3- or 5-Day Camping and Rafting Adventure for One on Idaho’s Salmon River from Yellow Jacket River Guides
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A 3- or 5-day trip down the Salmon River includes gourmet meals, camping gear, rafts, and the help of a guide
What You Get
All-inclusive whitewater rafting trip for one
- Option 1: $649 per person for a 3-day, 2-night weekend getaway, valid for departure 6/27/14, 7/5/14, or 7/13/14 (up to a $1,090 value)
- Option 2: $899 per person for a 5-day adventure, valid for departure 7/18/14, 7/26/14, or 8/3/14 (up to a $1,499 value)
Included in all options:
- All breakfasts, lunches, and dinners during the trip
- Camping supplies
- Rafts, kayaks, and safety gear
- Charter jet-boat transportation
- Charter ground transportation
Policies and Fees
Book by: 5/23/14
- Cancellation policy and fees: all cancellations subject to fee of 20% the Groupon price. 90-day cancellation notice required or fee up to Groupon price applies.
- Taxes: tax included
- Additional Fees: 3% forest user offset charge and daily $4/person fee not included
Read the Fine Print for important info on travel dates and other restrictions.
Camping and Whitewater-Rafting Getaway on “the River of No Return”
In 1805, Lewis and Clark ventured down the Salmon River in dugout canoes carved from hollowed-out trees. They were enormous crafts— up to 40 feet in length and 3 feet in diameter—but they could barely navigate even calmer stretches of this river, not to mention its rapids. That's a testament to both the Salmon River’s Class III rapids and to how much boating technology has improved. Today, it's easier and much more fun to attack this wild whitewater in a smaller craft. With this deal, Yellow Jacket River Guides’ experienced team directs 3- or 5-day camping-and-rafting trips around and on the mighty Salmon.
The company has three types of watercraft: large oar boats, paddleboats, and inflatable kayaks. “If you’re not comfortable in the water, you can ride in the oar boat where the guide steers," owner Alison Steen says. "If you’re ready to try something more intense, the inflatable kayaks are a lot of fun.”
Both trips begin with a charter-bus ride upriver. The 3-day trip meets in McCall before traveling to Vinegar Creek, and then sends guests roughly 25 miles upriver via a jet boat to rendezvous with river rafts. The 5-day trip starts in Salmon and heads to Corn Creek. Both excursions start downriver; groups will camp each night on white-sand beaches along the waterway, and both trips end in McCall.
Typically, 10–12 people make up each group, but groups can be as large as 24. Everyone can enjoy a late start to the day to let the morning chill pass over and to catch the season finale of a hilarious dream sequence. Soon after, you can spend a few hours paddling with plenty of downtime for swimming, hiking, and fishing.
In addition to their mastery of Idaho’s first-aid and rescue training requirements, Yellow Jacket’s guides are well versed in interesting facts about the land. Along the way, they’ll point out where to spot Sheepeater Indian pictographs and historical pioneer homesteads. They’ll also point the way to an all-natural hot spring. At each day’s end, as campers finish up hikes or take naps, guides will craft a gourmet meal over the campfire.
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Other Details
Room Details
- Tent, sleeping bag, and sleeping pad provided by Yellow Jacket
- Standard occupancy: 1
- Maximum occupancy: 1
- Couples or friends traveling together may share a tent.
Hotel Policies
- Check in: 8 a.m.
- Check out: N/A
- Parking: free
- Rollaways: not available
- Smoking policy: no smoking inside the property
- Pet policy: pets are not allowed inside the property.
- Accessibility: handicap-accessible rooms are available upon request during booking.
- Room upgrades: not available
Amenities
- Gourmet meals
- Camping gear including tent, sleeping pads, and sleeping bag
- Rafts, kayaks, and safety gear
- Experienced guides
- Drinking water, coffee, tea, juice, and Gatorade provided
Traveler's Tips
- Summer temperatures in Idaho can be unpredictable, ranging from 40 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Consult the packing list to be properly outfitted for the trip.
- Fresh drinking water, coffee, tea, juice, and Gatorade are provided. Alcohol is permitted, but drinking and boating is not allowed. Groups can enjoy alcoholic drinks at the campsite at night.
- Although it’s not a requirement, it is customary to tip your guide 10%–20% of the retail trip price.
