Winding Water River Expeditions

Hells Canyon 3 Day Rafting Adventure

Join us on an unforgettable 3-day adventure on the Snake River in Hells Canyon and float through the deepest river gorge in North America.
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Overview


Float the deepest river canyon in North America, the Snake River through Hells Canyon on our 3 day rafting adventure, which runs 32 miles through the upper section of Hells Canyon, from Hells Canyon Dam to Pittsburg Landing in Idaho. This trip begins in Joseph, Oregon. You will drive your vehicle to Hells Canyon Dam (the launch) the morning of the trip and your vehicle will be shuttled to the take-out at Pittsburg Landing, Idaho. Pittsburg Landing is located 5 hours from Joseph.

Run the biggest whitewater in the Pacific Northwest, visit historical sites, fish for prehistoric White Sturgeon, and let our guides take care of your every last need. And we’d to like to mention that our gourmet menu is capstoned with locally raised and grown ingredients when available. We are happy to accommodate most dietary needs upon request.

A perfect trip for adventure-seekers ages 7 and up. Spring/high water season is 12 years and up.

Pricing does not include gratuity, a  flat $30/person Federal use fee. There will be an additional $200 charge per vehicle shuttled to the takeout. Larger groups may have the option to jet-back to the put-in; call us at 541-432-0747 to discuss. 

Highlights


  • Deepest River Canyon in North America
  • Breathtaking scenery and wildlife viewing
  • Class II, III & IV Rapids
  • Nez Perce Pictograph & Homestead cultural sites
  • Outstanding professional guide service
  • Gourmet menu includes locally raised and grown ingredients
  • Gear & camping equipment provided, including cots



Meeting Location


Winding Waters River Expeditions
204 E Wallowa Ave, Joseph, OR 97846, USA
The WWRE Boathouse is the meeting place for our pre-trip meeting the night before your launch at 6PM (PST). Additionally, the morning of your launch, you will leave your vehicle at the boathouse and be shuttled to the river launch point.

Policies & Agreements


  • Cancellation Policy - Multi Day Trips

    Cancellation Policy: Your reservation will be confirmed after we receive a deposit of 50% of your total trip cost. Your trip balance will be due 60 days prior to your launch date. If you find it necessary to cancel your trip, you should notify Winding Waters River Expeditions in writing or by e-mail immediately. If written cancellation is received (call to verify) before the final balance is due, you will be given a refund less the amount of the deposit. Again, deposits are non-refundable. If cancellations are made on or after the final due date, no money will be refunded. If you are unable to go on the trip, 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 space to other individuals or groups. Therefore, we regret that we cannot make exceptions for personal emergencies.

    Travel Protection: In today’s changing travel environment, it’s important to protect your travel investment so you can relax and enjoy your trip. Unforeseen events such as flight delays, baggage loss or even a sudden sickness or injury could impact your travel plans. For your convenience, we offer a Travelex Insurance Services protection plan to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. For more information on the available plans www.travelexinsurance.com or contact Travelex Insurance 800-228-9792 and reference location number 37-0062.

    Winding Waters River Expeditions reserves the right, either prior to or after departure, in its good-faith discretion and in circumstances that warrant it, to change any trip itinerary. This includes the possibility of moving to a different river or river segment due to extreme water conditions, forest fires, road closures and/or acts of God.

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Hells Canyon 3 Day Rafting Adventure

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$940

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