Idaho Adventure Lodge: All inclusive Lochsa Rafting Packages

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In May and June the thunderous Lochsa River provides one of the wildest whitewater rides in the world. Paddle through raft-bashing waves during the day and relax in the ambiance of your own log cabin at night. As whitewater rafting trips go, it's hard to find a river that has more rapids per mile than the Lochsa. And these rapids are big! Our standard one-day...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Float the Clearwater River aboard rafts, tubes, or for those looking for a bigger challenge, your own sit-on-top kayak!
    • Hike up Smith Creek or to a nearby wilderness hot spring or to the trailhead for Meadow Creek
    • Enjoy horseback riding

What's this trip about?

    In May and June the thunderous Lochsa River provides one of the wildest whitewater rides in the world. Paddle through raft-bashing waves during the day and relax in the ambiance of your own log cabin at night. As whitewater rafting trips go, it's hard to find a river that has more rapids per mile than the Lochsa. And these rapids are big! Our standard one-day trip covers 20 miles of thrilling whitewater and numerous rapids such as Ten Pin Alley, Grim Reaper, Bloody Mary, Termination and Lochsa Falls. The Lochsa is free-flowing and nature's whim determines water levels. Our season starts in mid-May as the spring sun melts winter's snows. The highest levels usually occur between May 20 and June 10, but good flows continue into July. The advantage of late June is warmer weather.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityIdaho
End CityIdaho

Travel Themes

  • Family Friendly
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing
  • Relaxing Retreats
  • Digital Detox

Destinations

  • North America
  • United States

Attractions

  • Idaho

Activities

  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding & Equestrian
  • Kayaking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Nature
  • Rafting
  • Whitewater rafting

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Itinerary

Travel Map

2 Night Package - Whitewater Rush

Day 1

4:00 pm – Check in. Guests arrive and check in to their cabins.

7:00 pm – Dinner is served in our on site restaurant, Syringa Cafe, starting with appetizers. After dinner enjoy time around the campfire visiting with others, or retreat for a quiet evening in your cabin.

Day 2

8:00 am – Breakfast is served in the café.

9:00 am – Meet at the ROW Adventures outpost building to raft the Mighty Lochsa River!

3:30 - 4:30 pm – We return to River Dance Lodge. Watch photos of your rafting trip in the café, then enjoy some free time in your cabin.

7:00 pm – Dinner served in the café, starting with appetizers.

Day 3

9:00 am – Breakfast and check out by 10:00 am. If you want to extend your time in the area, you could sign up for another day rafting the Lochsa or an optional morning or full-day horseback ride before heading to your next destination. You are also welcome to extend your stay based on availability.

3 Night Package - Whitewater Escape

Day 1

4:00 pm – Check in. Guests arrive and check in to their cabins.

7:00 pm – Dinner is served in our onsite restaurant, Syringa Cafe, starting with appetizers. After dinner enjoy time around the campfire visiting with others, or retreat for a quiet evening in your cabin.

Day 2

8:00 am – Breakfast is served in the café.

9:00 am – Meet at the ROW Adventures outpost building (next to the restaurant) for today’s adventure choices, including rafting the Mighty Lochsa River!

3:30 - 4:30 pm – We return to River Dance Lodge. Watch pho...

Day 3

8:00 am – Breakfast is served in the restaurant.

9:00 am – Meet at the ROW Adventures outpost building for another day on the Lochsa.

3:30 - 4:30 pm (depending on activity) Return to the lodge. Rafting photos and fun in the café.

7:00 pm – Dinner served in the café. Evening free around the campfire or soaking in the hot tub of your private cabin.

Day 4

9:00 am – Breakfast and check out by 10:00 am. If you want to extend your time in the area, you could sign up for another day rafting the Lochsa or an optional morning or full-day horseback ride before heading to your next destination. You are also welcome to extend your stay based on availability.

4 Night Package - Lochsa & Mountain Trails

Day 1

4:00 pm – Check in. Guests arrive and check in to their cabins.

7:00 pm – Dinner is served in the café at our onsite restaurant, Syrnga Cafe, starting with appetizers. After dinner enjoy time around the campfire visiting with others, or retreat for a quiet evening in your cabin.

Day 2

8:00 am – Breakfast is served in the restaurant.

9:00 am – Meet at the ROW Adventures outpost building (next to the restaurant) to raft the Mighty Lochsa River!

4:30 pm – We return to River Dance Lodge. Watch photos of the rafting trip in the café, then ...

Day 3

8:00 am – Breakfast is served in the restaurant.

9:00 am – Meet at the ROW Adventures outpost building for your second thrilling day on the Lochsa.

3:30 - 4:30 pm (depending on activity) Return to the lodge. Free time..

7:00 pm – Dinner served in the café. Evening free around the campfire or soaking in the hot tub of your private cabin.

Day 4

8:00 am – Breakfast is served in the restaurant.

