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Mad River Boat Trips

White water rafting in jackson hole, wy, explore the wild & scenic snake river.

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• Clock 3.5 Hours
• Users Ages 6 or older & at least 50 lbs

Small Boats... Big Adventure!

Most people choose this option because it’s the middle of the road among boat sizes, there is an option to paddle or not and the small boats are still guaranteed to knock your river booties off!

Classic Boats... Classic Adventure!

You can’t go wrong with Mad River’s classic whitewater boats! There are non-paddling and paddling positions in this raft. Most people choose this option because they are first-time rafters or are traveling with small children.

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Scenic float trips, first class service in a world-class destination.

Mad River Boat Trips is a river outfitter in Jackson Hole, Wyoming offering whitewater river trips and scenic floats daily during the summer since 1977. The boats may have changed over the years, but our passion for adventure remains the same!

Our professional, experienced river trip guides will navigate you through the twists and turns of the Snake River Canyon while pointing out the flora, fauna, geology, and history that make this area so unique.

Whether you bring your family or come with friends, we can assure you that Snake River rafting will be the highlight of your trip to Jackson Hole!

Top-Rated Rafting Trips in Jackson Hole!

This trip was so much fun for our whole family! Molly was our guide - I felt she had a great handle on the boat and was very friendly! The trip length was long (in a good way!) and the amount of whitewater was plentiful. Our 11 year old LOVED it, as did us parents. Overall, a really great trip and guides. We will absolutely book a trip with them again soon!

Choose Mad River! There are a lot of outfitters to choose from to raft down Snake River. Choose Mad River because they are so organized, their guides are funny and skilled, the home base has easy parking, and you'll feel taken care of. Our kids loved it, partly because the guides were awesome. As soon as it was over, we wished we could do it all over again!

Our Mad River whitewater rafting trip exceeded all my expectations! We had Molly as our guide and she was terrific. She handled the raft with skill without missing a beat while answering questions and pointing out interesting sights- including seven bald eagles! Very relaxing float with amazing views. Highly recommend and would do this again. Mad River rocks!

Our rafting trip was so much fun! We loved soaking in the local scenery and wildlife. We saw several bald eagles and osprey and our guide did a great job of pointing them out. Our guide was amazing! Super engaging and did a great job bringing a group of mostly strangers together with a lot of laughs. Would definitely recommend to couples and families!

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“ James told us so much about the wildlife and history of the Snake River , pointed out interesting sights and wildlife. ” in 18 reviews

“ He gauged the skill end experience level of all people in our raft and positioned people really well around the raft. ” in 14 reviews

“ He explained everything we needed to know for a safe/enjoyable ride, was full of fun facts, and pointed out wildlife for us along the way. ” in 10 reviews

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1255 S US Hwy 89

Jackson, WY 83001

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Mad River Boat Trips offers daily whitewater rafting trips on two types of rafts near Yellowstone, WY. All Mad River whitewater rafting experiences are You-Paddle trips and are accompanied by professional, experienced, highly-trained river guides, making them the best wild river adventure tours in the area! …