Getting There
- Nearest airport: Boise Airport (BOI)
A 3- or 5-day trip down the Salmon River includes gourmet meals, camping gear, rafts, and the help of a guide
What You Get
All-inclusive whitewater rafting trip for one
- Option 1: $649 per person for a 3-day, 2-night weekend getaway, valid for departure 6/27/14, 7/5/14, or 7/13/14 (up to a $1,090 value)
- Option 2: $899 per person for a 5-day adventure, valid for departure 7/18/14, 7/26/14, or 8/3/14 (up to a $1,499 value)
Included in all options:
- All breakfasts, lunches, and dinners during the trip
- Camping supplies
- Rafts, kayaks, and safety gear
- Charter jet-boat transportation
- Charter ground transportation
Policies and Fees
Book by: 5/23/14
- Cancellation policy and fees: all cancellations subject to fee of 20% the Groupon price. 90-day cancellation notice required or fee up to Groupon price applies.
- Taxes: tax included
- Additional Fees: 3% forest user offset charge and daily $4/person fee not included
Read the Fine Print for important info on travel dates and other restrictions.
Camping and Whitewater-Rafting Getaway on “the River of No Return”
In 1805, Lewis and Clark ventured down the Salmon River in dugout canoes carved from hollowed-out trees. They were enormous crafts— up to 40 feet in length and 3 feet in diameter—but they could barely navigate even calmer stretches of this river, not to mention its rapids. That's a testament to both the Salmon River’s Class III rapids and to how much boating technology has improved. Today, it's easier and much more fun to attack this wild whitewater in a smaller craft. With this deal, Yellow Jacket River Guides’ experienced team directs 3- or 5-day camping-and-rafting trips around and on the mighty Salmon.
The company has three types of watercraft: large oar boats, paddleboats, and inflatable kayaks. “If you’re not comfortable in the water, you can ride in the oar boat where the guide steers," owner Alison Steen says. "If you’re ready to try something more intense, the inflatable kayaks are a lot of fun.”
Both trips begin with a charter-bus ride upriver. The 3-day trip meets in McCall before traveling to Vinegar Creek, and then sends guests roughly 25 miles upriver via a jet boat to rendezvous with river rafts. The 5-day trip starts in Salmon and heads to Corn Creek. Both excursions start downriver; groups will camp each night on white-sand beaches along the waterway, and both trips end in McCall.
Typically, 10–12 people make up each group, but groups can be as large as 24. Everyone can enjoy a late start to the day to let the morning chill pass over and to catch the season finale of a hilarious dream sequence. Soon after, you can spend a few hours paddling with plenty of downtime for swimming, hiking, and fishing.
In addition to their mastery of Idaho’s first-aid and rescue training requirements, Yellow Jacket’s guides are well versed in interesting facts about the land. Along the way, they’ll point out where to spot Sheepeater Indian pictographs and historical pioneer homesteads. They’ll also point the way to an all-natural hot spring. At each day’s end, as campers finish up hikes or take naps, guides will craft a gourmet meal over the campfire.
Love to travel? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for travel tips, inspiration, and photos from around the world.
Other Details
Room Details
- Tent, sleeping bag, and sleeping pad provided by Yellow Jacket
- Standard occupancy: 1
- Maximum occupancy: 1
- Couples or friends traveling together may share a tent.
Hotel Policies
- Check in: 8 a.m.
- Check out: N/A
- Parking: free
- Rollaways: not available
- Smoking policy: no smoking inside the property
- Pet policy: pets are not allowed inside the property.
- Accessibility: handicap-accessible rooms are available upon request during booking.
- Room upgrades: not available
Amenities
- Gourmet meals
- Camping gear including tent, sleeping pads, and sleeping bag
- Rafts, kayaks, and safety gear
- Experienced guides
- Drinking water, coffee, tea, juice, and Gatorade provided
Traveler's Tips
- Summer temperatures in Idaho can be unpredictable, ranging from 40 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Consult the packing list to be properly outfitted for the trip.
- Fresh drinking water, coffee, tea, juice, and Gatorade are provided. Alcohol is permitted, but drinking and boating is not allowed. Groups can enjoy alcoholic drinks at the campsite at night.
- Although it’s not a requirement, it is customary to tip your guide 10%–20% of the retail trip price.
Getting There
- Nearest airport: Boise Airport (BOI)
Need To Know Info
- Promotional value expires May 23, 2014. Amount paid never expires.
- Must book by 5/23/14 or promotional value expires
- Limit 3 per person, may buy 3 additional as gifts
- Limit 3 per visit
- Reservation required, subject to availability
- All cancellations subject to fee of 20% the Groupon price
- 90-day cancellation notice required or fee up to Groupon price applies
- Must be 18+ to check in; check-in time is 8 am
- Credit card required at booking and check-in
- Must use promotional value in 1 visit
- Not valid with reward points
- 3% forest user offset charge and daily $4/person fee not included
- Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
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