Hells Canyon 5 Day Rafting Adventure

Join us on an unforgettable 5-day adventure on the Snake River in Hells Canyon and float through the deepest river gorge in North America. 2026 dates available now!

OVERVIEW

HIGHLIGHTS

MEETING LOCATION

Overview

Float the deepest river canyon in North America, the Snake River through Hells Canyon on our 5 day rafting adventure. This whitewater rafting trip runs 79 miles through the heart of Hells Canyon, from Hells Canyon Dam to Heller Bar in Idaho. Each trip begins and ends in Joseph, Oregon where round-trip transportation to and from the river is included in your trip cost. Run world-class, powerful class III and IV whitewater, the likes of Granite and Wild Sheep rapids.

Visit historical sites, fish for Rainbow Trout and 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 or a flat $30/person Federal use fee.

2026 Hells Launch Dates: Please note if the launch is less than 10 days out, you must call our office to book.

May 31st
June 8th- Charter
June 16th
June 24th
July 2nd
July 10th - Food Spectacular with Ben Bettinger (3 day only)
July 18th
July 26th -Charter
August 3rd
August 11th
August 19th
August 27th- Charter
September 4th - "Taste of Wallowa County"

**Seats are already booking for 2026, Please call or email with regard to availability for Chartered Trip dates**

More Speciality Trips/Launches are in the works so stay tuned!

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 recommend purchasing travel insurance to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. One company we recommend is Travelex, for more information visit www.travelexinsurance.com or contact Travelex Insurance 800-228-9792.

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.