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Few whitewater rafting trips anywhere on earth offer as much continuous, explosive whitewater as the Lochsa River (pronounced Lock-Saw). This one to three day rafting trip is big white water, suitable for strong intermediate and expert rafters! Huge waves, raft-swallowing holes, paddler-quenching excitement and awesome scenery make this whitewater rafting vacation on the Lochsa, a classic.

"The three rivers in the Route 12 corridor are designated Wild and Scenic, a federal protection, and they live up to the name. The Lochsa, which means Rough Water in the Nez Perce language, is ferocious and explosive white water, for hard-core rafters. The major stretch has more than 40 significant rapids. By that I mean, bumps with names, bumps that are the focus of many a rafter's dreams. One night in May over dinner at a river rat hangout, (River Dance Lodge in Syringa, Idaho) a couple of guides showed me photos from a busy day on the Lochsa. Every frame was solid froth, with a bouncing raft in the middle of it. "
- From the New York Times, "The Last Wilderness" July 1, 2007

From its headwaters in the Bitterroot Mountains to its confluence with the Selway and Clearwater rivers, the Lochsa River pounds and churns through more than 40 major rapids. The Grim Reaper, Bloody Mary, Ten Pin Alley, Mile Long and the incomparable Lochsa Falls are just a sampling of rapid names on this exciting whitewater river trip. The whitewater rapids on the Lochsa are exceptionally long and frequent.

The Lochsa is free flowing and as the winter snows begin to melt, rafting trips on the Lochsa begin. Our Lochsa rafting season starts in early May and goes until the water gets too low for rafting, which can be anytime from the middle of July to the middle of August.

The Lochsa River was one of the original six rivers designated by the United States Congress in 1968 as part of the federal Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, in part because it is one of the world's greatest whitewater trips. If you have rafted West Virginia's Gauley or California's Tuolumne, compare these rivers and you will find the Lochsa River a new pinnacle of whitewater rafting excitement.

Your whitewater rafting adventure begins and ends at our River Dance Lodge, Idaho's Outdoor Adventure Resort, ideally situated along the banks of the Clearwater River. Surrounded by spectacular Rocky Mountain scenery and forests of leafy cedar and gargantuan white pine, the River Dance Lodge is the perfect all-inclusive vacation resort.

At the Resort you may stay in beautiful handcrafted log cabins or camp in our camping area. Casual dining is available at the Syringa Café where you'll find great food, a delicious wine list, microbrews on tap and a friendly, hospitable staff. The Resort is an ideal base for other explorations of the area including the Lewis and Clark Trail, Selway Falls, and an extensive trail system in the nearby National Forest lands.

For more ways to enjoy your visit to the River Dance Lodge and the Lochsa River join us for one of the packages listed below or click here for a complete list of the packages offered at the River Dance Lodge.

Deluxe Weekend Lochsa Rafting or Summer Float Trip Packages
These cost saving packages include:
Breakfast before your trip at the Syringa Café (Buffet-style mid-May to latter June. At other times, order off the menu)
Bountiful & delicious riverside lunch
One full day whitewater rafting or scenic float trip
Complimentary beverage after your trip on the bus ride back
Delicious gourmet dinner at the Syringa Café after your trip.
Add camping for just $8/person

Lochsa River Whitewater Deluxe One-Day Prices:	Saturday	Sunday
	$179	$169

Whitewater Rush!

In May, June and early July the thunderous Lochsa provides one of the wildest whitewater rides in the world. Paddle through raft-bashing waves during the day and relax in the ambiance of your own log cabin at night.

Rates are dependent upoon the time of year in which the trip is taken:  May 10-June 15 / June 16-July 20

Option A: Includes: One night lodging, 3 meals¹  (dinner on arrival night, lunch on river, breakfast) and Lochsa raft trip

Price Per Adult:	2 people	3 people	4 people	6 people2	7 people	8 people3
Sun – Thurs	$239 / $269	$209 / $229	$199 / $209	$209 / $219	$199 / $209	$189 / $199
Option B: Includes: Two nights lodging, four meals1(dinner on second night, two breakfasts, lunch on river) and one Lochsa raft trip
Price Per Adult:	2 people**	3 people	4 people	6 people2	7 people	8 people3
Sun – Thurs	$355 / $360	$299 / $325	$269 / $299	$269 / $290	$249 / $276	$239 / $265
Friday - Sat	$379 / $395	$329 / $345	$289 / $325	$289 / $310	$275 / $296	$265 / $285
** For couples who wish to stay in a local B&B, 6 miles from our lodge we offer a package at Reflections Inn at the following rates: Sunday-Thursday - $267, Saturday – Sunday - $281, Friday – Saturday - $294.
Option C: Includes: Two nights lodging, six meals1 (two dinners, two breakfasts, two lunches on river) and TWO whitewater rafting trips on the Lochsa! (For groups of 12 or more we will run two different sections of river.)
Price Per Adult:	2 people	3 people	4 people	6 people2	7 people	8 people3
Sun – Thurs	$479 / $499	$439 / $459	$419 / $429	$399 / $419	$384 / $399	$374 / $389
Friday - Sat	$549 / $589	$499 / $539	$459 / $499	$430 / $469	$449 / $459	$429 / $454

²For groups of 5-6 who wish to share a two-bedroom cabin please call for separate prices.  Best suited for a maximum of four adults.

³For groups of 9-10 who wish to share a three-bedroom cabin please call for separate prices.  Best suited for a maximum of eight adults.

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