Wildlife River Trips: 5 to Book

1.Boise River Guided Rafting, Swimming and Wildlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $70Our pick

Spend about three hours rafting the Boise River with guides such as Randy, Adam, BJ, Jennica, or Elliot. Expect gentle rapids, swimming chances, birds, mink, and bald eagles. Gear, snacks, drinks, photos, shuttle service, and cold-weather layers are included.

“Our Boise River rafting trip was just what my adult daughters and I needed. The water was calm and relaxing, and our guide was very helpful and fun to talk with. It was refreshing being on the water. We got splashed a little--just enough to cool us off. The guides ensured that we had the proper safety geer, offered us water and snacks, took photos, and told jokes. What more could you ask for? Note: Google Maps had me take a wrong turn for the meeting place from which to take the shuttle to the launching area. This made us late. Fortunately, our guide called me, and we found the…”

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2.Scenic Wildlife Float Trip with Teton Views

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $120

You’ll float 13 miles of the Snake River with a guide such as Sandy, Egan, Callie, or Delaney, watching for bald eagles, osprey, beavers, and moose beneath the Tetons. The ride is calm rather than whitewater, lasts about three hours, and includes blankets, safety gear, and return transportation from Jackson.

“We had a wonderful time floating down the river with Ben. He was very knowledgeable and pointed out the wild life along the way.”

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3.Khao Sok Jungle Sunset Wildlife Encounter & Bamboo Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 28 reviews · 8 hours · from $106

Spend eight hours from Khao Lak exploring Khao Sok with a guide such as Shane or Winny. Raft the Sok River, visit Phanthurat Temple, walk after sunset with a torch, look for snakes and monkeys, and finish with a Thai set dinner.

“Highly recommend this trip and Shane was the perfect guide. Thank you for an amazing day”

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4.Bioluminescence Rafting Tour – Wildlife Refuge (Titusville)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 15 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60Best value

Meet at Beacon 42 Boat Ramp near Titusville for a 90-minute raft trip through Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. Your paddles stir neon-blue plankton, while fish, dolphins, and manatees may appear. Guides including Freedom, Adan, and Emmet have been praised for clear explanations and easygoing company.

“Once we where in everything was just lovely with the tour guide Adan, explained everything to us and answered all our questions”

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5.Boise River: Guided Rafting, Swimming, and Wildlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 11 reviews · 3 hours · from $67

Meet your English-speaking guide at 7661 W Riverside Dr, get fitted with a helmet, shoes, PFD, and paddle, then ride 15 minutes to the river. Raft for about two hours, swim, watch for birds, fish, mink, deer, and bald eagles, and hit Boise Whitewater Park before returning.

“It was a fun rafting trip. Our Guide Ben was amazing and the weather was perfect. I would really recommend this for anyone wanting to see beautiful scenery and it was not strenuous at all.”

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