Full-Day Rafting Trips
Full day, full fun.
We offer two full-day Payette River Rafting trips.
Choose between our beginner/moderate or advanced full-day whitewater rafting trips - as low as $89 for kids.
Cabarton – North Fork Payette – Full-Day Trips
Daily Departure Time: 9:30 am
Canyon – South Fork Payette – Full-Day Trips
Daily Departure Time: 9:15 am
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Frequently Asked Questions
How big are the rafts?
We have both 6-7 and 8-9 person rafts. On our family friendly Class II/III trips, the half-day Main Payette raft trip and the full-day Cabarton North Fork Payette raft trip, we use both sizes of rafts. On our more adventurous class III/IV trips, the half-day Staircase South Fork Payette raft trip and the full-day Canyon South Fork Payette raft trip, we only use our 6-7 person rafts. If your group is larger than the capacity of one boat, we’ll spilt you into as many boats as needed! Note: The total person count does not include your raft guide.
Do you serve food or snacks on the trips?
On our half day trips, the Main Payette raft trips and the Staircase South Fork Payette raft trips, we offer refreshments after the trip. Additional refreshments are available for purchase prior to your trip. On our full day stretches, the Cabarton North Fork Payette raft trips and the Canyon South Fork Payette raft trips, lunch is provided, as well as snacks on the shuttle ride back. We’re able to accommodate most dietary restrictions through modification of our provided full day lunch options.
How long are rafting trips?
Half-day whitewater rafting trips are approximately 8 miles in length and take about 3 hours from the time you arrive to the time you leave. Approximately, 1.5-2 hours of your time will be spent on the river. Full-day whitewater rafting trips are between 12-14 miles in length and take 6-7 hours from the time you arrive to the time you leave. Approximately 4 hours will be spent on the river, not including a stop for lunch.
Do you take photos?
Absolutely!! We take photos of all of our trips through some of the more exciting rapids. After you return, you can view and purchase photos at our site or also online.
What’s the difference between Class III and Class IV whitewater?
Class III whitewater typically features large, splashy waves and some maneuvering around rocks to make sure the raft runs down the correct line. Class IV is considerably more technical, requiring careful navigation of multiple obstacles (rocks, river bends, hydraulic features), to find the perfect spot for the safest, best splash.
What is the minimum age to go rafting?
On our family-friendly Class II/III trips, the half-day Main Payette raft trip and the full-day Cabarton North Fork Payette raft trip, we welcome kids as young as 4 years old. On our more adventurous Class III/IV trips, the half-day Staircase South Fork Payette raft trip and the full-day Canyon South Fork Payette raft trip, we require all participants be at least 12 years old.
Cancellation policy
- Online reservations are available more than 24 hours prior to departure times. Please call us at 208.793.2272 if wishing to schedule less than 24 hours prior to a trip.
- All online reservations require payment in full and a minimum 50% deposit is due when booking by phone.
- Please be advised that Bear Valley Rafting Co. will do everything possible to accommodate all reservations, but we will not guarantee a reservation until a deposit has been placed.
- Please know that we require 7 days advance notice for cancellations to receive a full refund. If canceling with less than 7 days notice, 50% of your total trip cost will be non-refundable, but can be used towards a rescheduled trip or put into a gift certificate. Trip cancellations with less than 48 hours advance notice are non-refundable and non-transferable.
- If your reservation size changes, we require a final headcount 48 hours in advance of your trip. If you arrive with fewer participants than you are booked for, you will be charged for the total number booked. If you have more, we cannot guarantee we will have space, so please give us a call before heading up to ensure we have enough spots/equipment/guides (you will be charged for additional participants).