Idaho and Oregon River Rafting Vacations

Hells Canyon Snake River     |     Salmon River     |     Grande Ronde River

With over 30 years of guiding experience and hundreds of rafting trips on the Snake River through Hells Canyon, the Salmon River in Idaho, and the Grande Ronde River, the owners of Winding Waters River Expeditions have created the best Oregon and Idaho whitewater rafting experience for you, your family, and/or group. Join the guides at Winding Waters for your next all-inclusive, fully catered, "not a care in the world" whitewater rafting adventure vacation.

Why select Winding Waters for your next whitewater rafting adventure?

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  • Experience: the owners, with over 30 years of experience, still guide most of our rafting trips
  • All-Inclusive: first night's lodging and round-trip ground transportation to and from the river included with most trips
  • Over 75% Guest Return Rate: excellent service keeps our guests coming back
  • Location: Joseph, Oregon provides easy west side access to Hells Canyon
  • Safety: excellent record, quality equipment, and industry-standard medical training
  • Wilderness Experience: each of our rivers flow through beautiful wilderness country only accessible by water
  • Discounts: groups, youth, returning guests, and trip organizers (please inquire)
  • Guides: mature, professional, fun-loving, and experienced
  • Hospitality: good ol' southern style that cannot be beat
  • Healthy, Delicious, Local Food: locally grown, sustainably-produced foods and dutch oven delights expertly prepared
  • Watershed Stewardship: owners and guides volunteer locally to support the health of our rivers' watersheds, support local food producers, and follow "Leave No Trace" ethics

First Time River Rafting?     |     Family Adventure Vacation?    

This was my 3rd time with Winding Waters and the last trip was as special as the first...Memories of my time on the Snake and Salmon Rivers carry me through many a dreary day...I'm on my back circling round and round as the sun sets over the river. It's really quite wonderful.


- David, Alexandria, Virginia



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Birdies of Hells Canyon - Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:27:42 -0800

Client Testimonials

Thanks to Paul, Morgan and Penny for making sure every detail of the trip was attended to. This trip produced lasting memories.

Eric (Fort Wayne, IN)

I just wanted to thank you both again for all you did for Todd and me on the 3-day rafting/fishing trip. We had a fabulous time and thanks to you both the cooking, accommodations, and company were outstanding. I look forward to another trip with you both in the next few months.

Craig (Boise, Idaho)

We enjoyed the Winding Waters guided raft/kayak trip on the Grande Ronde - a very nice class II river without any slow spots. Our guide, Tom, knew a lot about the river and the surrounding area.

Don (Sandpoint, Idaho)

You have a great staff and a great operation.

Elizabeth (Seattle, WA)

Winding Waters River Expeditions operates under special use permits, granted by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, the Umatilla National Forest, and Hells Canyon National Rec Area in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. Hell's Canyon Whitewater and Winding Waters River Expeditions are licensed by the Oregon State Marine Board and the Idaho Outfitters and Guides Licensing Board. Hells Canyon Whitewater and Winding Waters River Expeditions are an equal opportunity recreation service provider and emplorer.