Snake & Salmon River Rafting - Idaho Guide Service

Welcome to Idaho Guide Service

Welcome to our adventures in the deep river canyons and majestic mountains of Idaho. We wish to share with you the unique beauty, challenge, and thrill of the Snake and Salmon Rivers. Idaho Guide Service, Inc. is an owner-operated business with over 40 years experience outfitting in Idaho. We specialize in small groups and custom trips with personalized service.

CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE

Idaho Guide Service, Inc. has been running whitewater adventure trips since 1974 and were the first licensed outfitter on the Middle Snake River. Our experience, reputation, and quality are unmatched. We promise you a fun, exciting, and professional adventure on any of our trips.

Snake River Trips

Come on, paddle your own boat on a Snake River Adventure. Magnificent scenery, wildlife, and geological wonders abound. We offer a multitude of half and 1-day trips out of the Twin Falls area for adventure, education and fun!

Scenic Trips

Salmon River Trips

The Salmon River, also known as the “River of No Return” is the longest free-flowing river in the country. Our journey is highlighted by fun Class III and Class IV rapids and a beautiful riverside camp at the bottom of a breathtaking 5,000-ft. canyon.

What We Do

Spring, summer, and fall adventures are a great way to get family and friends together for fun and excitement. For businesses, it's a good way to get groups together for teambuilding or for a job well done. Let us put a trip like this together for your family, group or business.

Rock Climbing

Come climbing with us and discover an exciting, safe and inspirational experience.

Ultimate Adventure

Join us and our crew on the Idaho Grand Adventure of a lifetime. From the bottom of the Snake River Canyon to the 11,000 foot Smokey and Boulder Mountains in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.

Idaho Guide Service Team

Idaho Guide Service Inc. is owned and operated by Olin and Shelley Gardner and Family. We are a licensed, bonded and insured outfitting company with over 30 years experience in providing fun and exciting adventures for folks of all ages and abilities. We have a terrific crew of guys and gals who help make all of our trips a great success. They themselves are licensed professional guides with their own unique specialties and personalities.

Olin Gardner

Designated Agent and Lead Guide

Licensed Outfitter, Designated Agent, and Lead Guide

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Shelley Gardner

Licensed Guide

Lead Coordinatorshelley@idahoguideservice.comIf you are looking for answers on how to book an IGS ri...

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Daniel Gardner

Licensed Guide, Lead Boatman, and Trip Leader

Licensed Guide/ Lead Boatman/ Trip LeaderGuide Status: Activedanielkjgardner@gmail.com Daniel has be...

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Olin Marc Gardner

Licensed Guide, Lead Boatman, and Trip Leader

Olin Marc no longer guides but does enjoy taking a cataraft out on the river every now and then. Oli...

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What Our Customers Have To Say

Thank You, thank you! We had a GREAT trip down the Snake River this weekend. Your information of the river was very interesting, we all felt very secure with your guiding, and lunch hit the spot. I would definitely look into doing other river trips with Idaho Guide Service.

Dianne Steel – Twin Falls, Idaho

Dear Olin & Shelley, I am back to my routine here in Houston, but I have to tell you, sometimes I find myself day-dreaming of floating down the clear cold Salmon River with the mountains all around….then I have to get my mind back to my office work! Thank you so much for the wonderful experience...

Jo & Alex Barrie – Houston, Texas

Reserve your trip

You can reserve your Snake or Salmon River trip by calling us toll-free or visit our reservation form. We hope to share the beauty and adventure of the Snake and Salmon Rivers with you again this season.
Request Reservation via Toll-Free Number 1-888-73IDAHO

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