Idaho Whitewater Rafting: Family-Friendly Adventure

We offer the complete Idaho whitewater rafting trip. Only 40 minutes from Boise, this trip is sure to be a highlight of the summer.

This stretch of river is great for rafters of all skill levels-from families with young kids to those who just love the thrill of whitewater. Please visit our website for more information or contact us with any questions.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Beehive Bend - Shortly after meetup, we will take our shuttle 15 minutes upriver to the put-in at Banks, ID. After a thorough safety meeting, we will begin our journey down the river.
    During this 7 mile beautiful stretch of the main Payette River, you will experience some of the best whitewater Idaho has to offer.
    We will pass through several class…
What's Included
  • Free day-parking pass at takeout site
  • Air-conditioned shuttle from meeting location to launch site
  • All required rafting equipment-Personal floatation device, paddle, etc.
  • Free action shot photos of trip
  • Optional rafting equipment-helmet, wetsuits, splash tops, etc.
  • Licensed and experienced guide
What's Not Included
  • Personal supplies-water, snacks, sunscreen, towels, etc.
  • Gratuities
Additional Information
  • Children of 5 years old and up are allow
Location
4 Beartown
Bear Town
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!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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A_s
Aug 10, 2025
Fun and Awesome! - 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.
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Nicoleborrayo91
Aug 4, 2025
Teen boys impressed need I say more - We had a great time out on the water with Claire. It was just my teen boys and myself which made it so personable. We felt completely safe and all want to do it again which says a lot coming from teen boys. Also lets take a second for the pink raft 😍. I'd 100% recommend AMF to anyone!
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Taylorw714
Jul 27, 2025
Awesome experience for two Texans! - Had a great trip Clair our guide and Sydnee were awesome, going the extra mile to make our trip cool, took action photos, parked on a beach and let us swim and hangout, definitely recommend! And it is a beginner friendly portion of the river which I was nervous about! Highly recommend!
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Tlow408
Jul 14, 2025
Idaho Trip - Lafe and Claire were the best! My 10yr old was a first timer so she was a bit skittish about this activity , yet they made her so comfortable! They were on time , got us in the water quickly and back out of the water just as fast. Which is a major plus for me as the standing around waiting can be hot and uncomfortable. Once on the water they were fun, talkative, and informative about the river and surrounding area. They explained each rapid before we got there so my little would be prepared…gave us the names and what to watch for. Allowed us time to take out for a little break….and to jump in and swim alongside the boat…my little loved it. I was very confident in their ability to keep us upright and safe. Lafe also had his phone to take photos of us along the way!! I just love AMF Rafting and will return….only negative is I didn’t get to buy an AMF Rafting cap! Taylor was the driver/photographer and he did amazing!!! He stayed with all our gear we left in the van, stopped to take amazing pics of us hitting the rapids!!! He made us look like we were professionals!! He was also ready to pick us up , backed ready to load up the boat. If you have ever rafted before you understand the benefits of the quick entry and exit at the takeout sites.
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Vacationturtleneck
Jul 13, 2025
Thrilling weekend with the family - Awesome trip, we had an amazing time. We brought our two kids, 8 and 10. This was the perfect section of the river for a family several small class 3 sections and overall very mild. Good amount of thrills without terrifying the kids. Highly recommended for families visiting Boise. The AMF crew even takes pictures of you going down the river which they send to you for free on dropbox!
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794aprile
Jul 7, 2025
Thrilling 🤙 - Our 1/2 day raft trip was an absolute blast start to finish. Guides Claire and Abby did a phenomenal job keeping our group safe, while also creating an adventure to remember. This stretch of river had the perfect mix of gentle ripples to thrilling rapids. Thank you, AMF 🤙
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431lisek
Jul 5, 2025
AMF Rafting Company - The experience was great. The guides were very knowledgeable, friendly and knew the river well. I would recommend this trip!
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388stuartl
Jun 28, 2025
Outstanding experience - An outstanding day with the AMF team. Professional, humorous, prompt, nice equipment. Looking forward to going with them again. Thank you, Stuart Long Boise, ID
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Mark_c
Jun 22, 2025
Cold Plunge! - Very well organized and knowlegable guides. Weather was not as nice as hoped but still a wonderful experience.
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Ashleytz8498ek
Jun 11, 2025
Great time for first timers! - We had the best time! Lafe and Claire were awesome guides! It was so exciting from start to end. Our guides were very informative and personable. Felt like rafting with friends. Definitely will be coming back next visit.
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From $79
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).