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!!!! WARNING !!!! The following review must be read in the accent of the great "Ricky Bobby" as it adds to the "Je ne sais quoi" (a phrase I knew how to spell before I googled it )of our experience at Mad River Boat Trips. (Sean Connery Accent Acceptable) We chose this place due to our google search and it's high ratings across several platforms you could call this place Pizza Hut cause man it DELIVERED! We signed up for a simple float trip as my father can barely balance on a king size mattress, let alone a raft, and we didn't want to lower the businesses water recovery percentage. First we had a lovely taxi in a big white van WITH WINDOWS. Our driver Ollie just radiated! A wealth of outdoor knowledge no normal human would ever have or need. The mans aura literally aligned everyone's chakras in the van....with windows. Built like a lemur, w the wisdom of bear grylls senior, this mans sheer presence was a privilege. I left that van cleansed ladies n gentleman! Next we met our guide Jeff with a J not a G. A great big mountain man, in a pearl snap button down, lookin like Tom Ford if he actually drove a Ford. This man had a beard that could put out forest fires w a simple twist of the neck. His beard the color of Fire and Ice, yes Ice, Jeff is getting older now. Not knowing what to expect next, we set off down the river, Jeff gave us a rundown of most of the wildlife we may see, with the pinnacle being the crest of all that is red, white, & blue, the mighty BALD EAGLE. Jeff steered us down the river with the grace of a wedding cake decorator. This man even parallel parked a motor less raft upstream with one oar once, look it up. After a short 20 mins we started seeing EAGLE after EAGLE after EAGLE! It felt like 4th of July! It was like Oprah was on the river yelling "you get freedom! You get a freedom! You get a freedom!" All while Jeff narrated our boat ride with his almanac of wildlife facts, all said with his rich voice smooth as mahogany, I could guarantee it would make Matthew McConaughey blush. We saw a total of 17 Bald Eagles all dif ages, mates, kids, step cousins, we saw it all! In between mother freedom ringing her bell Jeff would answer all the questions any city slicker with central air conditioning would ask. This man was an endless fountain of knowledge, not the type u throw coins in to. Which reminds me TIP UR GUIDES AND DRIVERS! Jeff was instrumental in making this river trip a memory of a lifetime and not just a day. He and Ollie are both assets that will keep consumers coming back like if u fed Japanese snapper to a stray cat. If you want your mind blown, chakras aligned, spiritually healed, and you wanna feel free, like free free then Mad River is for you! I have attached a few pics I snapped of what we saw.

Great experience and a clean operation. We did a rafting trip on Snake River - we went through about 8 or 9 rapids and it was pretty fun! It's a 30 min drive to get to the start of the rafting trip, then a 40 min drive to get back. Location is convenient, and the river was not too crazy. We went on Labor Day weekend, and the crew we went with wasn't too overwhelming or crowded. Definitely wear sandals instead of hiking shoes! You can jump in the water, and the sun will dry you up. Worth a visit if you're in the area!

We had a fabulous time with Koltan! Great pilot, informative and personable! Highly recommend the adventure!

These guys are the real deal! So organized and helpful. Our guide, Britnie, was wonderful! She really made the trip memorable for my thrill-seeking 12 y/o who wants to come back again tomorrow! Thanks Mad River.

My group had a very fun raft trip through Mad River Boat Trips. Ella, our raft guide, was great and entertaining. She also did a great job of pointing out wildlife during our raft trip. We saw several bald eagles and an osprey. I highly recommend Mad River Boat Trips and also highly recommend having Ella as your raft guide!

Amazing fun on the river! We just returned from an awesome family vacation in and around Wyoming. We opted against the white water ride and instead chose the scenic ride, so as to avoid getting wet. And, in the end, our son dunked his head in and our daughter and I jumped in and floated along, holding on to the raft. The water was cool, but we didn't shiver at all until we were back on land and in the bus. Molly was our guide... she knows the river well, and was an excellent host. And she grew up in St. Louis! Along the way, Molly pointed out - River pelicans - Eagles (hard to see in the sky in the photo, but that's what we point to "toward the left" - two bald eagles - eagle nest (on the right toward the end) - times when the water was deep enough to jump in - we were the first of the season to jump in! The other family was nice and fun, and thanks to their Dad for assisting our son get me back into the boat each time. The Snake River headwaters are in both Yellowstone National Park and Grand Tetons National Park, and the river flows south through Wyoming and into Idaho and Washington and then into the Columbia River. Molly shared that the winter, 2017 provide the most snow seen in years, and that resulted in significant melting and flooding.... but not quite like we have seen in Missouri recently. The Snake River was at a record 30,000 cfps / cubic feet per second a couple weeks before our visit and was still at 24,000 cfps this day. The River did have its fair share of trees and other things floating from the flood, but there was seemingly little property damage. The River is shallow in spots, and we could hear the water moving the rocks at the bottom of the river, we were listening to erosion happening inches below us, as the rocks rolled and smoothed and made their eventual way to becoming sand. Thanks you, Molly and Mad River, for the awesome float!

