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Mad River Boat Trips

1255 S. Highway 89, Jackson, WY 83002
307-733-6203
Ranked #10 of 42 tours in Jackson
5.0 of 5 stars 49 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: Is it the guide? Is it the river? Is it the experience? Here at Mad River, we believe it is all three. Whether you choose a relaxing scenic float...... more » Owner description: Is it the guide? Is it the river? Is it the experience? Here at Mad River, we believe it is all three. Whether you choose a relaxing scenic float or an exhilarating whitewater adventure, you'll find our entire crew prides themselves in providing the very best, most exciting river trip you can take in Jackson Hole. Come, take a trip with Mad River. We guarantee it will be one you remember for a lifetime. « less
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RTAMidwest
Wisconsin
Reviewer
3 reviews
13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2012

We went with Mad River on the Float and Rapids Lunch Dinner Combo tour. It was our first ever experience rafting, and it was amazing. Its still one of the most memorable stops on our 2 week tour of Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado. The float tour was very peaceful and relaxing. The tour took a couple of hours, where we... More

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usa1776Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 14, 2011

This white water rafting trip was so much fun. Our guide, Dan, was great! He paid special attention to my daughter who was nervous at first, but he had her laughing and having so much fun as he narrated and navigated us through all the rapids - the Big Kahuna, Lunch Counter, Champagne Rapids and more. We did this in... More

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Kaylan F
New York City, New York
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 6, 2011

The number one highlight of our Labor Day weekend adventure in Jackson Hole was our river rafting experience with the folks at Mad RIver - specifically Paige and Stackhouse. There is definitely something about being doused in waves, after a long night, awakening your senses and making your fellow rafters extra friendly as you share in a true Jackson Hole... More

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Waymac
Roswell, Ga.
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7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 4, 2011

The people at Mad River Boat Trips do a good job. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and profiecient. More

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HillFarm
Greene, New York
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 2, 2011

We took the 13 mile scenic river float with our guide, 'Fitz' who was wonderful! He was very knowledgable of the river, the area, and wildlife. He was engaging throughout the whole trip and he really made the raft experience wonderful. We had a great float down the Snake River and when I come back I'll be sure to use... More

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mcdedrick
Albany, New York
Senior Contributor
28 reviews
12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 31, 2011

OK I was terrified at the thought of whitewater rafting down the snake river, but the family really wanted to. So off we went. The whole experience from check in until we pulled the boat out of the river was professional yet friendly. After we registered we got on a bus for a 25 min ride to our raft destination.... More

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L B
Bismarck, North Dakota
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5 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 26, 2011

Chose the combination scenic and white water rafting package. WELL worth it. Husband relaxed enough during the scenic tour that he was able to get in the spirit of the white water (which was my preference). On both trips, the staff were wonderful - friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and great fun. Had an absolute blast. Will definitely do it again. Would... More

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Emmagrace08
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9 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 18, 2011
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This was my second time white water rafting with my family, kids 10, 11, 13. Wemhit some class 3 rapids and all loved it. Our guide Jim Stackhouse was very professional and likable. We took the dinner trip and halfway through our 8 mile trip we stopped to eat. The food was fantastic, we had steak, corn on the cob,... More

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SLC1622
Nephi, Utah
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16 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 17, 2011
1
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We did the teeny tiny boat white water trip! It was absolutely wonderful!!! Mad River made it even better. Check in was easy and simple and our bus driver and guide were perfect. Would definately do this again when visiting Jackson Hole! More

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roxanne207
New Orleans, Louisiana
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4 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 16, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We had a really great experience with Mad River. We had the small boat and the rapids were a perfect class 3- enough that you get a good ride, but not so much I had to worry about my 10yo flying out. Stackhouse was a very experienced and entertaining guide. We got to see two bald eagles as lagniappe! More

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MADRIVERJACKSONHOLE, General Manager at Mad River Boat Trips, responded to this review
August 17, 2011

Hi roxanne20, I'm glad you enjoyed your trip. We're not gonna lie, we had to look up that last word. You learn something new every day! Bald eagles are always a treat and seeing our customers enjoying the river reminds us not to take it for granted. We hope to see you here again soon. Thanks, Mary More

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