Things to do in Boise, Idaho

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Boise: Half Day Whitewater Rafting Trip

Boise: Half Day Whitewater Rafting Trip

Shortly after meetup, we will take our shuttle 15 minutes upriver to the put-in at Banks, ID. After a thorough safety meeting, we will begin our journey down the river. During this 7 mile beautiful stretch of the main Payette River, you will experience some of the best whitewater Idaho has to offer. We will pass through several class II and III rapids, including Go Left or You're Fired, Bennett's Rock, and AMF just to name a few. Even with the excitement of the rapids, there is still plenty of time to swim, relax, and enjoy the scenery and wildlife. The trip will end back at the meeting location at Beehive Bend.

Boise River: Guided Rafting, Swimming, and Wildlife Tour

Boise River: Guided Rafting, Swimming, and Wildlife Tour

This Boise River raft trip is a great way to see Boise! Meet at 7661 W. Riverside Dr. Suite 104, near River City Dental. We will outfit you with all the gear you need for the day. Then you will take a shuttle ride up to the start point on the river and raft back to where the shuttle started. There are plenty of places to swim. There is plenty of wildlife to see such as birds, fish, and river bank creatures like mink. We have even seen deer and bald eagles on this trip! It is a great way for those that want to have a good time rafting in an urban area. The Boise River is beautiful and the best way to experience Boise!

Twin Falls: Off the Beaten Path Guided Half-Day Tour

Twin Falls: Off the Beaten Path Guided Half-Day Tour

Ride along with us on a journey to some of Magic Valley's other famous attractions as we take you "off the beaten path". Your tour begins in the awe-inspiring Earl M. Hardy Box Canyon Springs Nature Preserve. Take a short walk to the overlook and see natural springs that flow year round through this arresting canyon where lush vegetation and desert animals thrive in our corner of the Great Basin Desert. From there you will travel to Malad Gorge State Park where a 60 ft. retreating cataract known as Devil's Washbowl once plunged over the edge of this 250 ft. deep gorge into the Snake River 2 1/2 miles from where it falls today. Next, stop at the Thousand Springs State Park, Hagerman Fossil Bed National Monument Visitor Center. See exhibits and fossils from the largest find during the Pliocene Epoch dating back 3.5 million years including the famed Hagerman horse, mastodon, ground sloth and more. Drive the Thousand Springs Scenic byway on your way to one of the most breathtaking panoramic views Magic Valley has to offer overlooking three miles of the Oregon Trail. The deep wagon wheel ruts are an historic reminder of the determination of America's pioneers of the 1800's who risked it all to realize dreams of a new life in the west. Then, sit back, relax and enjoy the beautiful countryside of Castleford, Idaho, on your way to Balanced Rock. Defying gravity, this rock formation was created when wind carved this natural wonder standing 48 feet tall, weighing 40 tons and balancing on a base just under four feet long.

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Our most recommended things to do in Boise, Idaho

Boise: Half Day Whitewater Rafting Trip

Boise: Half Day Whitewater Rafting Trip

Shortly after meetup, we will take our shuttle 15 minutes upriver to the put-in at Banks, ID. After a thorough safety meeting, we will begin our journey down the river. During this 7 mile beautiful stretch of the main Payette River, you will experience some of the best whitewater Idaho has to offer. We will pass through several class II and III rapids, including Go Left or You're Fired, Bennett's Rock, and AMF just to name a few. Even with the excitement of the rapids, there is still plenty of time to swim, relax, and enjoy the scenery and wildlife. The trip will end back at the meeting location at Beehive Bend.

Boise River: Guided Rafting, Swimming, and Wildlife Tour

Boise River: Guided Rafting, Swimming, and Wildlife Tour

This Boise River raft trip is a great way to see Boise! Meet at 7661 W. Riverside Dr. Suite 104, near River City Dental. We will outfit you with all the gear you need for the day. Then you will take a shuttle ride up to the start point on the river and raft back to where the shuttle started. There are plenty of places to swim. There is plenty of wildlife to see such as birds, fish, and river bank creatures like mink. We have even seen deer and bald eagles on this trip! It is a great way for those that want to have a good time rafting in an urban area. The Boise River is beautiful and the best way to experience Boise!

Twin Falls: Off the Beaten Path Guided Half-Day Tour

Twin Falls: Off the Beaten Path Guided Half-Day Tour

Ride along with us on a journey to some of Magic Valley's other famous attractions as we take you "off the beaten path". Your tour begins in the awe-inspiring Earl M. Hardy Box Canyon Springs Nature Preserve. Take a short walk to the overlook and see natural springs that flow year round through this arresting canyon where lush vegetation and desert animals thrive in our corner of the Great Basin Desert. From there you will travel to Malad Gorge State Park where a 60 ft. retreating cataract known as Devil's Washbowl once plunged over the edge of this 250 ft. deep gorge into the Snake River 2 1/2 miles from where it falls today. Next, stop at the Thousand Springs State Park, Hagerman Fossil Bed National Monument Visitor Center. See exhibits and fossils from the largest find during the Pliocene Epoch dating back 3.5 million years including the famed Hagerman horse, mastodon, ground sloth and more. Drive the Thousand Springs Scenic byway on your way to one of the most breathtaking panoramic views Magic Valley has to offer overlooking three miles of the Oregon Trail. The deep wagon wheel ruts are an historic reminder of the determination of America's pioneers of the 1800's who risked it all to realize dreams of a new life in the west. Then, sit back, relax and enjoy the beautiful countryside of Castleford, Idaho, on your way to Balanced Rock. Defying gravity, this rock formation was created when wind carved this natural wonder standing 48 feet tall, weighing 40 tons and balancing on a base just under four feet long.

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(13 reviews)

Sydney was such an amazing rafting guide. She was knowledgeable, fun, safe and went right along with our wild group. She even went as far to park us at a beach and flip the raft over to make a slip’n’slide for our son! We had an absolute blast and AMF is the best Boise rafting company. Thanks for everything Sydney!

Fantastic 1/2 day raft trip! Sydnee and our guide (I believe Dawson) were tremendous. They delivered what they promised and the ride down the river was everything we expected and more! Great experience and would certainly recommend it and do it again Carlos and Shannon

I loved rafting with my son. I only would have changed the way the life jacket fit me, but that’s a me problem.

Sydney was so sweet, kind, and fun! I will book with AMF when we come to visit again!