How long will the trip be?

Whitewater Flow of the Trip: 3.5-4 hours Door-to Door (Leaving from Jackson) 1.5 hours on the River (flow dependent) Scenic Flow of the Trip: 3.25 hours Door to Door (Leaving from Jackson) 2 hours on the River Please Note: Later in the season when the water is lower and slower, trip times may be closer to 4 hours door-to-door. Visit our What to Expect page for more information.

What should I bring? What should I wear?

Whitewater Trips: You want to wear as little cotton as possible on the river (especially no jeans or sweatshirts). Swimsuit is ideal and fleece, wool and polypropylene are also very good fabrics to wear if you are concerned about being cold. We have wetsuits, jackets and neoprene booties rent for a small cleaning fee. Renting wetsuits, jackets and booties are a great way to ensure that you will not be cold during the trip. You also want to wear shoes that you can get wet…Tevas, Sneakers, or anything that is attached to your foot will work. You cannot go barefoot on the river (there is a short walk at the end of the trip up to where the bus is) and you cannot wear flip-flops because they can fall off and float away in the river. We do rent neoprene boots at our shop for $6 and they are perfect to wear if you want to keep your shoes dry and keep your body warmer. Overall, don’t bring anything that you don’t want to get wet. Keys can be left at our front desk or in the bus. You will want to wear sunscreen and you can leave sweatshirts and towels on the bus for when the trip is over. It is not recommended to bring cameras or phones on the whitewater trip unless they are waterproof (we do sell waterproof phone cases). Scenic Trips: Wear clothes that you are comfortable in. Most any morning in Jackson Hole, even in the summer months, will be cool. But as soon as the sun pops up, the air temperature warms up pretty fast. If you are doing a morning scenic float, it would be a good idea to bring a sweatshirt or light jacket along that you can put on underneath your life jacket. If you get to the river and decide that you do not need a jacket, then you can leave it on the bus before you get in the raft. We also ask you to wear shoes that you would not mind getting wet. We do our best to keep your shoes dry, but we are surrounded by water and feet sometimes get wet getting in and out of the boat. Feel free to bring your own camera or set of binoculars. It is recommended to have a secure strap to hold them so that they do not fall into the water.

Our office in downtown Jackson is located at 225 West Broadway, which is right on the corner of Broadway and Millward, about 2 blocks west of the town square. All scenic trips depart from this location. We pick up for our whitewater trips the Snake River Park Cabin Village south of town. This option is only for guests staying at the village. We also have an office in Alpine, Wyoming at the Alpine Valley Resort . For whitewater we offer transportation to and from the river. People can also check in at Alpine Valley and drive to West Table themselves, about a 10 minute drive. If you prefer, we can also meet you at where your trip begins. For whitewater trips that would be at West Table boat ramp and for scenic trips it would be either at Pritchard Creek or Wilson Bridge, depending on your trip. If you would like to meet us at where your trip begins, please give us a call so we can give you directions. If you are planning to drive down to Salt Lake after your trip, driving your car down to West Table and leaving your car there can save you about an hour.

What payments do you accept?

We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, & American Express. We are located in the USA. A payment of 100% of reservation fee is required at time of booking. If 100% is not taken, all open balances will have a scheduled payment 7 days in advance of your trip departure to the credit card on file By providing a credit card number, you are authorizing Alpine Valley Resort, Snake River Park Cabin Village, or Dave Hansen Whitewater to bill your credit card for the full amount of reservation, including any costs accrued while at the property, and outstanding balances not paid at time of departure.

Do you run trips if it's raining?

Our river trips leave as scheduled rain or shine. Don’t worry we are prepared! Find our rafting in rain the resources here. For whitewater we have wetsuits and booties available to rent that will make the trip enjoyable! For the scenic, if a storm happens to come in we have ponchos on all the boats. However, we reserve the right to cancel or shorten a trip due to extreme weather conditions that would cause the trip to be unsafe. Whitewater rafting is a wet activity by nature, and assuming that you are dressed appropriately, we think this is the best outdoor activity for a rainy day! If that is something you are not comfortable with, it is the responsibility of the party to cancel outside of our respective cancellation polices to receive a full refund.

Snake River Scenic Rafting Trips

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Jackson Hole's Best Views are from the Water!

Float down the best of the upper Snake River for a front row seat to the most stunning scenery in Wyoming. This trip trades rapids for relaxation, so you can kick back and simply enjoy the ride. Our signature scenic river float offers 13 miles of Grand Teton views and prime wildlife spotting. Keep your eyes on the treetops, you might even be the crew to break our all-time record of 29 eagles sightings in a single trip! It’s the perfect way for the whole family to experience the heart of Jackson Hole wilderness together.

