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Jackson Hole Whitewater Rafting: Small Boat Excitement 4 hr

TourTruth score 8.7 out of 10

Very goodTop 18% in Jackson Hole

589 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Jackson Hole
  • 4 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Paddle 8 miles through Snake River Canyon, taking on Kahuna and Lunch Counter rapids in a smaller raft with an 8-person capacity.

About this tour

Trade a quiet float for a lively ride through Jackson Hole’s Snake River Canyon. This 4-hour Jackson Hole whitewater rafting trip covers 8 miles, mixing calmer stretches for taking in the scenery and wildlife with rapids that call for a strong paddle.

Set out in a smaller raft with an 8-person capacity as your guide leads the way toward the canyon’s big waves, including Kahuna and Lunch Counter. A personal flotation device and paddle are provided, and the changing pace keeps the journey engaging from start to finish. Expect to get soaked, so choose synthetic clothing rather than cotton. Food and drinks are not provided, and wetsuits are available for an additional cost.

Arrive 45 minutes before departure and get ready to paddle hard, meet the rapids, and experience Jackson Hole whitewater rafting from the water. Guests 16 and older pay a $3 Bridger-Teton National Forest user fee at check-in.

Highlights

  • Paddle through 8 miles of Snake River Canyon
  • Take on the Kahuna and Lunch Counter rapids
  • Enjoy calmer stretches with chances to spot wildlife
  • Ride in a smaller raft with an 8-person capacity

What's included

Included

  • Personal flotation device
  • Paddle
  • Guide

Not included

  • Wetsuit rental
  • Souvenir photos, available to purchase
  • Food and drinks
  • Bridger-Teton National Forest user fee: $3 for guests 16 and older
  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Moderate physical fitness is recommended
  • Expect to get soaked; wear synthetic clothing rather than cotton
  • Arrive 45 minutes before departure
  • Guests 16 and older pay a $3 Bridger-Teton National Forest user fee at check-in
  • Staff may review check-in procedures by phone, including e-waivers and advance wetsuit rental payment

Frequently asked questions

How long is the rafting trip?

The trip lasts 240 minutes and covers an 8-mile stretch of the Snake River Canyon.

What should I wear?

You will get soaked, so wear synthetic clothing rather than cotton.

Is food included?

No. Food and drinks are not provided.

Is there a National Forest fee?

Guests 16 and older pay a $3 Bridger-Teton National Forest user fee at check-in.

How early should I arrive?

Please arrive 45 minutes before departure.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.94 on Viator and 4.46 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

How the score works and rating distribution in Jackson Hole
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.7. Top 18% in Jackson Hole means it ranks in the top 18% of tours in Jackson Hole by this score.

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  • GetYourGuide
  • Viator

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