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Best Affordable Family Summer Rafting Vacation Destination

Kookaburra 1/2-DAY SACAJAWEA FLOAT TRIPS - affordable pricing

Take time out to absorb the natural summer beauty of the Salmon River Valley while enjoying a relaxing Half-Day float down the famous " River of No Return" as it shadows the Historic Lewis & Clark Trail. Flowing through the heart of Salmon City, the river immediately whisks you away from the sight and buzz of people and highways into the natural world of Osprey, Swallows, Sedimentary Cliffs, Fossils, Trout, Deer, Bald Eagles, Golden Eagles, Hawks, Peregrine Falcons and many varieties of Flora. Unwind while your knowledgeable guide points out interesting features and retells the story of Sacajawea and the Corps of Discovery, all the while navigating your raft safely through the few easy, yet fun riffles that punctuate this scenic section of river.

Ideal for seniors, history buffs, bird watchers, small children and chickens who want to “get their feet wet” without getting their feet wet!

Half-Day Sacajawea Float Facts:

  • Age: Appropriate for 3 years and up
  • Ability: Appropriate for all abilities
  • Difficulty Level: Very Easy
  • High Season: July - August trips available daily
  • Operating Season: May - September by reservation
  • Duration: Approximately 2 hours
  • Distance: Approximately 5 miles
  • Start Times: 10 am and 2 pm
  • Meet: Kookaburra Office or Island Park
  • Launch: Island Park
  • Take Out: Morgan Bar
  • Number Per Boat: Approximately 5-7 adults

Kookaburra 3-HOUR ROMANTIC SALMON RIVER DINNER FLOAT - affordable pricing

Sweep your sweetheart off his/her feet and take advantage of the long summer days and cool summer evenings by treating yourself and a friend to a romantic dinner float on the Salmon River. Beginning right in the town of Salmon, you will soon be swept away from civilization to enjoy the relaxing sounds of the river for a few hours of tranquility before enjoying a delicious riverside dinner cooked on site by your versatile river guide.

Trip includes

  • Approximately 2 hours of floating in an elegant drift boat for 2
  • Experienced, knowledgeable guide
  • Delicious dinner for 2 including appetizer, entrée, dessert and wine
  • Transportation back to Salmon

KookaburraROMANTIC SALMON RIVER DINNER FLOAT with PRIVATE LIVE ORCHESTRA

For a truly memorable occasion, add sophistication to your remote, romantic, riverside dining experience with live Classical or Native American music. Choose from the following:

  • Classical / Ethnic Quartet (flute, violin, cello, bassoon, mandolin and/or accordion guitar)
  • Classical / Ethnic Duet (flute, violin, cello, bassoon, mandolin and/or accordion guitar)
  • Native American Duet (flute, drum and shaker)
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KookaburraLEWIS & CLARK HISTORICAL RAFT & DRIVE VACATION PACKAGE: - affordable pricing
Lewis & Clark History! For the reminiscent traveler we offer a chance to re-trace the steps of Lewis & Clark and the Corps of Discovery in their epic journey to the Pacific Ocean. You will begin your vacation with a one day summer driving tour of the Lewis & Clark Back Country Byway which takes you to Lemhi Pass, where Lewis & Clark crossed the Continental Divide in 1805.

For the reminiscent traveler we offer a chance to re-trace the steps of Lewis & Clark and the Corps of Discovery in their epic journey to the Pacific Ocean. You will begin your vacation with a one day summer driving tour of the Lewis & Clark Back Country Byway which takes you to Lemhi Pass, where Lewis & Clark crossed the Continental Divide in 1805.

From this vantage point, take in the scene that has remained virtually unchanged since Lewis & Clark passed that way 200 years ago. On your way back towards the township of Salmon, you'll make several historically significant stops including a Memorial to Sacajawea who was born in this valley.
Greyhouse Inn
The next morning you will continue by road following the Lewis and Clark trail along Clark’s reconnaissance of the Salmon River to the point that changed history: the canyon that forced the expedition on a grand detour to the North. From here you will explore the canyon beyond by river to see what Lewis & Clark missed. You will spend the day rafting the fun Class II & Class III white water of the “Lewis & Clark stretch” of the Salmon River. Ideal for all abilities, ages 5 years and up.

