your booking an experience that will lead to cherished memories.
2. A Picturesque summer Trip
This trip takes place in the heart of summertime in Idaho—July and August. The Salmon River is a pristine body of water in the summer! The water is clean, cool, and refreshing. The strong currents of springtime have receded, making the river suitable for both kids and adults to swim in. The white sand beaches that the Salmon is known for are above water in July and August and are perfect for playing and relaxing on.
The Salmon River is incredibly picturesque. It was designated a Wild & Scenic River by the US Forest Service in 1981, and this designation federally protected the Salmon and ensured that it would remain beautiful and wild. Not only is the Salmon River and its surrounding wilderness absolutely spectacular, it also forces a bit of an unplugged experience due to the lack of cell service. The fact that you don’t have the ability to use your phone for anything other than taking photos and videos encourages a really present, quality day with the people you love.
3. It’s custom-tailored to your group
We like to say that this trip embraces the phrase “our boat, your boat.” This is a private trip and is completely customizable to your group and their experience. It can be structured to include any of the activities we mentioned above such as fishing, beaching, and swimming. If you’d like to learn about the history of the Salmon River, your trip can stop at any of the historic places—such as Polly Blemis and Buckskin Bill’s Museum. To learn more about the rich history of the Salmon River and everything it has to offer, take a look at our guide to the Best Historic Stops Along Idaho’s “River of No Return.”
4. There’s something for all ages
The best element of this trip may be that it can be enjoyed by all ages. We’ve had folks as young as 1 and as old as 93 on our trips! Kids love swimming, playing on the beaches, and riding on the boat while the adults love all of that plus the scenic nature of the river and history it holds.
How to Plan a Summer Family Fun Trip on the Salmon River
So, what do you think? Are you ready to give your family the gift of a unique day trip on the Salmon River? Start by booking your jet boat tour with us, and then planning your trip to Riggins—this is where you’ll want to stay. The town of Riggins is nestled at the meeting point of the main Salmon and Little Salmon rivers. A few of our favorite accommodations in Riggins are our own glamping domes, the Salmon Rapids Lodge, and the RV Landing at Carlson Ranch.
The Riggins area offers a variety of activities such as kayaking, fishing, camping, hunting, and rafting, you’ll want to spend some time seeing the area. We recommend seeing the Seven Devil mountains, booking a white water rafting trip through a great company like Wild River Adventures, or going camping along the Main Salmon River Road.
Find out more about the best things to do in Riggins here, and schedule your summer family fun trip with us now to get your Salmon River adventure on the books!
