Snake River through Hells Canyon (Class III and IV)  May through Sept 2012  3 to 6 days offered.   Prices start from 3 days at £636 excludes international flights..  Departing from Joseph Oregon USA with American Round-Up

OREGON – HELL’S CANYON RIVER RAFTING TRIP

with Winding Waters River Expeditions

The Snake River through Hell’s Canyon   (Class III and IV)        3-6 days Season – May through October 

Pre trip meeting place : Chandlers Inn B and B in Joseph, Oregon

Ages : Fun for ages 7 and up

Closest Airport : Lewiston, Idaho or Boise, Idaho

Departure Dates : June 24, July 2, 10, 18 and 26, August 3, 11 & 19 & 4 Sept 2012

Price includes : Lodging at the Chandlers Inn B & B in Joseph, OR the night before your launch date
-All meals from departure to return
-Round trip ground transportation from Chandlers B&B on all 4 and 5 day trips
-3 day trips require extra $165.00 vehicle shuttle charge per vehicle
-High quality river and camp equipment
-Experienced, professional guides
-Fishing equipment

American Round-Up a UK Based fully bonded Tour Operator recommend renting a car - a scenic drive across Oregon from Redmond or Portland Airport.  Alternatively a transfer fee is charged from Lewiston, Idaho Airport US$100 roundtrip per person (1.30pm the day previous to launch date).  Tel : 01798 865946 or e mail

Location : the Snake River turns north on its run to the Columbia River, it enters majestic Hell's Canyon, the deepest gorge in North America. With a depth of over 7,900 feet, the canyon frames the mountainous border of Oregon and Idaho. This "wild and scenic" designated section of river is the heart of the massive Hell's Canyon National Recreation Area

A float down the river combines the awesome thrill of class III and IV rapids with incredible scenery and wildlife viewing opportunities. The complex geology of the Seven Devils Mountain Range creates a wonderland of towering basalt cliffs and granite promontories. Nez Perce Indian legend claims Coyote dug Hell's Canyon with a big stick to protect their ancestors in Oregon's Blue mountains from the Seven Devils across the gorge in what is now Idaho. Hidden amongst the forests and open grassy slopes, Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, mountain goats, elk, and black bear roam this wild country.

ITINERARY :

Arrival Day and Departure Day

Arrival Day: Always the day before your scheduled departure date!

6PM Pre-Trip Meeting
You will have a pre-trip meeting at 6PM at the Chandlers Inn in Joseph the night before your launch to discuss trip logistics, hand out gear bags and answer any questions. You will be on your own for dinner in Joseph after the meeting. There are many restaurants within walking distance from Chandler's. The Main Street of Joseph is a lovely place for a stroll.

Departure Day: 7:30AM Departure for Put-In
Breakfast served at Chandler's by 6:45AM with our planned departure being 7:30AM. Depart for Hells Canyon Dam with a stop at Scottys Market, where you can purchase an Oregon Fishing License if needed.

This market is also where we will arrange for the shuttle of your personal vehicle (if needed). Launch by 11AM after a brief risk management discussion at the boat ramp. Lunch will be served riverside. They will encounter rapids such as Wild Sheep and Granite on this first day with time to relax, fish, explore archeological sites and, in between, take in the breathtaking views. They will plan to be in camp by 4PM this day. You can expect an evening beginning with a delicious meal, followed by good conversation, campfire, games and music. Feel free to bring a musical instrument.

Day 2
The morning routine: hot drinks and fruit juice served by about 7AM. Breakfast served by 8AM. After a brief overview of the day's float, we will break camp and begin floating by 10AM. Today you will run rapids including Bernard, Water Spout and Rush Creek. We will also have time to visit ancient pictograph sites, not so ancient homestead cabins, and jump from Sturgeon Rock. Lunch will again be served riverside today with camp arrival being around 4PM. Again, you can expect an evening beginning with a delicious meal followed up with good conversation, campfire, games and music.
Take Out Day

Same morning routine. Today will be spent hiking to the overlook at Suicide Point, floating, scanning the slopes for wildlife, spotting the birds responsible for those beautiful songs, exploring Kirkwood Ranch, laughing and playing in the river. You will arrive at Pittsburg Landing (the take out) after lunch. This is time to bid your river guides farewell as this is the end of the river portion of your journey. Your vehicle will be waiting for you here if you had it shuttled.  Pittsburg Landing is about a 1 hour drive from Whitebird, ID, 3 hours from Lewiston, ID and about 4.5 hours from Boise, ID.

Suggested optional add to explore Oregon byn Car Hire, or Motorhome, or enjoy a Ranch stay at Long Hollow Ranch