Whitewater Rafting
you will love it, and everyone else will, too!
Since 1985, Cascade Raft and Kayak has been offering the best in Idaho whitewater rafting trips. As Idaho’s favorite outfitter, we bring families and friends together, one splash and laugh at a time! We offer a wide variety of whitewater rafting trips, and you can trust that we will have a trip that will be perfect for you.
Located just 45 minutes from Boise, Idaho, our facility overlooks the Main Payette River. After your raft trip, take a look at your action-packed set of photos, enjoy a snack from our café, and sip a microbrew on tap on our Bistro Deck. At Cascade Raft and Kayak, bring your spirit of adventure; we'll provide the rest.
Whitewater Rafting - Payette River, Idaho
"Rush" Half Day South Fork
Feed your soul with the rush of adventure! From Garden Valley to Banks, this eight-mile section of rollicking class III-IV rapids will launch you into an unforgettable whitewater experience.
"Splash" Half Day Main Payette
A hometown favorite! From Banks to the Cascade Raft River Center, this three-hour getaway has class II and III rapids perfect for everyone—especially families, first-timers, groups, and tours.
Plunge full day canyon
Get ready for the thrill of your life! The steep rapids, near-vertical canyon walls, and clear water make this the crown jewel of Idaho’s class IV whitewater runs.
Escape full day rafting
Idaho’s scenic gem! Enjoy a full day of class II and III whitewater rapids, spectacular scenery, and abundant wildlife as you follow warm clear water through the tall pines.
Group Adventures
Business meeting, wedding or reunion, family and friends, youth group, or employee party—let us create an event your crew will remember for years to come! Experience the thrill of whitewater and the joy of sharing it with others. Our fun and professional staff combined with the enjoyable outdoor atmosphere will offer your group of any size an unforgettable summer adventure.
What Guests Say
We have been white water rafting on many rivers in many states. This is by far our best experience. We had Erin as our guide and she was knowledgeable AND patient with us. She really knew the river.
Julie Pvia TripAdvisor
"Cascade Raft/kayak company is very well organized and the staff are very kind. They have many different raft options from beginners to experts, piloted by well trained guides. Expect to get wet!”
"I've been on 3 trips this summer with Cascade. All the guides are great- super fun but definitely know their stuff and you feel like you are in good hands. The price is ridiculously reasonable and the South Fork is so much fun."
"Everything was great ! I've done a fair amount of rafting, often with friends in private groups, so was not my first time. We enjoyed all aspects of this trip. Pre trip communication and sign-up was excellent. You can sign your waiver online days before the trip. Shane, our guide was really great--one who instills confidence with clients as a very experienced guide and also very personable.”
"We took a group of young women from our church on the Main Payette trip as part of a week long camp, and we are so glad we did! Everyone, from making the reservation to checking in, from the actual trip to the photo guy at the end, was so friendly and helpful! The scenery is beautiful, our guides (Gary, Stephen, and Eric) were so fun and friendly, and made the trip so pleasant and safe. I would love to raft with this company again!”
“The best experience! Far exceeded expectations! First time rafting and the guides were helpful and informative. Not only were they experts in training but had the best lame river jokes. Stayed entertained throughout. The photos and commentary were great too. Will definitely be back!”
"Just returned from our 5th rafting trip with Cascade, great time had by all involved! We had so much fun, we will go once more this summer. Great staff, clean equipment and friendly smiles. What more could you want?"