13 Miles of Relaxing Fun
3.25-4 Hours Door-to-Door
Ages 4+ Welcome

A Dave Hansen River Trips guide in a blue hoodie rows a full raft of guests down the Snake River, with the iconic jagged Grand Teton peaks rising behind a green tree line.

Relaxing

Scenic Float Trip

Cruise along the beautiful Snake River on a dry, comfortable ride.

14–16 guests, ages 4+
No experience required!
Comfortable, secure ride

$115 Adults, per person $100 Kids 4 & Up, per person

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What's Included

Experienced Guides

Trained in CPR, First Aid & Swiftwater Rescue.
13 Miles of Scenic Rafting

Hours Total From check-in to return: includes shuttle, an 13-mile float, and plenty of views. Maybe you'll see a moose!
3.25-4 Hours Total

From check-in to return: includes shuttle, an 8-mile run, and plenty of splash time.
All Safety Gear

Coast Guard-approved life jackets, helmets, and reliable rafts.
Roundtrip Transportation

Departing from Downtown Jackson
Flexible Seating

Paddle up front or hang in the back and enjoy the view.

Loved by thousands of rafters.

4.9

Based on 5,000+ reviews

5 out of 5 Stars

Super fun outing. Professional operation from start to finish. With so my outfits running trips down the Snake it is hard to know which one to pick. Save yourself the stress of trying to compare them all and just go with Dave Hansen Whitewater - you won’t be disappointed.

Craig Anderson

5 out of 5 Stars

The whitewater trip was the highlight of my vacation. The river is the perfect amount of adventure and excitement for all to enjoy. The Dave Hanson team made it all great with fun personalities. I like the personal touches shown by this company.

Kai Geller

5 out of 5 Stars

I am obsessed with the Dave Hansen Whitewater crew! Hannah at the front desk was friendly and very helpful setting up our white water! Our guide was knowledgeable of the area and a pro! He made everyone feel very safe and comfortable! Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Jackson!

Amelia Nolan

5 out of 5 Stars

The folks at Dave Hansen take care of everything! From the moment we arrived til it was time to go - we were in great hands!

Brett Saxon

5 out of 5 Stars

What an adventure! The staff were so helpful and our guide, Hunter, made our outing so much fun! We spotted lots of Osprey on the route and the scenery was just incredible. This was the best part of our vacation in Jackson. You won’t be disappointed if you choose Dave Hansen Whitewater.

Matt Nickson

5 out of 5 Stars

What a five star rafting experience! Everyone was friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. The bus ride tour compliments of Gene was fun and informative. McKenzie our guide was friendly and a fun teacher. I highly recommend Dave Hansen Whitewater Rafting! 👍 👍 👍

Karen Morrow

5 out of 5 Stars

This place seriously has the best staff that make the trip outstanding. They guide you through the waters and even provided lunch for us. The float is several hours and worth every minute! I am already excited for this summer so I can go again!

Wyatt Woods

5 out of 5 Stars

This was one of the highlights of my summer! Such a fun, exciting trip down the Snake River. Our guide Hayden made it enjoyable for all of us. Between his knowledge of the river and his enthusiasm for big rapids, the trip was a great experience!

Peter Elliott

5 out of 5 Stars

We had an amazing family outing with Dave Hansen Whitewater Rafting! It was a seamless process from check-in to check-out and great action photos to relive the whole adventure. We'll definitely be back!

Laura Romero

5 out of 5 Stars

Amazing experience and company! Highly suggest using Dave Hansen Whitewater! Our guide made it a fun and memorable trip. Also the owner is awesome and they truly want you to have a great experience! Don't look to any other company, use these guys when in Jackson Hole!

Corey Westra

5 out of 5 Stars

What an amazing experience! Everyone was extremely helpful and we could tell that their goal was for us to have a great experience. And we did! Jordan was our guide and he was great. He was very engaging and made it really fun. We would definitely use this company again!

Amy Horner

5 out of 5 Stars

The Dave Hansen Whitewater staff made our family rafting trip down the Snake River one of the best events of our vacation! Our guide, Grace, was excellent! Felt very safe. We loved every minute being on the river with her.

Michelle Manwaring

5 out of 5 Stars

So much family fun! From the minute we walked in the door we were greeted with fun upbeat and helpful staff. We had Sandy as a guide he was funny, knowledgeable and really cared for our safety. I would love to come back for an all day trip. Highly recommend!!

Christy Grosz

The legendary Snake River.

The Snake, designated a Wild and Scenic River by Congress, meanders southward out of Jackson Lake through the heart of Grand Teton National Park. Many of the elk, mule deer, and bison that call the area home water on the river, and it’s a daily occurrence to witness bald eagles gracefully fishing for their breakfasts from the treetops.

