Scenic Salt River Riparian Tours
Rafting Tour
Sit back and relax as we guide the raft while delving into the natural and human history of the region. Enjoy learning about the surrounding environment, with a focus on the landscape and wildlife.
Location: Salt River
Max People: Ten
Minimum Age: Four
Experience: Sit back and relax. No paddling needed.
Kayaking Tour
Grab a group and experience a scenic kayak tour that highlights the ecology, biology, and history of the surrounding environment. Enjoy the serene beauty of the water while gaining a deeper understanding of the natural world, focusing on the rich landscape and wildlife.
Location: Salt River
Max People: Ten
Minimum Age: Five
Experience: Experience encouraged, but not required.
SUP Tour
Immerse yourself in nature with our paddleboard tours on the Salt River or Palisades Reservoir. These tours focus on the ecology, biology, and history of the surrounding environment, offering a rich educational experience. Enjoy the beauty of the outdoors from the water while learning about the natural world, rather than focusing on paddle skills.
Location: Salt River
Max People: Six
Minimum Age: Ten
Experience: Experience encouraged, but not required.
What to expect
Prepare for an exhilarating day on the water with Star Valley Raft & Paddle. Here's a quick rundown of what you can expect from the moment we meet to the time we part ways. Get ready for an adventure that's as educational as it is unforgettable.
All necessary safety equipment will be provided.
Other gear and equipment are available for rent upon request.
Come wearing outdoor/athletic clothing (no cotton or jeans) and shoes with straps or laces that can get wet (no flip-flops).
Bring your own water and snacks.
PFDs are required and will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own.
Pick Up
The session starts being picked up with a warm welcome from Noah at our designated meeting point.
Gear & Orientation
Orientation and safety rundown, we gear up and head to the river.
Hands-on Instruction
On the water, you'll receive hands-on instruction tailored to your experience level, ensuring you learn and refine essential skills.
Drop Off
The day concludes back at our initial meeting spot, where we'll recap the day’s journey and discuss key learnings.
FAQs
A standard half-day lesson is 4 hours (8:00 am -12:00 pm or 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm). Time includes shuttles and gearing up/dressing down. Actual on-water time is about 3 hours.
- Come wearing outdoor/athletic clothing (no cotton or jeans) and shoes with straps or laces that can get wet (no flip-flops).
- Bring your own water and snacks.
- All necessary gear and safety equipment will be provided.
- Other gear and safety equipment available for rent upon request.
- Introductory: Develop water safety, equipment knowledge, and general paddling concepts.
- Intermediate: I understand the basics but now I'm working on the skills.
- Advanced: I have the skills and I'm interested in challenging them to build accuracy.
- Custom: Have something specific you'd like to work on? Reach out and I can offer a custom lesson based on your goals.
Still have questions?
Have other questions or want to find out about custom lessons? Please reach out. We'd love to help.
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