More about this trip: Minam River Fly & Float Packrafting Expedition in La Grande, OR 97850, USA
Join the Go Wild team for this one-of-a-kind land, air, and water paddling adventure! Take a wilderness flight into Oregon’s largest wilderness and paddle out 20+ miles on fun class II+ water. This trip allows ample time for practicing boating skills, fishing, relaxing at camp, wildlife viewing, and includes an opening dinner at the luxury Minam River Lodge in the heart of the wilderness.
Our journey begins with a beautiful stretch of calm water where we’ll practice packraft skills, before turning into a class II+ ride for 10 miles with few eddies, fast water, and plenty of fun water. The second half of the trip mellows out with opportunities to enjoy the scenery and a few fun basalt bends with wave trains and splashy water. This trip requires that bring your own boat, gear and food, (or rent from us).
This is a great trip for active adventurers with some paddling experience looking for a guided wilderness river adventure. Contact us with any hesitations or questions.
Highlights
- FLY-IN & FLOAT-OUT: we’ll add fishing, swimming, foraging, and more for a truly multi-sport adventure
-MINAM RIVER LODGE: kick off the adventure with a chef prepared dinner at the luxury Minam River Lodge
- WILD: Experience Oregon’s largest wilderness from the water
- LEARN: utilize our guides for practice of paddle strokes, gear how to’s, boat loading, safety considerations, how to fly fish, and locally-specific conservation practices
- UNIQUE & EXCLUSIVE: at the time of this writing, Go Wild is the only permitted packrafting guide on the Minam River
- SIP: while meals are on your own, sip on craft cocktails made with locally sourced seasonal ingredients and liquors.
- EXPLORE & DISCONNECT: travel through the best of the Wallowas with local professional and certified guides
Important Considerations
What are Packrafts? Packrafts are ultralight (6-10lbs) single-person inflatable boats that can be rolled up and packed in or on a backpack. They make wilderness float trips like this one possible!
Do I need previous experience?
For this trip, we require you to either have participated in a Go Wild packrafting tour before, taken a packrafting skills course from one of our partners, or have demonstrated paddling experience.
How much do I need to carry? While packrafts make a backpacking trip easy when you’re on the water (because they carry all the weight), they do add quite a bit to your pack weight despite being lightweight. With the addition of paddling gear (packrafts, paddles, helmets, dry suits), a your food, and your typical backpacking gear, packs can weight anywhere from 40-70lbs. However, with flying in, you shouldn’t be carrying a backpack unless part of the group decides to hike downriver to skip the more difficult water.
Is the trail difficult? That’s the good news! If we do any hiking on the Minam River Trail, it is gradual and well maintained.
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What’s included
- Guides / Instructors
local, professional, certified, naturalist packraft guides / instructors
- Night 1 Dinner at MRL
on our first night in the backcountry enjoy a kickoff dinner at the luxury Minam River Lodge
- Wilderness Flight
Flight into the wilderness, plane seats 2-3
- Pre-trip Drinks
meet & greet evening before w/ first beverage hosted by Go Wild
- Transportation
from our take-out to the airport where your cars are waiting
- Camp Bartender
enjoy craft cocktails around the fire each night
- Camp Games & Activities
we are professional wilderness fun facilitators
- Photographs
professional photographer & download link to photos
What’s not included
- Transportation to EO
transportation to and from Eastern Oregon-- contact us if you need this arranged
- Meals
All meals are on your own on this trip
- Pre / Post Lodging
lodging before / after your trip – contact us for local discounts and recommendations
- Packrafting & Camp Gear
packrafts, paddle, PFD, helmet, tent, pad, sleeping bag, cook gear, etc. — we’ll send you a packing list upon booking and we do have gear available for rent
- Sleeping bag
(we rent for $40/person)
- Dry Suit
we can help arrange rentals at a discount
- 70+ Liter Backpack
for carrying a packraft, paddle, sleeping bag, pad, tent, a portion of group food, personal belongings, and more
- Alcoholic Bevs at MRL
drinks purchased at MRL on night 1
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Water bottle
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Hiking & River Shoes
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Guide Gratuity
appreciated, but not required (typically 10-20% of trip cost)
Available Packages
Trip Price
Available until July 3, 20255 left
This trip requires a 6 person minimum to run. Calls will be made 60 days in advance if minimum is not met.
$1,275
Deposit: $500
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Available Add-Ons
Sleeping Bag
$40
Deposit: $0
Packrafting Expedition Package
$150 About this trip
Join the Go Wild team for this one-of-a-kind land, air, and water paddling adventure! Take a wilderness flight into Oregon’s largest wilderness and paddle out 20+ miles on fun class II+ water. This trip allows ample time for practicing boating skills, fishing, relaxing at camp, wildlife viewing, and includes an opening dinner at the luxury Minam River Lodge in the heart of the wilderness.
Our journey begins with a beautiful stretch of calm water where we’ll practice packraft skills, before turning into a class II+ ride for 10 miles with few eddies, fast water, and plenty of fun water. The second half of the trip mellows out with opportunities to enjoy the scenery and a few fun basalt bends with wave trains and splashy water. This trip requires that bring your own boat, gear and food, (or rent from us).
This is a great trip for active adventurers with some paddling experience looking for a guided wilderness river adventure. Contact us with any hesitations or questions.