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Your safety always comes first!

With skilled guides, proven gear, and thoughtful preparation, we make sure every moment on the river is both safe and fun.

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: Whitewater Flow of the Trip:
3.5-4 hours Door-to Door (Leaving from Jackson)
1.5 hours on the River (flow dependent)

Scenic Flow of the Trip:
3.25 hours Door to Door (Leaving from Jackson)
2 hours on the River

Please Note: Later in the season when the water is lower and slower, trip times may be closer to 4 hours door-to-door. Visit our What to Expect page for more information.
: Whitewater Trips: You want to wear as little cotton as possible on the river (especially no jeans or sweatshirts). Swimsuit is ideal and fleece, wool and polypropylene are also very good fabrics to wear if you are concerned about being cold. We have wetsuits, jackets and neoprene booties rent for a small cleaning fee. Renting wetsuits, jackets and booties are a great way to ensure that you will not be cold during the trip.

You also want to wear shoes that you can get wet…Tevas, Sneakers, or anything that is attached to your foot will work. You cannot go barefoot on the river (there is a short walk at the end of the trip up to where the bus is) and you cannot wear flip-flops because they can fall off and float away in the river. We do rent neoprene boots at our shop for $6 and they are perfect to wear if you want to keep your shoes dry and keep your body warmer.

Overall, don’t bring anything that you don’t want to get wet. Keys can be left at our front desk or in the bus. You will want to wear sunscreen and you can leave sweatshirts and towels on the bus for when the trip is over. It is not recommended to bring cameras or phones on the whitewater trip unless they are waterproof (we do sell waterproof phone cases).

Scenic Trips: Wear clothes that you are comfortable in. Most any morning in Jackson Hole, even in the summer months, will be cool. But as soon as the sun pops up, the air temperature warms up pretty fast. If you are doing a morning scenic float, it would be a good idea to bring a sweatshirt or light jacket along that you can put on underneath your life jacket. If you get to the river and decide that you do not need a jacket, then you can leave it on the bus before you get in the raft.

We also ask you to wear shoes that you would not mind getting wet. We do our best to keep your shoes dry, but we are surrounded by water and feet sometimes get wet getting in and out of the boat.

Feel free to bring your own camera or set of binoculars. It is recommended to have a secure strap to hold them so that they do not fall into the water.
: Our office in downtown Jackson is located at 225 West Broadway, which is right on the corner of Broadway and Millward, about 2 blocks west of the town square. All scenic trips depart from this location.

We pick up for our whitewater trips the Snake River Park Cabin Village south of town. This option is only for guests staying at the village.

We also have an office in Alpine, Wyoming at the Alpine Valley Resort. For whitewater we offer transportation to and from the river. People can also check in at Alpine Valley and drive to West Table themselves, about a 10 minute drive.

If you prefer, we can also meet you at where your trip begins. For whitewater trips that would be at West Table boat ramp and for scenic trips it would be either at Pritchard Creek or Wilson Bridge, depending on your trip. If you would like to meet us at where your trip begins, please give us a call so we can give you directions. If you are planning to drive down to Salt Lake after your trip, driving your car down to West Table and leaving your car there can save you about an hour.
: We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, & American Express. We are located in the USA.

A payment of 100% of reservation fee is required at time of booking.

If 100% is not taken, all open balances will have a scheduled payment 7 days in advance of your trip departure to the credit card on file

By providing a credit card number, you are authorizing Alpine Valley Resort, Snake River Park Cabin Village, or Dave Hansen Whitewater to bill your credit card for the full amount of reservation, including any costs accrued while at the property, and outstanding balances not paid at time of departure.
: Our river trips leave as scheduled rain or shine. Don’t worry we are prepared! Find our rafting in rain the resources here. For whitewater we have wetsuits and booties available to rent that will make the trip enjoyable! For the scenic, if a storm happens to come in we have ponchos on all the boats. However, we reserve the right to cancel or shorten a trip due to extreme weather conditions that would cause the trip to be unsafe. Whitewater rafting is a wet activity by nature, and assuming that you are dressed appropriately, we think this is the best outdoor activity for a rainy day! If that is something you are not comfortable with, it is the responsibility of the party to cancel outside of our respective cancellation polices to receive a full refund.

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Snake River whitewater rafting trip with Dave Hansen Whitewater in Jackson Hole

What to Expect

Aerial view of a single Dave Hansen raft floating through a wide bend of the Snake River, framed by green cottonwood trees, rocky banks, and forested hillsides on a sunny day.

Snake River Scenic Rafting Trips