9:00 am – Some people may be ready to simply relax in their cabins, go on a walk or take one of our bikes out for ride. Or maybe you’ll want to head to a local beach to soak up some rays. There are also a couple ...

Day 5

9:00 am – Breakfast and check out by 10:00 am. If you want to extend your time in the area, you could sign up for an optional morning or full-day horseback ride before heading to your next destination. Or you might want to join one of our rafting trips on the St. Joe, Snake River in Hells Canyon or even the Middle Fork of the Salmon.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $244
Price per day$81
Last Updated: 10/15/2019

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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If there is water, there is ROW Adventures! While we started out as a Northwest whitewater rafting company in 1979, we have since expanded our reach to include tours on five continents and over 25 countries. Our ultimate focus is providing life-enriching journeys around the world that not only benefit you, but also our guides, and the people and places we visit. Rated by National Geographic Adventure as one of the “Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth,” and voted “World’s Best Tour Operator” by Travel & Leisure magazine readers, we continue to pioneer new trips and ways of adventuring in both popular and remote places of the world.

ROW offers a wide variety of trips that cater to many different activities - rafting, kayaking, hiking, biking, fishing, multisport, etc. – interests – family-focused vacations, lodge-based tours, wildlife viewing, custom itineraries – and locations – camping in the Galapagos Islands, hiking in Machu Picchu, ecolodges in the Amazon, safaris in Africa, yachting in Europe, wildlife viewing in Antarctica, sea kayaking in Baja, kayaking with orcas in British Columbia, and more.

At our core, we are all about “sharing nature, enriching lives.” We strives to connect you to the places we visit in a meaningful and personally relevant way, inspiring you to be a part of the culture and lifestyle, and creating a safe-space for you to grow and gain new insight through your travel experiences.

The driving force behind our company is a team of people passionate about travel and customer service. Setting the pace and tone are the original ROW owners and founders Peter Grubb and his life partner Betsy Bowen. With our superlative team who have an average of eight years of guiding experience, many with extensive wilderness medical training, and natural and cultural history interpretation training in order to share a deeper understanding and appreciation for the incredible places you visit, we continue to set the high watermark in adventure and guest service.

ROW has a high guide-to-guest ratio, allowing our guides to be more involved with you – joining in on meals, ensuring your comfort, answering questions, telling stories, entertaining, and sharing in on the fun and adventure. And not only are our guides there to lead the adventure, they also do all of the heavy lifting, food preparation, gear transfers, camp setup, and more, so that you can focus on your vacation.

Our guides prepare each meal for you using fresh, healthy ingredients, and there is beer and wine to boot. Luxury camping, with spacious tents, dining tables, chairs and sun showers, provides a high level of comfort even when you’re exploring remote wilderness areas. ROW provides all camping gear including tents, sleeping bags, and thick foam mattresses, and watercraft for our trips; you just need to bring clothes, yourself, and enjoy being on your adventure! And of course, we are passionately dedicated to “Leave No Trace” camping ethics and supporting a variety of conservation efforts around the world. 

We have it all covered, and we are here to provide you with the best travel experience out there. But don’t take our word for it; check out our reviews, join us for an adventure, and go home with incredible experiences and lifelong memories!

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Cancellation policy

Cancellation Policy:

If you find it necessary to cancel your trip, please notify us as soon as possible. If written cancellation is received by ROW (call to verify) before the final balance is due, you will be given a refund less the amount of deposit. Deposits are non-refundable. If cancellations are made on or after the final due date, no money will be refunded. You are welcome to find a replacement for yourself. Please understand that once you’ve signed up, we lose the right to sell your reserved spaces to other individuals or groups. Therefore, we regret that we cannot make exceptions for personal emergencies. For this reason we a strongly recommend you consider purchasing a travel protection plan.

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Optional Activities

Activities Available For The 3 And 4 Night Packages

Self-Guided Hiking - Hot Springs and Waterfalls

There are miles of hiking trail on National Forest land near the adventure resort. Hike up Smith Creek from your cabin and you might see moose, elk or black bear. Or hike to a nearby wilderness hot spring. About an hour away is Selway Falls and the trailhead for Meadow Creek, a beautiful and gentle trail. Our friendly staff will be happy to help direct you to the trailhead. Go here for more information: self-guided Idaho hiking trails.

Fishing (non-guided)

Many of our guest choose to go off in hopes of catching "the big one" on their own for an afternoon.  We can point you in the right direction so you'll be sure to keep a tight line!.

Horseback Riding*

We partner with Lochsa River Outfitters to offer half-day and full-day Idaho horseback riding in the surrounding Selway-Bitterroot Mountains. Whether you’re an experienced or a novice rider, you can saddle up and ride through the spectacular views of Idaho's rugged mountain landscape. Along the way there is plenty to learn. Your adventure guide can tell you about the role of forest fires in this area, Lewis and Clark’s adventures, the local plants and animals and much more.

*Trail rides are at an additional cost and booked through Lochsa River Outfitters.

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