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1/2 Day Whitewater Rafting Trip near Boise, ID

Recommended by 98% of travelers
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Boise, USA
  • 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9
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· A_S ·
Aug 2025
Great great great guide and the owner was so sweet. Well organized, fun and just a great time. It was a beautiful and fun ride perfect for any level of experience. We had a blast. Equipment was in great shape, meeting place was easy to find and just whole process was smooth as butter. Would recommend to anyone.
· Hina_S ·
Sep 2025
The water was great! The rapids were fun! My son jumped into the water. I would do it again with my teens kids

Overview

Spend a memorable half-day rafting down the Payette River outside of Boise on this action-packed adventure, where your guide takes care of everything from safety to navigation. Paddle with a guided group through thrilling class II and III rapids and also enjoy swimming and gentle floats along the scenic 7-mile stretch.
  • Enjoy a white-water rafting adventure outside Boise
  • Experience class II and III white-water rapids along the Payette River
  • Expert guide, safety gear, and all necessary equipment included
  • Receive free action photos at the end of the excursion

What's Included

  • All required rafting equipment-Personal floatation device, paddle, etc.
  • Optional rafting equipment-helmet, wetsuits, splash tops, etc.
  • Free day-parking pass at takeout site
  • Air-conditioned shuttle from meeting location to launch site
  • Licensed and experienced guide
  • Free action shot photos of trip
  • Personal supplies-water, snacks, sunscreen, towels, etc.
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 4 Beartown, Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629, USA

    Trips will meet at the takeout at Beehive Bend Recreation Area located 7 miles north of Horseshoe Bend, ID on Highway 55- located around Mile Marker 71.5. Please arrive 15 minutes before trip time to allow time for parking. Look for us with the shuttle bus and pink rafts!

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Children of 5 years old and up are allow
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 21 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

A_S
Great great great guide and the owner was so sweet. Well organized, fun and just a great time. It was a beautiful and fun ride perfect for any level of experience. We had a blast. Equipment was in great shape, meeting place was easy to find and just whole process was smooth as butter. Would recommend to anyone.

Reviews

4.9
based on 58 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Fun Water Rafting

Hina_S, Sep 2025
The water was great! The rapids were fun! My son jumped into the water. I would do it again with my teens kids

Great time, Abby and...

Heather_R, Aug 2025
Great time, Abby and Sidney were awesome. Very enjoyable ride down the river, everyone was smiling the whole trip.

It was great! The...

Mari_M, Aug 2025
It was great! The company was so easy to work with and made it so simple and fun! The entire family enjoyed it and wants to do it again.

Fun and Awesome!

A_S, Aug 2025
Great great great guide and the owner was so sweet. Well organized, fun and just a great time. It was a beautiful and fun ride perfect for any level of experience. We had a blast. Equipment was in great shape, meeting place was easy to find and just whole process was smooth as butter. Would recommend to anyone.

Cold Plunge!

Mark_C, Jun 2025
Very well organized and knowlegable guides. Weather was not as nice as hoped but still a wonderful experience.

Excellent trip with excitement and beauty

Andrea_H, Jun 2025
This trip is about two hours long. You will get wet. It is exhilarating and also serenely peaceful. We had Lafe and Clair taking care of us! Bucket list item did not disappoint!

Awesome experience

Michael_S, Sep 2024
Sydnee and her husband did an outstanding job of hosting and guiding. They were very knowledgeable and friendly. I would highly recommend.

Wonderful trip!

Cayce_K, Sep 2024
We had a great time! Sydney is an excellent guide and Taylor, our driver, took awesome photos! These guys are a small business that really care about you having a great experience!

Awesome!

Christine_R, Aug 2024
Sydnee and AMF were amazing! We had a great time. AMF was very friendly and knowledgeable of the area and Sydnee had control of the raft the entire time. I would definitely recommend a trip with AMF!

Amazing experience for the whole family!

Eileen_W, Aug 2024
Absolutely amazing! Our guide Sydnee was phenomenal! She knew so much information and could answer any question we threw at her. I had 2 kids a 5 and 9 year old. She made it so interactive and fun that my adhd boys were cooperative and enjoyed the full session! Thanks again Sydnee!

Memorable trip

Laura_Y, Jul 2024
We had an amazing time! Sydnee and crew were excellent guides and gave us the experience of a lifetime. The adventure came with complimentary photos too that we were able to share with family and friends. Thanks for making our trip exciting and memorable.

Good times with really amazing people!

Erika_P, Jul 2024
My dad and I are doing a 2500 mile motorcycle trip from Washington state to Arizona. We stopped in Idaho and decided to spend a few hours white water rafting as neither of us have ever done it before. Sydney and Dawson were so kind and wonderful to meet! We had such a great time on the river with them! Nelson, the young man that took photos for us, did an amazing job capturing the day for us! We highly recommend taking a white river rafting tour with these folks if you’re look for good times with fantastic people! Thanks AMF!

Sydnee was so awesome! We...

Jessica_H, Jun 2024
Sydnee was so awesome! We felt very safe and had a blast! The trip was a great mix of rapids and leisurely floating down the Payette. Gorgeous views and great stories! Highly recommend using them!

Great rafting trip!

Adam_S, Jun 2024
Sydnee was a great guide, she shared funny stories and we had many laughs, would definitely recommend AMF Rafting!!

Great time

Mark_H, Jun 2024
Great trip. I learned some races and had a bunch of fun. I also really liked that they took pictures along the way

Great family fun!

John_C, Jun 2024
We had a great time with AMF. Sydnee was a great guide and very knowledgeable. The rapids on the tour were fun! The pictures taken were awesome! Highly recommend this local family business!

Fun afternoon river trip

Christen_B, Jun 2024
This was such a great family outing. We all enjoyed it. Our tour guide was great. The kids had a great time and asked to do it again the next day.

White water fun

Erin_H, Jun 2024
This was so much fun! I absolutely love that they included action shots from our voyage! Sydnee and her brother were very friendly and amazing tour guides. The water was more on the splashy side and not scary at all. We had such a great time! 100% Recommend!

Family friendly

Robert_L, Jun 2024
Family friendly and very engaging. Made our first time very enjoyable, exciting and great memories! Highly recommend if it is your first time, no experience, highly recommend for a great time.

Loved

Nicole_S, Jun 2024
My partner and I had an exhilarating experience. The guides were great and we felt super safe. Would highly recommend!!!

Wonderful experience with a great local company.

Erin_O, Aug 2023
We had a wonderful experience white water rafting with Sydnee and Lafe. They are a small, family run company and we felt such personal service. They were super friendly, helpful and very skilled and professional. We did rapids 2s and 3s with lots of down time in between. Very safe and good for all ages. We all had a great time and would highly recommend their services.

From $89.50

per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

Book ahead!
On average, this is booked 36 days in advance.