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This is our third time visiting, and it didn't disappoint. We brought our 5 year old with us this time, and she had an absolute blast on the "classic tour." Some white water, some calm, and a lot of fun. Our guide Aaron was fantastic, and made our tour even more exciting. We saw at least 7 eagles along the way, and even had a chance to take a plunge in the river. The staff at check in were very accommodating, and even had free donuts for breakfast. Can't wait to come back again! Thank you mad river team!

Fantastic experience on a small boat trip with our wonderful guide Jeff. Loved the 90 min trip with fun facts and information about the area along the way. It was later in the season so water levels were low but we still had a fun mix of class 2 and 3 rapids. The entire team was very friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend doing the very reasonably priced wet suit rentals. Water never goes above the 60s so having the wet suit allowed us to comfortably swim and enjoy ourselves more.

So much fun going ATV off road riding today! Went in the morning to avoid crowds and was perfect. Crazy rocky roads to bounce on and fantastic views. Check in was a breeze and rest ur Ing just as easy

We took the 8 person white water on the Snake River. Our guide, Glenn, did a great job putting everyone at ease. These are class 1-3 rapids. I was a newbie so did not really know what to expect. The rapids were fun and manageable for sure! Also loved Dorothy, our very fun and lively bus driver.

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Mad River is the ticket to exploring the wild and scenic Snake River. Whether with family or friends, Snake River rafting will be the highlight of any trip to Jackson Hole. Professional and experienced river trip guides navigate rafters through the twists and turns of Snake River Canyon while pointing out flora, fauna, geology and aspects of the region’s history that make this area unique. Transform and experience 8-miles of whitewater, the Snake River Canyon offer class II and III rapids, making them appropriate for (almost) all ages. Guests will grab their paddle and shoot the rapids with Mad River’s experienced and professional guides.For a more leisurely trip down the river, Mad River’s scenic floats are guide-powered so guests can relax and enjoy the scenery. For a more leisurely trip, enjoy a 13-mile stretch of braided river is home to an array of wildlife and is especially rich in bird life. Float trips represents a great way for families to enjoy the great outdoors together and make lasting memories in an exciting but relaxing atmosphere. Explore more than just the Snake River with packages and specialty trips. Book multiple activities and save money when you book your trip online. We are here to help you get the most out of your Jackson Hole experience.

Groups bookings are welcome, including those for family reunions, weddings, corporate groups or charters.

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1255 S HWY 89

Jackson, WY, 83001

(307) 733-6203

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Mad River Boat Trips

At Mad River you’ll find our entire crew prides themselves on providing the very best, most exciting trip you can take in Jackson Hole. Choose whitewater or scenic guided rafting trips on the Snake River. With a variety of trips departing daily, you're sure to find an experience that fits your needs and schedule. Come and experience the Snake River with us. We guarantee it will be a trip you remember for a lifetime!

Whitewater Trips: Travel 8 river miles on the Snake River and you will be riding through about 8 sets of rapids, ranging from class I to III. Rapids include: Station Creek, Double Draw, Blind Canyon, Big Kahuna, Lunchcounter, Ropes, Champagne and Cottonwoods. Mad River offers 3 types of boat sizes: Super Small (the ultimate adventure) with 6 paddlers, Small Boats (big adventure) with 8 passengers and Classic Boats (classic adventure) with 16 passengers.

Scenic Trips: Travel 13 river miles on the Snake River and you will relax and enjoy views all around. You are welcome to bring cameras or use our complimentary binoculars. Our guides will navigate through pristine landscape, sharing history, geology and wildlife of the region.

Dates Available: June 1 - September 15

Trip Includes: Professional river guides, transportation to and from the river (all departures leave from the Mad River office), personal floatation device and splash gear. Gratuity is appreciated.

Mad River Boat Trips 1255 South US Highway 89 Jackson, WY 83001

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