The Best Way to Experience North America’s Deepest Canyon!

Our Wild River Hells Canyon Tour gets you to the heart of the deepest canyon in North America. Our tour boats blast through class 1-5 white water safety while you enjoy the beauty and wildlife that The Snake River of Hells Canyon offers. All of our tours include a amazing homemade lunch and refreshing drinks. Our tours leave from Pittsburg Landing, the separation point of the wild and scenic sections of Hells Canyon. We also offer convenient shuttles from our office in White Bird to Pittsburg Landing. The drive over the mountain pass is known for wildlife and views.

Why You Should See Hells Canyon from a Jet Boat

Hells Canyon has very limited access for people traveling through the area that do not have the time or ability to hike or raft, making jet boats the best option. Power boats have been operating in the canyon for over 100 years and are the most efficient and exciting way to see Hells Canyon. We believe our tours are the best from our launch for a few reasons.

To begin with all tours begin in the heart of Hells Canyon therefore we have no wasted time trying to get to the best parts. All our United States Coast Guard (USCG) certified boats are built specifically for what we do and offer safe and spacious seating for all our customers. We have the only tour boat with a bathroom on board that leaves from our location.

Our knowledgeable and friendly USCG captains make a point to not only teach what we know about Hells Canyon but strive to get to know our clients at the various stops along the river. We want you to feel like you are spending a day in Hells Canyon with old friends.

What to Expect from Your Tour

We run our Hells Canyon Wild and Scenic tours year-round if we have the minimum amount of people on our tour boat (6).  During winter months our boats all have curtains and heaters on board to keep you warm. Winter offers wonderful look at wintering herds of elk, deer, mountain goats, and big horn sheep. Spring, Summer, and Fall all can be very warm and are the most popular due to the weather. Spring and fall you will want to layer up as the temperature can change rapidly. Summer is generally always warm and splashes from the river are a welcome refreshment. Sunglasses hats and sunscreen are all items you will want to bring along with some type of a bag to keep things like your phone or camera dry.

Last, our lunch includes a home style meal consisting of Mom’s famous BBQ, sides, and dessert. We offer options for all diet choices and restrictions please just notify us at the time of booking.

How Long Does the Tour Last?

We try to keep our tours to 6 hours but depending on group size and how much exploring is being done at our stops, sometimes we run a little longer or shorter.  During our low water months July and August our start times may be later in the day due to flow rates from Hells Canyon Dam. White Bird is in the heart of Idaho approximately 4 hours from most major cities Boise, Spokane, Coeur d’Alene, Tri-Cities, and Missoula are all about the same travel time from White Bird, Idaho. You may want to consider spending a night or two in our area.

Consider Spending a Night or Two

If you are planning to stay in White Bird the night before your tour, there are a variety of different lodging options. River View Cabins are right on the Salmon River as is the Salmon River Resort while the Confluence Resort offers easy access to Highway 95 and White Bird Motel puts you in the heart of downtown White Bird. Deer Creek pines RV park, Salmon River Resort and Swiftwater RV are all excellent options for our customers that are campers.

Find the Right Hells Canyon Tour

The right jet boat tour is very important to get the most out of your time in Hells Canyon. Hammer Down River Excursions goes that extra mile to make sure you are spending a day in Hells Canyon with friends.

While fun and adventure are important for all our tour customers, safety is our number one concern.  All our USCG certified captains have the knowledge and training to operate our boats safely.  If you have any further questions about Hells Canyon or our Hells Canyon Tour, please call us at 208-839-9993 or click here to book now!.  We would love to hear from you, and we look forward to meeting you.