Package Includes

  • 1 day Lewis & Clark back-country byway driving tour
  • 1 day Salmon River whitewater rafting trip
  • 3 nights lodging at the Greyhouse Inn Bed & Breakfast.
  • Does not include dinners.

KookaburraSACAJAWEA DISCOVERY TRIPS:

Step back into a time past. Relive the 19th century Corps of Discovery experience combining education and recreation through land and water based
adventure programs. See for yourself what it might have been like for the Corps of Discovery, as you peel off the vestige of modern society and trek into a world where the essence of life is provided by the land upon which you travel. Immerse
yourself into the natural cycles of the earth with primitive living workshops teaching skills that replicate those used by the native inhabitants of the High Desert Country, as well as members of the Lewis & Clark Expedition. Embark on your own reconnaissance of the mighty Salmon River with a guided rafting trip as you follow in Clark's footsteps to the"impassible canyon" where the current beats from side to side against huge boulders as it passes through the rugged perpendicular cliffs. From the serenity of deep pools to the exhilaration of white water, experience the rhythms of the river. Come with us, peer into your own past and discover your ancestral self along the way.

Choose from the following land- and water-based adventures:
  • 1-day Activities
  • 2-day/1-night Activities
  • 3-day/2-night Activities
  • 3-day/2-night Women's Retreat

Workshops will include one or more of the following topics:
* Primitive cooking methods
* Fibers and cordage
* Basketry and containers
* Fire, Shelter Water
* High Desert Living Skills
* Herbs and wild foods
* Music and games

All trips start and end at the Sacajawea Interpretive Center in Salmon, Idaho. All programs are ideal for individuals, families, church groups, boy scout groups, tour groups, school groups, college groups & special interest groups.

1-day Activity:
Available June through September (Monday - Saturday)
Pricing

9:30 a.m. Pickup at the Sacajawea Interpretive Center.
10:00 - 12:00 p.m. Half-day Salmon River Float trip from Shoup Bridge to Island Park.
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Break for lunch
1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Afternoon workshop at the School of Discovery Primitive Site

2-day/1-night Activity
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Pricing

Day 1:
9:00 - 12:00 Morning workshop at the School of Discovery Primitive Site.
12.00 - 1:00 Break for lunch.
1:30 - Afternoon workshop and overnight camping at the School of
Discovery Primitive Site, includes dinner & breakfast.
Day 2:
9:00 - 5:00 One Day Whitewater Rafting on the Salmon River through"impassible canyon" Includes driving tour of Clark's Reconnaissance and a delicious lunch.

3-day/2-night Activity
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Pricing

Day 1:
9:00 - 5:00 One-day driving tour of Lemhi Pass and Back Country Byway includes picnic lunch. Overnight camping at the School of Discovery Primitive Site includes dinner and breakfast.
Day 2:
9:00 - 5:00 All-day workshops and overnight camping at the School of Discovery Primitive Site.
Day 3:
9:00 - 5:00 One-Day Whitewater Rafting on the Salmon River through"impassible canyon" (includes driving tour of Clark's Reconnaissance)

3-day/2-night Women's Retreat
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Pricing

In times past women gathered together to share insight and wisdom and to cultivate their connections to the earth and to each other. Using the natural world and the mighty "River of No Return" as our guides, we will embark on a journey to discover the wise woman within ourselves. Please bring a story, song or insight to share.

Day1: First day of 2-day whitewater rafting trip on the Salmon
River through "impassible canyon" (includes driving tour of Clark's Reconnaissance and all meals).
Night 1: Overnight camping along the Salmon River (includes dinner
and breakfast).
Day 2: Second day of 2-day whitewater rafting trip on the Salmon
River (includes lunch). Return to Sacajawea Center.
Night 2: Special women's circle and overnight camping and at the
School of Discovery Primitive Site (includes dinner & breakfast).
Day 3: One day of workshops at the School of Discovery (includes
lunch).

  • Herbs, wild foods and medicine making
  • Primitive cooking methods
  • Fibers and Clothing
  • High Desert living skills
  • Music and games

Note: As the primitive meals provided are authentic, participants may wish to bring extra food and snacks with them Ask about special group rates and programming.

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